1. Assessment of Work-Related Injury Risks using RAMP I and II (Risk Assessment and Management tool for manual handling Proactively) KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (ramp.proj.kth.se) (December 2021-July 2022)
2. Manual Handling Awareness. SHIELDS Ltd, UK (February 28, 2023)
3. Work from Home – Work Life Balance and Time Management, Udemy. Trainers: Joeel & Natalie Rivera, Transformation Services, International Academy of Life Coaching & Entrepreneurship (2022)
4. Remote Work: How to Work From Home Productively, Udemy. Trainer: Alex Genadinik (2022)
5. Emerging Issues and Trends in Ergonomics & Human Factors Research: The New Normal, Ergonomics Course, National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, BRICS Plus Network on Human Factors and Ergonomics (September 12, 2020)
6. Workshops on Newly developed and redesigned key indicator methods for assessment of different working conditions with physical workloads (André Klussmann); Ergonomic Assessment Work-Sheet (EAWS): structure, application and validation in the industrial sector (Gabriele Caragnano); Job exposure matrices for biomechanical factors (Alexis Descatha, Bradley A Evanoff); Exposure response relationship assessing biomechanical overload of lumbar spine and upper limbs by methods suggested in ISO standards (Enrico Occhipinti, Enrique Alvarez Casado, Natale Battevi, Daniela Colombini); New and Revised Exposure and Risk Assessment Methods For DUE MSDS (Carisa Harris Adamson); Exoskeletons for industrial use (Tessy Luger); Multilevel inventory of methods for risk assessment of physical workload (MEGAPHYS) (Britta Weber; Marianne Schust); SELFBACK, a digital health intervention to support self-management in low back pain (Karen Søgaard); Evidence-based, sustainable interventions: Do research and practice meet? (Jan Dul, Yves Roquelaure); Effectiveness of interventions to prevent low back pain: insights from the field (Henk van der Molen, Rahaman Shiri, Paul Kuijer, Emma Irvin); Fatigue mechanisms and Musculoskeletal disorders (Karen Søgaard, Julie Coté, Marie Barbe); Low Back Pain – Occupational and clinical aspects (Shlomo Moshe); Developing International Criteria for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Diseases (David Rempel, Karen Walker-Bone, Alexis Descatha, Andreas Seidler, Paul Kuijer); Musculoskeletal Injuries amongst Firefighters (Joy C MacDermid), during the 10th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS 2019), in Bologna, Italy (September 2-5, 2019)
7. HealthWISE: Work Improvement in Small Healthcare Enterprises, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr Tsuyoshi Kawakami, Japan, International Labor Organization (April 5-7, 2019)
8. Certified training on Biofeedback and Somatic Feedback. Integrating biofeedback and somatic feedback with self-healing skills to resolve chronic disorders from test anxiety to severe chronic pain (2 days), Posture and Movement Corrections using EMG Biofeedback, Wearable Device and Smartphone App (1 day), and Prevention and management of Work-Related Stress and Musculoskeletal Disorders (1 day). Trainers: Prof. Erik Peper, Professor of Holistic Health Studies, San Francisco State University, USA, and Annette Booiman, Physiotherapist and Mensendieck Somato Cognitive Therapist, Netherlands (January 15-18, 2019).
9. Enhancing surgical performance through non-technical skills. Course on Cognitive Simulation and Ergonomics for Practising Surgeons, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Modules on Mind the gap – skill variability among surgeons, The importance of cognitive factors in surgical performance, The art and science of cognitive simulation, Designing a personal simulator, Practical applications of cognitive simulation. Trainer: Dr. Uttam Shiralkar, UK (February 28, 2019).
