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Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy
Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune-411018
Accredited (3rd Cycle) by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.64 on four point scale at ‘A++’ Grade

Faculty Achievements

Faculty Achievements 2025
Dr. Smita Shinde Received Certificate of Excellenge in "Physio Surge 2025 - National Physiotherapy Research Competition "Organized by Scientific Projects Division [central India Educators & Learners Forum], Nagpur, in Association With Physiotherapy Research Cell From 25th March 2025 to 30th April 2025. View More
Faculty Achievements at the PHYSINNOVA 2025 Conference organized by Bharti Vidyapeeth- School Of Physiotherapy on 5th April, 2025:
1. Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received the "EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMICS" Award and Second Prize in Paper Presentation- Professional Category. Title: Rehabilitation Strategies for Unilateral Neglect: Comparing Prism Adaptation and tDCS in Stroke Recovery.
2. Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar received the "SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION" Award and First Prize in Paper Presentation- Professional Category. Title: Effect of Postural control exercises on Balance and Load Distribution on foot in individuals with Genu Recurvatum A quasi experimental study 		View More
Dr. Tushar Palekar was awarded the prestigious Fellowship in Health Profession Education by FAIMER Regional Institute GMC-FRI, Mumbai (2023-2025) on 23rd March, 2025. View More
Dr. Pramod J. Palekar received the Distinguished Professional Award at the 1st International Conference on Physiotherapy Education and Research 2025 organized by R. L. Jalappa College of Physiotherapy, Kolar, Karnataka held on 7th to 8th March, 2025. View More
Following faculties received awards at the 62nd IAP National Conference held at Nashik on 15th to 16th February, 2025.
1. Dr. Mayura Deshmukh and Dr. Smita Shinde received Significant Contribution Award
2. Dr. Mayura Deshmukh received 1st Prize in Cardiorespiratory Paper Presentation, titled: Does Autonomous Rebooting with Breathing Recorrection Influence Pain and Breathing in Chronic Neck Pain Patients? "under Senior Professional Category of Cardiovascular Respiratory Sciences
3. Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received 2nd prize in PT Education Category for Presenting paper titled: Development and Implementation of a Rubric Tool for Synopsis Writing Skills Among Physiotherapy Interns
4. Dr. Divya Gohil received 2nd Prize in Community Physiotherapy paper, titled : Targeting Balance and mobility in elderly individuals with Knee Osteoarthritis: Otago v/s Square stepping exercises 		View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received "Best Women Physiotherapist and Yoga Trainer Award" on the occasion of Women's Day from Hridhayam Social Welfare Society on 8th March, 2025. View More
Dr. Shilpa Khandare received the EXCELLENT STARTUP AWARD at Synergy Summit 2025 organized by DPU in association with J4E on 15th February, 2025 organized at DPU, Pune View More
Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar received 2nd Prize at the "International Sports Unite 2.0- Conference" organized by School of Physiotherapy, Bharti Vidyapeeth, Pune on 6th and 8th February, 2025 for presenting a paper titled "Clinical outcomes on matrix rhythm therapy on soft tissue remodeling studied under ultrasonography in adhesive capsulitis - A randomized controlled trial" View More
Faculty Achievements 2024
Dr. Abha Khisty received "Best Academician Award in Junior Category" at the 1st National Electrotherapy Conference "ELECTRON-24 organized by Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur on 21st to 22nd December, 2024. View More
Dr. M. Vijayakumar received "Best Academician Award in Senior Category" at the 1st National Electrotherapy Conference "ELECTRON-24 organized by Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur on 21st to 22nd December, 2024. View More
Dr. Reema Joshi received "Best Academician Award" in the field of Physiotherapy at the 10th INCPT AIMS 2024 Conference held on 14th to 15th December, 2024 at AIMS, New Delhi View More
Dr. Seema Saini received "Woman of Excellence (Academics) in the 2nd IAPWC National Conference- PHYSIOMANTHAN 2024 on 21st and 22nd September, 2024 at Delhi View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received 1st Prize in paper presentation at the 2nd National Conference conducted by IAPWC at Delhi on 21st to 22nd September, 2024. The title was "The Therapeutic Impact of Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) on Stroke Rehabilitation : RCT" View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received "Outstanding Women in Physiotherapy" award at the 2nd National Conference "Physiomanthan" conducted by IAP Women Cell at Delhi on 21st to 22nd September, 2024. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty received first prize in E Poster Competition at UNMESH 2024 Science festival organized by DPU, Pune. The title of her poster was "Harmonizing brain health with brain Gym in type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" View More
Dr. Abha Khisty was declared as Winner in the "E Poster Competition" conducted on World Brain Day by VVPF's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar, on 22/07/2024. View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi completed fellowship in Health Professions Education and Leadership offered by FAIMER®, through the International FAIMER Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in May 2024. View More
Dr. Tushar J Palekar received "Appreciation for Leadership and Advisory Role" at the PROCONTECH 2024, National Physiotherapy Conference, organized by Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune on 25th to 26th April, 2024 View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received Best Educator Award at the PROCONTECH 2024, National Physiotherapy Conference, organized by Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune on 25th to 26th April, 2024 View More
Significant Contribution Awards were given to following faculties at the PROCONTECH 2024, National Physiotherapy Conference, organized by Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune on 25th to 26th April, 2024:
  1. Dr. Seema Saini
  2. Dr. Preeti Gazbare
  3. Dr. Sanjivani Kamble
  4. Dr. Pramod Palekar
  5. Dr. Reema Joshi
  6. Dr. Divya Gohil
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Following faculties received awards at the Senior Category- Professional Paper Presentations at the PROCONTECH 2024, National Physiotherapy Conference, organized by Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune on 25th to 26th April, 2024:
Faculty Paper Presentation Awards:
