Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Michael Rowe
Asso. Prof. & Director of Digital Innovation and Simulation School
of Health and Care Science at the
University of Lincoln (UK)
of Health and Care Science at the
University of Lincoln (UK)
Topic
AI transforming the future of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Dr. Waqar Naqvi
PhD PT, PhDc HPE, MPT, International FAIMER
Institute fellow (2024-25). AD Vivum Health & Research,
United Arab Emirates.
Institute fellow (2024-25). AD Vivum Health & Research,
United Arab Emirates.
Topic
AIDemics – Adapt or Adept?
Dr. Vijay Bhatina
Clinical Director & Head of Rehabilitation,
Atharv Ability -Hyderabad Clinical head – Startoon
labs Pvt Ltd (EMG device -PHEEZEE)
Atharv Ability -Hyderabad Clinical head – Startoon
labs Pvt Ltd (EMG device -PHEEZEE)
Topic
Tech-Driven Rehab: Unleashing the Power of Digital Technology and Robotics
Dr. Polat Goktas
Senior Researcher at UCD School of Computer Science
& CeADAR, University College Dublin, Ireland
& CeADAR, University College Dublin, Ireland
Topic
AI-Powered Wearables: A new Frontier in Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation
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
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
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
School of Medicine & Health Sciences Co-Founder & CSM >br>
of ANRA Technologies, Virginia, USA
Profession: Navigating the Grey Areas
Topic
AI Ethics in Health
Invited Talk Speakers
Dr. Apurv P Shimpi
Principal and Professor, Sancheti Institute
for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy, Pune
for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy, Pune
Topic
Overview on Embracing AI & Technology in Physiotherapy
Dr. Sai Kishore
Assistant Professor
Department of Sports Medicine and
Sports Science, Saveetha Institute of
Medical & Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai.
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
Topic 2- Return to Sports Criteria & Testing for Injured Athletes
Dr. Prashant Mukkannavar
Principal and Professor, KLE College
of Physiotherapy, Hubballi
of Physiotherapy, Hubballi
Topic
AI meets Health Science Research:
A New Era for Health Literacy
A New Era for Health Literacy
Dr. Gaurang Baxi
Associate Professor; Institute of Medical Education
Technology and Teacher’s Training, MUHS, Nashik.
Technology and Teacher’s Training, MUHS, Nashik.
Topic
Empowering Education: Harnessing Technology
as a Teaching and Learning Tool
as a Teaching and Learning Tool
Dr. Shaswat Verma
Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy,
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Topic- From Cables to Clouds: Transforming
Physiotherapy with IoT Magic
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Topic- From Cables to Clouds: Transforming
Physiotherapy with IoT Magic
Topic
From Cables to Clouds: Transforming Physiotherapy with IoT Magic
Dr. Arun Maiya
Dean of MCHP, Manipal; Professor; Department of
Physiotherapy, MCHP Manipal.
Physiotherapy, MCHP Manipal.
Topic
Role of copyrights in era of AI
Dr Varun Naik
Associate Professor, KLE Institute of Physiotherapy
Topic
Matrix Rhythm Therapy: Technological Pioneering of Cellular-Level Rehabilitation
Dr. Asha Chitnis
Director, Vedanta Pediatric Centre, Mumbai
Topic
Future of Pediatric Rehab with AI
Dr. Ashok Shyam
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, and Orthopaedic Clinical Scientist, Founder AnaesthesiaTV Global, PhysioTV Global, RheumatTV, and Pain TV
Topic
Rehab AI
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”
Author of Springer Book on “Data Centric AI” and IEEE Book by River Publication on “Explainable AI”
Topic
Deep Learning Tools & AI in Physiotherapy
Ms. Shruti Thakur
Third year Student, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy
Topic
Using AI Tools to Create Posture Assessment Model
Mr. Guruprasad Pawaskar
State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities
Topic
Role of Government in Disability Rehab: UDID for people with Disabilities
Dr. John Solomon
Additional Professor, Head-Department of Physiotherapy,
Manipal College of Health Professions, Coordinator- Centre
for Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation and Research (CCSRR)
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
Dr. Twinkle Dabholkar (PhD)
Professor and Head, Department of Musculoskeletal
Physiotherapy, School of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy,
D. Y. Patil University,Navi Mumbai
Physiotherapy, School of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy,
D. Y. Patil University,Navi Mumbai
Topic
Tech-Assist Rehab – In Tune with Tomorrow
Dr .Shobhlaxmi
Associate Professor, Ramaiah College of Physiotherapy
Topic
Technological breakthroughs in managing musculoskeletal pain
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
Dr. Chanan Goyal
Demonstrator, Government Physiotherapy College,
Raipur Director, BrainChild Paediatric Therapy Solutions, Raipur (CG)
Raipur Director, BrainChild Paediatric Therapy Solutions, Raipur (CG)
Topic
Virtual Reality: A New Frontier in Pediatric Physiotherapy
Dr. Venu Mohan
Associate Professor, Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics
and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy
and Rehabilitation College of Physiotherapy
Topic
Mobile-based Apps in Assessment & Rehab
Dr. Gunasekharan
Principal, Dhole Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune
Topic
The Future of Physiotherapy – Emerging Trends & Expectations
Dr. Mrinmayee Koltharkar
Founder & CEO of The Pulmonary Rehab and Caring Conversations
Topic
Mastering Remote Pulmonary Rehab: Effective Tele-Assessment for Lung Patients
Dr. Shwetha Rao Warke
Founder of PhysioQinesis
Topic
Running Analysis Simplified
Dr. Ajeet Saharan
Principal, Nims College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, NIMS University Rajasthan, Jaipur
Topic
Patient-Centred Care with AI
Master Class
Dr. Pallavi Singh
Founder, Stride Fitness; Mobility Clinic, Mumbai, Indore and Jammu
Deepali Kant (P & O)
Sr P&O consultant at Mahavir Enterprises
Experience of over 20 years in the field of prosthetics and orthotics
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
Experience of over 20 years in the field of prosthetics and orthotics
Dr. Vijay Bhatina
Clinical Director & Head of Rehabilitation, Atharv Ability -Hyderabad
Clinical head – Startoon labs Pvt Ltd (EMG device -PHEEZEE)
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
Founder- Rehabilified (online Learning platform)
Health influencer- @cardiopulmonaryrehab
Topic
Navigating your Career Path in Physiotherapy
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