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Ashmika Ramasamy

Lowell,USA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Physiotherapy Graduate with hands-on experience in pulmonary and cardio-respiratory rehabilitation. Passionate about restoring functional capacity and improving the quality of life for patients with complex cardiorespiratory conditions. Eager to contribute to multidisciplinary care teams in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered therapy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardio-Respiratory Rehabilitation Intern

Sri Ram Lung Care Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Delivered pre- and post-operative physiotherapy for patients undergoing CABG, valve repair, and cardiac transplants
  • Initiated early mobilization on POD-1 including bed mobility, sit-to-stand training, and corridor walking
  • Applied TENS, hot/cold packs, and incentive spirometry for pain relief and pulmonary hygiene
  • Collaborated daily with physicians, nurses, speech and language therapists during interdisciplinary rounds
  • Designed individualized programs targeting aerobic endurance and respiratory muscle strengthening
  • Tracked patient progress through SOAP-format documentation and digital reporting systems
  • Played a key role in transitioning patients from ICU to ward to OPD-based rehabilitation
  • Educated patients on sternal precautions, energy conservation techniques, and long-term self-care strategies

Clinical Internship – BPT Rotation

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Rotated through:
  • Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital
  • PINK Fitness
  • Pain and Stroke Rehab Centre
  • Voluntary Health Services
  • National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities
  • Indian Red Cross Society

Education

Masters of Physiotherapy - Neuro Sciences

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research
Chennai, India
09-2022

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy
Chennai, India
08-2019

Skills

  • Comprehensive Cardio-Respiratory Assessment
  • Airway Clearance & Breathing Retraining Techniques
  • Exercise Prescription & ADL Reconditioning
  • Team-Based Clinical Decision Making
  • Proficient in Documentation Using SOAP Format
  • Use of Modalities
  • Patient Education & Discharge Planning

Certification

  • Peripheral Mobilization
  • Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
  • Kinesiology
  • Manual Trigger Point Therapy
  • Dry Needling

Accomplishments

  • 2nd Prize – Paper Presentation, Physio-MAHER 2019 (National Conference)
  • 3rd Prize – Paper Presentation, Vigor 2017
  • Participant – Flair ‘18, Sri Venkateshwara College
  • CME at UCA College of Paramedical Sciences (04/01/17)
  • Women’s World Symposium – Balaji College (2019)
  • Society of Indian Physiotherapists Annual Conference (2022)

Projects

BPT: Experimental Study on Physiotherapy's Role in Waist Circumference Reduction in Post-Polio Residual Paralysis MPT: Cross-Cultural Adaptation & Validation of PDQ-8 (Parkinson’s Questionnaire) for Tamil-speaking Populations

Timeline

Cardio-Respiratory Rehabilitation Intern

Sri Ram Lung Care Hospital
10.2022 - 12.2023

Clinical Internship – BPT Rotation

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy
10.2019 - 06.2020

Masters of Physiotherapy - Neuro Sciences

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research

Bachelor of Physiotherapy -

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy

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