Educational Qualifications

• MPT, RGUH, 2022
• BPT, MUHS, 2010
• Fellowship in Musculoskeletal PT, Sancheti Pune

Area of Specialization

• CardioRespiratory & Vascular PT
• Burns
• Musculoskeletal PT

Current Courses Taught

• CardioRespiratory & Vascular PT
• Functional Diagnosis and PT Management
• Kinesiology and Kinesiotherapy

Key Publications

• IJRAR25D1228
• IJRAR25D1303
• IJCRT2406341

About

Dr. Anupama Shirsat is working as Assistant Professor in College of Physiotherapy, Miraj, specializing in Cardiorespiratory and Vascular Physiotherapy. With over 3 years of academic and 10 years clinical experience, she is dedicated to fostering evidence-based practice and guiding students toward excellence in patient care. She has contributed to research in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditions and actively participates in workshops, conferences, and community health initiatives to advance the field of physiotherapy.

About

Dr. Vrushali Bhore is an Assistant Professor and clinical researcher with a strong background in neurophysiotherapy and community-based rehabilitation. She is dedicated to evidence-based practice, curriculum innovation, and improving patient outcomes through interdisciplinary research and teaching. She is certified in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for BPT, advanced data analysis, and research proposal writing. As a member of the Research Committee, she is committed to advancing scholarly leadership and digital visibility in physiotherapy.

Significant Additions

• Dr. Vrushali Bhore’s certification in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for BPT indicates she is trained in the modern pedagogical shift currently being implemented by the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and national health councils. This certification means she is qualified to design and implement a curriculum that moves away from traditional rote learning toward a focus on measurable skills and clinical outcomes.
• She has further strengthened her academic and research profile by completing the National Hands-on Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Data Analysis using Advanced Excel. This certification is a vital addition to her role as a Member of the Research Committee and a clinical researcher. It underscores her commitment to evidence-based practice and quantitative research.
• Her completion of the National Hands-on Faculty Development Program (FDP) on Research Proposal Writing, Publication, and Building Digital Visibility marks a significant advancement in her role as a researcher and a member of the institutional Research Committee. This specialized training equips her with the critical skills needed to transition from clinical practice to high-impact scholarly leadership.

Research Interests

Dr. Bhore is actively involved in evidence-based research, focusing on improving patient outcomes through innovative therapy.

• Specialized and interdisciplinary interests:
• Sleep and Neuro Recovery
• Stroke and Intensive Participation-Focused Therapy
• SCI & long term neurological recovery
• Virtual Reality for eye-hand coordination & Perceptual Disorders
• Preventive healthcare strategies and home-based rehabilitation
• Community-based rehabilitation programs and health disparities

Research & Publications

Core Speciality

Neurophysiotherapy, Sleep and Neuro Recovery, Stroke Rehabilitation, SCI & Long-term Neurological Recovery, Virtual Reality for Perceptual Disorders, Preventive Healthcare, Community-based Rehabilitation

Certifications

• Certification in Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) for BPT
• National Hands-on FDP on Data Analysis using Advanced Excel
• National Hands-on FDP on Research Proposal Writing, Publication, and Building Digital Visibility
• COMT, MIAP, Brain Gym, Advanced certification in Publishing methods

Responsibilities

• Program Officer, NSS Unit
• Exam Coordinator, MUHS
• Member, Research Committee
• Member, Academic Council
• Nodal Officer - Admission Committee

ORCID ID

0000-0002-7667-4242

Educational Qualifications

• M.P.Th. (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy), D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur, 2025
• B.P.Th. (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Krishna Vishway Vidyapeeth, Karad, 2022

Area of Specialization (Key Research Interests)

• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Sports Injury Rehabilitation
• Shoulder & Scapular Dysfunction Rehabilitation
• Manual Therapy & Soft Tissue Conditioning
• Exercise Therapy for Functional Restoration

Current Courses Taught / Academic Engagement

• Undergraduate seminar presentations in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Clinical case discussions & demonstrations
• Participation in research methodology and statistics workshops
• Academic presentations at conferences

