11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
AIIMS 2025 - Scientific Program
DAY – 1
13th December 2025
REGISTRATION
8:00 - 9:00
Jawahar Lal Auditorium Foyer
WELCOME ADDRESS
9:00 - 9:15
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
Message for INCPT AIIMS 2025
9:15 - 9:25
Elizabeth Dean
SESSION 1: KEYNOTE ADDRESS
9:25 - 9:45
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
Chairperson: Raju K Parasher, Rosario Bellia
Priti George
Empowering Today's Physiotherapist: Paving the Path Forward
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 2: Panel Discussion on NCAHP
Time: 9:50 - 10:40
Moderator: Sanjiv Gupta
Panelists: Yagna Unmesh Shukla, VP Gupta, Jitender Sharma, Ajay Fauzdar, Binay Pandey, Narasimman Swaminathan
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 3: Beyond Survival: Physiotherapy Science in Oncology Care
Chairperson: Deepak Raghav, Deptee Warikoo singh, Niraj Kumar, Raju Kumar
| 10:00-10:15 | Sandeep Babbar | Radiation to Rehabilitation: The Physiotherapist's Role in Post-WBRT Neuro-Oncology Recovery |
| 10:20-10:35 | Shailendra Mehta | Physiotherapeutic management of complications of Head and Neck Cancer |
INAUGURATION CEREMONY
10:40 - 11:40
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 4: Synapse & Strength: A symposium on Neuro-Physiotherapy
Chairperson: Chitra Kataria, Raj Kumar Meena, Sharda Sharma
| 11:40-11:55 | Monalisa Pattnaik | Clinical Approach to Neurodynamics |
| 12:00-12:15 | Manjari Tripathi | Is Physical rehabilitation required for People with Epilepsy? |
| 12:20-12:35 | Ashwini Kale | Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction: Integrating Urodynamic Diagnostics with Advanced Rehabilitation |
| 12:40-12:55 | G. S. Balachandran | Recent Advancement in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation |
| 1:00-1:15 | Sumit Asthana | Gut-Brain Health and Physiotherapy |
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 5: Symposium on Pain Science to Pain Solutions: Evidence-Based Physiotherapy Approaches
Chairperson: Jasmine Anandabhai, Vinod Kaushik, M. Suganthi
| 11:40-11:55 | Rinkle Malani | Breaking the Silence: Pain Education for the Hidden Epidemic of the Musculoskeletal Disorders |
| 12:00-12:15 | Mamta Shankar | Biopsychosocial Assessment and Protectometer in Chronic Pain |
| 12:20-12:35 | Asir John Samuel | Exploring the Unexplored Therapies in Managing Neonatal Pain |
SESSION 6: Video Sessions
Chairperson: Anjali Bhatnagar, Parul Chauhan, Tarun Lala
| 12:40-12:55 | Kriti Khanna | Not Scoliosis. Not Surgery. Just Skill-Based Therapy. |
| 1:00-1:15 | Garima Gedamkar | ASTROCISE: Exploring the Frontier of Space Physiotherapy |
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 7: Ortho-Motion: A symposium on Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
Chairperson: Renu Bhatia, Pradip Sarkar, Rakesh Tyagi, M. S. Mehra
| 1:20-1:35 | Rupesh K Srivastava | Biotechnological principles, Stress, Bone Health and Physiotherapy: Connecting the Dots |
| 1:40-1:55 | AGK Sinha | Physiotherapy in Sports health: A key to nation's Glory |
| 2:00-2:15 | P. P. Mohanty | Recent updates in physiotherapeutic management of osteoarthritis of Knee |
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 8: Human Touch Meets Tech Innovation: Harmonizing Physio-Practice & Technology
Chairperson: Ajit Kumar, Karthikeyan, Atul Singh, Rinku Yadav
| 1:20-1:35 | Pushpa Dhote | AI powered Physiotherapy Rehabilitation in Neurological Conditions - An overview |
| 1:40-1:55 | Syed Waris | Rhythm: The cellular mode of Communication |
| 2:00-2:15 | Mahender Shende | Restoring Brain Function through Video Game Play: A New View to an Old Purview |
