Dr. Poonam Parulekar

Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy
Specialization: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences
MPTh. | PT (PhD Scholar)

Areas of Specialisation

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences

Academic Experience

• Dr. Poonam worked at the MGM School of Physiotherapy,Navi Mumbai, as a Lecturer before joining School of Science
• She was in-charge of cardiac rehabilitation programme
• Taught ICU management skills to final year  BPTh  & MPTh students,
• Conducted research in physiotherapy with students/interns 
• Setup first pulmonary rehabilitation program in MGM Hospital.

Areas of Research 

• MPTh thesis project was entitled ‘Effect of PNF in Ventilated patients’.
• Currently, guiding three MPT students working in the area of child health and lung function. 

Current Academic and non-Academic Activities

Presently, involved in various academic and administrative activities at SOS, NMIMS
Placement Advisor for MPT students.

Membership / Fellowship of Professional Societies

Life member of Indian Association of Physiotherapists

Certifications

Basic Cardiac Life-support Course (American Heart Association guidelines) 
Health Sciences Educational Technology (MUHS)

Official Email Id

poonam.parulekar@nmims.edu