Scientific Programme
11th April: Day 1
JL AUDITORIUM (HALL A)
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | REGISTRATION |
| 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Fragility to Strength: Evidence Based Strategies for Managing Osteoporosis in Geriatric Women | Dr. Richa Goswami (PT) Project Research Scientist II, Dept of Obs and Gynae, AIIMS, New Delhi |
| 9:45 AM – 10:00 AM | Wellness in the Psycho sexual Arena :The Shaping Influence of Parental Socialization on Emerging Adulthood | Dr. Kanika K Ahuja Principal and Professor, Department of Psychology, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi |
| 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM | Restoring Rest for Meaningful Occupations: The OT Way | Dr. Leena Deshpande (OT) Associate Professor Occupational Therapy, School and Centre, GMC Nagpur |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | “Brain Mapping: A New Tool in Physiotherapy” | Dr Ali Irani (PT) Head of the Department for Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine& Rehabilitation Centre at Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital Mumbai Chairperson International Affairs: Indian Association of Physiotherapists |
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | INAUGURATION CEREMONY
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
| 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM | “Emotional Distress in Normal Life: Coping and Recovery” | Dr. Nand Kumar MBBS, MD Psychiatry, Prof. In Charge ICMR CARE in Neuromodulation, Dept of Psychiatry, AIIMS, New Delhi |
SESSION II: Advancing Inclusive Care Across the Lifespan: Integrating Disability Education, Sensory Health,
Movement , and Mental well being.
| 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Policy, Practice ,and Participation: Redefining Disability Education Through NEP 2020 at Jamia Milia Islamia | Dr. Mohd Faijullah Associate professor of Special Education(Learning Disability / Visual Impairment), Dept of Teacher Training and Non-Formal Education, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi |
| 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Special Address | Dr. Patitapaban Mohanty (PT) Director, SVNIRTAR, Odisha |
| 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | Navigating Barriers : The Multifaceted Struggles of Elderly Population | Dr. Shyam Ganvir (PT) Principal cum Professor, Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundations, College of Physiotherapy Ahilyanagar Maharashtra | 12:30 AM – 12:45 AM | ICF Meets ICHI in the Rehab Cycle : Enhancing Neuro Rehabilitation Through Integrated Classification | Dr. Isha Akulwar Tajane (PT) Associate Professor in Kinesiotherapy and Physical Diagnosis, K J Somaiya College of physiotherapy, Mumbai |
SESSION III: Innovative Approaches : From Brain–Body Regulation to Assistive Solutions
| 12:45 PM – 01:00 PM | Autonomic Relaxation and Ventilatory Strategies. | Dr. Monalisha Pattnaik (PT) HOD, Dept of Physiotherapy, SVNIRTAR, Odisha |
| 01:00 PM – 01:15 PM | The digital age and Evolving Family Systems | Dr. Jotika Judge Assistant Professor, Chitkara School of Psychology and Counselling, Chitkara University, Punjab |
| 01:15 PM – 01:30 PM | Evolution of Powered Upper Extremity Orthosis | Mr. Vignesh Kumar. M Demonstrator P&O,NIEPMD, Chennai |
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | LUNCH
SESSION IV: Bridging Education, Mental Well Being ,Critical Care, and Nutritional Advances.”
| 02:00 PM – 02:15 PM | Building Positive Mental Health: Evidence Based Psychological Interventions. | Prof.(Dr.) Neera Pant Department of Psychology, Gargi College, University of Delhi, Siri fort Road, New Delhi |
| 02:15 PM – 02:30 PM | Approaches in Inclusion-Understanding Inclusive Practice on Education | Sangeeta Kardam PGT (SET), Directorate of Education, Govt Of NCT, New Delhi |
| 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM | Recent Advances in Chest assessment in ICU | Dr. Sachin Bhushan (PT) Physiotherapist, Dept of CTVS, AIIMS,New Delhi |
| 02:45 PM – 03:00 PM | Perioperative Nutrition Management | Dr. Richa Jaiswal Registered Dietician, Ph. D, Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS,New Delhi |
SESSION V: Contemporary Rehabilitation Strategies: From AI-Driven Decisions to Biomechanics and Geriatric
Care
