SHAKIRA BANU (DOH Licensed)
PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Al Zahiya,U.A.E
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in functional anatomy, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal knowledge. Skilled in therapeutic exercise, dry needling, and pain management techniques, with a strong proficiency in manual therapy and electrotherapy application. Experienced in managing musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, and rheumatological conditions, as well as sports injuries and postoperative care. Committed to developing effective treatment plans and enhancing patient outcomes through advanced neuromusculoskeletal therapy. Career goals include further specializing in sports injury management to optimize recovery processes for athletes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Physiotherapist
Prima Cure Medical Center
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
2023.02 - 2025.09
- Enhanced patient comfort during therapy sessions with gentle, empathetic approach.
- Used massage and muscle manipulation techniques to provide therapeutic relief.
- Devised treatment plans to target patient pain and improve physical conditions.
- Improved patient mobility by employing a variety of physiotherapy techniques.
- Applied manual manipulation techniques to alleviate chronic muscle tension and discomfort.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.
- Assessed and diagnosed diverse physical conditions to provide appropriate treatments.
- Provided education on proper body mechanics to prevent future injuries or health issues.
- Treated patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.
- Carried out thorough patient diagnosis to implement effective treatment programmed.
- Improved patient joint mobility through bespoke exercise programmes.
- Informed patients of necessary exercise routines to be performed between appointments.
- Monitored patient conditions, adapting treatment plans for improved outcomes.
- Detailed patient conditions, treatments and progress for reliable medical records.
Physiotherapist
KANNAA HOSPITAL
Tamil Nadu, India
2014.10 - 2021.08
Physiotherapist
SHEELA MEMORIAL CLINIC
Chidambaram, India
2006.07 - 2010.06
Education
B.P.T - Physiotherapy
Rajah Muthaiah Medical College & Hospital
India 2003.09 - 2008.02
Skills
- Biomechanics knowledge
- Musculoskeletal knowledge
- Knowledge of therapeutic exercise
- Dry needling technique
- Pain assessment
- Pain management techniques
- Chiropractic Knowledge
- Manual therapy techniques
- Electrotherapy application
- Proficient in massage therapy
- Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic & Rheumatological conditions
- Neuromusculoskeletal therapy
- Sports injuries management
- Postoperative care knowledge
- Proficient in treatment planning
- Physically fit and active
Languages
English
Advanced
Urdu
Native
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Native
Certification
- HAAD/ DOH Licensed
- CME ON DRY NEEDLING FOUNDATION COURSE by LEARNOVATE on 28th & 29th Aug 2025.
- CME ON BASIC & ADVANCED SPINAL AND PERIPHERAL MANIPULATION COURSE by LEARNOVATE on 26th &27th April 2024.
- CME ON PULMONARY REHABILITATION conducted by INDIAN INSTITUTE OF REHABILITATION AND RESEARCH (IIRR) on 8th December of 2011.
- NATIONAL LEVEL CONFERENCE ON “VARMOLOGY” held in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore on 11th May of 2008.
Timeline
Physiotherapist
Prima Cure Medical Center
2023.02 - 2025.09
Physiotherapist
KANNAA HOSPITAL
2014.10 - 2021.08
Physiotherapist
SHEELA MEMORIAL CLINIC
2006.07 - 2010.06
B.P.T - Physiotherapy
Rajah Muthaiah Medical College & Hospital
2003.09 - 2008.02