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Dr. N. Manikandan
Additional Professor & Head of Department
Department of Physiotherapy
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Chairperson, Institutional Research Committee of MCHP
- Mentor for MAHE Student Research Forum
- Nodal member for Centre for Bioethics representing MCHP
- Member of Health Professions Education Unit, MCHP
- VI Semester BPT coordinator
- Clinical In charge for Neuromedicine Physiotherapy
Dr. N Manikandan is an Additional Professor and Head at the Department of Physiotherapy at MCHP, Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
He is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Theoretical concepts in Basics of Exercise Therapy - I | BPT I Year/ I Semester |
| Practical in Basics of Exercise Therapy – I | BPT I Year/ I Semester |
| Biophysics and Basics of Electrotherapy | BPT I Year/ I Semester |
| Foundations of Professional practice | BPT I Year/ I Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Basics of Exercise Therapy - II | BPT I Year/ II Semester |
| Practical in Basics of Exercise Therapy – II | BPT I Year/ II Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Electrotherapy – I | BPT I Year/ II Semester |
| Practical in Electrotherapy – I | BPT I Year/ II Semester |
| Applied Anatomy and Applied Physiology | BPT I Year/ II Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Exercise therapy – I | BPT II Year/ III Semester |
| Practical in Exercise therapy – I | BPT II Year/ III Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Exercise therapy –II | BPT II Year/ IV Semester |
| Practical in Exercise therapy –II | BPT II Year/ IV Semester |
| Ethics, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership | BPT II Year/ IV Semester |
| Clinical Practice | BPT II Year/ IV Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Neurological Physiotherapy - I | BPT III Year/ V Semester |
| Clinical Practice in Neurological Physiotherapy - I | BPT III Year/ V Semester |
| Neuromusculoskeletal skills - I | BPT III Year/ V Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Neurological Physiotherapy - II | BPT III Year/ VI Semester |
| Clinical Practice in Neurological Physiotherapy – II | BPT III Year/ VI Semester |
| Neuromusculoskeletal skills - II | BPT III Year/ VI Semester |
| Theoretical concepts in Community Physiotherapy | BPT IV Year/ VII Semester |
| Community Physiotherapy Practice | BPT IV Year/ VII Semester |
| Evidence Based practice in Physiotherapy | BPT IV Year/ VII Semester |
| Electrodiagnosis | BPT IV Year/VIII Semester |
| Research proposal and scientific writing | BPT IV Year/VIII Semester |
| Theoretical Basis of Principles & Practice in Physiotherapy | MPT I Year/ I semester |
| Research Proposal in Neurological Physiotherapy | MPT I Year/ I semester |
| Foundations in Neurosciences | MPT I Year/ II semester |
| General in Neurological Physiotherapy | MPT II Year/ III semester |
| Evidence Based Practice in Neurological Physiotherapy | MPT II Year/ III semester |
| Elective in Neurological Physiotherapy | MPT II Year/ IV semester |
| Elective in Neurosurgical Physiotherapy | MPT II Year/ IV semester |
| Research Project in Neurological Physiotherapy | MPT II Year/ IV semester |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Neurosciences & Community Physiotherapy | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2014 |
| Master of Physiotherapy in Physiotherapy | Neurosciences | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2003 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy | SRIPMS- Coimbatore/ Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University | 1997 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal | Additional Professor and Head | Researcher, Academician, PhD Supervisor | November 2024 till present |
| Department of Physiotherapy, MCHP | Associate Professor - Senior Scale | Teacher, PhD Supervisor, Chairperson-Institutional Research Committee | 2019 - 2024 |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS | Associate Professor | Teacher | 2008-2019 |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS | Assistant Professor | Teacher | 2006-2008 |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS | Lecturer | Teacher | 2003-2006 |
| SRIPMS, Coimbatore | Physiotherapy/ Tutor | Teacher | 1998-2000 |
Effect of smart shoe on gait parameters in stroke patients
2013-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan
Role: PI; Funding agency: TePP-DSIR; Amount: INR 3,00,000
Design and development of sensor sole in stroke patients
2015-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan
Role: PI; Funding agency: DST; Amount: INR 11,75,200
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Neurorehabilitation
Area of Expertise
Stroke Rehabilitation
Area of Research
Balance and Gait rehabilitation in stroke, Outcome measures in Physiotherapy, Medical Instruments- Design and development
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional Affiliations:
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).