  1. Dr. Preeti Gazbare
  2. Dr. Neha Kulkarni
  3. Dr. Mayura Deshmukh
  4. Dr. Komal Agrawal.
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Dr M. Vijayakumar Dr M. Vijayakumar received First place in Paper presentation in the Professional category at ASSESSICON 2024, National conference organized by Motiwala collof Physiotherapy, Nashik. on 6th,7th April 2024. View More
Dr. Mayura Deshmukh received 2nd Prize in Paper Presentation- Faculty category at KINESIOCON 2024 Conference, organized by MAEER MIT Pune Physiotherapy College, Talegaon on 21st and 22nd March, 2024 View More
Dr. Preeti Gazbare was declared Winner in Badminton- Singles at the Women Physio Badminton Tournament conducted by IAPWC, Pimpri-Chinchwad Branch on 17th March, 2024 -
Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar and Dr. Medhavi Joshi were declared Winner in Badminton- Doubles at the Women Physio Badminton Tournament conducted by IAPWC, Pimpri-Chinchwad Branch on 17th March, 2024 View More
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar received the IAP Fellowship Award from the Indian Association of Physiotherapists during the National Conference of IAP at Dehradun on 8th to 10th March, 2024 View More
Dr. Divya Gohil received the Significant Contribution Award from the Indian Association of Physiotherapists during the National Conference of IAP at Dehradun on 8th to 10th March, 2024. -
Dr. Seema Saini received the best paper presentation award at the 5th International Conference on Biomedical and Health Sciences, Iraq on 5th and 6th March, 2024 View More
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar, Dr. M. Vijayakumar and Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received the Champion behind Champion 2024-25 awarded by Jen Burkt Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Mumbai on 23rd February, 2024 -
Dr. Vijayakumar was declared Winner in the Senior Paper Presentation Category at SCIENTIFICA 2024, National Conference, Sancheti Institute of Physiotherapy on 16th to 18th February, 2024. -
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar and Dr. Gaurang Baxi received the Pride of Bharat Award for their contribution to the Community by I Can Foundation -
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received the Scientifca Star Award at Scientifca 2024, National Conference, Sancheti Institute of Physiotherapy, on 16th to 18th February, 2024 View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received 1st Prize in paper presentation at the International Sports Unite conference 2024, Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune on 3rd and 4th February, 2024 View More
Faculty Achievements 2023
Dr. Roopa Desai received the International Best Researcher Award from the ISSN International Science & Technology Awards Congress 2023 on 23rd October, 2023 View More
Dr. Seema Saini completed the FAIMER Fellowship Program, awarded by the MAHE- FELLOWSHIP International Institute for Leadership in Interprofessional Education, Manipal on 15th October, 2023. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty secured 2nd Rank in the Paper Presentation titled “EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY: KINESIOPHOBIA PREVALENCE IN KNEE JOINT OSTEOARTHRITIS AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PAIN”, as part of the International World Physiotherapy Day celebration by Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Tamil Nadu. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty received the Best Inspirational teacher award from Knowledge Research Academy, Tamil Nadu on 13th August, 2023 View More
Dr. Manisha Rathi received the "Service to the Profession award" by PHYSIOMANTHAN & 1st National Conference of IAP Women Cell on 6th August 2023. View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received the "Young Investigator Award" at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis & Musculoskeletal Diseases at Barcelona, Spain conducted between 4th to 7th May, 2023. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty received 1st prize in Paper Presentation at the KINESIOCON conference, organized by MAEER's College of Physiotherapy, Talegaon on 14th and 15th April, 2023. View More
Dr. Vidhi Shah received 3rd Prize under "Novel Hypothesis/Innovation" category in UNMESH 2023 Science festival, organized by DPU, Pune on 12th and 13th April, 2023. View More
Dr. Reema Joshi received 3rd Prize under Innovation category at the Scientifica 2023 Conference held on 12th March 2023, organized by Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune View More
Dr. Shilpa Khandare received 1st Prize under Innovation category for presenting "Reliability and Validity of System and Method Model for Hand-Eye coordination" at the Scientifica 2023 Conference held on 12th March 2023, organized by Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received the "Scientifica Senior Researcher Award " at the Scientifica 2023 conference, held on 12th March, 2023 organized by Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune View More
Dr. Shruti Dhokpatil received 2nd Prize for presenting a paper on "Effects of Butyeko technique on hemodynamics and endurance in hypertension" at the Pravara Phyzion 2023 National Conference on 25th and 26th February, 2023 View More
Dr. Amita Aggarwal received 3rd Prize for presenting a paper on "Additional effects of shoulder internal rotators myofascial release on Pressure Pain Threshold, Range of Motion & Electromyographyin frozen shoulder" at the Pravara Phyzion 2023 National Conference on 25th and 26th February, 2023 View More
Dr. Karuna Kamble received 3rd Prize for presenting a paper on "Combined effect of positioning and conventional respiratory physical therapy in Complicated case of COVID 19" at the Pravara Phyzion 2023 National Conference on 25th and 26th February, 2023 View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received First in Group Dance competition at the 60th National Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists at Ahmedabad on 11th and 12th February, 2023. View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received first prize in E-Poster presentation under Senior Professional Category at the 60th National Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists at Ahmedabad on 11th and 12th February, 2023. View More
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar received 3rd Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation under Senior Professional Category at the 60th National Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists at Ahmedabad on 11th and 12th February, 2023. View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received the "Significant Achievement Award" at the 60th National Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists at Ahmedabad on 11th and 12th February, 2023. View More
Dr Gaurang Baxi received 3rd prize for his platform presentation for presenting a paper on "Immediate and carryover effects of Thoracic spine high velocity thrust on Cardiovascular Parameters and Pulmonary functions in Normal versus Obese individuals" at ICPT Conference, Navi Mumbai held between 28th-29th January, 2023. View More
Faculty Achievements 2022
Dr. J. G. Palekar received the “Bharat Gaurav Puraskar” from the KTK outstanding achievers and Education Foundation, Delhi on 6th December, 2022. View More

Dr. Pramod Palekar received “Eminent Educationist of India” award for his outstanding achievements and remarkable contribution in the field of education, by KTK Outstanding achievers and education foundation on 19th November, 2022.

