Geriatric Physiotherapy
Head of Department :
Dr Satyam Bhodaji
HOD & Associate Professor
About Department Of Geriatric Physiotherapy
Introduction:
The Department of Geriatric Physiotherapy is committed to provide quality care by offering Preventive Programs for non-communicable diseases, Community Based Rehabilitation for persons with disability, incorporating physical activity and education programs for adults with chronic conditions, Geriatric health conditions, age related de-conditioning.
Skills :
The skills required in a geriatric department encompass a wide range of medical, social, and emotional competencies tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients. Medical knowledge, Comprehensive assessment, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Patient centered care, Geriatric pharmacology, Fall prevention and safety, Palliative care and geriatric mental health considerations.
Conditions Treated:
Geriatric conditions: Providing Geriatric care services in the community through rural health camps and Interdisciplinary reference of Geriatric Patients. Pre-operative &post-operative care for Degenerative joint conditions Geriatric Disabilities
HOD

Dr Satyam Bhodaji
HOD & Associate Professor


Dr. Satyam Sitaram Bhodaji working as an associate professor. He completed the educational qualifications for bachelor and master's degrees from KLE University of Physiotherapy, KLE Belgaum. Adding on is a certified Orthopaedic Manual and Myofascial Therapist (COMT), Certified Functional Myofascial Practitioner, Certified Aerobic fitness training, Certified fitness Diet and nutrition training, Certified basic and advanced Pilates training, Certified diabetes training, Certified child and adolescent health training, Certified pre and postnatal training, Certified yoga and pyrokinesis, Certified choreographer and class formation, Functional integrated dry-needling practitioner. He has comprehensive experience of seven years in academic and evidence-based advanced research physiotherapy. He is named in 4+ editorial board members and as a reviewer in known research journals. Has Published 40+ original research work in national/international journals, 12+ national copywrites, and set a World record on webathon program by ExRxIndia workshop. Has Published 2 books titled "Clinical Physiotherapy" and "Cerebral Palsy and Comprehensive Rehabilitation: Indian Perspective". He has been invitee to various camps and talks (like Advanced Assessment and Treatment in Geriatric Physiotherapy at Nargund College of Physiotherapy, Karnataka, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Tamil Nadu and Biopsychosocial Model in Indian physiotherapist at KLE institute of physiotherapy, Belagavi Karnataka). He has Conducted and organized various camps, lectures, workshops, and conferences at national and international levels.
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