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Dr. Sheetal Malhan
Associate Professor Department of Physiotherapy
Qualification
M.P.T. (Neurology)
College/University
BPT (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore)
MPT (Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut)
Dr. Sheetal Malhan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at G.D. Goenka University. With over 15 years of academic experience, she has contributed extensively to teaching, student mentorship, and research in the field of neurological rehabilitation. Her work bridges evidence-based practice with innovative research, particularly in the areas of dermatoglyphics and neuro-rehabilitation. She plays an active role in academic development through curriculum enhancement and scholarly contributions that strengthen physiotherapy education.
Education
BPT, MPT (Neurology), PGDHA, Ph.D (pursuing)
Research
Publications –16+ papers in Scopus/ Web of Science & UGC care journals.
Research Interests – Dermatoglyphics, Cerebral Palsy, Neuro rehabilitation
Books/Chapters – 2 Books/ 13+ chapters
Conferences: Keynote speaker, scientific paper presenter, and delegate in several national and international physiotherapy conferences.
Featured in: Dr. Sheetal Malhan has been recognized for her dedication to the profession, receiving the “Excellence in Physiotherapy Practice Award” at Femcon-4 in 2025, “Best Academician” award at the PhysioNexGen 3 National Physiotherapy Conference in 2023, “Dr. Chikananjappa Gold Medal” in RGUHS.
Teaching:
Courses/Programmes-Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Teaching interests-Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions, Clinical Neurology, Electrotherapy, Research Methodology, Administration and Management.
Practice:
Work Experience-15+ years (Academic + Clinical)
MDPs/FDPs- Participated in 50+ Faculty Development Programs and skill-enhancement workshops
Corporate Mentoring- Provided academic and professional mentoring to physiotherapy students.
Reviewer Experience- Peer reviewer for several indexed national and international journals in physiotherapy and healthcare.
Others
Professional Service- Research guide for postgraduate and undergraduate students, Mentor, development of curriculum, External Examiner in SRMS University, Uttarakhand University, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Integral University.
Professional Memberships- Life Member – Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)- 23584-L
Awards & Achievements
Awarded the Dr. Chikananjappa Gold Medal, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Awarded ‘Best Academician’ award at PhysioNexGen 3, National Physiotherapy Conference in March 2023.
Awarded ‘Best Paper Award’ in TLASH 2024.
Peer reviewer of ‘Cureus Journal of Medical Science’ since August 2022.
Reviewer in the ‘International Journal of Novel Research and Development’ since Dec. 2022.
Reviewer in the journal ‘Rehabilitation Science’ since August 2023. (ISSN Print: 2637-5931)
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