Payal Manwatkar

Postgraduate Physiotherapist specializing in Cardiopulmonary Sciences with a strong foundation in evidence-based clinical practice, teaching, and academic research. Experienced in patient assessment and rehabilitation, clinical demonstration, and mentoring peers during clinical postings. Researcher with interests in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, critical care physiotherapy, nasal rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice.

Aspiring to build a career in academics and research as an Assistant Professor, with the long-term goal of undertaking doctoral studies.

Physiotherapist - Shakti Multispeciality Hospital

(2023-07 - 2024-07)

• Conducted comprehensive assessments and delivered evidence-based rehabilitation programmes for orthopaedic, neurological, and geriatric patients.
• Worked within a multidisciplinary care team to plan, deliver, and monitor patient treatment outcomes.
• Provided patient-centred care with a focus on functional recovery and clear clinical communication.

Master of Physiotherapy - Cardiopulmonary Sciences - Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, Bengaluru (2024-09 - 2026-07)

Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy - Datta Meghe College of Physiotherapy, Nagpur (2018-10 - 2023-04)

Higher Secondary - Science - Dharampeth M.P.

Deo Memorial Science

College, Nagpur (2016 - 2017)

Secondary - St. Xavier's High School, Nagpur (2014 - 2015)