The Department of Kinesiotherapy at School of Physiotherapy, D.Y.Patil University, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, has a large and sophisticated laboratory with state of the art equipments which meets the requirements of Maharashtra council of OTPT. The lab which has the capacity to accommodate a large number of students is deployed for giving hands-on training to graduate students, interns and post graduate students and also for research purposes.

Kinesiotherapy is the core element of physiotherapy with application of scientifically based exercise principles adapted to enhance the strength, endurance, and mobility of individuals with functional limitations and also for those requiring extended physical conditioning.

The Kinesiotherapy lab is well equipped with latest equipments such as C-ROM, hand held dynamometer, pinch dynamometer, CPM machine, Pressure biofeedback units, digital goniometer, etc.

At the Department of Kinesiotherapy, practical and theoretical concepts of Bio mechanics and exercise therapy is imparted to our students by using teaching aids with the latest technology. The students are also taught to understand various quantitative methods of movement by practical’s. The department lays an emphasis to train students on the principles and effects of exercise as a therapeutic modality and the techniques in the restoration of physical functions.

The lab also has a strengthening and flexibility section which is used by faculty for the purpose of training sports persons, treating patients and teaching the students. The academic environment at the Department of Kinesiotherapy is conducive to prepare graduates to successfully meet the program objectives. The curriculum at the department is crafted to impart knowledge in the evidence based kinesiotherapy practice with an objective of equipping our students to deploy the same successfully in patient care. Apart from imparting theoretical and practical concepts, the department also provides clinical education experiences to its students.

With a contemporary curriculum, energising academic environment, experienced and committed faculty and a lab equipped with modern, scientific equipments and models, the Department of kinesiotherapy is well equipped to provide learning experience at global standards for the students.

Name of Faculty: - Dr. Sathya Guruprasad
Educational Qualification Details: - Ph.D, M.P.T
Current Designation: - Associate Professor & Head Department of Kinesiotherapy and Physical Diagnosis
Email ID: - sathya.p@dypatil.edu
Teaching Experience :-Recognized PG teacher with 18 years and 9 months of teaching experience.
Acheivements : PhD guide at DY Patil University.
Have been a reviewer in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine – Elsevier Journal, Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research, and reviewer in International Journal of Medical and Exercise Science.
Presented Research Papers in many International and national conferences, have been resource person in “Medinspire” and other national conferences. Also have 42- Research Publications in various National and International Journals including journal indexed in Web of Science and Scopus with 49-Citations and H- index 4.
Have been UGC Inspection coordinator for School of Physiotherapy, D.Y. Patil University (2017), and Academic Audit Assessment coordinator at School of Physiotherapy, D.Y. Patil University.
Have been an Inspection committee member at– The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Expert in various manual therapy techniques like Maitland, Mulligan, Taping, Kinetic Control, Pilates etc.
Conducted more than 13 extension activities at various colleges, schools for Faculties, clerical staff, students, senior citizens and other communities.

Name of Faculty: - Dr. Sukhada Prabhu
Educational Qualification Details: - M.P.Th, PhD Scholar
Current Designation: - Assistant Professor.
Email ID: - sukhada.prabhu@dypatil.edu
Teaching Experience :- 5 years of teaching experience.
Acheivements : Expert in Cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy. Expert in ICU and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.
Certified in Data Analysis using SPSS Software by University of Mumbai.
Trained in basic Mulligan, Neurodynamics and CPCR. Attended National conferences and workshops on Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitation, obesity, burns, Covid and post covid rehabilitation, Advanced GCP training, Oncology Rehabilitation etc.
11 Publication in national and International journals

Name of Faculty: - Dr. Tanvi Belvalkar
Educational Qualification Details: - - M.P.T
Current Designation: - Assistant Professor
Email ID: - tanvi.belvalkar@dypatil.edu
Teaching Experience :- 2 years 6 months of teaching experience.
Acheivements : - Expert in Musculoskeletal physiotherapy.
Attended various National conferences and Seminars.
Attended workshop on teaching technology, Mulligan’s peripheral joint mobilization , Rheumatology and Research methodology.

Name of Faculty: - Dr. Aishwarya Vaidya
Educational Qualification Details: - M.P.T
Current Designation: - Assisstant Professor
Email ID: - aishwarya.vaidya@dypatil.edu
Teaching Experience: - 2 years of teaching experience.
Acheivements :- Expert in cardiovascular and respiratory sciences.
Attended national and international conferences.
Presented paper in international conference Medinspire-2019.
Received award for 1st place in masters in CPI in BBIAP academic and cultural event organised by BBIAP, Mumbai branch-2018