Ashik Ali

Prosthetist & Orthotist with over 6 years of clinical experience in prosthetic and orthotic assessment, fabrication, fitting, alignment and patient rehabilitation. Experienced in working with patients with limb loss, neurological and orthopedic conditions, trauma, musculoskeletal problems and diabetic foot conditions. Hands-on experience in upper and lower limb prosthetics, AFOs, KAFOs, PTB orthoses and spinal orthoses.

Currently working as Head of Department at Maxx Rehab Healthcare, with responsibility for clinical work, team supervision and day-to-day department management.

Head of Department – Prosthetist & Orthotist - MAXX REHAB HEALTHCARE - India

(2019-08)

• Designed Assess patients and understand their medical condition, mobility, daily activities and functional requirements before planning prosthetic or orthotic treatment.
• Provide prosthetic and orthotic services for patients with limb loss, neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions, traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal problems and diabetic foot conditions.
• Work with both upper and lower limb prosthetic cases, including assessment, casting, measurements, fitting, alignment and follow-up.
• Design and provide orthotic devices including AFO, KAFO, PTB orthosis and spinal orthoses according to the patient's clinical requirements.
• Carry out casting, measurement, rectification, alignment and modifications during the fabrication and fitting process.
• Check socket or orthosis fit, alignment, comfort and function during initial fitting and subsequent follow-up visits.
• Assess gait and provide gait training to help patients become comfortable and safe while using their prosthesis or orthosis.
• Monitor wound-related concerns during follow-up and coordinate care when further medical attention is required.
• Educate patients on foot care, device use and precautions to reduce the risk of further complications.
• Assess diabetic foot conditions and identify areas requiring pressure relief and offloading.
• Provide appropriate orthotic solutions to reduce pressure and improve foot protection during daily activities.
• Manage the day-to-day clinical activities of the Prosthetics & Orthotics department.
• Supervise clinical staff and support junior team members in patient assessment, fabrication, fitting and follow-up work.
• Discuss difficult cases with the clinical team and assist in deciding suitable prosthetic or orthotic solutions.
• Coordinate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, orthopaedic surgeons, neurologists and rehabilitation physicians when patients require multidisciplinary care.
• Maintain patient records, clinical notes, measurements, treatment details and follow-up information.
• Coordinate patient appointments, fabrication requirements and follow-up work to keep clinical activities organised.
• Communicate with patients and family members regarding treatment options, expected use of devices and rehabilitation requirements.

Clinical Prosthetist & Orthotist - SUREHAB PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC PVT. LTD. - India

(2019-08)

• Maintained clinical documentation, worked with other rehabilitation professionals as part of patient care.
• Conducted patient assessments and collected clinical measurements for prosthetic and orthotic treatment.
• Assisted with the planning and provision of upper and lower limb prostheses and orthoses.
• Performed casting, measurements, rectification, fitting and alignment of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Checked device fit and made modifications where required to improve comfort and functional use.
• Supported patients during gait training and rehabilitation following prosthetic or orthotic fitting.
• Explained the correct use, wearing schedule and basic maintenance of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Conducted follow-up assessments and made adjustments based on patient feedback and clinical requirements.

Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO) - ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION (AIIPMR), MUMBAI (2014 - 2018)