Manju

Editorial Board Member

Dr. Manju Unnikrishnan

  • Address : Professor, Physiotherapy and Yoga, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research(LIMSAR), India
  • E-Mail : Manjumanoj2016@gmail.com

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Introduction


 Dr.Manju Unnikrishnan is a qualified physiotherapist and Academician in the field of Physiotherapy since 2002.She was awarded her PhD in Faculty of Allied Health Sciences in 2022 from Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University. Shecompleted herGraduation and Post graduation in Neurology in the year 2006 from Mahatma Gandhi University. She also holds a Master’s degree in Yoga from Tamilnadu University of Physical Education and Sports in 2018.Currently she is  focusing on research activities in the field of Physiotherapy and Yoga. She is a lifetime Member of Indian Association of Physiotherapist.Started her professionas Physiotherapistand Assistant Professor at Medical Trust Institute of MedicalSciences, currently  affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciencesfrom 2006 to 2015.She hadSpecial interests in the field of Biomedical Research and Neuroscience.Currently she is working as Professor at Department of physiotherapy, Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kerala since 2017. QP setter and External examiner for various Universities.ShehasCo-authored 2 Books in the area of Sports Rehabilitation anddid several publications and paper presentations nationally and internationally in the field of Physiotherapy and Yoga.


AFFILIATION


Professor

Physiotherapy and Yoga

Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research(LIMSAR)

7th Floor,St.AlphonsaBlock,,Little Flower Hospital ,Angamaly

Ernakulam

India

683572

Email : Manjumanoj2016@gmail.com


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# Area
1. integration of Yoga and Exercise
2. Neurological Rehabilitation

PAPERS PUBLISHED


# Article Title Year
1. Effect of resistance training on improving cognitive function in subjects having type 2 diabetes with mild cognitive impairment” international JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND RESEARCH VOL.12; ISSUE: 10; 2022
2. Effect of core muscle stabilization exercises in improving upper extremity physical performance and trunk control in middle cerebral artery stroke. International journal of health sciences and research vol.12; issue: 11; 2022
3. Efficacy of Pranayamic Breathing on cognition and instrumental activities of daily living in type2 diabetes mellitus”.in international journal of scientific research print ISSNno.2277 - 8179 volume 10 | issue - 05 2021
4. Effect of scapular retraction exercise on shoulder alignment, pulmonary function and aerobic capacity in subjects with forward shoulder posture “international journal of physiotherapy and research, int j physiotherapy 2021
5. Relationship between modified tug and weefim in children with cerebral palsy” international journal of physiotherapy and research, volume 9; issue 5 2021
6. Cognitive dysfunction and role of physical exercises to enhance cognitive functions among subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus” in international journal of scientific research ISSN2277-8179 1s 2021
7. Fusion of exercise and yoga a stress buster for teens ” role of yoga for healthy and life style management” of sree ramakrishna mission vidyalaya ,Maruti College Of Physical Education.ISBN:978-81-923573-6-2 2020
8. Performance enhancement in athletes”, online international interdisciplinary research journal, {bi-monthly}, ISSN2249- 9598, volume-10, issue-06, 2020
9. Effect of Habit-ile on improving motor performance and activities of daily living in Parkinson’s disease” at international conference organised by MHASA University 2019

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ACADEMIC PROFILE


# Examination Passing Year Country
1. Biomedical research 2023 India
2. Doctor of philosophy 2022 India
3. yoga 2018 India
4. Master degree in Physiotherapy (MPT) Speciality –Neurological physiotherapy 2005 India
5. Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) 2002 India

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS


# Institution Position Country Service Period
1. Little Flower Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre Professor India 8 years, 6 months, 0 days
2. Medical Trust Institute of Medical Sciences Professor India 8 years, 11 months, 16 days
Total Period : 17 years, 5 months, 16 days

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