Ganesha Balthillaya M

Assistant Professor - Selection Grade

Department of Physiotherapy

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    Mr. Ganesha Balthillaya M is Assistant Professor - Selection Grade in the Department of Physiotherapy at MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.

    He is:

    • Post graduate teacher and Guide
    • In charge of orthopedics rehabilitation Unit
    • In-charge of equipment purchase and maintainence
    • Member - Institutional Alumni Committee

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Hand Rehabilitation 4th semester/ MPT II year
Sports Rehabilitation 4th semester/ MPT II year
Theoretical concepts in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - II Theory 6th semester/ BPT III year
Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy - II 6 th semester/ BPT III year
Theoretical concepts in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy –I 5th semester/ BPT III year
Clinical Practice in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy – I 5th semester/ BPT III year
Biomechanics 3rd semester/ BPT II year
Theoretical concepts in Basics of Exercise Therapy 2nd semester/ BPT I year

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
MScBT Biotechnology Sikkim Manipal Universtiy 2013
MPT Orthopaedics School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education 2001
BPT Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education 1998

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Educaton Assistant Professor - Selection Grade 2020 - present
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Assistant Professor - Senior Scale 2011 - 2020
Department of Physiotherapy , School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Assistant professor 2008-2011
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Lecturer Senior Grade 2003-2008
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Lecturer 2001-2003
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal PG cum Tutor 1999-2001
Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Assistant Lecturer 1999

IDEEA project (Identification, Diagnosis, Education & Empowerment for Action of persons with bleeding disorder in South India)

Role: Team member; Funding agency: Novo Nordisk Hemophilia Foundation; Amount: INR 1,00,00,000; Duration: 4 years PI: Dr. Annamma Kurien

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Orthopaedic rehabilitation, Sports rehabilitation, Hand Rehabilitation

Area of Expertise

Taping, Temperomandibular joint rehabilitation, Hemophilia rehabilitation

Area of Research

Pain science, Exercise science and sports, Clinical Biomechanics, Exercise and Immunology

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

Professional Affilitations:

  • Indian Association of Physiotherapists

 

Contributions:

  • IHTC Fellowship award from the World Federation of Haemophilia, 2013

Vibration Threshold Of Upper Limb During ULNT1 In Individuals With Type II Diabetes Mellitus And Non Diabetic Individuals

2012-01-01 Mamta Mohan Ravi Shankar Reddy Ganesha Balthillaya M

International Journal of Current Research and Review 2012;4(17):162-66

Effect of cervical spine mobilisation in the treatment of mechanical neck pain–a randomised clinical trial

2011-01-01 Anupama Prabhu B Ravishankar Reddy Ganesha Balthillaya M

International Journal of Current Research and Review 2011;3(10):168-176

Effectiveness of neural tissue mobilisation over cervical lateral glide in cervico-brachial pain syndrome – A randomised clinical trial

2008-01-01 Deepti Chhabra Kavitha Raja Ganesha Balthillaya M Narayan Prabhu

Indian J Physiother Occupational Ther 2008;2(4):47-52

A study on portable functional electrical device for small muscles

2010-03-04 Anas Abidin Sanchita Agarwal Subhagata Chattopadhyay AshmitaPodder Ganesha Balthillaya M

Students' Technology Symposium (TechSym), IEEE 2010;1(5): 3-4

Effect of neural mobilisation on Altered Vibration Perception Threshold (VPT)

2010-01-01 Manisha P Ganesha Balthillaya M Ravishankar Reddy

Indian J Physiother Occupational Therapy 2011; 5(2): 85-88

Theraband® exercises with music for persons with hemophilia

2013-01-01 Abraham Samuel Babu Ganesha Balthillaya M Rajesh Navada GV Annamma Kurien

Haemophilia 2013;19:e359-360

Effect of Box Taping as an Adjunct to Stretching-Strengthening Exercise Program in Correction of Scapular Alignment in People with Forward Shoulder Posture: A Randomised Trial

2014-01-01 Neha Dewan Kavitha Raja Ganesha Balthillaya M Joy C. MacDermid

ISRN Rehabilitation 2014, Article ID 510137, 12 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/510137

Effect of kinesio taping versus athletic taping on pain and muscle performance in lateral epicondylalgia

2015-01-01 Rashi Goel Ganesha Balthillaya M Ravi Shankar Reddy

Int J Physiother Res 2015; 3(1):839-44

Effect of neural mobilisation as an adjuvant to static stretching on hamstring flexibility-a randomised controlled trial

