Speakers

Topic

Empowering Education: Harnessing Technology
as a Teaching and Learning Tool
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Dr. Michael Rowe

Asso. Prof. & Director of Digital Innovation and Simulation School
of Health and Care Science at the
University of Lincoln (UK)

Topic

AI transforming the future of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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Dr. Waqar Naqvi

PhD PT, PhDc HPE, MPT, International FAIMER
Institute fellow (2024-25). AD Vivum Health & Research,
United Arab Emirates.

Topic

AIDemics – Adapt or Adept?
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Dr. Vijay Bhatina

Clinical Director & Head of Rehabilitation,
Atharv Ability -Hyderabad Clinical head – Startoon
labs Pvt Ltd (EMG device -PHEEZEE)

Topic

Tech-Driven Rehab: Unleashing the Power of Digital Technology and Robotics
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Dr. Polat Goktas

Senior Researcher at UCD School of Computer Science
& CeADAR, University College Dublin, Ireland

Topic

AI-Powered Wearables: A new Frontier in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
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Dr. Rohini Ganjoo

Associate Professor, George Washington University
School of Medicine & Health Sciences Co-Founder & CSM >br>
of ANRA Technologies, Virginia, USA
Profession: Navigating the Grey Areas

Topic

AI Ethics in Health
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Dr. Anil Bhave

Clinical Director Orthopedic Rehabilitation &
Chief of Strategy for VR and Advanced Orthopedic Rehabilitation,
Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital, MD, USA

Topic

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFRT): Lessons Learned
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Dr. John Solomon

Additional Professor, Head-Department of Physiotherapy,
Manipal College of Health Professions, Coordinator- Centre
for Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation and Research (CCSRR)

Topic

VR and Gaming Rehabilitation for Upper Limb Recovery After Stroke
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Dr. Arun Maiya

Dean of MCHP, Manipal; Professor; Department of
Physiotherapy, MCHP Manipal.

Topic

Role of copyrights in era of AI
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Dr. Asha Chitnis

Director, Vedanta Pediatric Centre, Mumbai

Topic

Future of Pediatric Rehab with AI
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Dr. Gaurang Baxi

Associate Professor; Institute of Medical Education
Technology and Teacher’s Training, MUHS, Nashik.

Topic

Empowering Education: Harnessing Technology
as a Teaching and Learning Tool
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Dr. Apurv P Shimpi

Principal and Professor, Sancheti Institute
for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy, Pune

Topic

Overview on Embracing AI & Technology in Physiotherapy
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Dr. Shaswat Verma

Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy,
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Topic- From Cables to Clouds: Transforming
Physiotherapy with IoT Magic

Topic

From Cables to Clouds: Transforming Physiotherapy with IoT Magic
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Dr. Venu Mohan

Associate Professor, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics
and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy

Topic

Mobile-based Apps in Assessment & Rehab
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Dr. Twinkle Dabholkar (PhD)

Professor and Head, Department of Musculoskeletal
Physiotherapy, School of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy,
D. Y. Patil University,Navi Mumbai

Topic

Tech-Assist Rehab – In Tune with Tomorrow
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Dr. Chanan Goyal

Demonstrator, Government Physiotherapy College,
Raipur Director, BrainChild Paediatric Therapy Solutions, Raipur (CG)

Topic

Virtual Reality: A New Frontier in Pediatric Physiotherapy
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Dr. Prashant Mukkannavar

Principal and Professor, KLE College
of Physiotherapy, Hubballi

Topic

AI meets Health Science Research:
A New Era for Health Literacy
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Dr. Sai Kishore

Assistant Professor
Department of Sports Medicine and
Sports Science, Saveetha Institute of
Medical & Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai.

Topic

Topic 1- From Bench to Field: Return to Sport Assessment in the Digital Age
Topic 2- Return to Sports Criteria & Testing for Injured Athletes
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Dr Varun Naik

Associate Professor, KLE Institute of Physiotherapy

Topic

Matrix Rhythm Therapy: Technological Pioneering of Cellular-Level Rehabilitation
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Dr. Ashok Shyam

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Orthopaedic Clinical Scientist, Founder AnaesthesiaTV Global, PhysioTV Global, RheumatTV, and Pain TV

Topic

Rehab AI
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Dr. Yashwant Ingle

Assistant Professor at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune
Author of Springer Book on “Data Centric AI” and IEEE Book by River Publication on “Explainable AI”

Topic

Deep Learning Tools & AI in Physiotherapy
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Ms. Shruti Thakur

Third year Student, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy

Topic

Using AI Tools to Create Posture Assessment Model
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Mr. Guruprasad Pawaskar

State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

Topic

Role of Government in Disability Rehab: UDID for people with Disabilities
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Dr .Shobhlaxmi

Associate Professor, Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy

Topic

Technological breakthroughs in managing musculoskeletal pain
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Dr. Ketan Bhatikar

Founder, Sports Physiotherapy Aqua Rehabilitation Clinic

Topic

Current Trends in Physiotherapy

Dr. Unnati Pandit

Dean & Director of DY Patil School of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai

Topic

Veterinary Physiotherapy: Bridging the Gap Between Human & Animal Healthcare
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Dr. Gunasekharan

Principal, Dhole Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune

Topic

The Future of Physiotherapy – Emerging Trends & Expectations

Dr. Ajeet Saharan

Principal, Nims College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur

Topic

Patient-Centred Care with AI
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Dr. Shwetha Rao Warke

Founder of PhysioQinesis

Topic

Running Analysis Simplified

Dr. Pallavi Singh

Founder, Stride Fitness; Mobility Clinic, Mumbai, Indore and Jammu
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Deepali Kant (P & O)

Sr P&O consultant at Mahavir Enterprises
Experience of over 20 years in the field of prosthetics and orthotics

Topic

Sr P&O consultant at Mahavir Enterprises
Experience of over 20 years in the field of prosthetics and orthotics
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Dr. Vijay Bhatina

Clinical Director & Head of Rehabilitation, Atharv Ability -Hyderabad
Clinical head – Startoon labs Pvt Ltd (EMG device -PHEEZEE)

Topic

AI-Driven Innovations in Neuro Rehabilitation: Enhancing Pain Management and Functional Recovery

Dr Sayyeda Uneza Fatima

Senior physiotherapist- Primus superspeciality Hospital
Founder- Rehabilified (online Learning platform)
Health influencer- @cardiopulmonaryrehab

Topic

Navigating your Career Path in Physiotherapy

Dr. Mrinmayee Koltharkar

Founder & CEO of The Pulmonary Rehab and Caring Conversations

Topic

Mastering Remote Pulmonary Rehab: Effective Tele-Assessment for Lung Patients
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Dr. Asha Chitnis

Director, Vedanta Pediatric Centre, Mumbai

Topic

Creating a path to independence: Maximising function in paediatric Rehab

Dr. Shaswat Verma

Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

Topic

IOT based sensors in patient monitoring