MANIKUMAR
@ist.srmtrichy.edu.in
Dean ,Physiotherapy
SRM Institute of science and technology
● Experienced administrator and educator
● Strong leadership skills demonstrated by implementation and coordination of undergraduate and post-graduate level programs
● Possess in-depth knowledge of financial principles related to budgeting, resource allocation and funding Grants
● Over 20 years of experience in teaching for undergraduate and post-graduate students & guiding PhD scholars
• Assessor, NAAC (National assessment and accreditation council)
• Chairman - Institute Ethical Committee , Madhav University, Rajasthan
• Icon of Physiotherapy award from KG Hospital,coimbatore,India
• Member,Editorial board in Science journal of Public health
● Expertise in clinical assessment through hands-on experience in university hospitals, geriatric care
● 30 Research articles published in Thomson Reuters, Scopus and UGC indexed journals
● 2 Patents filed
● Reviewer in Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Burns, Sports Health, Indian Journal
EDUCATION
PhD in Physiotherapy
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Musculoskeletal physiotherapy,Public health,community physiotherapy
Scopus Publications
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Scopus Publications
M Sandhya, M Manikumar, SJenifer Augustina, and M Kamalakannan
Medknow
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that lasts for a short period of time during pregnancy. It is usually diagnosed in the second trimester of gestational period and present in almost 12% of pregnant women. Aim: The main aim of the study is to find the prevalence of GDM and depression status among pregnant women in rural population in Kancheepuram district. Methodology: Total of 150 pregnant women belongs to rural area were selected for the study to find out the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus. Pregnant women between 24 and 28 weeks of fetal age were included in the study, and pregnant women below 24 weeks and above 28 weeks of the fetal age and women who refused to participate in the study were excluded. Detailed procedure was explained, and written consent was obtained from the subjects. The Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group India criteria were used for the diagnosis of GDM, and Edinburgh postnatal depression assessment tool was used to measure the depression level among the pregnant women with GDM. Results: About 40% of the women were diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus, in which out of 40%, 32% of the women with gestational diabetes were also suffered from depression during pregnancy. Conclusion: This study concluded that there is a high incidence of diabetes during pregnancy among women in rural population in Kancheepuram district. Age, gravida status, parity, and obesity are the main risk factors that are strongly related to gestational diabetes.
Sarulatha Haridass, Manikumar M., Vasanthan Rajagopalan, Vijayaraghavan R., and Ramesh Kumar Jeyaraman
A and V Publications
Background: Individual above the age of 60 years belong to the rapidly raising proportion in Indian population. Aging results in decline in the performance of daily activities that rely on the mobility and balance represent a solemn drip in the functional status leading to the risk of institutionalization. Adopting a regular physical activity and targeting the muscle weakness through resistance training would produce greater benefits in this population. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of progressive strength training on balance related confidence and health related quality of life. Study design – Quasi experimental study. Method: This study was conducted in elderly between 60 to 75 years from residential care homes. Nearly 23 participants received progressive strengthening exercises for 8 weeks. The effect of strength training on balance confidence and quality of life were analysed using activity specific balance confidence (ABC) scale and Euro quality of life questionnaire (EQL-5D-5L) respectively. Result: Progressive strength training showed significant improvements in quality of life and balance related self confidence measure in elderly with impaired balance. Conclusion: Engagement of older adults in strengthening activities involving major muscle groups are essential component in elderly rehabilitation to maintain and control the age related wane in physical activity.
M. V. Sowmya, K. Kotteeswaran, R. Vijayaraghavan, M. Manikumar, S. Vaheedha, and K. Vinitha
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
A. Pahinian, M. Manikumar, R. Monisha, and D. Devaki
Institute of Medico-legal Publications Private Limited
E. Shanmugananth, Sumitra Singh, Ritu Ahlawat, Gopal Nambi, G. Sperjan, Manoj Abraham, Manikumar, and Kalindi Dev
A and V Publications
INTRODUCTION: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is now known as a distinct clinical entity with more consistent or consensus definitions in most international guideline documents such as the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COLD)1. The confusion remains in the minds of medical practitioners especially at the primary care levels2. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the COPD as a major public health problem in India and call for more research to be directed towards preventive measures and efforts. METHODS: A qualitative survey study design was used to find the prevalence of COPD among Indian population. Purposive samples of 1000 people of both male and female were selected in the India. The participants were selected through ‘cluster sampling’. The samplings were collected through all Indian residence into five zones and in each zone 200 COPD questionnaires were distributed by door to door visiting. Subjects were separated by inclusion and exclusion criteria. DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: Data were analyzed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 16 and level of significance CONCLUSION: The present study concluded that there is low prevalence of COPD (9%) among Indian population whereas this differs in region wise throughout India. COPD is one of major causes of disability. The one of the major cause of COPD are pollution and lack of awareness according to our study research.
