Zenia Irani
Manchester,United kingdom
Summary
Accomplished physiotherapist with extensive expertise in musculoskeletal and paediatric physiotherapy, pain management counselling, and sports injury management. Proficient in acupuncture and dry needling, kinesiology taping, spinal manipulation and mobilisation, and therapeutic exercise prescription. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, evidence-based practice application, and patient-centred care delivery. Adept at neurological rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation, and biopsychosocial assessment. Committed to holistic approaches and goal-setting strategies to enhance patient outcomes. Holds CPR certification and excels in organisational leadership and medical record-keeping.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Physiotherapy intern
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, United kingdom
2023.09 - 2024.12
- Worked closely with senior staff to learn advanced techniques in physiotherapy practice.
- Organised educational workshops on injury prevention as part of community outreach initiatives.
- Focused on delivering a high standard of patient-centred care at all times during internship period.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.
Senior physiotherapist
Heath Promotion Centre
Mumbai, India
2019.07 - 2023.09
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive care plan development.
- Generated detailed reports documenting patient history and progress.
- Supported rehabilitation process, ensuring quicker return to daily activities.
- Streamlined clinical procedures, achieving efficient workflows in physiotherapy department.
Senior physiotherapist
Urban Community Development Centre
Mumbai, India
2018.08 - 2023.09
- Optimised function of elderly adults through geriatric physical therapy.
- Demonstrated exercises to patients, enhancing their understanding of the therapy process.
- Improved patient mobility with targeted physiotherapy sessions.
- Ensured optimal patient care by staying updated on latest physiotherapy techniques.
Senior physiotherapist
St. Peter Heath Care Clinic
Mumbai, India
2016.01 - 2020.05
- Achieved successful case resolutions by closely monitoring patient progress.
- Demonstrated exercises to patients, enhancing their understanding of the therapy process.
- Conducted in-depth consultations to understand patient needs.
- Enhanced patient recovery by devising individualised treatment plans.
Clinical physiotherapist
Mind Your Body Physiotherapy Clinic
Mumbai , India
2016.03 - 2019.01
- Provided post-operation rehabilitation services, aiding faster recovery times.
- Developed individualised treatment plans for optimising patient recovery.
- Advocated for patient needs and rights, fostering trust and rapport.
- Assessed patient responses to therapies, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
Physiotherapist
Portea Health Care
Mumbai, India
2016.06 - 2017.11
- Liaised closely with family members, educating them about patients' condition and ongoing rehabilitation process.
- Assessed and diagnosed diverse physical conditions to provide appropriate treatments.
- Utilised hydrotherapy techniques for pain management and improved functionality in patients suffering from chronic conditions.
- Conducted regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Physiotherapy and biomechanics consultant
Talwalkar Fitness
Mumbai, India
2016.08 - 2017.07
- Enhanced patient comfort with tailored pain management techniques.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for cohesive treatment planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient treatment.
- Instituted new therapeutic approaches based on latest industry advancements.
Physiotherapist intern
D. Y. Patil Hospital
Navi Mumbai, India
2015.07 - 2015.12
- Observed senior therapists during appointments, gaining valuable insights.
- Gained hands-on experience by assisting in various physical therapies.
- Developed exercise programmes, fostering better results in rehabilitation.
- Enhanced knowledge of different physiotherapy techniques through active participation in treatment sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Physiotherapy
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2023.09 - 2024.12
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
D. Y. Patil University
Mumbai 2011.06 - 2016.01
Skills
- Acupuncture and dry needling
- Kinesiology taping
- Goal-Setting facilitation
- Biomechanical assessments
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Therapeutic communication
- Clinical judgment
- Evidence-Based practice application
- Patient-Centred care delivery
- Post-Surgical rehabilitation
- Spinal manipulation and mobilisation
- Therapeutic exercise prescription
- Manual therapy techniques
- Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
- Paediatric physiotherapy
- Pain management counselling
- Biopsychosocial assessment
- Pain management
- Sports injury management
- Organisational leadership
- Medical record-keeping
- Holistic approach
- Goal-Setting strategy
- CPR certification
Certification
- Pursuing Medical Neuroscience Certification from Duke University, Coursera.
- Member of Maharashtra OT/PT council. registration no: 2017/09/PT/006097.
- Certified Manual Therapy Practitioner (CMTP) by Capri Institute of Manual Therapy by Dr. Deepak Kumar {M.S.P.T, F.I.A.P, Ph.D. (mulligan concept)}.
- Certified Course in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (COMT) by Capri Institute of Manual Therapy by Dr. Deepak Kumar {M.S.P.T, F.I.A.P, Ph.D. (mulligan concept)}.
- Certified Dry Needling Therapist (module 1&2) by Dr. Piyush Jain (M.P. T(ortho),
CKTT(Germany), CCN, CSN, D.Acu, CCND) certificate no:IN-DNA1708-13-0002. - Certified Kinesiology Taping Therapist at Movement Solutions by Dr. K. Ganesan MPT (sports).
- Cardiopulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation Workshop, December 2015, Department of Anaesthesiology. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.
- Myofascial sDecompression Therapy Certification by MATT Systems.
- MATT's Certified Therapist by MATT Systems.
- Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation by MATT Systems.
- Volunteer at well-a-then by Heal Institute (sports medicine and high-performance institute) on 6th March 2016.
Accomplishments
- 12 Months Research on "Challenges in Physiotherapy Rehabilitation within Conflict Zones"
- Completed a 12-month research on “Awareness on the role of Physiotherapy in neonatal intensive care unit amongst paediatrician and neonatologist”.
- Completed a 6-month research on “Effects of yogic breathing techniques on respiratory pressures on young healthy sedentary adults"
Research Experience
Under the guidance of Dr. Peter Goodwin, Manchester Metropolitan University.
Under the guidance of Dr. Unnati Pandit and Dr. Shreevidya Karthik - D. Y. Patil University.
Under guidance of: Dr. Unnati Pandit - D. Y. Patil University.
Conference/Symposium
- Indian federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNRCON2015) March 2015, Mumbai.
- Lecture on ECG and Recent Advances, KEM medical college, July 2013, Mumbai.
Timeline
Physiotherapy intern
Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.09 - 2024.12
Master of Science - Advanced Physiotherapy
Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.09 - 2024.12
Senior physiotherapist
Heath Promotion Centre
2019.07 - 2023.09
Senior physiotherapist
Urban Community Development Centre
2018.08 - 2023.09
Physiotherapy and biomechanics consultant
Talwalkar Fitness
2016.08 - 2017.07
Physiotherapist
Portea Health Care
2016.06 - 2017.11
Clinical physiotherapist
Mind Your Body Physiotherapy Clinic
2016.03 - 2019.01
Senior physiotherapist
St. Peter Heath Care Clinic
2016.01 - 2020.05
Physiotherapist intern
D. Y. Patil Hospital
2015.07 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
D. Y. Patil University
2011.06 - 2016.01