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Dr. Abha Khisty received Global Teacher Award 2022 by AKS Education Awards on 6th November, 2022

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Dr. Amita Aggarwal received “Women Power Pride" award from S & A trends, event & Productions in association with EK Umang Foundation on 23rd October, 2022 View More
Dr. Manisha Rathi received India Prime Icon Award on 22nd September 2022 from India Prime Awards in the category of Education and social leadership View More
Dr. Abha Khisty was declared as the "Winner" of "Mrs. Physio" competition, organized by the IAPWC, Pimpri-Chinchwad Branch on 8th September, 2022 as a part ofWorld Physiothera. -
Dr. Shilpa Khandare received felicitation on the World Physiotherapy Day, 8th September, 2022 from Lokmanya Hospital and Geriwell foundations for her contribution in the field of physiotherapy.PFA: picture as shilpa mam award View More
Dr. Sanjivani N. Kamble received PHOENIXERZ Young Achiever Award on 28th August 2022 at 2nd National Physiotherapy Conference 2022 conducted by PHOENIXERZ. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty won "Best Research Paper" award for presenting a paper on "Sweet Memories or not? Current insights on awareness of cognitive impairment in Type 2 Diabetes, in COGNIZAVEST, 2nd INternational Research Online Conference held on 20th and 21st August, 2022. View More
Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar won 2nd Prize in " Lactacon 2022" for her research paper on "Awareness of ideal posture during breastfeeding in postpartum women- A Descriptive cross sectional study", organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pune on 7th August, 2022. View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received the "AHMADULLLAH AWARD" at ARFA Physiocon 2022, Pune for his significant contribution in the Physiotherapy Education and Research View More
Dr. Amita Aggarwal received 2nd Prize for presenting a paper on " Corelation between Shoulder Internal Rotators Muscle Tightness and functional disability in Frozen Shoulder" in THINKATHON 2022, 1st West Zone Conference conducted by IAP Women Cell- West Zone on 4th June, 2022- View More
Dr. Zafar Azeem received 1st prize for presenting a paper on "Decoding Barriers and solutions to assess exercise adherence in chronic low back pain in THINKATHON 2022, 1st West Zone Conference conducted by IAP Women Cell- West Zone on 4th June, 2022- View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received the Research Maestro Award in THINKATHON 2022, 1st West Zone Conference conducted by IAP Women Cell- West Zone on 4th June, 2022- View More
Dr. Manisha Rathi received 1st prize under "Research Innovation Category for presenting "Response Analyzer of Sensory Motor Interaction (RASMI) in THINKATHON 2022, 1st West Zone Conference conducted by IAP Women Cell- West Zone on 4th June, 2022- View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received "Best paper Award" for presenting a paper on "Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Research and Publication Ethics among Postgraduate Physiotherapy students" at the 59th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists held at Kolkata, on 7th and 8th May, 2022 View More
D. Neelam Tejani received 1st Prize for scientific paper presentation titled "A study of preferred choice of color in typical and atypical children at Renaissance 2022, state level conference organized by PES Modern College of Physiotherapy. View More
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar, Principal, received "Physio Pride Award" at 4th International Physiotherapy Conference held at Udaipur, Rajasthan pn 16th - 17th April, 2022 -
Dr. Abha Khisty won 2nd prize for best Scientific paper presentation Titled "What is not in the news headline of Diabetic Complication: A scoping review” in Neuro faculty category at 3rd Annual kinesioCon 2022, National e-Conference organised by MAEER's Physiotherapy College,TalegaonDabhade, on 7th and 8th April 2022. View More
Dr. Vanisha Steven won 1st prize for Scientific paper presentation in faculty category at 3rd Annual KinesioCon 2022, National e-Conference organised by MAEER's Physiotherapy College, TalegaonDabhade, on 7th and 8th April 2022, Paper titled “Effect of Dual task training along with conventional exercises on balance, physical function and disability in knee osteoarthritis”. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty won 2nd prize in National Conference “Scientifica 2022” for best scientific paper presentation in senior category for Neurophysiotherapy on 12th & 13th March 2022. View More
Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar was declared as the "Winner" of "Mrs. Physio" competition, organized by the IAPWC, Pimpri-Chinchwad Branch on 10th March, 2022 as a part of International Women's Day Celebration. View More
Dr. Roopa Desai presented research paper on "Immediate effect of Whole-Body Vibration Training on EMG activity of Intrinsic foot muscles in young adults with flexible flat Feet" at 2nd International E-Conference on Physiotherapy, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine on March 07-08, 2022 organized by United Research Forum, UK View More
Dr. Abha Khisty presented E-Poster on "Over the Air Rehab (OTA): A New Normal Trend In Physiotherapy" at 1st International Physiotherapy Conference organized by K J Somaiya Physiotherapy Academic and Research Conclave, Mumbai, on 12 th January, 2022 in Mumbai View More
Faculty Achievements 2021
Dr. Trupti Siddapur secured 1st position in Senior Category Paper presentations in the International Conference "Neuraxis Interconnect 2021" which was conducted by Physiohelp Institute between 22nd to 29th Sept 2021. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty received Vocational Excellence Award for Outstanding achievement as a COVID Warrior by SaiShree Hospital, Pune View More
Dr. Abha Khisty received Young Researcher Award for the contribution and achievement in the field of Physiotherapy by Venus International Foundation on 6th November, 2021 View More
Dr. Mayura Deshmukh received the 'Young Researcher Award' in 2021, awarded by the Institute of Scholars, unit of SDPL for publishing a paper on "Effect of cervical muscle strengthening and ocular muscle training among students with smartphone adversity" published in February 2022 View More