- Indian Federation of Neuro Rehabilitation (IFNR)
Contributions:
- Third Prize for the innovative product titled ‘Modified mouse for gaming rehabilitation in stroke patients’, Innovation Day event organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2013)
- Third Prize for the innovative product titled ‘Reaction timer for assessing lower limb (leg) reaction time’, Innovation Day event organized by Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2012)
- Chattanooga Biotech award for the Second best senior scientific paper award for the project titled “Orthotic effect of leaf spring AFO on temporal parameters of gait in patients with hemiparesis”, 48th Annual conference of IAP Mangalore (2010)
- First prize for the innovative idea of developing ‘SMARTSHOE’, Philips BOP day conducted in Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2008)
- Professional contribution award in recognition of outstanding work in the field of Neurophysiotherapy, Children’s Education Society (Regd.) The Oxford College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore (2008)
- Best teacher of the year (2003)
Reliability and feasibility of community balance and mobility Scale (CB&MS) in elderly population
2013-01-01 Nagaraju Arun Maiya Dr. N Manikandan
Indian J Physiother Occupational Ther 2013;7(1):131- 135
Effect of auditory feedback on lower limb weight bearing symmetry and gait parameters in patients with hemiparesis
2009-01-01 Baljeet Kaur Dr. N Manikandan
Indian J Physiother Occupational Ther 2009;3(3):1-5
Impact of Adhesive capsulitis on quality of life in elderly subjects with diabetics: A cross sectional study
2008-01-10 Saumen Gupta Kavitha Raja Dr. N Manikandan
Diabetes Dev Ctries. 2008;28(4):125-9
Effect of facial neuromuscular re-education on facial symmetry in patients with Bell’s palsy: a randomised controlled trial
2007-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan
Clin Rehabil 2007;21:338-343
Design And Development Of A Sensor Sole For Stroke Patients
2013-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan Sumit Chakraborty Pratik Shetty
International Journal of Computer Applications; 2013;83:1-6
Generation and content validation of mobility domain and item pool for community dwelling individuals
2014-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan KB Kumar B Rajashekhar
Disability CBR and Inclusive development;2014;25(1):40-54
Internal consistency and test retest reliability of Mobility disability scale in community dwelling Individuals
2014-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan KB Kumar B Rajashekhar
Romanian Journal of Physical Therapy 2014;20(34): 6-12
Role of trunk rehabilitation on trunk control, balance and gait in patients with chronic stroke: A pre-post design
2011-01-01 Karthik Babu S Bhamini K Rao Dr. N Manikandan John Solomon M M. Chakrapani Akshatha Nayak M
Internal consistency and test retest reliability of Mobility disability scale in community dwelling Individuals
2014-01-01 Dr. N Manikandan B Kumar B Rajashekhar
Romanian Journal of Physical Therapy. 2014; 20(34): 6-12
List of Publications:
Axial disabilities in Parkinson’s disease- A national level survey
2009-01-01 Nicole Dsouza Dr. N Manikandan John Solomon M
Role: Co-guide
Comparison of TENS and FES on spasticity in patients with spinal cord injury
2010-01-01 Anjali Sivaramkrishnan John Solomon M Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Influence of mirror feedback on postural control in patients with balance disorders
2015-01-01 Poonam Preetha R Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Functional status and factors influencing functional outcome in patients with stroke
2014-01-01 Shroff Ritu Deepak Senthil Kumaran D Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Effect of X box Kinect games training on lower limb reaction time in patients with hemiparesis
2014-01-01 Maya Prabhu Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Influence of Posterior leaf spring AFO on balance and gait parameters in hemiparetic patients
2014-01-01 Kutumbe Neha Pradip Dr. N Manikandan John Solomon M
Role: Co-guide
Reaction time and risk of fall in patients with diabetic neuropathy- A correlational study
2013-01-01 Sumant Vedpathak Preetha R Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Comparison of TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) on lower limb spasticity in patients with spinal cord injury.
2012-01-01 S Anjali John Solomon M Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Predictive validity, concurrent validity and responsiveness of Figure-8 walk test in older adults.
2012-01-01 Remya R Varma Girish N Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Axial Disabilities in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in India- A Survey
2011-01-01 Nicole Dsouza Dr. N Manikandan John Solomon M
Role: Co-guide
Effect of Trunk Training on Balance and Gait in Patients with Stroke- A Randomized Controlled Trail
2011-01-01 Aditi Hombali Senthil Kumaran D Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Effect of a Comprehensive Exercise Program on Health Related Fitness, Cognition, Functional Activity and Quality of Life in Elderly
2010-01-01 Neha Reji Girish N Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Effect of fatigue management protocol in stroke patients: A Randomised control trial
2009-01-01 Esha Seth Mr. Vijay Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Functional status in post – lumbar laminectomy patients: A Survey
2009-01-01 Jyothi D Kamath Senthil Kumaran D Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Reliability and concurrent validity of community balance and mobility scale in elderly population
2009-01-01 Kasturi Nagaraju Dr. N Manikandan Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
The Role of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Sit to Stand Activity in Patients with Guillian-Barre Syndrome
2009-01-01 Nitika Bhutani Mr. Vijay Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Correlation of Isometric Quadriceps Endurance with the Functional Mobility in Normal Elderly
2009-01-01 Monika Dhiman John Solomon M Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Correlation of step test with temporal gait parameters in patients with hemiparesis
2009-01-01 Neha Katyal Bhamini K Rao Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Moberg pick up test in Indian children- A normative study
2009-01-01 Alaka Kumari Dr. N Manikandan Bhamini K Rao
Role: Guide
Comparison of Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) and Barthel Index (BI) in predicting the outcome of patients following acute stroke
2008-01-01 Geeson Senthil Kumaran D Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Cross Sectional Study of Adhesive Capsulitis and Quality of Life in Diabetic Elderly in Udupi Taluk
2008-01-01 Saumen Gupta Dr. N Manikandan Dr. Kavitha Raja
Role: Co-guide
Reliability of “The Slump Test” in 3-8 Years Old Children
2008-01-01 Shngainki Pyrbot Senthil Kumaran D Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Effect of auditory feedback on gait parameters in stroke patients
2007-01-01 Baljit Dr. N Manikandan
Role: Guide
Reliability of video based temporal gait analysis in neurological disorders
2007-01-01 Tirupathi Dr. N Manikandan John Solomon M
Role: Co-guide
Effect of selective control exercises on gait variables in patients with chronic stroke
2005-01-01 Karthik Dr. N Manikandan Bhamini K Rao
Role: Co-guide
Effect of ‘stepping in place’ in spatial and temporal parameters of gait in patients with chronic stroke
2005-01-01 Senthil Dr. N Manikandan Dr. Kavitha
Role: Co-guide