Vishnu Mohanan
TIVERTON,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly skilled physiotherapist with extensive expertise in urgent community response, community and domiciliary physiotherapy, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Proficient in falls risk assessment, frailty and elderly care, and neurological rehabilitation, with a strong focus on patient-centered goal-setting strategies. Demonstrates excellence in manual therapy, gait re-education, and balance training while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Committed to holistic care approaches and clinical documentation excellence, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive exercise prescription and equipment provision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physiotherapist (Band 5) – Urgent Community Response (UCR)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Devon
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered Urgent Community Response physiotherapy services, providing rapid assessment and intervention to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions
- Conducted same-day and 2-hour response assessments for patients presenting with acute functional decline, falls, reduced mobility, and musculoskeletal pain
- Managed a caseload of frail, elderly, and complex patients within community and home environments
- Completed comprehensive falls risk assessments and implemented targeted rehabilitation and prevention strategies
- Performed functional, mobility, and balance assessments to support safe discharge and admission avoidance
- Assessed, recommended, and arranged appropriate equipment to optimise safety and independence at home
- Worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, nurses, paramedics, and GPs
- Maintained accurate and timely NHS clinical documentation in line with Trust policies and governance standards
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning, prioritisation, and risk management in a fast-paced community setting
Physiotherapy trainee
Little Flower Hospital and Research Center
Angamaly
01.2022 - 12.2023
- - Handled various kinds of musculoskeletal and pain conditions - Expertise in various ICU conditions and orthopedic injuries - Collaborated with management and team members on end to end project needs, organizing materials, facilitating communication, and proofreading work
- - Expert in orthopedic surgical conditions - Bedside assessment of orthopedic and neuro conditions - Rehabilitation of sports injuries - Proficiency in joint mobilizations, manipulations, soft tissue techniques, and trigger point therapy to alleviate pain and improve function
- - Oversaw training and work of student physiotherapists and assistants.
Physiotherapy Trainee
Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre
Angamaly
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Assessed and treated a wide range of musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, neurological, and pain-related conditions
- Delivered ICU physiotherapy, including respiratory care and early mobilisation
- Provided rehabilitation for orthopaedic surgical cases and sports injuries
- Conducted bedside assessments and implemented progressive rehabilitation plans
- Applied manual therapy techniques, including joint mobilisation, manipulation, soft tissue techniques, and trigger point therapy
- Supervised and supported student physiotherapists and assistants
- Collaborated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
Physiotherapist
Jivadahara Institute of Neuro Development and Research
Kerala
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered paediatric musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation services
- Designed and supervised individualised exercise programmes to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and functional independence
- Supported individuals with permanent disabilities to maximise activities of daily living
- Conducted ergonomic and functional assessments with advice on posture and activity modification
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on injury prevention and long-term condition management
- Led supervised exercise sessions to improve recovery outcomes
Physiotherapist
Jivadhara Institute of Neuro Development and Research
Kerala
05.2023 - 08.2023
- - Pediatric musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation - Assessing and handling various pediatric conditions
- - Assisted individuals with permanent disabilities to maximize daily functioning through exercises and mentoring
- - Evaluating and recommending adjustments to workstations and daily activities to prevent and manage musculoskeletal disorders
- - Designing and supervising individualized exercise programs to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall physical function
- - Educated patients, their families, and the wider community to lead healthy lifestyles to prevent injury and disability
- - Led onsite exercise classes to rehabilitate pediatric patients with musculoskeletal injuries and increase patient recovery times.
Physiotherapy Intern
KMCT Hospital
Calicut
01.2022 - 03.2022
- - Used extensive physiotherapy understanding to effectively examine patients and offer possible diagnoses and treatment plans
- - Performed spinal and peripheral joint mobilization and manipulation, employing physiotherapy diagnostic abilities to assess movement
Physiotherapy Intern
KMCT Hospital
Calicut
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments and contributed to treatment planning
- Performed spinal and peripheral joint mobilisation and manipulation
- Delivered physiotherapy services in palliative care and community settings, focusing on comfort, mobility, and quality of life
Physiotherapy Intern
Elite Mission Hospital
Thrissur
10.2021 - 12.2021
- - Treated patients in palliative care settings and community sectors - Provide specialized physiotherapy interventions aimed at improving the quality of life for palliative patients in hospice and home-based care.