| 03:00 PM – 03:15 PM | From Data to Decision :AI Driven Return to Play Strategies in Rehabilitation | Dr. Anshu Gulati (PT) Physiotherapist, Sports Injury Centre, Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
| 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM | Beyond Friction :The Modern Pathomechanics of Iliotibial Band Syndrome | Dr. Nidhi Bhatia Sachdev (PT) Physiotherapist, Department of Orthopedics, AIIMS, New Delhi |
| 03:30 PM – 03:45 PM | Geriatric Nutrition and Rehabilitation | Prof. (Dr) Pratibha Singh Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
| 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | “From Ideas to Impact :Winning and Managing Project Grants in Allied and Healthcare Disciplines” | Prof.(Dr. ) Prakash kumar, MOT, PhD M.sc (TCD, Ireland) Principal and Professor Mahatma Gandhi Occupational Therapy College Mahatma Gandhi University of Science and Technology |
PANEL DISCUSSION
| 04:00 PM – 04:30 PM | Future of Multidisciplinary Care Delivery : Policy, Practice & Research |
SESSION VI: Rehabilitation Across the Continuum: Nutrition, Aging, and AI
| 04:30 PM – 04:45 PM | Role of Nutrition in Cancer | Ms. Anjali Bhola Nationally Registered Dietitian, M.Sc (Foods & Nutrition), DDPHN, Department of Dietetics, NCI, Jhajjar, New Delhi |
| 04:45 PM – 05:00 PM | Rehabilitation in the AI Era :Recent Advances and Transformative Innovations | Dr. Subhash Garg Professor and Head MOT(Neuro), PGDM(CMC) VELLORE, M.A Psychology, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Allied health & Paramedical Sciences Indore (M.P) Member of National Commission for allied & Health care Professions, Madhya Pradesh |
| 05:00 PM – 05:15 PM | Stronger Years Ahead: Preventing Sarcopenia through movement | Dr. Sandeep Singh (PT) Professor and Principal Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana |
SESSION VII: Evolving Frontiers in Rehabilitation: From Traditional Foundations to Molecular and Therapeutic Innovations
| 05:15 PM – 05:30 PM | Redefining Myocardial Protection :Multidisciplinary Evidence from Photo biomodulation Therapy | Dr. Mandeep K Jangra (PT) Associate Professor, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be)University, Mullana – Ambala |
| 05:30 PM – 05:45 PM | Ancient to Recent Physiotherapy in India | Professor ( Dr.) Anand Mishra Registrar Sri Aurobindo University, Indore |
| 05:45 PM – 06:00 PM | Exploring the Chemerin-CMKLR1 Axis A Physiotherapy Approach | Dr. Ghufran Jaleel (PT) Assistant Professor (Physiotherapy), Paramedical college, Aligarh Muslim University |
| 06:00 PM – 06:15 PM | Visual Perception as a Focus Area in Pediatric Occupational Therapy | Dr. Ganesh B. Tajane M.O.Th Developmental Disabilities, Consultant at the Aditya Birla Integrated School, Mumbai, Joint Secretary-Commonwealth Association for Health and Disability, India Chapter, Founder mind Body Wellness Centre, Mumbai |
06:30 PM | CULTURAL EVENTS
11th April: Day 1
CMET HALL -TECHNOLOGY HALL (HALL B)
| 10:15 AM – 11:30 AM | INAUGRATION CEREMONY |
SESSION I: “Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Bridging Mental Health, Neuro Recovery, Youth Wellness, and Special Education”
| 11:30PM – 11:45PM | Pilates for youth: Why A 20- year old can have a 50-Year Old Spine | Dr. Omair Ahmed Khan (PT) Orthopedic Physiotherapist, Founder and President, Advance Rehabilitation and Fitness Academy(ARFA), Certified Dry Needling and Manual Therapist. Chief Pilates Instructor Master Diploma in Cupping and Hijama Therapy. |
| 11:45PM – 12:00PM | Enhancing Post-Stroke Balance and Postural Stability Through tDCS Fluoxetine, and Dual-Task Training Integration | Dr. B. Roy (OT) Associate Professor, Amity University, Noida |
| 12:00PM – 12:15PM | Neuropsychological Rehabilitation in Traumatic Brain Injury | Dr. Manoj K Bajaj Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, North Campus, Delhi University |
| 12:15PM – 12:30PM | Role of special education in multi-rehabilitation team | Ms. Manjusha Singh Special Educator at NIEPID, RC, Noida |
SESSION II: Integrative Approaches in Allied Health Sciences: Rehabilitation, Preventive Care, Innovation, and Emerging Health
Challenges
| 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Cognitive Rehabilitation in Geriatric Neurological Conditions | Dr. Shivani Bhardwaj) PhD, MOT, Occupational Therapy Department, Jamia Hamdard University |
| 12:45 PM – 01:00 PM | Exercise as a medicine in cancer Rehabilitation | Dr. Dipti Kadu (PT) Scientific Assistant, MPMMCC, Varanasi |