Dr. Mayura Deshmukh was declared as winner in QUESTCON, International E Conference for presenting a paper on "Effect of Primal reflex release technique on electrophysiological activity of respiratory muscles in chronic neck pain patients: A pilot study" on 1st August, 2021 View More
Dr. Mayura Deshmukh was declared as winner in "Physiotherapy Panchatatva", 1st International conference of IAP Women Cell for presenting a paper on "Effect of Primal reflex release technique and breathing retraining in chronic neck pain patients: A pilot study" held on 8th August, 2021. View More
Dr. Pramod J Palekar received "Certificate of Excellence" for his outstanding achievements and remarkable achievements in the field of Physiotherapy, awarded by KTK outstanding achievers and education Foundation, New Delhi on 27th June, 2021. View More
Dr. Shilpa Khandare received "Certificate of Excellence" for his outstanding achievements and remarkable achievements in the field of Physiotherapy, awarded by KTK outstanding achievers and education Foundation, New Delhi on 27th June, 2021. View More
Dr. Preeti Gazbare received Research Excellence Award 2021 from Institute Of Scholars, Unit of SDPL for publishing a paper in International Journal of Basic and Applied Research in August 2018. View More
Dr. Reema Joshi was invited as a Resource Person to deliver a guest lecture on the topic " Physio-Rehabilitation in Post-COVID -19 Patients " at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre Pimpri,Pune on 6th August 2021. -
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar, received First Prize in Oral Paper Presentation at 2nd International Conference on Neuroscience and Neurology-2021 by International Association of Neuroscience and BioLeagues held on 17th and 18th July, 2021, Dubai View More
Dr. Pramod J. Palekar, received Bharat Gaurav Puraskar for Outstanding achievement and Remarkable Contribution in the field of Physiotherapy on 27th June 2021, by KTK Outstanding Achievers and Education foundation New Delhi. View More
Dr. Shilpa Khandare received Bharat Gaurav Puraskar for Outstanding achievement and Remarkable Contribution in the field of Physiotherapy on 27th June 2021, by KTK Outstanding Achievers and Education foundation New Delhi. View More
Dr. Reema Joshi received 'Research Excellence Award'by 2020-21, Institute of Scholars, unit of SDPL in October 2020-21 View More
Dr. Reema Joshi received Bharatjyoti Guru Gaurav Vidhya Ratan Award 2021 by MVLA Guru Sanman Conference on 23rdJuly, 2021. View More
Dr. Neha Kulkarni received The Real Super Women Award 2021for Health Care Professionon 24th May 2021 by Forever star India Award (FSIA) View More
Dr. Mayura Deshmukh received "The Real Super Woman" award on 24th May, 2021, from FSIA View More
Dr. Mayura Deshmukh received the "Certificate of Excellence" for outstanding achievements and remarkable contribution in the field of Physiotherapy, awarded by KTK Outstanding Achievers and Education Foundation, New Delhi on 27th June, 2021. View More
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Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received the 'Young Researcher Award' in 2021, awarded by the Institute of Scholars, unit of SDPL for publishing a paper on "Reliability of Modified Timed up and Go test in children with Cerebral Palsy" in Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences in May-August, 2012. ' View More
Dr. Abha Khisty secured 1st prize in Scientific Paper Presentation- Senior category, neuro in the Scientifica 2021, Virtual International Conference held on 27th and 28th March, 2021. The title of her paper presentation was "Impact of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognition in older adults with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus" View More
Dr Tushar J. Palekar, received the "Sikander of Physios" award in the 3rd National Sports Conference on sports and advanced physiotherapy in 2021 by Sports Connect. View More
Dr. Abha Khisty received 1st prize in UNMESH Science Festival organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune during 17th-18th March, 2021 under the event of "one minute video" View More
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Dr. Amita Received second prize in UNMESH Science Festival organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune during 17th-18th March, 2021 under the event of "Entertainment in teaching and learning". View More
Dr. Neha Kulkarni Received Second Prize in Scientific Paper Presentation at REHAB E CON 2021, on 14th - 15th March, 2021 organized by LSFPEF college of Physiotherapy, Nigdi, Pune. The title of the paper presentation was: "Impact of stretching on Limit of Stability of Young Adults: A comparison between static and PNF stretching techniques" View More
Dr. Amita Received second prize in UNMESH Science Festival organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune during 17th-18th March, 2021 under the event of "Entertainment in teaching and learning". View More
Faculty Achievements 2020
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble completed Fellowship in Diabetic Education Course in June 2020 organized by ExRx India. View More
Dr. Sanjivani Kamble received the 'Young Researcher Award' in 2020, awarded by the Institute of Scholars, unit of SDPL for publishing a paper on "reliability of modified timed up and go test in children with cerebral palsy" in journal of pediatric neurosciences in may-august 2012. View More
Dr. Amita Aggarwal received the 'Research Excellence Award' in 2020, awarded by the Institute of Scholars, unit of SDPL for publishing a paper on "efficacy of suboccipital and sternocleidomastoid release technique in forward head posture patients with neck pain: A Randomized control trial" in International Journal of Physiotherapy in August 2018. View More
Dr. Divya Gohil received the 'Young Researcher Award' in October 2020, awarded by the Institute of Scholars, unit of SDPL for publishing a paper on "Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in management of athletes with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit" in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in January, 2020 View More