- - Provide comprehensive physiotherapy services to athletes, focusing on injury management, rehabilitation, and performance optimization
- - Perform detailed biomechanical assessments to diagnose sports-specific injuries and create individualized rehabilitation programs
- - Develop and implement injury prevention strategies, including prehab exercises and conditioning programs
- - Collaborate with coaches and strength and conditioning staff to design performance-enhancing training routines and manage athletes' workloads to prevent overuse injuries
- - Work closely with sports physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide a holistic approach to athlete care.
Physiotherapy Intern
Elite Mission Hospital
Trissur
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided physiotherapy services for athletes, focusing on injury management and rehabilitation
- Conducted biomechanical assessments and designed sport-specific rehabilitation programmes
- Implemented injury prevention and conditioning strategies
- Collaborated with sports physicians and coaching staff to optimise performance and recovery
Physiotherapy Intern
JSS Hospital
Mysuru
08.2021 - 09.2021
- - Conduct comprehensive assessments for patients with neurological and neuromuscular conditions to develop customized treatment plans targeting mobility, strength, and coordination
- - Provide rehabilitation services for patients recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury, with a focus on improving functional independence
- - Implement gait training, balance exercises, and neuro-facilitation techniques to enhance motor function and mobility in patients with multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy
- - Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including neurologists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to provide holistic patient care
- - Educate patients and their families on home exercises, lifestyle modifications, and disease management to optimize long-term outcomes.
Physiotherapy Intern
JSS Hospital
Mysuru
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Delivered rehabilitation for patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and neuromuscular conditions
- Implemented gait training, balance retraining, and neuro-facilitation techniques
- Worked within a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care
- Educated patients and families on home exercise programmes and lifestyle modification
Education
MSc - Specialist Physiotherapy Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
United Kingdom 01.2024 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Kerala University of Health Sciences
India 09.2016 - 03.2022
Skills
- Urgent Community Response (UCR) - Rapid Assessment & Discharge Avoidance
- Community & Domiciliary Physiotherapy
- Falls Risk Assessment & Prevention
- Frailty & Elderly Care
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - biomechanical assessment and management of mechanical pain
- Experienced in cardiorespiratory physiotherapy assessment and rehabilitation
- Neurological Rehabilitation - Acute and long-term stroke rehabilitation
- Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehab
- Manual Therapy & Pain Management
- Gait Re-education & Balance Training
- Holistic approach
- Patient-centered Goal-Setting strategy
- Exercise Prescription & Progression
- Equipment Assessment & Provision
- MDT Working (OTs, Nurses, Paramedics, GPs)
- Clinical Documentation & Risk Management
Certification
HCPC registration - PH142082
Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists
- Certified Dry Needling Therapist
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Programme
- Clinical Implementation of Gait Analysis During Therapeutic Interventions
Languages
English – Fluent
Malayalam – Native
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Mountain climbing
- Trekking
REFERENCES
Available upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physiotherapist (Band 5) – Urgent Community Response (UCR)
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
07.2024 - 01.2025
MSc - Specialist Physiotherapy Practice
Sheffield Hallam University
01.2024 - 07.2025
Physiotherapist
Jivadahara Institute of Neuro Development and Research
05.2023 - 08.2023
Physiotherapist
Jivadhara Institute of Neuro Development and Research
05.2023 - 08.2023
Physiotherapy trainee
Little Flower Hospital and Research Center
01.2022 - 12.2023
Physiotherapy Trainee
Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre
01.2022 - 12.2023
Physiotherapy Intern
KMCT Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Physiotherapy Intern
KMCT Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Physiotherapy Intern
Elite Mission Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Physiotherapy Intern
Elite Mission Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2021
Physiotherapy Intern
JSS Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Physiotherapy Intern
JSS Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Physiotherapy
Kerala University of Health Sciences
09.2016 - 03.2022