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Dr. Pothiraj Pitchai

Professor at K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy
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  • Department:
    Community Health
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    K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy
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    pothiraj@somaiya.edu

  • Contact Details:

    Landline No. : 022 50954700

    Extension No. : 4653

  • Office Address :

    K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Everard Nagar. Eastern Express Highway. Sion Mumbai.

  • Timings For Visitors:

    Mon to Fri: 9.00am to 4.00pm Sat 9.00am to 1.00pm

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Introduction

Completed graduation from The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai (2000) and post-graduation in Masters of Geriatric Physiotherapy from MAHER University, Chennai (2007).  Holding seven years of clinical experience from various superspecialty hospitals and joined in academics since 2007. Currently, is HOD of Department of Community Physiotherapy at K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy. His keen interest is in working with elderly population for fall prevention program and community out-reach program. He was part of a numerous multispecialty camp and conducted various physiotherapy awareness camps for urban, rural and tribal populations. His expertise includes chronic pain management, arthritis rehabilitation, fall prevention program, community based rehabilitation and environmental assessment and modifications. His role involves in teaching, training and mentoring undergraduates and post-graduates’ students. Passionate in clinical research  and conducted a wide range of research projects within Community Physiotherapy and teaching and learning domains.

Education

D.P.T,Tamilnadu State Government,1997

B.P.T,The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical Universityity,2000

M.P.T in Geriatric Physiotherapy,MAHER University, Chennai,2007

Professional Experience

    Academic

  • MGM College of Physiotherapy, Professor, June 2007 - July 2021
  • K J Somaiya College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai, Professor, July 2021 - Present
  • Non Academic

  • MadrasMedicalMissionHospital and Research institute of Cardio Vascular Disease and Training Centre, Chennai., Clinical Physiotherapist, August 1997 - November 1998
  • Apollo Hospitals, Chennai., Clinical Physiotherapist, June 1999 - January 2000
  • M.N.H Physiotherapy and Pain Relief Centre, Chennai., Consultant Physiotherapist, June 2001 - August 2002
  • Manipal Heart Foundation, Bangalore, Clinical Physiotherapist, November 1998 - June 1999
  • Madras institute of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (MIOT) Hospital, Chennai, Senior Physiotherapist, September 2002 - August 2004

Courses/Subjects Teaching

  • FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTROTHERAPY
  • KINESIOLOGY
  • ELECTROTHERAPY
  • FUNCTIONAL DIAGNOSIS & PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC SKILLS
  • COMMUNITY PHYSIOTHERAPY
  • PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & ETHICS

Research Specialisation

  • Nutrition, Heath and Medicine

Consultancy Expertise

  • Geriatric Physiotherapy
  • industrial Therapy-Work-related musculoskeletal disorder management
  • Women's Health-Antenatal, Postnatal, Urinary incontinence
  • Health Promotion
  • Falls Prevention and Management
  • Palliative Care

Consultancy Projects

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Achievements, Recognitions & Awards

  • Yoga Vidya Niketan 2018, Mumbai: Received KABAD SHANTABAI PRIZE for Highest in written project: “Yogasana for improving balance in preventing falls in elderly”.
  • Yoga Vidya Niketan 2018, Mumbai: Received LATE SHRI. SHAMBA DULABA SAVANT PRIZE for Best performance in yogic science practical graded course.
  • NCPT 2017, Mumbai: Poster presentation on “Association between Anthropometric factors and balance in elderly fallers and non-fallers” -3rd Prize.
  • Diploma in Yogic Education: Teacher training program from Yoga Vidya Niketan, Vashi.

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