Professional Development

• Certified in Ethics Review of Health Research
• Certified course in Scientific Writing in Health Research
• Workshop training in Research Methodology and Basic Statistics
• Hands-on certification in Integrated Soft Tissue Conditioning Therapy (Athletic rehabilitation, IASTM, percussion therapy, cupping therapy)

Key Publications

• Prevalence of contralateral internal oblique strain in recreational fast bowlers
  Chettinad Health City Medical Journal, 2023
• Effectiveness of scapular strengthening exercises on shoulder dysfunction after modified radical mastectomy
  Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (Scopus indexed), 2022
• Comparative study of William back exercises and core stability exercises on non specific low back pain among ward nurses
  Chinese Journal of Evidence Based Practice (Scopus indexed), 2025

Copyrights

• Physiotherapy Assessment for Elbow Condition
• Physiotherapy Assessment for Musculoskeletal Condition
• Physiotherapy Assessment for Spine
• Physiotherapy Assessment for Obesity
• Physiotherapy Assessment for Ankle Instability
• Physiotherapy Assessment for Amputation
• Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Questionnaire - Marathi Translation
• Early Osteoarthritis Questionnaire - Marathi Translation

Short Bio

Dr. Prajwalraje Pramod Mohite is a postgraduate scholar in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur. He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Krishna College of Physiotherapy, Karad, followed by clinical internship with A-grade performance across specialties. Currently he is working as Assistant Professor in MMC College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital Miraj. His academic and clinical interests include musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports injury management, and shoulder dysfunction treatment. He has published research in peer-reviewed journals including the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention and has presented papers at international conferences. Dr. Mohite has served as physiotherapist for marathon events and state-level football selection camps, and actively participates in rural health outreach and academic seminars. He is committed to evidence-based physiotherapy practice, research, and clinical excellence.

About

Dr. Shruti Gachhi is an Assistant Professor specialized in Community Physiotherapy. With a strong background in public health and a passion for accessible healthcare, Dr. Shruti's work focuses on developing and implementing community-based programs. They are particularly interested in addressing health disparities and promoting well-being in diverse populations through initiatives like health education, home-based rehabilitation, and preventive care programs.

Core Speciality

Community Physiotherapy, Public Health, Health Education, Preventive Care

Research Interests

• Community-based rehabilitation programs
• Health education and awareness
• Preventive healthcare strategies
• Addressing health disparities
• Home-based rehabilitation

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th.), College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital Medical Centre, Miraj (2017–2022)
• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapy, KLE’s Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi (2023–2025)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physiotherapy (Pursuing), Dr. D. Y. Patil University

Area of Specialization (Research Interests)

• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
• Varicose Veins Rehabilitation
• Hypertension and Functional Status
• Post-operative Rehabilitation (Liver Transplant & Joint Replacement)
• Community-based Rehabilitation

Key Publications

• Effect of Buerger’s Exercise vs Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Pain, Functional Capacity, Oedema and Quality of Life in Adults with Varicose Veins – A Pilot Study, Scope Journal (ISSN: 5653(P), 1177-5661(O))

Copyrights (Government of India)

• Post-Operative Liver Transplant Rehabilitation Protocol (PLTRP)
  Registered with Copyright Office, Government of India
  Registration No.: L-149981/2024
  Date: 26/06/2024
  Language: English
  Nature of Work: Exercises after Liver Transplant Surgery
  Co-authors: Dr. Varun Naik et al. (including Ms. Aditi Samudre)
• Prototype Screening Tool for Bulbar Muscle Weakness
  Registered with Copyright Office, Government of India
  Registration No.: L-156866/2024
  Language: English
  Co-authors: Dr. Varun Naik, Ms. Akshada Kabnurkar, Ms. Aditi Samudre et al.

Short Bio

Dr. Aditi Avinash Samudre (PT), MPT, is a Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapist currently pursuing her PhD in Physiotherapy from Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pune, and working as Assistant Professor in Miraj Medical Centre’s College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital, Miraj. She completed her Master’s degree in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiotherapy from KLE’s Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi, and her Bachelor’s degree from the College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital Medical Centre, Miraj. She has clinical experience in multispecialty and tertiary care hospitals and has actively participated in national and international conferences. Her research interests include cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, varicose vein management, hypertension-related functional outcomes, and post-operative physiotherapy. She has published research in a peer-reviewed journal and holds two Government of India copyrights for innovative rehabilitation protocols and screening tools.

