I am Dr. Shweta A. Kulkarni, a dedicated physiotherapist and academician with over a decade of experience bridging the gap between clinical practice and education. I hold a Master of Physiotherapy in Pediatric Neurology and am currently advancing my academic journey by pursuing a Ph.D. in Health Sciences, specializing in Health Professions Education at the Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching and mentoring students at various esteemed institutions, which has deeply fueled my commitment to both academic excellence and rigorous scientific inquiry. My research endeavors form the cornerstone of my professional identity, focusing heavily on professional expertise development and the continuum of clinical logic. I am deeply engaged in studying clinical reasoning patterns as they seamlessly evolve from the classroom into the clinic.
My clinical research investigates dual-task mobility, cognitive-motor relationships, and community reintegration, utilizing sequential cohort studies and think-aloud protocols to track patient progress over extended periods, such as the crucial first twelve months of integration. I have published extensively—with over 30 peer-reviewed publications covering pediatric care, geriatric balance, and musculoskeletal disorders—and hold three recent patents for innovative physiotherapy and neuro-observation devices. By integrating my clinical background with structured academic research, my objective is to continuously refine clinical assessment methods, enhance educational frameworks, and ultimately elevate the standard of patient care
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RESEARCH IDS
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| 1. | Research Gate |
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PAPERS PUBLISHED
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| 1. | Translation, cross-cultural adaptation and reliability of Edward’s social desirability scale in Marathi version. VIMS J of PT 2023; Vol.5; Issue: 1 | 2023 |
| 2. | Work related musculoskeletal disorders in occupational taxi drivers of Mahableshwar. VIMS J of PT 2023; Vol.5; Issue: 1 | 2023 |
| 3. | Assessment of physical activity and pain in young women with and without primary dysmenorrhea. IJRAR Vol:10 , Issue 1, Mar 2023 | 2023 |
| 4. | The relationship between addiction to smartphone usage and protracted shoulders, forward head posture and thoracic kyphosis in college students. Int J of Health Sciences and Research Vol.12; Issue: 2; Feb 22 | 2022 |
| 5. | Assessment of trunk mobility and upper extremity functions in Parkinson’s patients. Int. J. of Allied Med. Sci. and Clin. Research Vol-10(2) 2022 [165-171] | 2022 |
| 6. | Association of Hand Grip Strength and Hand Anthropometrics in Physically Inactive Undergraduate Students. Int J of Scientific Research and Engineering Development– Vol 5 Iss 1, Jan-Feb 2022 | 2022 |
| 7. | Immediate effect of zumba on cardiovascular parameters of women. 2022 IJRAR June 2022, Vol 9, Iss 2. IJCRT | Volume 10, Issue 5 May 2022 ISSN: 2320-2882 | 2022 |
| 8. | 17. Risk factors and impairments in iliotibial band friction syndrome among basket ball players. SJOSM 2018;18:75-8 | 2018 |
| 9. | Comparison of core stability in different sportsmen SJSM 2017 17: 168-73 | 2017 |
| 10. | Comparison of core stability in different sportsmen(Saudi J sports Med 2017;17:168-73) | 2017 |
| 11. | Effect of standing pilates on Balance in basket players IOSR JSPE 2017. | 2017 |
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ACADEMIC PROFILE
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| 1. | Ph.D. Health Sciences | Ongoing..... | India |
| 2. | MPT | 2015 | India |
| 3. | IV BPT | 2011 | India |
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
| # | Institution | Position | Country | Service Period |
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| 1. | DES Brijlal Jindal College of Physiotherapy | N.A. | India | 1 years, 8 months, 28 days |
| 2. | TMV’s Indutai Tilak College of Physiotherapy | NA | India | 2 years, 3 months, 27 days |
| 3. | St. Andrews College of Physiotherapy, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences | NA | India | 2 years, 5 months, 16 days |
| 4. | Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, College of Physiotherapy, T.M.V | NA | India | 1 years, 8 months, 29 days |
| 5. | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam college of physiotherapy, P.I.M.S | NA | India | 0 years, 11 months, 24 days |
| Total Period : | 9 years, 3 months, 4 days |
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