ANIL THOMAS P.
Merivale
Summary
Knowledgeable MSK Physiotherapist with strong background in physiotherapy, specializing in rehabilitation and pain management. Successfully developed personalized treatment plans that improved patient mobility and overall well-being. Demonstrated excellent manual therapy techniques and patient education skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Physiotherapist
Elite Physiotherapy
Christchurch, New Zealand
02.2024 - Current
- Provide a high standard of physiotherapy service to musculoskeletal outpatients
- Professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including the management of patients
- Undertakes a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations
- Uses advanced clinical reasoning skills and manual assessment techniques to provide an accurate diagnosis of their condition
- Formulates and delivers an individual physiotherapy treatment program based on an advanced knowledge of evidence-based practice and treatment options using clinical assessment, reasoning skills and a broad knowledge and understanding of treatment skills
- Accepts responsibility for a designated caseload of patients and organizes this effectively and efficiently considering clinical priorities and use of time
- Clarifies and explains the patient's condition to them to enable the formulation of realistic agreed treatment goals and plans
- Makes appropriate referrals to get suitable patients to get enrolled in escalated/ integrated care pathways, guiding them to complete recovery through proper rehabilitation protocols
Senior Physiotherapist
Kuwait National Guard
Kuwait
08.2010 - 12.2023
- Actively and effectively participated in assessment, planning, and careful implementation of physiotherapy treatment approaches in busy outpatient department of KNG
- Monitored and conducted time to time evaluation of progress to ensure effectiveness of the treatment based on prognosis
- Conducted evaluation with special tests & treatments of various cases
- Effectually used clinical reasoning skills, advanced assessments, and outcome measures for opting appropriate techniques of exercise therapy and electrotherapy approaches
- Formulated & carried out patient - centered realistic goals and physiotherapy treatment programs based on evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills
- Regularly attended multidisciplinary team meetings and communicated with referring physicians and other health care professionals regarding patient's problems, needs and progress
- Performed multiple interventions such as dry needling, taping, manipulation, and mobilization of peripheral and spinal joints
- Worked as a Physiotherapist for the Kuwait national guard sports team
- Conducted on-field assessment, diagnosis, and referrals for all on field injuries of the players during game and practice
- Provided first-aid, physiotherapy treatment and complete rehabilitation of injured players to safe return to sports
- Formulated and conducted fitness programs for the players including regular strengthening and stretching programs
- Educated players regarding prevention of injuries, benefits of using appropriate preventive equipment
- Continuous professional development through work-based learning and by upgrading recent trends through attending CMEs, conferences, and workshops
Physiotherapist
Hadi Clinic
Kuwait
05.2009 - 07.2010
- Managed outpatient department for rehabilitation under high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of patients
- Dealt with modalities such as Interferential therapy, electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and performed myofascial release and spot massages to improve patients' movement and functions
- Effectively carried out documentations and statistics
- Works effectively in workload management and smooth functioning of patient flow in the outpatient department
- Works with other Physiotherapists in caseload management, clinical daily records, monthly statistics, equipment maintenance log and other departmental supplies
- Works in orienting new junior Physiotherapists joining the department
- Actively participated with senior Physiotherapists to enhance skills and to share learning experiences
- Effectively carried out patient centered treatment programs to meet individual needs
Physiotherapist lecturer
Modern College of Physiotherapy
Pune, India
11.2007 - 10.2008
- Plan and teach weekly review sessions for first-year student various introductory Courses
- Provide one-on-one academic advising to first-year students in introductory courses
- Mentored and provided clinical supervision
Physiotherapist
University Health Center
Pune, India
04.2008 - 09.2008
- Created and implemented Physiotherapy programs to assist patients with mobility and function