Dr. Manisha Rathi received Best Faculty Award at 5th Academic Brand Awards 2020 in New Delhi on 18th Oct. 2020

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Dr. Manisha Rathi received Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Awards 2020 on International Teachers Day, 5th Oct. 2020 by MVLA Trust Mumbai

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Dr. Akhil Samson was invited as a guest faculty to guide Sports Persons on their fitness, nutrition and other aspects related to sports persons by The LIC Zonal Training Centre, Akurdi on 26th February, 2020. View More
Dr.Tushar Palekar Principal, Dr.D.Y.Patil College Of Physiotherapy,Pune was invited as Guest of Honor and Judge at Intercollegiate State PHYSIOMEET 2020 organized by LSFPEF's college of Physiotherapy, Nigdi,Pune for "Innovative Ideas" project event held on 20th Feb 2020. View More
Dr. Manisha Rathi and Dr. Preeti Gazbare were invited as resource persons in the Debate Competition on "Whether Advanced Technology acting as fruitful to physical rehabilitation in today's scenario?" at MSPHYSCON Conference, Bharti Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Sangli on 8th February, 2020. View More
Dr. Manisha Rathi received Significant Achiever Award at the MSPHYSCON Conference, Bharti Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital, Sangli on 8th February, 2020. View More
Dr. Zafar Azeem received "Alumnus with outstanding Achievements and Distinguished practice' Awarded by Dolphin Alumni Association, Dolphin Institute of Biomedical and Natural Sciences, Dehradun on 1st February, 2020. View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi was invited as a resource person in a panel discussion on "publishing in predatory journals: the argument for and against" at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society of Indian Physiotherapists at Mumbai on 10-12th January, 2020. View More
Dr. Seema Saini was invited as a resource person in a panel discussion at the 5th Annual Conference of the Society of Indian Physiotherapists at Mumbai on 10-12th January, 2020. The Topic was: "Ergonomic corrections solve the problem of chronic low back pain: where is the evidence?" View More
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar received "EXCELLENCY IN ACADEMICS" award at ACCORD 2020, The Alumni Reunion on 10-11th January, 2020 at SRM College of Physiotherapy, Chennai View More
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received the "Prime Player Award" on 3rd January, 2020 presented by Caprihealth Care and Research Institute (P) Ltd, Delhi. View More
Faculty Achievements 2019
Dr. Seema Saini Sharma received Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Award on 22 December 2019 by Padmashree Dr. Vijaykumar Shah at Global Teacher Conference held at Mumbai.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi received Global Teacher Role Model Award on 22 December 2019 by Padmashree Dr. Vijaykumar Shah at Global Teacher Conference held at Mumbai.
Dr. Tushar Palekar Principal received Global Teachers Role Model Award as Best Principal and Professor on 22 December 2019 by Padmashree Dr. Vijaykumar Shah at Global Teacher Conference held at Mumbai.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi was resource person for panel discussion on "Opportunities and Challenges of CBE in Allied Health Professions Education" organized at National Conference on Health Professions Education, 2019, at Belgaum on 23rd November, 2019. -
Dr.Tushar Palekar Principal received Best Researcher Award at Theracon2019, International Physiotherapy Conference at Salem on 20th Oct 2019
Dr.Manisha Rathi, Professor Received Best Teacher Award at THERACON 2019, International Physiotherapy Conference at Salem on 20th OCT 2019.
Dr. M. Vijayakumar, Professor Received Best Teacher Award and First position Senior category scientific paper presentation at THERACON 2019, International Physiotherapy Conference at Salem on 20 th OCT 2019.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi Associate Professor Received Best Researcher Award at THERACON 2019, International Physiotherapy Conference at Salem on 20 th OCT 2019.
Dr. Muruganandan Associate Professor Received Best Researcher Award at THERACON 2019, International Physiotherapy Conference at Salem on 20 th OCT 2019.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar, on receiving best professor in applied medical sciences by Dewang Mehta National Education Award and distiguish service award by Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Dr. M Vijayakumar on receiving best teacher award by Salem Branch of Indian Association of Physiotherapists and significant achievement award by Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Dr Gaurang Baxi on receiving exceptional achivement in health professions education by Hope and Faith foundation, New Delhi and Young Achievement Award by Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Dr. Tushar Palekar Principal has been invited as Key Note Speaker and Dr. Manisha Rathi, Dr. Seema Saini, Dr. Shilpa Khandare of Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy , Pune as a Speakers at "6th International conference and Expo on Novel Physiotherapies, Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine" held on August 19-20, 2019 In London, UK.
Dr. Soumik Basu, received the award of GSMC- FAIMER Fellowship in Medical Education on 23rd April, 2019 given by GSMC FAIMER Regional Institute, Seth GS Medical College and KEM hospital, Mumbai.    View More>>
Dr. Zafaar Azeem, stood 2nd in the poster presentation at the International Conference on expanding domains of Physiotherapy held at Lovely Professional University, Punjab on 12th- 13th April., 2019. The topic of presentation was: Barefoot vs shod walking: A scoping review on biomechanical differences and implications for performance enhancement and injury evaluation    View More>>
Dr. Tushar Palekar Principal Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy , Pune received “Distinguish Service Award “ at 57th Annual Conference Of IAP ,Bangalore February 2019 for meritorious and outstanding contribution in the field of physiotherapy.