| 01:00 PM – 01:15 PM | Nutritional Support for Weight Management During GLP-1 RA Therapy. | Dr. Ankita Gupta Assistant Professor Discipline of Nutritional Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi Dr. Namrata Singh Assistant Professor Discipline of Nutritional Sciences, IGNOU, New Delhi |
| 01:15 PM – 01:30 PM | Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) in Allied Health :Protecting Innovation, Content ,Branding, Design in Clinical Practice | Dr. Madhuranjan Vasta Partner of Akhildev IPR AND Research services), Indian Trademark Attorney and lawyer, IPR Facilitator for Startup India IP Expert at BIT Deoghar IIC-8.0, PhD, LL.B,MBA, Member of INTA, Delhi High Court (Practicing Lawyer) |
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | LUNCH
SESSION III: Advancing Rehabilitation Sciences: Integrating Public Health, Disability Care, and Emerging Technologies
| 02:00 PM – 02:15 PM | Obesity in Indian Adolescent : Trends and Challenges | Ms. Pinki Dalal Assistant Dietician, Pediatrics, AIIMS, New Delhi, M.Sc. Food and Nutrition, (Gold Medalist) UGC Net Qualified, certified Diabetic Educator |
| 02:15 PM – 02:30 PM | From Disease to Dignity: The role of Prosthetic and Orthotic Rehabilitation in Leprosy Caren | Ms. Ashmita Milan Demonstrator P&O, NIEPMD, Chennai |
| 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM | Virtual Reality for Geriatric Rehabilitation | Dr. Charu Chhabra (PT) Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Jamia Hamdard |
| 02:45 PM – 03:00 PM | Mental Imagery :Therapeutic Scope and Technological Implications | Dr. Ruby Aikat (OT) Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida |
SESSION IV: Contemporary Rehabilitation Practice: Bridging Neurological Advances, Tissue Healing, and Ergonomic Health”
| 03:00 PM – 03:45 PM | Advancements in Neurological Rehabilitation : Physiotherapist perspective | Dr. Rupam Sarkar (PT) Assistant Professor & Academic Coordinator DSGP Institute, Dharashiv, Affiliated To MUHS, Maharashtra |
| 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | Assessment and Recent Advances in Offloading Techniques in Diabetic Ulcer | Dr. Neha Sharma (PT) PhD Scholar, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru |
| 04:15 PM – 04:30 PM | Holistic Approach to Ergonomics and Occupational wellness | Dr. Sneha Goyadani Occupational Therapist and Ergonomic Consultant, Founder and CEO- ErgHarmony, Founder-Feel Good Pain and Rehab Clinic, Nagpur |
PANEL DISCUSSION
| 04:30 PM – 05:00 PM | “Parkinson’s Unplugged : Empowering Independence in Parkinson’s , A Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Functional Recovery” |
6:00 PM | CULTURAL EVENTS
12th April: Day 2
JL AUDITORIUM
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | REGISTRATION |
SESSION I: “Integrating Rehabilitation, Preventive Fitness, and Elder Care for Healthy Aging”
| 10:00 AM-10:15 AM | Barriers and facilitators to early mobilization in ICU | Dr. Maneesha Deshpande (PT) Principal-Professor, VSPM’s College of Physiotherapy, Nagpur |
| 10:15 AM-10:30 AM | T-Jog: Alternative form of Cardiovascular Fitness | Dato Dr. B.S Bains Senior Consultant Physiotherapist, Bains Physio chain of Physiotherapy Clinics, 9127 Jalan Bandar 4, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur |
| 10:30 AM-10:45 AM | Increasing Number of Old Age Homes: Indicator of Civilization Fracture | Dr. Navin Kumar ProfessorDep artment of Psychology, Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
| 10:45 AM-11:00 AM | “Conservative Management of Spasticity and Deformities using Orthotic Intervention in the Cerebral Palsy” | Ms. Urmila Naukudkar Senior Prosthetist/Deputy Academic In charge, AIIPMR, Mumbai, Maharashtra |
SESSION II: Functional Rehabilitation: Swallowing, Aging, and Assistive Solutions
| 11:00 AM-11:15 AM | Dysphagia is not a symptom-It’s a System failure .Let’s hear the science of swallowing sounds | Ms. Karpuram Govathi Nikhila Senior Consultant -Dysphagia-Speech Specialist & Researcher in Dysphagia, HOD-Dysphagia-speech clinic &Lab. Certified in VST,FEEST,BLS. National &International Awardee-World Record Holder. Editorial Board Member for 9 national &International Journals, India’s 1st Dysphagia AI Avtar &APP Innovator. Medanta Medicity Hospital-Gurgaon Haryana |
| 11:15 AM-11:30 AM | Integrating Ergonomic sand Energy Conservation for Musculoskeletal Health in Older adults | Dr. Puneet Kumar Dua (PT) Assistant Chief Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi |
