Vishal Vijapurkar

Dynamic physical therapist with 12+ years of clinical experience in various specialties and diverse settings. Completed M.Sc Physical therapy (Musculoskeletal) from the prestigious Sheffield Hallam University, UK; and dedicated to deliver patient-centered care. Well-versed with a wide range of PT treatments, modalities and experienced in working with the latest technology. Adept at maximizing rehabilitation potential using efficient communication, time management, sensitivity towards patients and utilization of holistic approach with emphasis on the bio-psychological issues of the disease. Enthusiastic team player, highly motivated, deeply committed to deliver quality care and achieve superior patient outcomes as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Reflective practitioner with proficient clinical skills. Adaptable and always eager to learn new skills to continually develop professionally. APTA certified Clinical Instructor and have been training aspiring PT students/PT assistants. Licensed in the state of Maryland.

• Completed Maitland courses of MT-O, MT-1.
• APTA certified CI instructor.
• Attended ICE course on cervical spine evaluation and manipulation (September 2022)
• 44th Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists at Ahmedabad, India (January 2006).
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation in ICCU at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India (December 2001).
• All India Physiotherapy Students Conference at Mangalore, India (January 2005).
• Rationalization of Manipulation to Spine & Extremities at Mangalore, India (January 2005).
• Health Camps held at Nagpur, India.

• Conducted Research Program “Prevalence of Work related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Indian Physiotherapy Professionals”. A quantitative study, as a part of Dissertation in MSC in Applying Physiotherapy under Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom (Jan 2009-2010).
• Research Study for “Comparison of Exercise Tolerance in Normals’ and Type – 2 Diabetics”, as a part of Rotational Internship program under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.
• Conducted a Research on “Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Problems in Badminton Players”, as a part of completion of physiotherapy program under the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, India.

I love going for nature walks, listening to music, reading books and traveling.