Key takeaways from IAP Delhi Conference

The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, is the industry’s national and international representative. In 1955, the IAP was officially registered under the Indian Society Act. The IAP is an organisation that represents the interests of Indian physiotherapists and talks about the issues of the patients. They aim to work towards solving these […]

November 7, 2022

Gagan Bhargav

The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), a non-profit, non-governmental organisation, is the industry’s national and international representative. In 1955, the IAP was officially registered under the Indian Society Act.


The IAP is an organisation that represents the interests of Indian physiotherapists and talks about the issues of the patients. They aim to work towards solving these issues and making India a socially aware and healthier country. Furthermore, they provide advanced training and interdisciplinary support from physiotherapists working in related fields through our National Groups.


Session Highlights

The Delhi Physio Grand Conference was held on 6th November 2022. With the motto “Exercise is Medicine,” renowned physiotherapists attended the conference from all across the world. Under the guidance of esteemed patrons Padmashri Prof Najma Akhtar (Vice Chancellor, Jamia Milia Islamia) and Dr Sanjeev Jha PT (President, IAP) with co-patrons Prof Nazim Hussain Al-Jafri (Registrar, Jamia Milia Islamia) and Dr Ruchi Varshney PT (Treasurer, IAP), the event was a complete hit.

The Themes and Topics Covered

  • Muscle Energy Technique – Practical Application in Physiotherapy
  • Unveiling Manual Therapy Techniques
  • Robotics in Spine – A Game Changer
  • Physiotherapist Prescription – The missing link for exercise to be medicine
  • Barefoot Running – Popular Trend or Science
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty – Comparison and Current Recommendations
  • Pediatric Physiotherapy in Development Delay
  • Onfield clinical assessment and management of sports injuries

Tidbits About the Eminent Speakers

Dr Sanjeev Kr. Jha PT

Dr Sanjiv K. Jha is the principal and professor of physiotherapy at RDGMC and Vikram University Ujjain. He has extensive experience in teaching and clinical practice spanning 25 years. And is also the Director of the CCDR in India’s INDORE (MP).

Dr Deepak Kumar Capri PT

Dr Deepak Kumar teaches and examines clinical students at various Indian universities. He has trained more than 10,000 students from multiple reputable Asian institutions over the last 11 years. More than 85,000 patients have been treated over the past 22 years. Serving as director of the Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, overseeing a team of more than 60 professionals and support personnel.

Dr Tanmay Kumar Capri PT

Dr Tanmay Kumar is a dedicated healthcare professional with a Bachelor’s degree from Delhi University, focusing on physical therapy. He is a physical therapist with years of experience and a track record of working in hospitals and the healthcare sector. He is competent in orthopaedic rehabilitation, manual therapy, physical therapy, and musculoskeletal physiotherapy.

Dr Puneet Girdhar

Dr Puneet Girdhar has taught MIS surgery techniques to surgeons across the globe. He is on a mission to enable patients worldwide to live normally, productively, and pain-free. He has provided non-operative and surgical treatment for spinal disorders in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine to more than 10,000 patients worldwide. In a single year, he performs more than 1000 spinal procedures.

Dr Vandana Phadke

Dr Vandana Phadke is a Senior Clinical Research Scientist with experience who has worked in the hospital & healthcare sector in the past. She is competent in science, mentoring, physical therapy, experimental design, and biomechanics. Furthermore, she is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Minnesota.

Dr Ramkinkar Jha

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Ramkinkar Jha is a skilled professional with more than two decades of extensive experience. Dr Ramkinkar Jha, a seasoned leader,  works to inform the public about common orthopaedic conditions, geriatric bone and joint issues, and the significance of maintaining road safety to prevent accidents.

Dr Chanan Goyal PT

Dr Chanan Goyal specialises in physical therapy. She is currently working towards imparting the knowledge she owns about the subject.

To Sum Up

Physical therapists who attended the conference got many insights that kept them updated with the latest technologies in the healthcare industry. All in all, the insightful lectures helped expand the students’ and professionals’ horizons.

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