| 11:30 AM-11:45 AM | Importance of Prosthetics and Orthotics in Healthcare Management | Dr. Ritikesh Pattanaik Assistant Professor, NIEPMD, Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
| 11:45 AM-12:00 PM | “Glycemic friendly thali”” | Dr. Meenakshi Bajaj Dietician, Tamil Nadu Govt. Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Chennai, Member, National Commission for Allied &Health Care Profession, (Govt of India), Nutrition Science Professional Council |
SESSION III: Advancing Rehabilitation Practice: Bridging Developmental Therapies, Systemic Rehabilitation, and Evidence-Based Clinical Care
| 12:00 PM-12:15 PM | Pretend Play as a Pathway to Emotional Expression and Regulation in Early Childhood | Dr. Tamanna Saxena Associate Professor, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida |
| 12:15 PM-12:30 PM | Role of Occupational Therapy in Renal Rehabilitation | Dr. Sofia Azad (OT) Principal and Professor, Occupational Therapy School and Centre, GMC, Nagpur |
| 12:30 PM-12:45 PM | Physiotherapy Management of Facial Burns: Evidence based Comprehensive Clinical Approach | Dr. Misha Ahir (PT) Physiotherapist, Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, AIIMS, New Delhi |
SESSION IV: Enhancing Function & Independence : Ergonomics, Nutrition & Sensorimotor Training
| 12:45 PM-01:00 PM | User -Centered Ergonomics in Orthotic Design :A Perspective on Assistive technology | Praveen Shukla Faculty (Prosthetics and Orthotics), VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi |
| 01:00 PM-01:15 PM | Nutrition as a determinant of Functional Ability and Autonomous Living among the Ageing | Prof. (Dr.) Manisha Sabharwal Professor, Department of Food & Nutrition & Food Technology, Lady Irwin College, New Delhi |
| 01:15 PM-01:30 PM | Proprioceptive Exercises and Training | Dr. Sumit Asthana (PT)) Head & Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences & Research, Era Medical University, Lucknow ,Uttar Pradesh |
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | LUNCH
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
| 02:00 PM – 02:15 PM | “Artificial Intelligence in speech and Language Rehabilitation :Transforming clinical practice in the 21st Century” | Dr. Sanjay Kumar Senior Speech Therapist & Audiologist, Delhi & NCR Region |
SESSION V: Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Rehabilitation: Managing Brain Injury, Dementia, and Social Transitions””
| 02:15 PM – 02:30 PM | Cosmetic Restoration: Beyond esthetics to psychosocial rehabilitation | Ms. Smita Nayak MPO,MBA (Operation Management), MA(Clinical Psychology), Faculty Dept of P & O, PDUNIPPD, New Delhi |
| 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM | Hearing Impairment Across the Lifespan: Impacts and Audiological Interventions for Enhanced Quality of Life | Dr. Mohammad Shamim Ansari M.Sc. (ASR) Ph D Audiology, Faculty, Department of Audiology, Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech & Hearing Disabilities (Divyangjan) Kishen Chandra Marg, Bandra-West, Mumbai |
| 02:45 PM – 03:00 PM | Lost in Thought: Mind Wandering and Its Behavior Impact in Patients with Epilepsy | Dr. Sumitash Jana Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social sciences, IIT, Delhi |
| 03:00 PM – 03:15 PM | Diet in Dementia: Needs and Challenges | Dr. Shivani Shailaja Assistant Dietician, National Centre for Ageing, AIIMS, New Delhi |
SESSION VI: Redefining Healthcare in the Aging Era: Integrating Physiotherapy, Lifestyle Medicine, and AIDriven Multidisciplinary Care”
| 03:15 PM – 03:30 PM | From Dependency to Dynamic Living: Physiotherapy Powering Lifestyle Medicine in India’s Aging Wave | Dr. Amarjot Singh Gill (PT) MPT (Neurology), PGDLM (Lifestyle Medicine), Associate Professor, Physiotherapy, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC&H) Ludhiana, Punjab |
| 03:30 PM – 03:45 PM | The Future of Healing: Evidence-Based Multidisciplinary Strategies in Advanced Healthcare | Prof.(Dr.) Abhijit Dutta Dean, Royal School of Medical and Allied Sciences, The Assam Royal Global University Betkuchi, Guwahati Assam |
| 03:45 PM – 04:00 PM | Artificial Intelligence for Precision and Personalized Rehabilitation: A Way Forward in Redefining Multidisciplinary care. | Dr. Lajwanti Lalwani Adwani (PT) Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research Sawangi Wardha |
4:00 PM | VALEDICTORY CEREMONY