Dr. Roopa Rao (PT)
Summary:
Assistant Professor at Sancheti Institute for Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, with a Master’s in Orthopaedic Physiotherapy from Manipal University.
With over 15 years of clinical and teaching experience, I’ve worked in hospitals, private clinics, and academic settings.
My research work has been published in national and international journals, focusing on manual therapy, kinesiotaping, and neural mobilization.
I hold certifications in advanced techniques such as dry needling, aquatic therapy, and Mulligan’s Concept.
Education:
BPTH from Manipal University
MPTH from Manipal University
Teaching Experience: 4 years 9 months
Certifications:
Certified Water Specific Therapist
Certificate course in Biostatistics and Research Methodology
NPTEL Basic Course in Biomedical Research
Conferences attended: MCPRC Satara
Publications:
1. Role of Mettler’s Release as an Adjunct in the Management of Post-Immobilization Knee Stiffness- A pilot study
2. Short term effectiveness of neural sliders and neural tensioners as an Adjunct to static stretching of hamstrings on knee extension angle in Healthy individuals: A randomized controlled trial
3. Effect of Mulligan’s posterolateral glide on shoulder rotator strength, scapular upward rotation in shoulder pain subjects