Scientific Programme – NCAHRS
11th April: Day 1
JL AUDITORIUM (HALL A)
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM | REGISTRATION
SESSION I: “Empowering Older Adults: Evidence-Based Strategies for Bone Health, Resilience, and Meaningful Occupation.”
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

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