Nikita Gowda

HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with experience delivering physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice across post-operative, musculoskeletal and rotational inpatient settings, including clinical placements across orthopaedics, ICU/critical care and general surgery. MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine (Leeds Beckett University) underpinning sound clinical reasoning and a pro-active, evidence-based approach to patient care. Confident communicating with patients and multidisciplinary teams, with experience in manual handling and falls awareness gained through both clinical and care-setting roles.

A flexible, willing-to-learn approach with an ongoing commitment to continuing professional development.

Freelance Physiotherapist (Home Visits & Online Consultations) - Self-Employed - United Kingdom

(2025-02)

• Independently manage an MSK caseload including post-operative rehabilitation, chronic pain and activity-related/sports injuries.
• Conduct comprehensive subjective and objective assessments, including risk assessment and functional outcome measures, to inform diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Develop and deliver evidence-based, goal-oriented rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual patient function and recovery goals.
• Monitor clinical outcomes and adjust treatment plans accordingly to optimise recovery.
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation in line with professional, ethical and legal standards.

Healthcare Assistant - Be Caring - Wythenshawe, Manchester, United Kingdom

(2026-02)

• Support patients with mobility, transfers and functional activity, applying safe manual handling techniques in line with UK health and safety guidelines.
• Contribute to falls prevention and risk awareness for elderly patients within a care setting.
• Monitor patient condition and escalate clinical concerns appropriately to senior staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in line with care and clinical governance standards.

Physiotherapist - Parasnath Speciality Clinic - Mumbai, India

(2022-02 - 2023-06)

• Managed a varied caseload including sports injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation and chronic pain conditions, providing physiotherapy assessment, treatment and advice; performed detailed assessments to formulate problem lists, clinical diagnoses and goal-oriented treatment plans, applying sound clinical reasoning.
• Conducted inpatient ward rounds for bedridden patients at partner hospitals under the clinic's hospital service contract, delivering physiotherapy as part of routine inpatient care.
• Delivered manual therapy, exercise therapy, dry needling and group rehabilitation sessions for chronic pain management and functional restoration.
• Liaised with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care and high standards of patient care.

Junior Physiotherapist (Part-Time) - Neuro Health Advanced Physiotherapy Centre - Mumbai, India

(2023-04 - 2023-09)

• Assisted in the assessment and treatment of neurological and musculoskeletal patients under senior supervision; conducted inpatient ward visits to bedridden patients at partner hospitals under the centre's hospital service contract.
• Monitored patient progress using functional outcome measures and maintained accurate clinical documentation.

Physiotherapy Intern (Rotational) - Alva's College of Physiotherapy - Karnataka, India

(2021-06 - 2021-12)

• Completed rotational inpatient placements across Orthopaedics, Neurology, ICU/Critical Care, General Medicine and Surgery, Paediatrics and Community Rehabilitation; observed major surgical procedures (including hernia repair) and delivered post-operative inpatient ward physiotherapy under supervision, including passive range of motion, stretching and positioning.
• Delivered cardiopulmonary physiotherapy techniques on the ward, including chest percussion, vibration, coughing and huffing technique, breathing exercises and incentive spirometry, plus antenatal/postnatal physiotherapy including pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises.
• Assisted in inpatient and outpatient physiotherapy assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning within a surgical and acute hospital environment.

MSc - Sport and Exercise Medicine - Leeds Beckett University (2025)

Bachelor - Physiotherapy - Alva's College of Physiotherapy (2022)