P P Mohanty, PhD (Physiotherapy), is a distinguished academician, clinician, and administrator in physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences. He serves as the Director of Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack, one of India's premier institutes in rehabilitation education, research, and patient care.
With over 30 years of experience, he has devoted his career to advancing the understanding and clinical application of musculoskeletal and spinal physiotherapy. His expertise includes spinal biomechanics, manual therapy, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and evidence-based practice. He has been contributing to physiotherapy education and training programs at national level, promoting interdisciplinary rehabilitation services, guiding research and clinical innovation in spinal disorders, besides mentoring students and young professionals.
Known for clinical acumen and practical approach, he integrates classical manual therapy concepts—McKenzie, Cyriax, Maitland, and Kaltenborn—into effective patient-centered care. His teachings emphasize clinical reasoning, structured assessment, and individualized treatment planning. His significant contribution to academic literature reflects his vast clinical experience and dedication to education. His work, including Physiotherapy of the Spine, bridges theory and practice, improving clinical standards and patient outcomes.
Monalisa Pattnaik, PhD (Physiotherapy), is a respected academician, clinician, and researcher in the field of physiotherapy. She serves as the Head of the Department of Physiotherapy at Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR), Cuttack, a leading institution in rehabilitation education and services in India.
She has made significant contributions to teaching, clinical practice, and research, particularly in the domain of pediatrics, neurology and spinal rehabilitation.
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