Dr. Ruchi Desai (PT)

Dr. Ruchi Desai (PT)

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 

MPT (Rehabilitation), PhD Scholar ,PG Guide

Area of Interest

Community-based rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal, Geriatric, and women’s health, Research

Qualification

Qualification

  • Pursuing Ph.D.from Sumandeep Vidhyapeeth deemed to be university, Vadodara, Gujarat

  • Master of Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation from Gujarat University.

  • Bachelor’s of Physiotherapy from Rajiv Gandhi University,  Karnataka 

Experience

  • Currently working at L J Institute of Physiotherapy , LJ University from April 2018

  • Previously working as a Clinical therapist Physiocare multispeciality hospital Ahmedabad from March 2017 to March 31st 2018.

  • Previously working as a Clinical therapist welcare musltispecialist hospital vadoadara from August 2011 to May 2015.

Subjects taught : Undergraduates 

  • Exercise therapy

  • Electrotherapy 

  • Kinesiology

  • Physical and functional diagnosis,

  • Physiotherapy in medical and surgical conditions,

  • Physiotherapy in rehabilitation 

Workshops 

Journal publications:

  • Shah, Manali & Sheth, Megha & Desai, Ruchi. (2025). Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Recreational Cyclists. Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_49_24.

    Desai, Ruchi & Shah, Manali. (2023). Prevalence of Scapular Dyskinesis in Primipara and Multipara Lactating Mothers. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 14. 59030-59036.

  • Desai, Ruchi (2022) Physiotherapy Intervention for Primary Dysmenorrhea - A Narrative Review International Journal of Research and Review Vol. 9; Issue: 3

  • Shah, Manali & Desai, Ruchi. (2022). Prevalence, Risk Factors and Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Physiotherapist According to Their Specialization - A Review. International Journal of Research and Review. 9. 485-495. 10.52403/ijrr.20220354. 

  • Desai, Ruchi & Shah, Manali. (2021). Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Physiotherapist - A Review. International Journal of Research and Review. 8. 497-502. 10.52403/ijrr.20211261.

  • Desai, Ruchi & Shah, Manali. (2021). Understanding the Learning Styles of Physiotherapy Students. International Journal of Health Sciences and Research. 11. 188-193. 10.52403/ijhsr.20210727. 

  • Shah M, Desai R. Prevalence of neck pain and back pain in computer users working from home during COVID-19 pandemic: a web-based survey. Int J Health Sci Res. 2021; 11(2): 26-31.

 


Conference Presentations:

  1. Poster presentation (title: Prevalence of Scapular Dyskinesis in Primipara and Multipara Lactating Mothers.) at 60th national conference held by Indian association of physiotherapy on 11th &12th Feb 2023. 

  2. Paper presentation at sacientifica’23 conference held by Sancheti Healthcare Academy and Sancheti College of Physiotherapy on 11th & 12th March 2023. 

Magazine article:

  1. Published a Review article titled as “Rehabilitation of patients with hand transplantation” Published in India’s Leading physiotherapy magazine: PHYSIOTIMES (November 2020 issue)

     

Affiliation 

  • Indian Association of Physiotherapists. 

  • Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapists