ISHA AMIT PATEL
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Physiotherapist and current MS in Exercise Science student at the University at Buffalo with clinical experience in patient assessment, treatment planning, rehabilitation exercises, and patient education. Interested in evidence-based rehabilitation, exercise science, and research-informed approaches to improve functional outcomes and quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapy Intern
Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted with patient handling, assessment, and clinical diagnosis under supervision.
- Practiced electrotherapy modalities, manual therapy, and rehabilitation techniques.
- Developed patient communication and clinical skills through practical training.
Clinical Physiotherapist
Aogam Physiotherapy Clinic
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided physiotherapy care and supported patient rehabilitation.
- Applied clinical assessment, exercise-based treatment, and patient communication skills.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and rehabilitation activities.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
University At Buffalo, State University of New York
Buffalo, NY11-2026
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT)
India06-2025
Skills
- Patient evaluation and diagnosis
- Patient communication and education
- Electrotherapy modalities
- Treatment planning
- Exercise therapy
- Manual therapy
- Neurological, orthopaedic, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
- Team collaboration
- Patient documentation
- Basic research skills
Personal Information
Title: MS in Exercise Science | Physical Therapist
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC PROJECTS
- Correlation Between Fear of Fall and Informal Caregivers' Health-Related Quality of Life in the Elderly | Jul 2024-Dec 2024, Semester 8 | Cross-sectional study, Explored the relationship between fear of falling among older adults and the health-related quality of life of informal caregivers., The study identified a moderate positive correlation between lower fear of falling and better caregiver quality of life.
- Facilitators and Barriers of Adherence to Home Exercise Programme in Stroke Survivors | Jan 2025-Jun 2025, Internship literature review, Reviewed factors that support or prevent stroke survivors from following home exercise programmes., Summarized how individual and practical factors may influence exercise adherence.
- Clinical Case Study, Independent coursework, Assessed and diagnosed clinical cases and developed appropriate treatment plans.
AWARDS
Certificate of Participation — Essay Writing Competition, IAP Conference
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- 2023-02-15, Participated in a rural community awareness programme on menstrual hygiene for women and young girls., Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Programme
- 2023-02-18, Helped communicate information about knee osteoarthritis, including symptoms, causes, and treatment., Osteoarthritis of the Knee Community Awareness Role Play
- 2025-03-18, Participated in a camp promoting physiotherapy awareness and treatment for different conditions., Institute Physiotherapy Awareness and Treatment Camp
CONFERENCES & ACTIVITIES
- 2nd IAP National Conference of the IAP Women Cell & Physio Manthan | Sep 21-22, 2024
- Attended sessions on geriatric rehabilitation, healthy aging, and disability rehabilitation.
- Participated in keynote lectures on physiotherapy, professional regulation, and advancing physiotherapy practice.
- Gujarat Physio Badminton League
- Participated in the league held in Anand District, Gujarat.
- Cerebral Palsy Quiz Competition
- Participated in an intra-college quiz competition.
Timeline
Clinical Physiotherapist
Aogam Physiotherapy Clinic
07.2025 - 11.2025
Physiotherapy Intern
Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy
01.2025 - 06.2025
Master of Science - Exercise Science
University At Buffalo, State University of New York
Bachelor of Physiotherapy -
Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT)