Naveena Aj

Dedicated and academically strong Physiotherapist with a Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from Father Muller Medical College (2019 September to 2024 July) and currently pursuing/completed Master's in Pediatric Physiotherapy (MPT) from Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (2024 July to 2026 June). Possesses comprehensive clinical exposure across cardiopulmonary, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric, geriatric, and community physiotherapy settings from early undergraduate training onwards, including a 6-month rotatory internship. Experienced in paediatric physiotherapy management through exposure in OPD services, paediatric wards, NICU, and PICU settings.

Skilled in handling high patient flow with experience managing approximately 20–25 cases per day collaboratively with postgraduates and interns. Academically oriented with active participation in case-based discussions, seminars, and journal club presentations throughout postgraduate training. Has attended multiple national and international conferences, with experience in paper and poster presentations and recognition through prize-winning academic presentations.

Strong interest in evidence-based practice in paediatric rehabilitation and multidisciplinary clinical care.

PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERN at Father Muller college of Physiotherapy (2023-12 – 2024-07)

Rotatory Physiotherapy Internship (6 Months). Completed one-month clinical postings in the following departments during this period, mastering:

• Neuro Physiotherapy
• Paediatric Physiotherapy
• Orthopedic Physiotherapy
• Community-Based physiotherapy
• Women's Health Physiotherapy
• Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
• Assessment and Management of Inpatient and Outpatients cases
• Exposure to Multidisciplinary rehabilitation approaches
• Patient exercises and home exercises programme prescription
• Assistance and Management in ICU, Ward and OPD settings
• Functional assessment and Problem list making based of ICF checklist
• Goal setting and Outcome based treatment planning

PHYSIOTHERAPY RESIDENT at Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (2024-07 – Present)

Completed two years of postgraduate clinical residency with extensive exposure in paediatric physiotherapy and interdisciplinary clinical care, including both elective and non-elective clinical postings.

• Paediatric physiotherapy OPD
• Paediatric ward
• Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Developmental and Neurorehabilitation

Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Physiotherapy – Father Muller College of Physiotherapy (2019-09 – 2024-07)

Master of Paediatric Physiotherapy in Paediatric Physiotherapy – Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (2024-07 – 2026-06)