Dr. Vijayakumar received “Significant Achievement Award” at 57th Annual conference of IAP,Bangalore February 2019 for his outstanding work done to promote the physiotherapy profession.
Dr. Chinmaya Kumar Patra received “ Significant Achievement Award “ at 57th Annual Conference Of IAP ,Bangalore February 2019 for his outstanding contribution in the field of physiotherapy
Dr.Gaurang Baxi received “Young Achievement Award “ at 57th Annual conference of IAP,Bangalore February 2019 for his outstanding meritorious work done to promote the physiotherapy profession.
Faculty Achievements 2018
Dr. GaurangBaxi received National Award for Exceptional Achievement in Health Professions Educations by Sankalp se Siddhi award 2018 on occasion of Atal Smriti Samvad, New Delhi, 23rd Dec.2018
Dr. M. Vijayakumar was invited as Resource Faculty and Panellist for the topic “Sports Biomechanics” at the Second Global Sports Meet, Mumbai on 15th Dec. 2018.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar Principal and Professor, and Dr. Manisha Rathi Professor (CBR Dept.) of Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy, Pune has attended and Presented Scientific paper in "6th World Congress On Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation" held on 12-13 November 2018 at Dubai, UAE. View More
Dr. Roopa Desai was invited as Speaker in Certificate course in adolescent medicine on the topic “Role of Physiotherapy in Adolescent Medicine” dated on 3rd November 2018.
Dr. Roopa Desai Associate Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune was invited as a Guest Lecturer to delver talk on the topic “Role of Physiotherapy in Adolescent Medicine” on 3rd November 2018 at Pediatric Department, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Pune.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi was Resource Faculty for Pre-conference workshop titled “Flipped Classroom: Using E-Learning to keep up with the next generation learner at NCHPE held at Nagpur in Nov 2018.
Dr. M. Vijayakumar was awarded National Award for Teaching and Research Excellence by IRDP Group Journal, Chennai on 28th Oct.2018.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar was invited as Guest Speaker on topic “Challenges in Physiotherapy Education” on 19th Oct. 2018 in Seminar Physionext at Late Shree FakirabhaiPansare Education Foundation College of Physiotherapy, Pune
Dr. Vijayakumar was invited as a Chairperson & Judge for National Symposium on “Rebranding India” organised by MILE Institute of Leadership and excellence, Wagholi, Pune on 6th October 2018
Dr. M. Vijayakumar received "BEST TEACHER AWARD" for his exemplary contribution in the field of physiotherapy education at the International Physiotherapy Conference THERACON 2018 organized by India Association of Physiotherapist,Salem Branch on 16 September 2018
On the occasion of "World Physiotherapy Day" on 8 September 2018 Dr. M.Vijayakaumar was invited as speaker for CME on "Neural Flossing Techniques for Upper Limb"
Dr. Vijayakumar ,Dr.Ajay ,Dr.Ganesh,Dr.Tanpreet and Dr.Urvashi participated as delegate in First Pune ACL foundation course on ACL injuries at Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical college and Hospital Pimpri ,Pune on 12/08/2018
Dr. Vijayakumar was invited as guest lecturer on Topic "Dosages for electrotherapy for physio NEXT" at Late shree.Fakirbhai Pansare Education Foundation's College of physiotherapy,Nigdi,Pune on 6/08/2018.
Dr. Manisha Rathi was invited as the Chief Guest for CME On Ergonomics for Desk Job Workers on 5th August, 2018 organized by IAP Women's Cell, Pune at Lifepoint Hospital, Pune.
Dr. Reema Joshi was invited as Speaker for CME On Ergonomics for Desk Job Workers on 5th August, 2018 organized by IAP Women's Cell, Pune at Lifepoint Hospital, Pune.
Dr. Preeti Gazbare and Dr. Amita Aggarwal participated as a delegate in CME On Ergonomics for Desk Job Workers on 5th August, 2018 organized by IAP Women's Cell, Pune at Lifepoint Hospital, Pune.
Dr. Tushar Palekar, Dr. P. Muruganandam, Dr.Amita Aggarwal, Dr. Neha Kulkarni and Dr. Mayura Deshmukh attended "research methodology workshop" on 4th August, 2018 organized by the University Centre for Professional Education and faculty development of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth Pune.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi was the coordinator for the Workshop on Research Methodology on 4th August, 2018 organized by the University Centre for Professional Education and faculty development of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth Pune.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar was invited as the chief guest at 6th National Conference at Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital, Chinchwad, Pune on QIPS-VI on Quality Improvement & Patient Safety on 28th & 29th July, 2018. Dr. P Muruganandam and Dr. Tanpreet Kaur participated as a delegate and presented poster in the same event.
All the faculties attended Organ Donation Awareness drive on 25th July, 2018.
Dr. Vijaykumar was invited as a resource person for the workshop on "Neural Flossing" on 24th July, 2018 organized by the Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy at KLE Institute of Physiotherapy, Belgaum, Karnataka.
Dr. Urvashi, Dr. Akhil, Dr. Ankita, Dr. Trupti and Dr. Rhucha attended the Basic Medical Education Technology workshop organized by Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune from 23rd-27th July, 2018.
All the faculties and PG students attended CME program on "Advanced Electrotherapy" organized by Dr D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune on 17th July, 2018.
Dr. Shilpa Khandare and Dr. Urvashi Sharma participated as delegate in "National Seminar on Sexual Harassment at Workplace" organized by Film and Television Institute of India, Pune on 14th July, 2018.