Prathap Suganthirababu, Jagatheesan Alagesan, Lavanya Prathap, M. Manikumar, A. Kumaresan, and Naseema Banu
Oriental Scientific Publishing Company
Ultrasound therapy is one of the commonest and most popular modality used for tissue healing, pain reduction, tissue extensibility and in inflammation by physiotherapists all around the globe. Various sensitivity tests on peripheral nerves are done with ultrasound therapy, yet conclusions are still skeptical, which makes it inconclusive in progressing the modality further into management of nerve disorders. This study aimed to analyze efficiency of therapeutic ultrasound in influencing ulnar nerve conduction velocity. To Analyze the effect of ultrasound therapy in altering motor nerve conduction velocity of ulnar nerve with two therapeutic frequencies. 40 healthy individuals were included according to the selection criteria and they were explained about safety and simplicity of procedure and informed consent was obtained. All the participants were randomly assigned into two groups as 20 in each group. Group-A was given ultrasound therapy at specific site of elbow to target the ulnar nerve with 1MHz frequency and Group–B followed the same procedure with 3MHz frequency. Pre and Post to ultrasound therapy application Motor Nerve Conduction Velocity (MNCV) of ulnar nerve were recorded for both the groups. The posttest mean of MNCV for forearm segment and arm segment for Group A and Group B showed statistically significant difference (P Value <0.001).The analysis done by the statistical data also revealed that the MNCV at forearm segment showed an increase in velocity compared to its pretest values, whereas the post MNCV values at arm component showed a decrease in velocity when compared to its pretest values. Among comparison the data within the groups it is evident that group A with 1 MHz of ultrasound sonification is more capable of altering the MNCV values in comparison with the 3MHz. frequency. Findings of this study conclude that ultrasound therapy can be used effectively in altering conduction velocity of a nerve and it has a potential ability to facilitate or inhibit a nerve physiological function.
R. Monisha, M. Manikumar, Pahinian A, and Simulia Dhinju B
Oriental Scientific Publishing Company
Throwing is one of the most complex activities within all athletic activity. The integrity of the receptors responsible for movement and proprioception with neural pathways plays a important role in maximizing the shoulder mobility in throwing skill. After an acute shoulder injury in sport, an athlete may return to practice or competition following a cryotherapy treatment to the injured shoulder. To find the effect of Cryotherapy on proprioception and throwing efficiency of shoulder in recreational players. 10 female basketball players will be selected as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The procedures were explained and an informed consent statement was obtained from the participants. Crushed ice with terry towels were employed to all the players included to the study. Treatment duration was 15 minutes, immediately at the end of the treatment, the post-test documentation on throwing efficiency was documented. Throwing performance index was used to assess the Functional ability of the shoulder joint. Paired t-test was used to compare in mean values of pre-test and post-test. There was a statistically significant changes obtained in the throwing accuracy after 15 minutes of cryotherapy application.
Monisha R, Manikumar M, and Aparna Krishnakumar
Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd
Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive chronic disease with the loss of articular cartilage. In managing osteoarthritis, inadequate pain relief often occurs, particularly with a single non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs therapy.Methods: A total of 50 participants were randomly allocated into three groups, received phonophoresis with piroxicam, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and ultrasound (US) therapy with aquasonic gel.Results: On comparing, the baseline phonophoresis group with piroxicam showed significantly more pain reduction than the DMSO and US therapy. Enrolled patients in three groups have completed the study without any drawbacks.Conclusion: This study showed that phonophoresis was superior to conventional US therapy in reducing pain in patients with symptomatic knee OA of a mild to moderate degree.
M. Manikumar, Monisha R., A. Pahinian, A. Jeganathan, and Aparna Krishnakumar K
Oriental Scientific Publishing Company
The Purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Nadishodhan Pranayama Alternate Nostril Breathing (ANB) On Functional Improvement In Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Patient. Thirty patients (41-75 yrs) with CABG were included in the study. The study was conducted as experimental pre test and post test study design and received Nadishodan pranayama along with conventional physiotherapy. Patients were evaluated using Chest expansion range, Peak expiratory flow rate, and 10-cm visual analogue scale for pain perception. 2 day post-operatively, peak expiratory flow rate and other variables were similar as compared to the baseline value but significantly decreased in VAS score is documented to pre-operative values. Significant difference was found in chest expansion and peak expiratory flow on the sixth day following CABG surgery. Nadishodhan Pranayama improved peak expiratory flow rate, chest expansion from the first day post-operatively. After a 6-day treatment, functional capacity was well preserved with the usage of ANB.
Vikram , Mohan, , Aatit Paungmali, Patraporn Sitilerpisan, Sulaiman Md Dom, Ummi Farhana Hashim, Siti Nor Binti Daud, Manikumar Muthiah, ,et al.
Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury
1 Neuro-Musculoskeletal and Pain Research Unit, Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand 2 Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre of Physiotherapy, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Bandar Puncak Alam, Puncak Alam, Malaysia 3 Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre of Medical Imaging, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Bandar Puncak Alam, Puncak Alam, Malaysia 4 Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha University, Chennai, India