CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Guide and Supervisor for PhD scholars
- Nodal officer of MAHE for scholarships and fellowships by University Grants Commission.
- Nodal officer of MCHP for state-level scholarships and fellowships.
- Member Academic Operations Committee, MCHP
- Class coordinator for VII sem BPT
- Coordinator for MPT- geriatrics elective
- In-charge of geriatrics program at Department of physiotherapy, MCHP
Mr. Girish N is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
He is currently:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Biophysics and Basics of electrotherapy | 1st Sem BPT/I year |
| Foundations of Professional practice | 1st Sem BPT/I year |
| Biomechanics | III Sem BPT/II year |
| Ethics, Entrepreneurship and Leadership | IV Sem BPT/II year |
| Theoretical concepts in Neurological Physiotherapy - II | VI Sem BPT/III year |
| Theoretical concepts in Community Physiotherapy | VII Sem BPT/IV year |
| Community Physiotherapy practice | VII Sem BPT/IV year |
| Cardiopulmonary and Community physiotherapy skills | VII Sem BPT/IV year |
| Research proposal and scientific writing | VIII Sem BPT |
| Principles of physiotherapy practice | I Sem MPT |
| Research Project | I Sem MPT/I year |
| Foundations of specialty | II Sem MPT/I year |
| Research project II | II Sem MPT/I year |
| General in specialty | III Sem MPT/II Year |
| Evidence-based practice in the specialty | III Sem MPT |
| Research project III | III Sem MPT/II year |
| Elective in Specialty | IV Sem MPT/II year |
| Research Project IV MPT 704 IV Sem MPT | IV Sem MPT/II year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Occupational Health | National Institute of Industrial Engineering (Ministry of HRD, Government of India) | 2017 |
| MPT | Community Based Rehabilitation | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2007 |
| BPT | Mahatma Gandhi University | 2003 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Assistant Professor | 2009 - 2011 | |
| SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Lecturer | 2008 - 2010 | |
| Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore | Lecturer | 2007 - 2008 | |
| SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Assistant Professor - Senior Scale | 2011-2014 | |
| SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal | Assistant Professor - Selection grade | 2014 - 2017 | |
| MCHP | Associate Professor | Academician/Researcher | March 2017- till date |
Development of a software for ergonomic evaluation and decision making
Girish N
Funding agency: BoP, Philips, Manipal; Amount: INR 80,000; Duration: 3years; Status: on-going; Role: Co-PI
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Geriatrics, Community Physiotherapy, Technology in rehabilitation, Ergonomics
Area of Expertise
Balance in older adults, Adaptive sports, Manual Material Handling
Area of Research
Ergonomics, Manual material handling, cognition in older adults
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional affilitations:
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists
- Red Cross Society
Contributions (Office barriers, Members of BOS of other universities etc.)
· Member of Board of Studies in Physiotherapy of Indira Gandhi Technological and Medical Sciences University, Arunachal Pradesh.
Lifting capacity prediction model using physical performance measures among construction workers.
2022 Sidhiprada Mohapatra A. Verma Girish N
Sci Rep 12, 1096.
Development of strategies to support home-based exercise adherence after stroke: a Delphi consensus
2022 Amreen Mahmood Anagha Deshmukh Dr. N Manikandan Dianne Marsden Glade Vyslysel Sebastian Padickaparambil Shwetha T S Artur Direito Senthil Kumaran D Girish N
BMJ Open; 12:e055946. doi:10.1136/ bmjopen-2021-055946.
Regression Model for prediction of low workability among sedentary aging workers.
2021 Samruddhi Hirapara Kavitha Vishal K, Department of Physiotherapy Girish N
Work, DOI: 10.3233/WOR-213616.
Regression Model for the Prediction of Risk of Pelvic Floor Muscle Weakness Among Older Adults
2021 Prajakta Karkare Sidhiprada Mohapatra Girish N
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation: Volume 37 - Issue 2 - p 108-113.
Promoting healthy lifestyles using information technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Snehil Dixit Girish N
Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine, vol. 22(1), 115-125.
Do Sarcopenia Risk Factors Vary with Its Stages?
2020 Tina Agnes Kavitha Vishal K, Department of Physiotherapy Girish N
Critical Reviews in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, 32(4):399–410.
Publication List:
Relationship between foot discomfort and footwear: A cross sectional study
2012-01-01 Athena Rosa DeMello Girish N
Role: Guide
Musculo-skeletal risk assessment among nurses in patient manual handling in hospital wards – a cross sectional study
2011-01-01 Suma Kulkarni Girish N
Role: Guide
Concurrent validity, predictive validity and responsiveness of Figure-of-8-Walk Test in older adults
2012-01-01 Remya Varma Girish N Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Co-guide
Effect of exercise based intervention on back pain and knee pain among cashew factory workers- a randomised controlled trial
2011-01-01 Prakruti Patel Girish N Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Effect of a comprehensive exercise program on health related fitness, cognition, functional activity and quality of life in elderly
2011-01-01 Neha Reji Girish N Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Co-guide
Single and dual task activity on gait variables among older adults
2015-01-01 Khadga Singh Gurung Dr. Parul Agarwal Girish N
Role: Guide
Maximal acceptable eight of load using progressive isoinertial lifting evaluation amongst male construction workers.
2015-01-01 Mandeep Singh Bains Tenzin Choejor Zongpa Rajesh Navada GV Girish N
Role: Guide
Role of educational material on health seeking behavior and functional health status among patients with arthritis
2013-01-01 Sidhiprada Mohapatra Dr. Parul Agarwal Girish N
Role: Guide
Work Ability Index Among Construction Workers
2014-01-01 Wakode Pallavi Subhashrao Girish N Dr. Kavitha Raja
Role: Co-guide
Stroop Interference Effect and Walking Speed in Persons with and Without Dementia
2014-01-01 Patel Nency Manherlal Dr. Parul Agarwal Girish N
Role: Guide
Inter-rater Reliability of Foot Print Method for Evaluating Flat Foot in School Going Children in Manipal & Udupi
2010-01-01 Vinodhini Arjunan Dr. N Manikandan Girish N
Role: Guide
Prevalence of Neck pain among desktop and laptop computer users in university staff and students
2012-01-01 Andrew Shashi Lalithambika Shalini Periasamy Mohd Safuan Girish N
Role: Co-guide
Observed Versus perceived barriers among institutionalized older adults
2014-01-01 Pawan Gurung Pawan P Singh Girish N
Role: Guide
Determining the dimensions of L5-S1 intervertebral disc
2014-01-01 Priyanka Rajan Rajesh Navada GV Girish N
Role: Guide
Maximum acceptable weight of load during one person lift
2014-01-01 Jovy Titus Sarosh Somani Tenzin Choezom Girish N
Role: Guide