Dr. Reema Joshi, Dr. Preeti Gazbare, Dr. Roopa Desai, Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar and Dr. Ajay Malshikare participated as a delegate in SOFT SKILL DEVELOPMENT workshop in Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurveda and Research Centre on 5th July, 2018.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar was appointed as an Inspection Committee Member by DMER, Mumbai on 25th June for inspection of PES Modern College of Physiotherapy, Pune.
Dr. Manisha Rathi was invited as speaker on the panel discussion "MAHACHARCHA" by Doordarshan Sahyadri Channel, Mumbai to discuss the importance of Yoga and its relevance with Physiotherapy on 21st June, 2018
Dr. Gaurang Baxi invited as faculty for Medical Education Technology Workshop by MIMER medical College on 19th June.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi invited as resource faculty for Certificate Course in Orthopedic Manual Therapy from 22nd March-25th March 2018 at Surat and on 29th April-6th May at Ahemdabad and also in Mumbai from 20th-27th May 2018.
Dr. Urvashi Sharma presented paper at Indian Association of Physiotherapy Conference United Professionals 2018 on 24th-25th April.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi invited as resource faculty by GSMC FAIMER Regional Institute, Mumbai on 21st-22nd April.
Basic Research Methodology Workshop was attended by Dr. Amita Aggarwal and Dr. Mrudula Sangaonkar on 10th-12th April.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar, Dr. Gaurang Baxi, Dr. Soumik Basu, Dr. Roma Raykar and Dr. Trupti Siddapure attended the Dry Needling at Dr. D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy from 3rd-6th April, 2018.
Dr. Amita Aggarwal and Dr. Ajay Malshikare presented papers in the National Conference- PHYSIOTRONIX organized at Dr. D Y Patil College of Physiotherapy on 10th March, 2018.
Faculty and Students organized and attended National Conference on PHYSIOTRONIX- UPDATES IN ELECTROTHERAPY on 9th and 10th March, 2018.
Dr. Shilpa Khandare and Dr. Reema Joshi invited as resource person for delivering lecture on "LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION" for non teaching staff at Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College, Pimpri on the occasion of International Women's Day on 8th March, 2018.
Faculty Development Programme on spine and posture analysis attended by faculties on 27th February, 2018 by Mr. Karun Kunden from DIERS International, Germany.
Dr. Reema Joshi, Dr. Vidhi Shah, Dr. Ketki Joshi completed the BASIC HSET Workshop at MUHS, Regional Centre, Pune from 12-14th February, 2018.
Dr. Tushar  Palekar invited as guest faculty at Dr. D.Y. Patil G.B.S.  Tathawade in February 2018 for the event PARAKRAM 2018.
Dr. Ajay Malshikare attended a Promotional event organized by DPU at 16th Pune International film festival on 18th January, 2018.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar and Dr. Gaurang Baxi were invited as guests at the 2nd Convocation of Certified Manual Therapy Practitioners in Mumbai organized by Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, New Delhi in January 2018.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi was invited to conduct a Workshop on “Manual therapy for the Spine” at 3rd Annual Conference of the society of Indian Physiotherapist held at Kolkata in January 2018
Dr. Vijayakumar was invited as faculty resource person for 39th IASM and 9th Scientifica National Conference  on 3rd and 4th January 2018
Guest lecture by Dr. Ajit D. Kelkar on Nano engineering & Tissue Engineering: advances and applications in health sciences attended by Faculty and PG students.
Faculty Achievements 2017
Dr. Vijayakumar was invited as resource person for workshop on exercise testing and prescription on 10th December 2017 at Pravara Institute of Medical Science, Loni.
Dr. Gaurang Baxi was awarded as "Certified International Manual Therapy Teacher" by Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, New Delhi in October 2017.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar was awarded as Best Professor in Allied Medical Sciences with Dewang Mehta National Educational Awards in September 2017.
Faculty Achievements
Name of the Recipient Designation Name of Fellowship /Honour/ Award / Unique distinctions Awarding Agency and date of award Date
Dr. Gaurang Baxi Associate Professor Certified Manual Therapy Practitioner Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, Delhi 19th August, 2017
Dr. Neha Kulkarni Assistant Professor Certified Manual Therapy Practitioner Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, Delhi 19th August, 2017
Dr. G. D. Vishnuvardhan Assistant Professor Speaker in Panel Discussion on Critical Care Management Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital 27 th May, 2017
Dr. Manisha Rathi Professor Ph.D degree DPU during 8thconvocation 8th April 2017
Dr. Gaurang Baxi Associate Professor Guest faculty for "basic workshop in medical educational technology MIMER Medical College, talegaon 6th April, 2017
Dr. Ajay Malshikre Assistant Professor Judge for PHYSIO- INSPIRA 2017- “Stand-up Comedy” Competition Sancheti Institute College Of Physiotherapy, Pune 11th March, 2017
Dr. Gaurang Baxi Associate Professor Guest faculty forBasic Workshop in Educational Methodology Sancheti  Institute, Pune 3rd March, 2017
Dr. G. D. Vishnuvardhan Assistant Professor presented a paper on “Reliability and Validity of Real Time Chest Expansion(RTCEX) Device with Visual Feedback Mangalore Physiocon 2017 held at Mangalore,Karnataka 3rdand 4th Mar, 2017
Dr. Gaurang Baxi Associate Professor Resource Faculty for Certificate of Orthopedic Manual Therapy Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, New Delhi 22nd-29th Jan, 2017
Dr. G. D. Vishnuvardhan Assistant Professor Reliability and Validity of Real Time Chest Expansion Device (RTCEX) with visual feedback International Physiocon Conference 22nd to 23rd Jan, 2017
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar Principal Panel member of physiotherapy recruitment Public Services, Goa 24th October, 2016
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar Principal Attended an International Conference on EDUCON Israel 26th to 30th Sep, 2016
Dr. Vijaykumar Professor Judge for Senior Poster Presentation. KNOSPE 2016: A National Level physiotherapy conference for professionals and professions,
stake holders organised by faculty of physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad 		24th and 25th Sep, 2016.
