Dr Anjana Laungani - Physiotherapist

Qualifications

  • 1990- B.Sc. - Physiotherapy ,G. S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai.

Experience

  • 1991-Bombay Hospital, Mumbai - Assistant Physiotherapist
  • 1991-1992: Parsee General Hospital, Mumbai - Junior Physiotherapist
  • 1992-1993 : Parsee General Hospital, Mumbai - Senior Physiotherapist
  • 1993-1998 : Parsee General Hospital, Mumbai - Assistant Chief Physiotherapist
  • 1999-2001 : Dubai Hospital, Dubai ( UAE ) - Staff Physiotherapist
  • 2003-till Date - Asian Heart Institute, Mumbai - Consultant Physiotherapist & Head of Physiotherapy Dept

Clinical Specialties

  • Medical Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Orthopedic / Spinal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
  • Intensive Care (Adult/Pediatric)
  • Medical Respiratory Conditions
  • Women's Health
  • Geriatic Care
  • Pediatric Care
  • Medical Conditions ( Oncology,Burns etc)
  • Community Care
  • Health Promotion

Clinical Profile

  • Electrotherapy modalities
  • SWD,US,TENS,Stimulation,IFT,Biofeedback
  • Paraffin Wax Bath
  • Cryotherapy & Heat Therapy
  • Isokinetic training
  • Laser
  • Hydrotherapy,Whirlpool bath,Contrast baths
  • Traction (Lumbar/ Cervical )
  • Therapeutic Exercises - Strengthening,Stretching,Balance & Coordination
  • Manual Therapy
  • Respiratory therapy - Postural drainage, Nebulisation, Ventilatory muscle training, Nebulisation (Adult/Pediatric)
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation
  • Sports Rehab
  • Neurodynamics
  • Musculoskeletal & Spinal Rehabilitation
  • Biomechanics & Gait analysis/training

Awards & Affiliations

Memberships

  • Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)- Member of World Confederation for Physical Therapy
  • Private Practitioners Group
  • Manipulative Mobilisation India (in co-operation with International Federation of Orthopedic Manipulative Therapistss)
  • Emirates Therapy Special Interest Group (UAE)

Papers, Presentation & Research

  • Conduct evaluation of patients,design & render plan of care using latest treatment regimes in the field of Physical Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
  • Treatment goals & therapy based on evidence based practice
  • Administration & management of Physiotherapy Team at Asian Heart Institute
  • Designed & established the Dept of Physical Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
  • Participated in Community based Rehab programs (Home Based Rehab)
  • Designed Patient Treatment Protocols on the ISO, NAIHO & JCI guidelines for providing quality & effective patient care.
  • Designed Patient Education material
  • Conducted Corporate lectures & Health Camps (Ergonomics, Workplace Stress, Spinal Health Checks)
  • Conducted Education Talks for Medical Professionals
  • Designed & Conducted Training Modules for intern Physiotherapists & Department Staff
  • Designed & Conducted Training Modules on communication & soft skills in the healthcare field
  • Co-ordinator of the Medical Team for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon ( 2004,05,06 )

Continous Medical Education

  • Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation
    • Pulmonary / Critical Care Physiotherapy - KEM Hospital
    • Respiratory Therapy in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - Stanford Hospital,USA
    • Royal Brompton Hospital & Great Ormand Street Hospital ( UK )
  • Neurorehabilitation
    • Neurodevelopmental Therapy
    • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Realms of Movement Sciences Basis of Rehabilitation (J.Karr & Roberta Shephard - Australia)
  • Manual Therapy
    • Mulligan Concept (Barbara Hetherington - New Zealand)
    • Assessment & treatment of Cervical Spine (Australia)
    • Neurodynamics & Orthopedic Manual Therapy (Peter Halen- Finland)
    • Sports Injuries (Melbourne University)
    • Shoulder Rehab (H.Basu- Australia)
    • Sacroiliac Dysfuncation (Richard Jackson- USA)
  • Spinal Rehab
    • Mechanical Diagnosis & Treatment (Mckenzie Institute - New Zealand)
    • David Back Concept (Germany)
  • Pilates in Sports Rehab - (Bodyworks USA)
  • Biomechanics / Gait Analysis & Application in Rehab - C.Powers ,California

Special Interest

  • Education of Public on Health Awareness & Preventive Measures
  • Education of Medical Professionals on advances in the field of Physical Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy
  • Establishing evidence based Physiotherapy Practise
  • Establishing Physical Rehabilitation Centers providing excellent service to the community with well qualified physiotherapists using latest physio-therapeutic techniques & equipment.
  • Awareness in the community that Physiotherapy is "Science of Healing - Art of Caring" (Motto of Physiotherapy Dept at Asian Heart Institute)