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Overview Dr Gopakumar is a highly experienced Senior Physiotherapist in Electronic City, Bengaluru, with a career spanning over 25 years across clinical practice, sports physiotherapy, corporate wellness, and academic training. He is widely recognised for his expertise in sports and neurological rehabilitation, his passion for patient-centred care, and his commitment to advancing physiotherapy in India and internationally. He completed his Bach_elor’s in Physiotherapy from Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai. He then strengthened his clinical expertise with a Post-Graduate Fellowship in Cardiac Rehabilitation from Apollo Hospitals Educational and Research Foundation. Dr Gopakumar has an extensive and varied career history, having worked as a Physiotherapist with the Ministry of Health in Kuwait and as a Sports Physiotherapist for a football club in Kuwait. He has worked with professional athletes across football, badminton, cricket, and other sports, providing injury management, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement support. Beyond his clinical work, He has conducted around 150 plus courses as an instructor.He has also delivered ergonomics workshops for several leading corporations, including KPMG, Mindtree, and Firstsource, demonstrating his commitment to health and wellness in the corporate sector. His contributions to the field have been widely recognised, with accolades including the Indian Business Award 2016 for Best Physiotherapy in Bengaluru, the Physio Excellency Award by Physio Foundation India 2017, the Bharat Gaurav Puraskar, and the Significant Contribution Award in Physiotherapy, among others. He has published articles in physiotherapy journals and has been invited to speak at national conferences, including ICEM 2019 and the IHFA National Conference on Sports Injuries and Rehabilitation.
Dr. Rinki Patel Masters in Physiotherapy Orthopedic Branch.Founder of Riyansh Physiotherapy having 15 years of clinical experience.
I am an Orthopaedic Physiotherapist working in healthcare sector since 15 years. I also practice functional Nutrition for my patients to give them complete recovery from inside out. My rehabilitation is more of a functional rehabilitation making sure the patients are able to do what a healthy strong body is capable of doing.
Taught clinical Dry Needling to more than 5000 Physiotherapist across Punjab in handson workshop. Certified lower Limb Amputation Rehabilitation specialist. Teaching Dry Needling in Women's Health conditions.
I am Dr. Sukham Preet Kaur, a Gold Medalist MPT (Orthopaedics), Vagus Nerve Specialist, and Director & Head of Shafa – The Superspeciality Physiotherapy Clinic & Holistic Healing Centre, Ludhiana. With 12 years of clinical and academic experience, my areas of expertise include Vagus Nerve & Autonomic Nervous System regulation, neurophysiotherapy, pain management, holistic healing, and wellness. I integrate evidence-informed physiotherapy with mind-body and autonomic regulation approaches to support recovery, resilience, and overall wellbeing. I am also actively engaged in professional education, clinical training, and community health awareness, with a strong focus on advancing holistic and patient-centred physiotherapy practice.
Dr. Divita Arora MPT Senior Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapist Women's Health Specialist Gold medalist CMCH Ex senior physio Fortis ludhiana Head of Department Orison hospital Exp 14 + years Chief physiotherapist: The physio world and physioexperts4u physiotherapy clinics ludhiana State Co-ordinator IAPWC Punjab state MULTIPLE AWARD WINNER Certified Educator 150+ online and offline workshops done as Resource person
DR MAHESH SHINDE (PT) ASIAN GAMES GOLD MEDALIST HEAD PHYSIO INDIAN KABADDI TEAM GUJARAT GIANTS & PATNA PIRATES (PRO KABADDI LEAGUE)
Physiotherapist specializing in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Aquatic Rehabilitation. Certified Aquatic Rehab Therapy (UK), with expertise in pain management, orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, and functional recovery. Currently pursuing MPT in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and working as the Founder of Soothe & Move Physiotherapy Center, Nokha, Rajasthan.
Dr. Juhi Saxena (PT) is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist and Lactation Consultant with 7+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in antenatal and postnatal care, pelvic health, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and women’s wellness. A passionate clinician, educator, and speaker, she regularly conducts workshops, professional training programs, and academic sessions for healthcare professionals.
I am a Fitness Educator, Master Trainer, and Entrepreneur with over 10 years of experience in fitness education and personal training. I am the Founder & Director of Kinex Fitness Academy, where I focus on developing skilled fitness professionals through evidence-based education in personal training, exercise science, biomechanics, and sports nutrition. I hold qualifications including ACE-CPT, NASM-CES, B.P.Ed., M.Tech., and BE-CSE, and am passionate about making high-quality fitness education accessible, practical, and industry-relevant for aspiring fitness professionals.
I'm a Phd Scholar, Wellness Professional and Fitness Educator with 9 years of experience as an Educator and 17 years of hands on experience with client coaching and health club management.
HOD & High Performance Analyst (Strength & Conditioning) | Sports Authority of India, Professional L2 ASCA , USATF Level 1, WL L1 Dr. Baneet Sharma is a High Performance Analyst (Strength & Conditioning) with the Sports Authority of India at the Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports (NSNIS), National Centre of Excellence, Patiala. He currently heads the Strength & Conditioning Department at NSNIS Patiala, where he works closely with elite and Olympic-bound athletes, supporting their preparation for major national and international competitions through evidence-based strength and conditioning programs and performance analysis. With over 10 years of experience in high-performance sport, Dr. Sharma has worked with several leading sports organisations in India. His experience includes working with the Mumbai KDA Sports Medicine Team as a Sports Scientist at Mumbai , The Indian Badminton Team, and athletes competing in the Indian Super League (ISL), in addition to his work with the Sports Authority of India. Through these roles, he has contributed to enhancing athletes’ strength, power, speed, and overall physical performance. Dr. Sharma has also been actively involved in coach education and professional development, contributing to the organisation of ASCA Strength and Conditioning Level 1 and Level 2 courses in India. His professional interests include long-term athlete development (LTAD), performance optimisation, injury prevention, and the integration of sports science into high-performance training environments.