Area of Specialization (Key Research Interests)

• Community Health & Rehabilitation
• Women’s Health & Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
• Low Back Pain Management
• Postnatal & Antenatal Physiotherapy
• Occupational & Construction Worker Health
• Core Stability & Lumbo-pelvic Rehabilitation

Key Publications

• Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Building Construction Workers
  Published in Chettinad Health City Medical Journal, 2023 (UGC-Care)

Conference Presentations

• 22nd IAP National Conference, Nashik (2025) – Poster Presentation
• MCPRC Physio Confluence – 1st International Physiotherapy Conference, Satara (2025) – Paper Presentation
• International Onco Scientifica Virtual Conference (2025)

Major Research Projects

• Prevalence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Construction Workers
• Combined Effect of PNF & Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening in Chronic Low Back Pain
• Structured Lumbo-Pelvic & Core Training in Urinary Incontinence
• Pelvic Girdle Exercise Regimen in Postmenopausal Women
• Coherent Breathing with Core Training in Postnatal Low Back Ache

Copyrights (2023–2025)

• PNF & Dynamic Lumbar Strengthening in Chronic LBP
• Physiotherapy Protocol – Post Hysterectomy
• Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction
• Physiotherapy Intervention for Menopause
• Anatomy of Pelvic Floor
• Clinical Reasoning of Exercise During Pregnancy
• 3rd Trimester Exercise Protocol
• Obesity Assessment & Exercise Prescription
• Postnatal Exercise Protocol
• Diastasis Recti Protocol
• Electrotherapy Application in OBG

Achievements

• 2nd Rank – I MPTh (2nd Semester)
• 3rd Rank – II MPTh (3rd Semester)
• 2nd Rank – II MPTh (4th Semester)

Professional Certifications

• Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) – 2024
• Ethics Review of Health Research (NIE-ICMR 102) – 2024
• Scientific Writing in Health Research (NIECER 103) – 2024

Community & Extracurricular Involvement

• Physiotherapy Volunteer – Health Camps in Karad, Satara, Sangli, Kolhapur
• Volunteer – World Physiotherapy Day Programs
• Volunteer – Satara Hill Marathon, IMFIT
• Ichalkaranji, Lokmat Marathon Kolhapur
• NSS Camp Participation – Village Shere, Karad
• Pediatric & Rural Health Camp Volunteer

Biography

Dr. Anjali Ajaykumar Kakade is a postgraduate scholar in Community Health & Rehabilitation from Krishna College of Physiotherapy. She completed her Master of Physiotherapy with academic distinction, securing 2nd Rank in I MPTh (2nd Semester), 3rd Rank in II MPTh (3rd Semester), and 2nd Rank in II MPTh (4th Semester). She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the same institution with first-class distinction, followed by rotatory internship training across specialties. Her clinical and research interests include women’s health, pelvic floor rehabilitation, industrial rehabilitation, and community-based physiotherapy interventions. She has published research in a UGC-Care indexed journal and presented papers at national and international conferences.

Dr. Anjali Kakade holds multiple registered copyrights (2023–2025) in the field of physiotherapy, particularly focusing on women’s health, pregnancy care, postnatal rehabilitation, obesity assessment, electrotherapy applications in OBG, and structured exercise protocols for various clinical conditions. She has actively participated in rural health check-up camps across Karad, Satara, Sangli, and Kolhapur districts, providing physiotherapy assessment, preventive care education, and rehabilitation services in underserved communities. She has also been involved in industrial visits and occupational health initiatives, contributing to awareness programs and ergonomic guidance for worker health and injury prevention.

Currently serving as Assistant Professor at Miraj Medical Centre, College of Physiotherapy, she is actively involved in academic teaching, research mentorship, community outreach programs, and student training activities. Dr. Kakade is committed to evidence-based physiotherapy practice, community empowerment, and women-centered rehabilitation care.