Physiotherapy

Mrs. Anitha D

Senior Physiotherapist

  • BPT
  • MPT Cardio Thoracic
Mrs. Anitha D
Area of work
Onco-Rehabilitation
Department
Physiotherapy
Qualification
MPT(Cardio Thoracic)
VMRF (DTBU), 2019
Experience
Physiotherapist: Life Help Center, Chennai

About

Anitha D. is an experienced physiotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience, with a special focus on oncology rehabilitation and patient-centred care. She is recognized for her assertive clinical approach, innovative thinking, and expertise in specialized rehabilitation services.

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Her areas of clinical expertise include Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT) physiotherapy care, paediatric rehabilitation, post-radiation cystitis rehabilitation, and rehabilitation following limb-salvage surgery (LSS). She is committed to integrating evidence-based physiotherapy with individualized rehabilitation strategies to promote functional recovery, independence, and quality of life throughout the cancer care continuum.

Her academic and professional journey reflects a strong commitment to excellence and continuous learning. She was awarded the Gold Medal for outstanding academic performance in the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Cardio-Thoracic Physiotherapy, University Examination, 2017–2019.

In recognition of her contribution to clinical research, she received the Third Prize for Oral Scientific Presentation in 2022 for her research work titled “Improvements Following Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy in Gynecological Cancer Survivors with Voiding Dysfunction” at the joint scientific forum of the Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO) and the Indian Society of Oncology (ISO).

Through her clinical practice, academic engagement, research, and professional initiatives, Anitha D. continues to contribute to the advancement of physiotherapy in cancer rehabilitation, with an emphasis on innovation, functional outcomes, and holistic patient care.

Areas of work

  • Oncology & Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
  • Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
  • Laser Therapy for Oral Mucositis
  • Palliative Care Rehabilitation
  • Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Gynaecological Cancer Rehabilitation
  • Paediatric Rehabilitation
  • Onco-Rehabilitation

Professional experience

  • Physiotherapist: Life Help Center, Chennai

    2011 – March 2013

  • Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai

  • Physiotherapist

    2013 – 2018

  • Senior Physiotherapist

    2019 – Present