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 9: Co-Creating the Future: Industry Solutions for Evolving Physiotherapy Needs
Chairperson: Poonam Mishra, Altaf Mir, E. Shanmugananth, S Purna Chandra
| 2:20-2:35 | Tarun Lala | Role of rTMS in Neuro rehab: sharing experiences from Max super specialty hospital |
2:40-2:50
Technogym
2:50-3:00
Grand Slam Fitness Pvt Ltd
3:00-3:05
CBS Book Release
3:05-3:10
Baxter
3:10-3:20
ABTS
3:20-3:25
Physio Gyan
3:25-3:30
Jogo
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 10: Symposium: Pelvic Health to Whole Body Health: Innovations in Women's Physiotherapy
Chairperson: Stuti Khanna, Kalpana Zutshi, Aditi Singh, Richa Mahajan
| 2:20-2:35 | Mandeep Kang | Clinical Insights into Menopause: Physiotherapy Approaches From Cause to care |
| 2:40-2:55 | Shagufta Parveen | Physiotherapy Strategies for Empowering Natural Birth |
| 3:00-3:15 | Richa Goswami | Addressing Sarcopenia and Frailty in elderly women - Physiotherapeutic perspective |
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 11: Panel Discussion - Physiotherapy to Physiopathy
Time: 3:45 - 4:30
Moderator: Dharampani Pandey
Panelists: Dinesh Samujh, Pooja Sethi, Zubia Veqar, Narkeesh Arumugam A, Jayaprakash Jayavelu
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 12: Educating the Next Generation of Physiotherapists: Science, Skills & Professionalism
Chairperson: Gajanan Bhalerao, Harihara Prakash, Maliram Sharma
| 3:20-3:35 | Harsh M Rajdeep | Physio Version 2.0 Newest Skill Advancements to Excel in Healthcare System |
| 3:40-3:55 | Zaki Anwar | Evidence-Based knowledge: Focus on Student Learning |
| 4:00-4:15 | Anand Kumar Singh | Predictive Orthopedic Rehabilitation Using AI & Motion Analytics |
| 4:15-4:30 | Lajwanti Lalwani | Standardized Patient Program for Enhancing Clinical Competence in Physiotherapy Students |
B.L. Golhar Oration Award - Dr. Shobha Keswani
4:30 - 5:00
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
Chairperson: Gajanan Bhalerao, Harihara Prakash, Maliram Sharma
AWARD CEREMONY
5:00 - 6:00
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
CULTURAL PROGRAM
6:00 - 9:00
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
GALA DINNER AND SOCIAL NETWORKING
7:30 - 9:45
Swimming Pool Lawn
DAY – 2
14th December 2025
Students' Program - QUIZ, MS/MR PHYSIO
8:30 - 9:45
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
SESSION 13: KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1
9:45 - 10:15
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
Chairperson: Rohit Bhatia, Seema Grover
Rogan Slavko
Geriatric Physiotherapy in Switzerland and India: An International Comparison of Care, Challenges, and Prevention Strategies in the Context of Demographic Change
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2
10:20 - 10:35
Jawahar Lal Auditorium
Ram Prakash
AI Readiness and Global Careers: Preparing Physiotherapists for the Future/Today
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 14: CardioRespire: A Symposium on Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
Chairperson: Sunil Aggarwal, Digvijay Singh, M. Thangaraj, G. Poornadevi Rao
| 10:40-10:55 | Rajiv Narang | Exercise Prescription for Persons After Myocardial Infarction |
| 11:00-11:15 | Shambhovi Mitra | Beyond the Lungs: Expanding the Role of IMT in Clinical Care |
| 11:20-11:35 | Jan Willem Wisselink | Cardiac Rehabilitation - From Physiotherapy to Physiopathy: Digital Workflows & Evidence-Based Exercise Prescription |
| 11:40-11:55 | Neelam Chauhan | Redefining Cardiothoracic Rehabilitation Through Functional Testing and Emergency Response Protocols |