Dr. Vishnuvardhan Assistant Professor Judge for Junior Poster Presentation. KNOSPE 2016: A National Level physiotherapy conference for professionals and professions,
stake holders organised by faculty of physiotherapy, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad 		24th and 25th Sep, 2016.
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar Principal Member, board of studies Saveetha University, Chennai August, 2016.
Dr. Ajay Malshikare Asst.Professor Judge for PHYSIO- INSPIRA 2016- “Stand-up Comedy” Competition Sancheti Institute College Of Physiotherapy, Pune 1st Feb 2016
Dr.Tushar Palekar Principal & Professor “Yuvak Yuvati Puraskar” from Maitri Parivar, Pune Maitri Parivar, Pune 14th Jan 2016
Dr. Rashi Goel Asst.Professor “Yuvak Yuvati Puraskar” from Maitri Parivar, Pune Maitri Parivar, Pune 14th Jan 2016
Dr. Shahnawaz SD Asst.Professor Won best paper award in medicine track for oral presentation in International Conference on Research & Entrepreneurship RK University, Gujarat 5th Jan 2016
Dr. Rashi Goel Asst.Professor Won first prize in Essay competition on “Practice of Hand Therapy-Indian vs Global Scenario” 4th Annual National Conference of Society of Hand therapy, India 12th & 13th Dec 2015
Dr. Shahnawaz SD Asst.Professor Received “Young Achievement Award” on the eve of World Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Society of Physical Therapists, Lucknow 7th & 8th Sep 2015
Name of the Department: Physiotherapy
Brief information about major achievements
Sr. No. Name of the Recipient Designation Name of Fellowship / Honour / Award / Unique distinctions Awarding Agency Date
Dr. Tushar Palekar, (PT) Principal Principal & Professor Certified Internal Auditor Shree Consultants, Nashik 7th, 8thAug., 2015
Dr. Manisha Rathi (PT) Professor
Dr. Shilpa Khandare (PT) Assistant Professor
Dr. Preeti Gazbare (PT) Assistant Professor
Mr. R. Suryawanshi Office section
Dr. Tushar Palekar, (PT) Principal Principal & Professor Steering Committee member of the DPU Unit of the UNESCO chair in Bioethics UNESCO chair in Bioethics, Haifa 30th May, 2015
Dr. Tushar Palekar, (PT) Principal Principal & Professor Judge for Research Conference for Physiotherapy Students, Scientifica 2015 Physiotherapy college of Pune affiliated to MUHS 21st ,22nd Feb., 2015
Dr. Manisha Rathi (PT) Professor
Dr.Vijayakumar (PT) Associate Professor
Dr. Tushar Palekar, (PT) Principal Principal & Professor Best Teacher Award For Outstanding Contribution And Excellence in the field of Physiotherapy Practice National “ Physio-Con 2014” 11th Dec. 2014
Dr. Tushar Palekar, (PT) Principal Principal & Professor Appreciation award International award by Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, New Delhi 10th Oct. 2014
Dr Anandh S Associate Professor Awarded as Significant contribution to welfare & development of physiotherapy profession Bangalore Physiotherapists Network, 4th Annual Physiotherapy Conference-2014. 27th July, 2014
Dr. Venus Pagare(PT), Assistant Professor won first prize at International conference on musculoskeletal and manual physical therapy Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai. 3rd - 5th July 2014
Dr. Pratibha Manhas Assistant Professor received a 2nd Prize in poster presentation at 51st National Annual conference of IAP, Goa 51st National Annual conference of IAP, Goa 22nd - 23rd Feb. 2013
Dr. Manisha Rathi Professor received a 3rd Prize in paper presentation at 51st National Annual conference of IAP, Goa 51st National Annual conference of IAP, Goa 22nd- 23ndFeb. 2013
Dr. Bindya Sharma Assistant Professor received Prize for Best paper presentation in Manual therapy at AIIMSPTCON 2012-2013 AIIMSPTCON 19th - 20th Jan 2013
Dr. Albin Jerome Assistant Professor - 2nd Prize for paper presentation at KLE Belgaum Conference KLE Belgaum Conference 14th - 16th Dec 2012
Dr.C.V. John Franklin Associate Professor received a 1st Prize for Paper Presentation in National Conference on Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Physiotherapy update-2011 at KLE University Belgaum KLE University Belgaum 9th -11th Dec 2011
Dr. Albin Jerome Assistant Professor received a 1st Prize for Paper Presentation in Annual National Conference and Workshop Physical Therapy 2011, at Jawaharlal Nehru Auditorium, AIIMS, New Delhi AIIMS, New Delhi 4th - 10th Feb2011
Dr. Tushar Palekar Principal & Professor received a Significant Contribution Award in 49th Annual Conference of Indian Association of Physiotherapists, Pune Indian Association of Physiotherapists 7th - 9th Jan 2011
Dr. Albin Jerome Assistant Professor Presented Paper at Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Deemed to be University ,K.J. Pandya College of Physiotherapy, Vadodara, Gujarat "Awarded First prize" K.J. Pandya College of Physiotherapy, Vadodara, Gujarat -
Dr. Tushar J. Palekar Principal & Professor awarded 2nd Prize for Poster Presentation, AIIMS, New Delhi AIIMS, New Delhi 6th - 8th Jan 2010

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