Committee In-charge: Dr Radha Bhattad +91 9860542511
| TIME | SESSION TITLE & TYPE | SPEAKER(S) |
|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 – 26 September 2026 | HALL 302 – GULMOHAR HALL | ||
| 9.00 am – 9.30 am |
Invited Talk Aquatic therapy – Evolution as a new member of a multidisciplinary team |
Dr. CG Prashant (PT) |
| 9.30 am – 10.15 am |
Panel Discussion Scaling Neurorehabilitation in Low-Resource Health Systems |
1. Dr. Aditi Singh (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Hitav Someshwar (PT) 3. Dr. Shakib (PT) – NGO 4. Dr Jayasree Krishna (PT) 5. Dr Shivali Gupta (PT) |
| 10.15 – 10.30 am |
Expert Talk Evidence based Neurophysiological and Biochemical changes in Brain during and after Physiotherapy: its beyond Neuroplasticity |
Prof Dr D. Thiagrajan (PT) |
| 10.30 – 11.00 am |
Expert Talk Connecting core in stroke |
Dr Asmita Karajgi (PT) |
| 11.00 am – 11.45 am |
Focused Symposium Neuro-Tech Nexus: Innovations in BCI and Brain Stimulation for Rehabilitation |
1. Dr. Ramesh Debur Vishweswara (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr. Nirmal Surya (BCI – Neurophysician) 3. Dr. Sagar Betai – Neurophysician 4. Dr Meruna Bose (PT) |
| 11.45 – 12.15 pm |
Expert Talk Dual-task training for improving balance and falls: From theory to practice |
Dr Winser Stanley John (PT) [Hongkong] |
| 12.15 – 12.45 pm |
Expert Talk Biomechanical Examination of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Clinical Implications for Assessment and Rehabilitation |
Dr. Animesh Hazari (PT) |
| 12.45 pm – 1.45 pm | 🍽 NETWORKING, MEET AND GREET | |
| 1.45 pm – 2.30 pm |
Case Discussion Parkinson's Disease |
1. Dr. Archana Ranade (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr. Darshpreet Kaur (PT) 3. Dr. Vipinnath Eranholy Nalupurakkal (PT) 4. Dr Akta Balara (PT) |
| 2.30 pm – 2.45 pm |
Expert Talk Tongue Stimulation along with Brain Computer Interface Training in Neuro-Rehabilitation |
Dr. Jayaprakash Jayavelu (PT) |
| 2.45 pm – 3.00 pm |
Expert Talk Assessment of Cough in Neuromuscular diseases |
Ryota Kuroiwa [Japan] |
| 3.00 pm – 3.45 pm |
Focussed Symposium Beyond Rehabilitation: Psychosocial and Wellness Benefits of Aquatic Therapy |
1. Dr Dipti Patil (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Suraj Shukla (PT) 3. Dr Brinda Merchant (PT) 4. Dr Gajanan Bhalerao (PT) |
| 3.45 pm – 4.00 pm |
Expert Talk Think Functions, not Muscles: A Functional Movement Approach to Stroke Rehab |
Dr Dharam P. Pandey (PT) |
| 4.00 – 4.15 pm |
Expert Talk Amalgamation of Robotics in Neurorehabilitation - transforming recovery! |
Dr. Mervyn SG BPT, MPT (Neuroscience), BCS Clinical and Training Head BTL Industries (India) |
| 3.00 pm onwards | Closing Ceremony & Vote of Thanks | |
| DAY 2 – 27 September 2026 | HALL 302 – GULMOHAR HALL | ||
| 9.30 am – 10.15 am |
Focused Symposium Healing the Brain Beyond Exercise: Integrating Creative Arts Therapies in Neuro-Rehab |
1. Dr Amruta Nerurkar (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Radha Bhattad (PT) 3. Dr Shraddha Diwan (PT) 4. Dr Chaitali Shah (PT) |
| 10.15 am – 11.00 am |
Focused Symposium Stroke Rehab 360°: Restoring Lives, Redefining Recovery |
1. Dr John M Solomon (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr. Maneesha Deshpande (PT) 3. Dr. Sugasri SureshKumar (PT) 4. Dr. Jaspreet Singh Vij (PT) 5. Dr Fayaz Rehman Khan (PT) |
| 11.00 am – 11.45 am |
Panel Discussion Physiotherapy at the Core of Lifestyle Medicine: Moving Beyond Treatment to Prevention |
1. Dr. Annie Thomas (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Suvarna Ganvir (PT) 3. Dr. Thiagarajan Dhananjeyan (PT) 4. Dr. Jalpa Parikh (PT) 5. Dr. Amarjot Singh Gill (PT) |
| 11.45 am – 12.30 pm |
Focused Symposium From Motion to Empowerment: Adaptive Mobility for Inclusive Communities |
1. Dr. Deepika Viras (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr. Uthra Mohan (PT) 3. Dr. Neha Singh Mandade (PT) 4. Dr Sandhya Singhal (PT) |
| 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm | 🍽 NETWORKING, MEET AND GREET | |
| 1.30 pm – 2.15 pm |
Research Spotlight / Rapid Fire NeuroGaming: The Next Frontier in Rehabilitation Science |
1. Dr. Abhijeet Satralkar (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr. Disha Shah (PT) 3. Dr. Swati Bhise (PT) 4. Dr. G Varadharajulu (PT) 5. Dr Ashish Kakkad (PT) |
| 2.15 pm – 3.00 pm |
Case Discussion Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) |
1. Dr Nalina Gupta (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Sheik Abdul Khadir AMK (PT) 3. Dr Avinash Kumar Bharti (PT) 4. Dr Samiya Ahmed (PT) 5. Dr Jayshree Sutaria (PT) |
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