| 12:00-12:15 | Prajakta Sahastrabudhe | Predicting Outcomes: Physiotherapy Diagnosis for Personalized Pulmonary/Cardiac Rehabilitation |
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 15: Therapeutic Reset: Physiotherapy in Miscellaneous conditions
Chairperson: Dheeraj Singh, Rajesh Pal, A. S. Moorthy, Jugendra Singh Indolia, G. Velmurugan
| 10:40-10:55 | Ghufran Jaleel | Targeting the Chemerin-CMKLR1 axis: Can Physiotherapy modulate NASH progression |
| 11:00-11:15 | K. Ankit Raj | Effect of Cervico Thoracic Electrical Sensory Stimulation on Wrist Flexors Spasticity |
| 11:20-11:35 | Avinash Bharti | PT beyond Cure: Preventing Disability and Enhancing QoL |
| 11:40-11:55 | Ruchika Madan | Cognitive Impairment in Geriatrics: Physiotherapeutic Approaches to Preserve Function |
| 12:00-12:15 | Roshan Joshua Daniel | Puducherry Swimming Injuries |
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 16: Panel Discussion - Economics of Physiotherapy
Time: 12:20 - 1:10
Panelists: Deepak Kumar, Sanjiv Jha, Nitesh Bansal, Dharampani Pandey, Manoj Singh
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 17: New Dimensions in Rehabilitation
Chairperson: Amresh Singh, Sheetal Kalra, Yogita Verma
| 12:20-12:35 | Manoj Deshmukh | Interlimb Spinal Facilitation - From cellular circuits to Rehabilitation strategies |
| 12:40-12:55 | Harihara Prakash | Moving from Professionalism to Professional Identity Formation - Redefining the role of Physiotherapist in the global healthcare system |
| 1:00-1:15 | Charu Sharma | Physical rehabilitation and inclusion at the ICRC |
JL AUDITORIUM
SESSION 18: Move Better. Perform Better; Ortho-Sports Physiotherapy Symposium
Chairperson: Chittranjan Mishra, Puneet Kumar Dua, Nikita Joshi, Shagun Aggarwal, Charu Smita Gemini
| 1:20-1:35 | Bellia Rosario | Rehabilitation after Patellar Fracture and Cerclage Surgery: Presentation of a Case-Report |
| 1:40-1:55 | Punit Kaur | The Role of Biophysics in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation |
| 2:00-2:15 | Aijaz Asahi | 30 Second Diagnosis - 3 Min Treatment on Field |
| 2:20-2:35 | Gaurav Chawla | Myofascial Meridian Assessment and Balancing for Manual and Movement Therapists |
| 2:40-2:55 | Apurva Shimpi | Shoulder Injury Rehabilitation: Mechanism based Assessments and Functional Restoration |
| 3:00-3:15 | Megha Nijhawan | From Concept to Practice: tDCS as an evolving tool in cortical excitability modulation |
CONFERENCE HALL
SESSION 19: Rewire. Restore. Recover: Neuro-Physiotherapy Symposium
Chairperson: Pradeep Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Sathya Guruprasad, Garima Wadhwa
| 1:20-1:35 | D. Thiagarajan | Missing Link in Neuro Physiotherapy Techniques and Technologies. Bridging the gap between Brain and Machine. |
| 1:40-1:55 | Deeksha Sharma | Neuroanatomy of Stroke: A Region-Based Approach for physiotherapists |
| 2:00-2:15 | Annu Bijarnia | Neuroplasticity Application in Dementia - Physiopathy Perspective |
| 2:20-2:35 | Shefali Walia | Balance challenges after Spinal Cord Injury and Evidence Based Therapies |
| 2:40-2:55 | Isha Tejane | Clinical practice guidelines for Electrodiagnosis in facial nerve palsy |
| 3:00-3:15 | Pooja Gole | Physiotherapeutic management of post Brachial Plexus Injuries |
SESSION 20: Panel Discussion - Documentation and Prescription in Physiotherapy
3:20 - 4:00
JL Auditorium
Moderator: Meena Makhija
Panelists: Dhanesh K, Ruchi Varshney, Sampada Jahagirdar, Vikrant Bhardwaj
CLOSING REMARKS AND CONCLUDING THE CONFERENCE: Dr Sanjiv Jha
4:00 - 4:10
VALEDICTION AND AWARD CEREMONY
4:10 - 5:00
Jawahar Lal Auditorium