2013-01-01 Saurab Sharma Roopa Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Prevalence and risk factors for upper quadrant work related musculoskeletal disorders in school teachers

2013-01-01 Nikhil Berry Payal Ganesha Balthillaya M

Vibration threshold of upper limb during ULNT1 in individuals with type ii diabetes mellitus and non-diabetic individuals

2010-01-01 Mamatha Mohan Ganesha Balthillaya M Dr. Ravishankar Reddy

Role: Co-guide

Effect of cervical spine mobilisation in the treatment of mechanical neck pain–a randomised clinical trial

2009-01-01 Anupama prabhu Ganesha Balthillaya M Mrs. Payal

Role: Co-guide

The effects of box-taping as an adjunct to stretching-strengthening on scapular alignment in people with forward shoulder posture: A randomised trial

2009-01-01 Neha Dewan Mrs. Payal Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Correlation between adverse neural tissue tension and vibration threshold in asymptomatic individuals

2007-01-01 Manisha Parai Dr. Ravishankar Reddy Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

A study on portable functional electrical device for small muscles

2009-01-01 Abidin AZ Agarwal S Ganesha Balthillaya M

Effects of Taping and Bracing on Wrist Muscles

2011-01-01 Nivedita N Sinnarkar Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Effect of thumb hyperextension on pad to pad pinch strength

2012-01-01 Prerana Chittal Shruthi Sasidharan Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

The effect of static stretch and PNF stretch on Hamstring length : Comparative study

2014-01-01 Prabin Bastola Tseten Tashi Bhutia Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Short term effect of kinesio taping on pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis

2014-01-01 Lee Yan Xin Mallisah Kaur Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Relationship between generalized joint hypermobility and balance

2015-01-01 Siddharth Bagreecha Carol Jiwan S Nirmala Nayak Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Screening of hand arm vibration syndrome in construction workers using semmes – Weinstein monofilaments

2015-01-01 Enzo Lama Kunga Tsering Shubha R Nayak Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Vibrotactile perception threshold alterations in computer users

2007-01-01 Kavitha Vishal K, Department of Physiotherapy Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Relationship of isometric hip strength and flexibility with pain and function in young women with patellofemoral pain syndrome

2007-01-01 Chitra Sardana Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Alteration in Pain Pressure Threshold in Cervical Referred Areas in Unilateral Chronic Cervico Brachial Pain Syndrome.

2008-01-01 Deepak Rohilla Ramakrishnan Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Effect of Sensorimotor Training on Non Contact Injuries and Postural Stabilization in Athletes.

2008-01-01 Umer Arfath Ganesha Balthillaya M Preeth John Cherian

Role: Co-guide

Association of interfering pain and correlation of glenohumeral range of motion and rotator muscle strength with duration of play in volleyball player

2009-01-01 Jay M Patel Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Effectiveness of mobilization on pain sensitivity and thoracic spine mobility among computer professionals: A randomized controlled trail

2009-01-01 Sibi Daniel Joseph Ravishankar Reddy Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Single Limb Stance Time in Young Adults

2009-01-01 Neha Agarwal Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Immediate Effects Of Static Stretching On The Components of Physical Fitness

2010-01-01 Prachi Shah Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Impact of Neurodynamic Sequencing on Range of Motion and Sensory Response in Asymptomatic Individuals

2011-01-01 Raheesa Parakkodan Kader Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Co-guide

Comparison of Grip Strength, Pinch Strength and Hand Function in Adults with and without Generalized Joint Hypermobility: A Cross -Sectional Study

2011-01-01 Susan Mathias Ms. Payal Katyal Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Effect of thoracic spine manipulation on shoulder pain range of motion and function in adhesive capsulitis

2015-01-01 Sumansh Sivalanka Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Relationship between core stability and athletic performance measures in collegiate athletes

2015-01-01 Madan Kriti Sushant Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Immediate effect of heat and cold. Application on isometric grip strength in healthy individuals

2015-01-01 Bakshi Umang Vijay Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide

Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) on Range of motion and pain in individuals with acute elbow stiffness.

2015-01-01 Akriti Yadav Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Co-guide

Effect of sub occipital muscle stretching on cervical proprioception in forward head posture

2014-01-01 Nithiyah Maruthey Ganesha Balthillaya M Ravishankar Reddy

Role: Co-guide

Effect of Kinesio taping versus athletic taping on pain And muscle performance in lateral epicondylalgia

2014-01-01 Rashi Goel Ravishankar Reddy Ganesha Balthillaya M

Role: Guide