Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is one of the most active departments of DVVPFs College of Physiotherapy having well qualified faculties.
Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy focuses on providing excellent teaching learning experience to the students both in academics and clinics. The students are trained to assess, diagnose and manage patients with physiotherapy following the recent clinical practice guidelines. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy department emphasizes on improving Clinical skills of students with clinical reasoning and problem based approach through skill development training programs in labs. Knowing the importance of Research in clinical field, students are promoted for conducting small projects or studies in clinical set up.
Clinical Settings:
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy restores mobility and overall function after accidental injury, orthopedic disease, surgical procedures, and sports injuries, physical problems due to aging or lifestyle etc. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy focuses on providing structural rehabilitation to the patients in community with targeted goals to manage pain and functional impairments to facilitate speedy recovery. Advanced treatment strategies like Manual therapy, Taping, electrotherapy, clinical practice guidelines for treating orthopedic conditions are implemented for treating OPD/IPD patients.
Departmental Objectives:
To provide Physiotherapy knowledge based on evidence-based practice and recent advances in Muculo-skeletal Physiotherapy to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Train the students to apply sound administrative principles to managing physical therapy practice.
To apply basic educational concepts of education in the clinical practice of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy.
To organize and provide opportunities for continued physiotherapy education and skill development programs related to musculoskeletal sciences.
To determine the physical therapy needs of any patient through clinical examination and problems-based evaluation.
To develop and implement the physiotherapy protocol for pain reduction and to maintain and restore strength, range of motion, endurance, coordination, etc for orthopedic-related conditions.
Head of Department
Warm Greetings,
“LEARNING IS NOT ATTAINED BY CHANCE; IT MUST BE SOUGHT FOR WITH ARDOUR AND ATTENDED TO WITH DILIGENCE.” ― ABIGAIL ADAMS
Department of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy was established in the year 2007 with the inception of the institute. The Department deals with assessment, functional diagnosis, and evidence-based physiotherapy management of musculoskeletal disorders, including disorders of muscles. joints, tendons, ligaments, spinal discs, and cartilage. and bones.
Here at the Department. we have advanced diagnostic methods and clinical assessment to treat musculoskeletal (muscle and Joint) conditions.
Students are trained in Physical therapy Assessments for orthopedic conditions, Manual Therapy approaches. Electrotherapy and Electro-diagnosis, various assessment techniques. Skill developments & Research
In addition to traditional teaching methods. we have adopted Problem-based learning. Bedside teaching. skill training on models and activity-based learning. To expose students to Community-based physiotherapy. the Department participates in multi-diagnostic camps and organizes independent physiotherapy camps in neighboring villages.
Students are encouraged to participate in conferences. workshops, and webinars for overall development and keep them updated about recent advances in the field
Students are encouraged to participate in conferences. workshops. and webinars for overall development and keep them updated about recent advances in the field
Well qualified teaching staffs are the backbone of our department. Teachers keep them updated through participation as resource persons, chairpersons, or paper presenters in international, national, and state-level conferences
Research is the core to develop evidence.
Teachers and students are encouraged to undertake research projects as per the requirements of MUHS. Nasik University. Research paper publications and presentations are done by students and teachers on a regular basis.
At present following students are trained in the following courses under the affiliated University:
1. Bachelor of Physiotherapy ( BPTh)
2. Master of Physiotherapy( M.P-T) in Musculoskeletal Sciences
3. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D,) in Physiotherapy.
The infrastructure of the Department is over and above the requirements of the University. New equipment and other infrastructure are updated to keep pace with changing education.
i am also proud to say the Department has taken a great leap in integrating information and communication technology into the classroom teaching and learning process and Physiotherapy treatments. Technological advances such as Tele-rehabilitation. Picture archiving and communication system. online teaching and Student mobile app have taken the Department to new heights of success.
i firmly believe that physiotherapy education is a collaborative effort that involves professional administrators, committed teachers, and motivated students. We dedicate ourselves as experienced administrators to creating dynamic Musculoskeletal physios from a global perspective.
Regards Dr.Deepak B. Anap (Ph.D.)
Professor and Head of Department
Postgraduate Students
Dr. Sayali Khairnar
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2022
Dissertation Title : Effectiveness of Suryanamaskar and Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique as compared to Static Stretching on Hamstring tightness, Muscle Performance and Pelvic Tilt Angle in Asymptomatic individuals: A RCT
CTRI No : 2022/01/PT/010063 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Dr. Sakshi Chilwant
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2022
Dissertation Title: Comparison of video-based ;verbal instructed and written instructed exercise program to assess accuracy in performing knee exercises in patients with knee osteoarthritis – A RCT
CTRI No : 2021/11/PT/009792 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Dr. Misbah Sidiquii
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2021
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of \\\\\\\” INDIA MAKE\\\\\\\” mouth opening device along with physiotherapy treatment in patients with trismus secondary to Head and Neck Cancer – A pre – post experimental study.
CTRI No : CTRI/2021/12/038877 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Madhuri Vishwambhare
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2021
Dissertation Title: Comparison of patellar mobility and foot posture index in the individuals with and without osteoarthritis of Knee Joint.
