Prarthi Shah

• Assisted therapists in implementing treatment plans and guiding patients through exercises.
• Prepared equipment, maintained treatment areas, and ensured safety compliance.
• Documented patient progress and educated on at-home care plans.
• Supported clinic operations, including scheduling and inventory management.

• Directed integrative vascular physiology research projects, employing techniques like flow-mediated dilation, cognitive assessments (NIH Toolbox), and transcranial Doppler ultrasound to assess cardiovascular risk in African Americans.
• Recruited, screened, and scheduled study participants, ensuring compliance with protocols and adherence to IRB and GCP guidelines.
• Prepared and submitted regulatory documents, including informed consent forms, and study protocols.
• Trained and supervised research assistants and volunteers in data collection techniques, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Contributed to research reports, presentations, and publications.

Physical Therapist

• Provided evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve patient mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Conducted thorough evaluations to develop personalized treatment plans addressing individual goals and needs.
• Applied manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to facilitate recovery and reduce pain.
• Educated patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care and optimize patient outcomes.
• Continuously refined clinical skills through hands-on experience and ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated strong communication, empathy, and adaptability in addressing diverse patient populations.

• Gained extensive clinical experience managing diverse patient cases across multiple departments, including Neurology, Orthopedics, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• Provided evidence-based physical therapy treatments tailored to varying levels of severity and recovery needs.
• Delivered care in specialized settings such as General Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Intensive/Critical Care Units, focusing on patient-centered recovery protocols.
• Enhanced skills in patient assessment, treatment planning, and implementation of diverse therapeutic techniques.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure holistic and effective patient care.
• Investigated the impact of increased screen time on Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) in children during COVID-19, analyzing data using statistical software to identify symptom prevalence and correlations.
• Compiled findings into a detailed report with recommendations, enhancing skills in research methodologies, data analysis, and digital health.

• Served as a dedicated healthcare professional during the COVID-19 pandemic, performing antigen testing and providing 104 emergency care testing during the final year of a Bachelor's in Physical Therapy.
• A frontline worker under the Sanjeevni Ghar Seva Yojna initiative (Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, India), conducting surveys, preparing for the third wave, and delivering medications to patients at their doorstep.
• Delivered specialized physical therapy treatments to cardiopulmonary patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on improving respiratory function and overall mobility.
• Implemented evidence-based interventions, including breathing exercises, airway clearance techniques, and endurance training, to enhance patient recovery.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans to address evolving needs in a high-pressure healthcare environment.
• Educated patients and caregivers on home-based exercises and self-management strategies to support long-term health outcomes.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex cardiopulmonary conditions.