AKANSHA
New Delhi,Delhi
Summary
Driven professional with genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes and well-being. Combining excellent problem-solving capabilities and compassionate communication, ensuring tailored and empathetic care delivery. Eager to make meaningful impact within Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist role.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Artificial Limb Centre,Northern Railway Central Hospital
Delhi
- Assessed patient's needs and determined appropriate orthotics/prosthetics intervention plan.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Repaired damaged orthotic devices as needed per physician orders or patient requests.
- Performed gait analysis and evaluated the biomechanical function of lower extremity joints during ambulation.
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Ottobock Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.
Delhi
- Repaired damaged orthotic devices as needed, under the supervision of a Senior Orthotist/Prosthetist.
- Provided instructions in the care of orthoses for patients and their families.
- Fitted and adjusted prefabricated braces, splints, and other devices.
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Kiwanis Artificial Limb Centre
Delhi
- Constructed custom-made foot orthotics from casts taken from patients' feet, using various materials such as plastics, leathers, foams, metals, and fabrics.
- Provided continued patient care and periodic evaluation to maintain optimal fit and function.
- Examined, interviewed and measured patients to determine appliance needs and identify factors affecting fit.
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Delhi
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Performed gait analysis and evaluated the biomechanical function of lower extremity joints during ambulation.
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti
Delhi
- Assessed patient's needs and determined appropriate orthotic intervention plan.
- Provided instruction in the care of orthoses for patients and their families.
- Analyzed radiographs to determine proper fitment of orthoses.
Education
Master of Science - Prosthetics And Orthotics
PDUNIPPD, University of Delhi
New Delhi 2023.08 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Prosthetics And Orthotics
PDUNIPPD,University of Delhi
New Delhi 2018.08 - 2023.06
Skills
- Orthotic and prosthetic evaluation
- Gait analysis
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare collaboration
- Medical record management
- Orthotic and prosthetic fitting
- Bespoke treatment planning
- Proactive communication
- Orthotic application
- Advanced foot function assessment
- Biomechanics knowledge
- Patient care
- Case Management
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
Websites
Accomplishments
- Presented Oral presentation on Orthotic Abandonment: A Systematic Review of Why Users Stop Using Their Devices - BAPO (April 2026)
- Presented Poster presentation on The Role of Interdisciplinary Practice Between Orthotists and Podiatrists in Enhancing Care - BAPO (November 2025)
- Presented a poster presentation on "Advances in 3D-printed orthotics for Windlass mechanism optimization" at the ISPO World Congress - 2025
- Presented an oral presentation on "Scaling pediatric solutions with 3D printing: affordable approaches for growing children" at ISPO Netherlands - 2025
- Awarded for presenting Scientific paper at OPAI - 2020
Certification
- Member of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO- U.K): 69336033
- Licensed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI): A103948
- Member of British Association of Prosthetists and Orthotists (BAPO) : M3276
- Member of Orthotics and Prosthetics Association of India (OPAI) : 1979200900011074
Languages
Hindi
Native language
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Punjabi
Fluent
Affiliations
- Reading
- Writing
- Travelling
Projects Executed
- Made low-cost Aqua Prosthesis for differently-abled people, having exclusive interest in Aquatic sports (Undergraduate Project work)
- Comparison of Articulated and Non- Articulated Ankle Foot Orthosis on Balance Control in Spastic Cerebral Palsy (Postgraduate Thesis)
Timeline
Master of Science - Prosthetics And Orthotics
PDUNIPPD, University of Delhi
2023.08 - 2026.01
Bachelor of Science - Prosthetics And Orthotics
PDUNIPPD,University of Delhi
2018.08 - 2023.06
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Artificial Limb Centre,Northern Railway Central Hospital
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Ottobock Healthcare India Pvt. Ltd.
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Kiwanis Artificial Limb Centre
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities
Clinical Prosthetist/Orthotist Intern
Bhagwan Mahavir Viklang Sahayata Samiti