Ganesha Balthillaya M
Assistant Professor - Selection Grade
Department of Physiotherapy
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Post graduate teacher and Guide
- In charge of orthopedics rehabilitation Unit
- In-charge of equipment purchase and maintainence
- Member - Institutional Alumni Committee
Mr. Ganesha Balthillaya M is Assistant Professor - Selection Grade in the Department of Physiotherapy at MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
He is:
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
Pubication List:
https://manipal.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/ganesh-m-balthillaya
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