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)