PASUPULETI NAGA LAKSHMI RUTHVIKA

Physical therapy and exercise science professional with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and current Master's training in Exercise Science at Wichita State University, with expected graduation in December 2026. Clinical background includes musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, geriatric, post-operative, and community rehabilitation, along with U.S based experience as a Clinical Assistant in a kinesiology and chiropractic clinic. Experienced in patient interaction, therapeutic exercise, rehabilitation support, documentation, patient education, and clinical operations. Currently completing additional physical therapy coursework to address educational deficiencies identified through FCCPT credential evaluation for the Florida physical therapy licensure pathway. Interested in Physical Therapist Technician and rehabilitation support roles and available for full-time employment following completion of the master's program in December 2026.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
  Diploma/Certificate in Hatha Yoga Practice
  Sports-Specific Musculoskeletal Screening & Functional Testing - Workshop
  National Service Scheme, GSL College of Physiotherapy - Volunteer activities across departments.
  Global Conference, Krupatacon Physiotherapy - Participated in a conference on futuristic global trends and developments in advanced physiotherapy.
  Physiocon - Anchor for a postgraduate-level paper presentation ceremony at the National Physiotherapy Conference.
  Inter-College Cricket Championship (2019) - Represented GSL College of Physiotherapy as a bowler; team won the championship.

• Effectiveness of Motor Relearning Program on Improving Upper Limb Function in Post-Stroke Subjects | October 2022, Studied a motor relearning program combined with conventional therapy for improving upper-extremity motor function following stroke, with outcomes measured using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment of Upper Extremity.
• Effects of Myofascial Release vs. Stretching for Upper Trapezius Pain and Range of Motion | April 2025, Compared myofascial release, stretching, and neck exercises for upper trapezius pain, flexibility, range of motion, and pressure pain threshold.

• Clinical & Practical Ward Exposure
• Physiotherapy Training | 2018–2022
• Received practical exposure in outpatient pre-physiotherapy units, orthopedic wards, and neurological wards.
• Developed hands-on experience with therapeutic exercise, gait and balance concepts, chest physiotherapy, and post-operative rehabilitation planning under licensed physiotherapists.
• Developed practical anatomical knowledge through human cadaver study and physiology laboratory experiments.

• Currently completing additional physical therapy coursework to address educational deficiencies identified through FCCPT credential evaluation for the Florida physical therapy licensure pathway.
• Continuing to build U.S based clinical and academic experience after completing the Master of Science in Exercise Science.