Neetu Rani

Editorial Board Member

Dr. Neetu Rani Dhiman

  • Address : Post-doctoral Scientist, Neurology, Institute of Medical Science, India
  • E-Mail : neetur.dhiman@bhu.ac.in

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Introduction


Dr. Neetu Rani Dhiman is an eminent neuro-physiotherapy academician, clinician, and researcher with over 12 years of experience in neurological, vestibular, and paediatric rehabilitation. She has completed both her Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in Vertigo, the highest academic qualification and Ph.D. in Neuro-Physiotherapy from the prestigious Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, in addition to holding an MPT in Neurology.

She is a highly skilled rehabilitation expert with advanced clinical and scientific expertise in the management of stroke, myelopathies, neuromuscular disorders, paediatric neurological conditions, vertigo, and balance disorders. She is recognized for integrating evidence-based practice with compassionate patient care and for her leadership in advancing neurological and vestibular rehabilitation through translational research and innovation. She has successfully conceptualized, secured, led, and completed multiple national and international research projects, including Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) funded studies and BHU-supported projects, many of which were conducted independently. She has also completed the Basic Course in Biomedical Research, achieving a 75% score, reflecting strong competence in research methodology, ethics, and biostatistics.

She has authored a physiotherapy textbook and published over 30 peer-reviewed research articles in high-impact, Scopus and PubMed-indexed journals, with several manuscripts currently under review. 


AFFILIATION


Post-doctoral Scientist

Neurology

Institute of Medical Science

Banaras Hingu University

Varanasi

India

221005

Email : neetur.dhiman@bhu.ac.in


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# Area
1. Neurology
2. Vestibular disorders

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Dr. Neetu Rani Dhiman, Dr. Vyom GyanpuriRemote Effect of Myofascial Release Technique and Post-Isometric Relaxation on Superficial Back Line Flexibility: Randomized Controlled Trial (2025) Journal of Orthopedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation 2025
2. Chouksey, S.S., Dhiman, N.R., Kumar, A. et al. Unravelling limb-girdle muscular dystrophy in an HIV patient: a diagnostic odyssey. J Rare Dis 4, 51 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s44162-025-00112-y Journal of Rare Diseases 2025
3. Dhiman NR, Raj D, Gyanpuri V, Kumar A, Singh VK, Pathak A, Chaurasia RN, Mishra VN, Joshi D. Evaluating the Diagnostic Accuracy of the Side-Lying Test for Posterior Canal BPPV: Sensitivity and Specificity Analysis. Otol Neurotol. 2025 Jul 1;46(6):675-679. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000004505. Epub 2025 Apr 17. PMID: 40307982. Otology and Neurotology 2025
4. Study Protocol for Assessing Serum Superoxide Dismutase Response to a Novel Head Rotation Maneuver in Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Treatment. Indian Journal of Otology 30(4):p 248-251, Oct–Dec 2024. | DOI: 10.4103/indianjotol.indianjotol_97_24 Indian Journal of Otology 2024
5. Dhiman NR, Joshi D, Singh R, Gyanpuri V, Kumar A. Post COVID-19 headache- NDPH phenotype: a systematic review of case reports. Front Pain Res (Lausanne). 2024 May 14;5:1376506. doi: 10.3389/fpain.2024.1376506. PMID: 38808005; PMCID: PMC11130372. Frontiers in Pain research. 2024
6. Dhiman NR, Gyanpuri V, Kumar A, Joshi D. Omicron COVID-19-Related Knowledge in Parkinson's Disease Patients and Their Caregivers: A Cross-sectional Study. Ann Neurosci. 2024 Oct 21;32(3):188-195. doi: 10.1177/09727531241284359. PMID: 39544650; PMCID: PMC11559500. Annals of Neurosciences 2024
7. Dhiman NR, Joshi D, Gyanpuri V, Pathak A, Kumar A. Comparison between Epley and Gans Repositioning Maneuvers for Posterior Canal BPPV: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2023 Jul Aug;26(4):537-542. doi: 10.4103/aian.aian_12_23. Epub 2023 Apr 6. PMID: 37970256; PMCID: PMC10645243. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2023
8. Pathak A, Gyanpuri V, Dev P, Dhiman NR. The Bobath Concept (NDT) as rehabilitation in stroke patients: A systematic review. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Nov;10(11):3983-3990. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_528_21. Epub 2021 Nov 29. PMID: 35136756; PMCID: PMC8797128. J Family Med Prim Care 2021
9. Dhiman NR, Das B, Mohanty C, Singh OP, Gyanpuri V, Raj D. Myofascial release versus other soft tissue release techniques along superficial back line structures for improving flexibility in asymptomatic adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2021 Oct;28:450-457. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2021.06.026. Epub 2021 Jun 16. PMID: 34776177. 2021
10. Neetu Rani Dhiman, Girdhari Lal Shah, Deepika Joshi, Vyom Gyanpuri. Relationship between side of hemiparesis and functional independence using activities of daily living index, Journal of the Anatomical Society of India, Volume 63, Supplement 3, 2014, Pages S30-S35. doi.org/10.1016/j.jasi.2014.10.002. Journal of Anatomical Society of India 2014

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ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) 2025 India
2. PhD. Physiotherapy 2017 India
3. MPT. Neurology 2010 India
4. BPT Physiotherapy 2007 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. IMS, BHU Post-doctoral Fellow India 1 years, 8 months, 5 days
2. Kings Physiotherapy Clinic Sr. Consultant Neurology Physiotherapist India 3 years, 8 months, 5 days
3. IMS, BHU Research Associate III India 2 years, 0 months, 30 days
4. IMS, BHU Research Associate II India 0 years, 10 months, 27 days
5. IMS, BHU Project Coordinator India 0 years, 7 months, 27 days
6. Kings Physiotherapy Clinic Consultant Neuro-Physiotherapist India 1 years, 11 months, 29 days
Total Period : 11 years, 0 months, 3 days

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