Ashuthosh Nayak
Physiotherapist
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About
Physiotherapist with a Master of Physiotherapy (Geriatrics, MAHE) and 3+ years of clinical experience at Sakra World Hospital, an AACI and NABH accredited tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru. DHA registered (Allied Health - Physiotherapist, valid to 08 May 2027) and DataFlow PSV completed; seeking a DHA-licensed facility to activate the registration into a license. Experienced in geriatric rehabilitation, post-operative orthopaedic and spine rehabilitation, stroke neuro-rehabilitation (NDT/PNF), ICU early mobilization, robotic-assisted gait training (Walkbot RAGT, P&S Robotics, South Korea), VR rehabilitation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
First
Prize winner of the SECOM Global Research Award (2026) and the Young Innovator Award (2026).
Experience
Physiotherapist & Advanced Rehabilitation Technology Lead at Sakra World Hospital & Sakra Premium Clinic (2023-08 – Present)
- Assessment and Caseload: Independent initial assessments and re-assessments (GCS, vitals, ROM, MMT, VAS/FLACC, fall risk) across wards, ICUs and OPD, managing a high daily patient load with goal-based plans.
- Robotic Gait and VR Rehabilitation: Principal clinician for Walkbot exoskeleton gait training and VR rehabilitation; treated 200+ neurological and post-trauma patients with objective ambulation recovery.
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Administer HBOT protocols for chronic non-healing ulcers, compromised post-surgical flaps and severe soft tissue infections, in coordination with the multispecialty team.
- Post-Surgical and Geriatric Rehabilitation: Individualized programs after TKR/THR, spinal decompression/fusion and sports injuries, and for older adults, to restore movement, reduce pain and prevent disability.
- Critical Care Mobilization: Rehabilitation in medical, surgical, neuro and cardiac ICUs, including hemodynamically safe mobility regimens, airway clearance and ventilator weaning support.
- MDT, Quality and Safety: Work with orthopaedic surgeons, intensivists, neurologists and nursing; follow AACI and infection control standards, report adverse incidents, support quality audits and equipment calibration.
Education
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Geriatrics – Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE (2021 – 2023)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE (2016 – 2020)