CTRI No : 20220001534 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Dr. Kajol Rajendra Dethe
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2020
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of knee joint traction therapy and mulligan technique on pain, balance and physical function in patients with degenerative arthritis- Pre and post design
CTRI No : CTRI/2021/12/038882 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Dr. Mrudula Ganesh Shete
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2020
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of two weeks of mechanical diagnosis therapy with EMG biofeedback in patients with shoulder dysfunction- A pre and posttest design
CTRI No : CTRI/2021/12/038742 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Dr. Khatoon Zoya Shamim Ahmed
Class : Ist M.P.T Admission Year: 2019
Dissertation Title: Effect of Therapeutic Kinesio- taping in patients with Shoulder Impingement syndrome: A Randomized Control Trial.
CTRI No : CTRI/2020/05/024970 ; Guide Name : Dr. Surendra Wani
Priyanka Diliprao Gadgil
Class : IInd M.P.T Admission Year: 2019
Dissertation Title: Validity and Reliability of Indian Make Isometric Strength Testing Device in Normal Individuals. A Reliability Study.
CTRI No : REF 2020/03/032654 ; Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Dr. Nilesh Dattatray Dond
Class : IInd M.P.T Admission Year: 2018
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of McKenzie exercises along with stretching and ergonomic advice on nonspecific neck pain in industrial workers: A Single Blind Randomized Control Trial
CTRI No : CTRI/2019/08/020554 Guide Name : Dr. Deepak Anap
Pass Out PG Students
Dr. Sanjaitha Jayaprakash
Admission Year :2018 / Passout Year : 2021
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of interdialytic structured physiotherapy protocol on functional mobility and quality of life in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A Quasi experimental study
CTRI No : CTRI/2019/03/018106
Dr.Apeksha Pahade
Admission Year :2018 / Passout Year : 2021
Dissertation Title: Muscle release intervention as an adjunct to routine physiotherapy to reduce pain , disability and to improve muscle activity , range of motion in patients with adhesive capsulitis of shoulder: A Randomized Controlled Trial
CTRI No : CTRI/2019/03/018158
Dr. Victoria David Kuttan
Admission Year :2017 / Passout Year : 2019
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of lateral wedge insole v/s neutral insole in combination with neuromuscular training on pain and function in patients with medial compartment OA knee: A double blinded randomized control trail
CTRI No : CTRI/2018/05/019915
Dr. Pooja Dnyaneshwarrao Dhage
Admission Year :2017 / Passout Year : 2019
Dissertation Title: Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique versus Self Stretching Technique in upper Crossed Syndrome – A Single Blinded Randomized Control Trail
CTRI No : CTRI/2018/05/020036
Dr. Priyanka Harishchandra Jadhav
Admission Year :2017 / Passout Year : 2019
Dissertation Title:Effectiveness of structured physiotherapy intervention on Pain, Proprioception, and Balance in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Single Group Pre and Post-test design.
CTRI No : CTRI/2018/05/013659
Dr. Jinal Atul Mamania
Admission Year :2016 / Passout Year : 2018
Dissertation Title:Comparison of effectiveness of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide (SNAGs) and swiss ball exercises over Sham SNAGs and swiss ball exercises on forward head posture – A prospective, single blind Randomized Controlled Trail.
CTRI No : CTRI/2017/06/008859
Dr. Bhagyashree Kamalakar Koli
Admission Year :2016 / Passout Year : 2018
Dissertation Title:Effectiveness of dynamic soft tissue mobilization technique and Bowen technique in hamstring muscle flexibility – single blinded randomized controlled trail
CTRI No : CTRI/2017/03/013566
Dr. Vrushali Shashikant Jadhav
Admission Year :2013 / Passout Year : 2016
Dissertation Title:Effectiveness of Mulligan mobilization versus McKenzie exercises in knee osteoarthritis – A single blind randomized controlled trial
CTRI No : CTRI/2015/03/008638
Dr. Manjumala Roy
Admission Year :2013 / Passout Year : 2016
Dissertation Title:Effectiveness of McKenzie with core muscle activation versus McKenzie with Brunkows exercise in lumbar disc herniation: A single blind randomized controlled trial
Immediate effectiveness of Suryanamaskar, Mulligan Bent Leg Raise Technique and Static Stretching on Hamstring tightness, Muscle Performance and Pelvic Tilt Angle in Asymptomatic individuals – A Pre and Post-test design – A randomized pilot study.
Effectiveness of video-based versus written instructed exercise program to assess accuracy in performing exercises in patients with knee osteoarthritis – A Randomized Pilot Study
Correlation Between the No. Of Radiation Therapy Session and Mouth Opening, Gothenburg Trismus Questionnaire and Neck Disability Index- A Cross-Sectional Study.
Effectiveness of Structured Physiotherapy Intervention on Pain, Proprioception and Balance in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Single group Pre and post test Design.
Effectiveness of pilates exercises on non-specific low back pain in nursing students and staff of a tertiary care teaching hospital and nursing college
