Isha Dhuri

Passionate and dynamic physiotherapist with a specialization in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the University of Nottingham. Over 2 years of experience across orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, and pulmonary rehabilitation, with a focus on personalized patient care and holistic recovery. Strong expertise in manual therapy, electrotherapy, and exercise-based rehabilitation techniques, along with a track record of providing first aid at sports events and freelancing as a home-visit physiotherapist.

University of Nottingham First Aider and Physiotherapy Shadowing Nov 2023– Jul 2024

• Provided first aid for intramural sports (Rugby, Football, Gaelic Football) and BUCS Women’s Rugby, managing cases such as ankle sprains, ACL injuries, concussions, dislocations, and muscle spasms.
• Shadowed senior physiotherapists with Panthers Ice Hockey, treating injuries like muscle pulls, tendon ruptures, and concussions.
• Observed pediatric and musculoskeletal hydrotherapy treatments at David Ross Sports Injury Clinic, including cerebral palsy and paraplegia.
• Shadowed physiotherapy treatments for ballet dancers at Birmingham Royal Ballet, discussing injury management and prevention.
• Acted as a medic for the Montane Lakeland 50 and 100 km marathon, treating conditions such as trench foot, ligament sprains, muscle strains, and dehydration; applied sports massage, taping, MET, and manual therapy techniques.

Freelance Physiotherapist (Self-Employed) Various Clinical Settings May 2023– Sept 2023

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation: Managedpost-operative cases (e.g., total knee replacements, osteoarthri tis) with personalized protocols focusing on pain management, strengthening, and mobility training.
• Neurological Rehabilitation: Treated complex neurological disorders (e.g., stroke, cervical canal stenosis) using techniques like PNF, core activation, and dynamic stabilization.
• Spinal Conditions: Addressed spinal conditions (e.g., disc herniation, spondylolisthesis) through core strengthening, myofascial release, and posture correction.
• Geriatric Care: Provided functional strengthening, joint mobility exercises, and balance training for elderly patients with osteoarthritis and chronic conditions.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Applied ACBT and manual techniques to treat respiratory issues and enhance lung capacity.
• Ergonomic Interventions: Developed strategies for IT professionals to manage neck pain and mus cular imbalances, improving posture and productivity. Sancheti Institute for Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune, India Physiotherapist Intern Oct 2022– April 2023 1
• Rotated across private and government hospitals, including Sancheti, Sasoon, and Kamla Nehru Hos pitals, providing physiotherapy for musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiorespiratory patients.
• Assessed and treated patients with conditions like ACL injuries, lower back pain, stroke, cerebral palsy, and joint replacements.
• Performed manual therapy, electrotherapy, and exercise-based interventions for ICU patients and those in general wards.
• Managed prenatal care and conducted community exercise programs for women’s health. • Acted as a physiotherapist for the Pune International marathon.

Master of Science (MSc) in Sports and Exercise Medicine 68.11% University of Nottingham, UK Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) 67.48% Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune, India