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CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- class Coordinator for first year BPT course.
- department’s Library In-charge.
- invovled in providing Women's Health and Paediatric Physiotherapy Services
Preetha R is Assistant Professor - Selection grade in Department of Physiotherapy at SOAHS, Manipal.
She is:
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Therapy | First year BPT | |
| Medical Physics | First year BPT | |
| Electro Therapy | Second year BPT | |
| PT in Neurosciences | Third year BPT | |
| PT in Community Physiotherapy | Fourth year BPT, Malaysian Bridge program Second and Third semester | |
| Electro Diagnosis | Fourth year BPT, Malaysian Bridge program Second and Third semester | |
| Theoretical Basis of Principles and Practices in Physiotherapy | MPT - First year | |
| Women’s Health-Speciality | MPT-Second year | |
| Ethics, Principles and Practice | Malaysian bridge program |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MPT | Neuro Physiotherapy | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences | 2008 |
| BPT | Physiotherapy | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | 2002 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor - Selection grade | September 2014 - till date | |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor - Senior scale | January 2012 - August 2014 | |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Professor | December 2011 | |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Lecturer | September 2008 - November 2011 | |
| Department of Physiotherapy, SOAHS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Assistant Lecturer | November 2004 - April 2006. |
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Womens health Physiotherapy,Pediatric physiotherapy,Neurological rehabilitation
Area of Expertise
Antenatal and postnatal physiotherapy,post gynecological surgery rehabilitation,adolescence obesity and menstrual disorders
Area of Research
Womens health Physiotherapy, Neurological Physiotherapy
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Professional affilitation:
- Life Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)
Energy expenditure during wheelchair propulsion in different levels of paraplegics using Physiological cost index
2009-01-01 Preetha R M Ramprasad Joseley Sunderraj Pandian John Solomon M
Indian J Physiother Occupational Ther 2009;3(3):68-70
Comparison of ankle proprioception between pregnant and non-pregnant women
2011-01-01 Preetha R John Solomon M
Online J Health Allied Sci 2011;10(2):9
Test retest reliability of the win-track platform in analysing the gait parameters and plantar pressures while barefoot walking in healthy adults
2012-01-01 Preetha R Arun Maiya Pratap Kumar
Foot Ankle 2012;5:306-312
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Dysfunctions among Indian Pregnant Women
2015-01-01 Preetha R Arun Maiya Pratap Kumar Asha Kamath
Journal of Pregnancy. 2015;2015:1-4.
Ankle Proprioception Pattern in Women Across Various Trimesters of Pregnancy and Postpartum
2015-01-01 Preetha R Arun Maiya Pratap Kumar Asha Kamath
Online J Health Allied Scs. 2015;14(4):7
Effect of aerobic exercises on PCOS-A randomised controlled trial
2010-01-01 Preetha Kamath Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Prevalence of DRA-in early postpartum period following LSCS
2011-01-01 Niharika Mishra Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Prevalence of obesity and levels of physical activity amongst female health professionals - A cross sectional survey
2012-01-01 Meenakshi Mohite Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Effect of low intensity aerobic exerciser training on glycaemic control in women for With gestational diabetes: A Randomized controlled trial
2014-01-01 Athena D’Mello Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Effect of FES For quadriceps on weight bearing symmetry in acute hemi paretic subjects - A case report
2009-01-01 Aditi Chandrakar Preetha R
Correlation between reaction time and nerve conduction velocity in patients with diabetic polyneuropathy
2013-01-01 Sumant Preetha R N Manikandan
Role: Co-guide
Effect of dual task training on postural control and balance in stroke patients - A RCT
2012-01-01 Parikh Truptiben Kiranbhai Preetha R Senthil Kumaran D
Role: Co-guide
Prevalence Of Fatigue In The Early Postpartum Period
2013-01-01 Smriti Rati Kapoor Preetha R Arun Maiya
Prevelence of Musculoskeletal and Cardiorespiratory problems in Pregnancy- A cross sectional Study
2010-01-01 Balwinderjit Kaur Gill Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Awareness and Barrier for Antenatal Exercise Classes in Udupi districts
2010-01-01 Shamineshwari Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Variation in Postural Sway During Various Phases of Menstrual Cycle among Women with Premenstrual Syndrome
2011-01-01 Hemavatini Selarajah Nithiyah Maruthy Abraham Samuel Babu Preetha R
Role: Guide
Influence of Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle on Muscle Strength Grip And Flexibility in Normal Women
2011-01-01 Avantika Kant Swathi GS Preetha R
Role: Guide
Comparison of Transversus abdominis muscle endurance between women with and without dysmenorrhoea in various phases of menstrual cycle
2012-01-01 Pragya Rai Rishma Nagpal Preetha R
Role: Guide
Perception about Activities of Daily Living Among Pregnant Women
2013-01-01 Sri Nityarani Selvaraja Mahalakshmi Rajah Nabilah Allysa Preetha R
Role: Guide
Standardization of the procedures of interlimb coordination test items and a feasibility study in normal children aged 6-7 years
2016-01-01 Ms. Ahlaam Fuad Ahmed Jiddawi Preetha R Bhamini K Rao
Role: Guide
Effects of supervised exercise program on cyst size in young woman with polycystic ovarian syndrome : A Randomised control trial
2010-01-01 Kamath Preetha Panduranga Preetha R Arun Maiya
Role: Co-guide
Effect of antenatal exercises on the Birthing experience and coping strategies in the immediate postpartum phase
2015-01-01 Misquita Deanne Silvia Sybil Preetha R Bhamini K Rao
Role: Co-guide