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SNEHA NAMBIAR

SNEHA NAMBIAR

DUBAI,DUBAI

Summary

DHA-licensed Physiotherapist with over 5 years of clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, and home healthcare settings. Proven expertise in musculoskeletal, neurological, and paediatric rehabilitation, with strong skills in clinical assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning. Adept in using techniques such as manual therapy, dry needling, joint mobilization, and therapeutic exercise programs to restore function and mobility. Highly skilled in patient education, care coordination, and working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Strong background in paediatric physiotherapy, treating conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Down Syndrome, and developmental delays. Committed to delivering patient-centered care, optimizing recovery outcomes, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence. Currently seeking new opportunities in Dubai within dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Physiotherapist

AMSA Home Healthcare LLC – Dubai, UAE
DEIRA, DUBAI
11.2023 - 03.2025
  • Enhanced patient comfort during therapy sessions with gentle, empathetic approach.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for well-rounded patient care.
  • Employed specialised equipment to aid in patient rehabilitation.
  • Improved patient mobility by employing a variety of physiotherapy techniques.
  • Applied manual manipulation techniques to alleviate chronic muscle tension and discomfort.
  • Provided education on proper body mechanics to prevent future injuries or health issues.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate patient records, ensuring efficient practice operations.
  • Developed personalised treatment plans for optimal recovery outcomes.
  • Handled urgent cases effectively under pressure, providing immediate relief from acute pain symptoms.
  • Facilitated injury prevention workshops, promoting health and wellbeing throughout the community.
  • Ensured adherence to professional standards and ethics whilst providing patient care.
  • Stayed abreast of latest research and developments in field through continuous professional development initiatives.
  • Assessed and diagnosed diverse physical conditions to provide appropriate treatments.
  • Offered guidance on home exercise programmes, enabling continued improvement outside clinic hours.
  • Liaised closely with family members, educating them about patients' condition and ongoing rehabilitation process.
  • Assisted patients in regaining strength post-surgery using guided exercises.
  • Conducted regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
  • Worked in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding care to service users.
  • Educated patients and carers on facing and overcoming disability challenges.
  • Stayed up-to-date with regulatory requirements to maintain consistent compliance with safe working practices.
  • Observed patient recovery progress and modified treatment to address identified concerns.
  • Communicated closely with clients and carers, respecting privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
  • Treated patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, offering comprehensive care to meet needs.
  • Carried out thorough patient diagnosis to implement effective treatment programmes.
  • Maximised rehabilitation potential by building patient knowledge of treatments and conditions.
  • Reflected on clinical practice and clinical reasoning through regular supervision sessions.
  • Used expert clinical reasoning skills to determine differential diagnoses.
  • Modified home environments for patients to ease mobility and recovery.
  • Harnessed critical thinking skills to diagnose patient problems.

Consultant Physiotherapist

ADP Arogya Physiotherapy Clinic – Mumbai, India
MUMBAI, INDIA
01.2022 - 10.2023
  • Assessed and treated patients with a wide range of conditions, including musculoskeletal, neurological, paediatric, and geriatric cases.
  • Specialized in paediatric physiotherapy, focusing on developmental delays and congenital conditions.
  • Designed and implemented personalized therapy plans to improve posture, flexibility, coordination, balance, and gross motor skills in children.
  • Used evidence-based treatment methods such as massage therapy, joint mobilization, therapeutic exercises, dry needling, and muscle stretching.
  • Incorporated play-based physiotherapy techniques to keep children engaged and motivated through age-appropriate activities.
  • Delivered care to children with:
    Cerebral Palsy
    Down Syndrome
    Autism Spectrum Disorders
    Muscular Dystrophy
    Spina Bifida
    Delayed Milestones
  • Collaborated closely with parents, caregivers, teachers, and pediatricians to create comprehensive, long-term treatment plans tailored for home, school, and community environments.
  • Educated families on proper use of assistive devices including standing frames, walkers, pushers, and mobility aids.
  • Conducted home visits and delivered early intervention therapy with a holistic approach.
  • Ensured strict adherence to patient safety protocols and maintained accurate treatment records.

JUNIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

FORTIS HOSPITAL (REHAB TEAM OF INDIA)
MUMBAI, INDIA
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked closely with occupational therapists to facilitate quicker patient recovery.
  • Advised on proper body mechanics to prevent workplace injuries.
  • Created personalised home exercise programmes, encouraging independent living among elderly patients.
  • Managed acute sports injuries, facilitating a rapid return to participation.

• Helping patients recover from Accidents, Illness or Injury

• Organizing therapeutic physical exercise sessions

• Providing and teaching exercises for recovery

• Using specialist techniques such as electrotherapy and ultrasound

• Collecting statistics

• Writing reports

• Providing education and advice about exercise and movement.

• Carried out therapeutic assessments to evaluate symptoms and provide provisional diagnoses.

• Developed recovery plans to manage changes in patient condition during treatment.

• Liaised with medical professionals in facilitating patient discharge and post-treatment monitoring.

Education

Bachelor in Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
India
04.2015 - 03.2020

Skills

Pain assessment

  • Musculoskeletal, Orthopaedic & Rheumatological conditions
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Professionalism in healthcare
  • Rehabilitation guidance
  • Knowledge of therapeutic exercise
  • Knowledge of anatomy
  • Postoperative care knowledge
  • Neurological physiotherapy
  • Neurological expertise
  • Medical consultation
  • Proficient in treatment planning
  • Paediatric physiotherapy
  • Familiarity with ultrasound equipment
  • Exercise prescription
  • Pain management techniques
  • Trauma rehabilitation
  • Clinical assessing and diagnosing
  • Person-centred care
  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Mobility assessments
  • Neuromusculoskeletal therapy
  • Paediatrics

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Beginner
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Proficient (C2)

Certification

  • Mobilization of the Nervous System in Postural Disorders
    Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy – Bangalore | Apr 2019
  • Advancement in Physiotherapy and Scientific Perspective
    Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy – Bangalore | Apr 2019
  • Taping Certification
    Leranovate – Dubai
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
    Certified – Dubai
  • Cervicogenic Headache Management
    PRIME PHYSIO – UAE
  • Cervical Spine Myelopathy
    PRIME PHYSIO – UAE
  • Women’s Health in Physiotherapy
    PRIME PHYSIO – UAE

Timeline

Physiotherapist

AMSA Home Healthcare LLC – Dubai, UAE
11.2023 - 03.2025

Consultant Physiotherapist

ADP Arogya Physiotherapy Clinic – Mumbai, India
01.2022 - 10.2023

JUNIOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

FORTIS HOSPITAL (REHAB TEAM OF INDIA)
01.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor in Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
04.2015 - 03.2020
SNEHA NAMBIAR