- Reviewed existing treatment programs and incorporated exercise and movement by using a range of techniques
- Educated patients and families on self-care / homecare and on ways to improve their conditions
- Evaluated each patient on a regular basis to determine their progress
- Created detailed records of patients' information, progress and history in a confidential manner
Physiotherapist
Dr. Nirmal Dhumane clinic
Pune, India
01.2006 - 11.2007
- Effectively used modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, interferential therapy, TENS & Myofascial release to improve patients' movement and functions
- Instructed patients with home care exercises to promote the patient's ROM and overall health
- Assisting patients with joint and spinal problems, especially following surgery
- Educating and advising patients about how to prevent or improve a certain condition
- Keeping up to date with new techniques and technologies available for treating patients
Physiotherapist
Niramaya Hospital
Pune, India
08.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed both outpatient and inpatient departments for rehabilitation under high-volume caseload and organized the daily schedules of patients
- Cardio-respiratory patients like CABG, lobectomy was treated with clapping, vibration or coughing technique, keeping constant check on vitals
- Mobility exercises were given based on the progress of the patients and stability of the vitals in ICU and IPD
- Patients belonged to all age groups and diverse conditions including joint trauma, degenerative conditions, spinal infections, nerve injuries, fractures and amputations
- Responsible for treating variety of outpatients with modalities such as massage, exercise, paraffin, joint mobilization, mechanical traction and low/high voltage electrotherapeutic devices and ultrasound
- Clinically assessed and evaluated patients
- Planned treatment with effective weekly prognosis
- Counseled the patients and attendants regarding surgery and post-surgical care
- Documented and reported the progress
- Followed up after discharge
Trainee Physiotherapist
Poona hospital & Research center
Pune, India
02.2004 - 05.2004
- Identified physical problems of the patients
- Practiced effective therapies for improving body movements and strengthening muscles of the patients
- Regularly update the senior physiotherapist about the patient's progress
Education
Master of Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal
University of Pune
Pune, India12-2007
Bachelor in Physiotherapy -
RGUHS
India01-2004
Skills
- Ensuring Effective Physiotherapy Services
- Effective Task Prioritization
- Reviewing Patient Care Plans
- Developing Patient Care Strategies
- Comprehensive Patient Evaluation
- Ongoing Patient Support
- In-service training
- Preparation of health educational materials
- Knowledge of human anatomy
- Experienced in Manual Therapy Applications
- Knowledge of electrotherapy
- Techniques of improving body movements
- Restoring mobility
- Strengthening muscles
- Knowledge of new technologies
- Knowledge of medical equipment
- Building relationships with patients
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Practical skills
- Effective Written Communication
- Effective Oral Communication
- Manual therapy
- Post-surgical rehabilitation
Confirmation
I confirm that all the details are true., 02/03/25
Personal Information
- Title: Physiotherapist
- Visa Status: Residency visa in New Zealand since 07/01/23
Training
- Medical Taping sports course, 01/01/16
- Medical Taping course -1, 01/01/16
- Physiotherapy management to shoulder problems, 04/01/13
- Global Manual Osteopathic Approach, 04/01/13
- Dry needling - Introductory & Advanced (CPD Health Courses), 04/01/16
- High velocity low amplitude thrust technique level 1 (HVLA), 03/01/23
- Shoulder rehab 2024- By Angela Cadogen, 2024
- NZMPA COMT Thoracic 2024, 2024
- NZMPA COMT Shoulder -2024, 2024
- NZMPA- COMT elbow, wrist & hand & PNS course 2024, 2024
Registrations
- Lifetime membership with India Association of Physiotherapy
- Kuwait Medical license, Kuwait
- Registered Physiotherapist in UK
- NZ registered Physiotherapist - APC, 03/01/25
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Elite Physiotherapy
02.2024 - Current
Senior Physiotherapist
Kuwait National Guard
08.2010 - 12.2023
Physiotherapist
Hadi Clinic
05.2009 - 07.2010
Physiotherapist
University Health Center
04.2008 - 09.2008
Physiotherapist lecturer
Modern College of Physiotherapy
11.2007 - 10.2008
Physiotherapist
Dr. Nirmal Dhumane clinic
01.2006 - 11.2007
Physiotherapist
Niramaya Hospital
08.2004 - 12.2005
Trainee Physiotherapist
Poona hospital & Research center
02.2004 - 05.2004
Master of Physiotherapy - Musculoskeletal
University of Pune
Bachelor in Physiotherapy -
RGUHS