Faculty & Staff
ANANYA RAKESH SHARMA
MPT- Neurological science., BPT
LECTURER
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada
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Ananya Rakesh Sharma is a Lecturer in the Department of Physiotherapy with over 5 years of clinical experience and 2 years of teaching experience. She is actively involved in clinical supervision, research, and undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Qualification/ Education
MPT- Neurological science
BPT
Experience
Teaching experience: 2 years
Clinical experience: 5 years
Areas of interest
- Neurorehabilitation
- Implementation in low-resource settings
- Medical device innovation
- Neuromodulation
Field of Expertise
- Evidence-based practice
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Dystonia management
- Neuromodulation techniques
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Fellowship & Membership
Gujarat State Council of Physiotherapy: Dr Ananya Rakesh Sharma (P/GPC-2085).
Other formal training/certification
1) Cognitive Rehabilitation Training 2nd Edition by ACRM– 2024
2) TNS Congress 2024- Neuromodulation workshop on 15th November 2024.
3) TMS Masterclass by Dr Christiane Licht on 5th October 2024.
4) Certificate Teaching Course on Clinical Pathways in Stroke Rehabilitation by WFNR – Cleared 2024
5) Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) bootcamp by Re+active PTs- Dr Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT, NCS. - 2024
6) Clinical Practice Guideline to Improve Locomotor Function: Intensity matters by Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy (score 9/10)-2023
7) International webinars:
- The Elusive Upper Extremity: Present and Future Rehabilitation Considerations in PD
and Stroke.
- Dystonia and Neuroplasticity: Evaluation and Treatment.
- Dementia Management: Techniques for Staging and Intervention.
Membership of professional associations/bodies
- Member of the Society of Indian Physiotherapists
- Life Member ofthe Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation
- Young Member of the World Federation of Neurorehabilitation
Awards and Recognitions
Awarded Top scorer: Department of Physiotherapy, Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, Karnataka. 2019
Awarded Best outgoing student: C. U Shah Physiotherapy College, Surendranagar, Gujarat. 2017
Grants:
1) Awarded the Young SIP Research Grant 2025–26
2) Elevate Karnataka Grant 2024-2025.
3) BIRAC K-tech funding: 2024
No groups and associations specified.
No project details available.
The CARE study protocol: game-based cognitive assessment via recreational engagement in patients with mild cognitive impairment in India
Yesoda Bhargava, Ananya Rakesh Sharma, Grk Sarma, Veeky Baths No Others Contributions details available.