10. Workshops on Assessing biomechanical risk with EAWS (Trainers: Manuela Ostermeier, Peter Kuhlang); Chronicle Workshop in intervention and evaluation research and practice (Trainers: Kirsten Olsen, Hans Jørgen Limborg); Collaborative robotics and Ergonomics (Trainers: Maurice Pauline, et al); ErgoCheck (Trainers: Daniela Colombini, Enrico Occhipinti, Paolo Campanini); Visual Ergonomics Lighting Workshop (Trainers: Jennifer Long; Hillevi Hemphälä); Posturology for Ergonomic Analysis (Trainers: Francisco Caceres, Martha Velez); Sedentary work, what’s the effectiveness of workplace interventions? (Trainer: Hermans Veerle); Mobile device for practical prevention in biomechanical overload (Trainer: Luigi Dal Cason); Eye Tracking Methodology in Screen-based Usability Testing (Trainer: Lin Wang) during the 20th World Ergonomics Congress in Florence, Italy (August 26-30, 2018)
11. Workshop on Human-centered design approach to designing of rehabilitation technology, 4th RECOUP International Conference on Ergonomics (RICE 2016), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Naveen Bagalkot, India (August 10-11, 2016).
12. Pre-conference workshop on Human Factors in Affective Product Design, 4th RECOUP International Conference on Ergonomics (RICE 2016), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Martin Helander, Dr. Halimahtun Khalid (Malaysia) (August 10-11, 2016).
13. Symposium on Emerging issues in the prevention and management of work-related MSDs; Using job-exposure matrices to determine the impact of physical workload on workers musculoskeletal health: challenges and opportunities; Muscoloskeletal and venous disorders in standing work: risk factors and perspectives for future prevention; Biomechanics of the upper extremities during mobile IT work: smartphone use, workstations and mobility; Technical field measurements of sedentary work and occupational physical demands; Sustainable prevention of work-related MSDs: gender analysis and development of effective interventions; Models of work-related musculoskeletal disorders; Physical load risk assessment: methods for practitioners; Physical exposure and back disorders in the occupational life; Cohort studies using technical field measurements of sedentary work and/or occupational physical activity, PREMUS, the 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Toronto, Canada (June 20-23, 2016).
14. Certified trainer on Risk Mapping, Biomechanical Overload using Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, OCRA methods, Push-Pull-Carry, and Postural Risk using EPM TACO Tool for the EPM International Ergonomics School, Milan, Italy (www.epmresearch.org).
15. Advanced training in Ergocheck Risk Mapping and Sequential evaluation of Manual Material Handling, EPM International Ergonomics School Conference, Paris, France Trainers: Prof. Daniela Colombini, Prof. Enrico Occhipinti, Italy (October 2-3, 2015).
16. Essential occupational safety and health interventions in low- and middle income countries. Workshop in connection with the Cochrane Colloquium at Hyderabad, India (September 27, 2014).
17. Workshops on Designing work systems for productivity and well-being; Transforming working environment programmes into work place practice; Prospects for effective worker participation in occupational health and safety management; Human factors and the bottom line; Lightning, visual ergonomics and health implications at 11th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organisational Design and Management (ODAM), held jointly with 46th Nordic Ergonomics & Human Factors Society Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark (August 17-20, 2014).
18. Symposium on Medication Safety; Patient’s Safety Issues in Hospital; Human Factors in Quality Improvement at 4th International Conference on Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety (HEPS 2014), Taipei, Taiwan (June 23-26, 2014).
19. Workshops on Let’s talk about office ergonomics – points beyond today’s guideline, Validity of methods assessing biomechanical exposures, Effect of musculoskeletal disorders case definition on surveillance at 8th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS), Busan, South Korea (July 8-11, 2013).
20. Workshops on Biomechanical overload in manual handling (April 25, 2013), Biomechanical overload (upper limbs) by repetitive movements/tasks: The checklist OCRA, and the mini OCRA checklist and risk mapping (April 26, 2013), Agricultural Ergonomics (April 30-May 3, 2013), Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (May 1-2, 2013), OCRA (May 2-3, 2013) in Bengaluru, India. Faculty: Daniela Colombini, Enrico Occhipinti, Italy, Enrique Alvarez-Casado, Spain.
21. Workshop on Participatory Ergonomics and Work Improvement in Small Enterprises at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Kazutaka Kogi, Japan, developer of Participatory Ergonomics and WISE (January 21, 2013).
22. 2nd Southeast Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies (SEANES) Conference, Langkawi, Malaysia (July 9-12 2012).
23. 30th International Congress on Occupational Health, in Cancun, Mexico (March 18-23, 2012).
24. IEA 2012 – 18th World Congress on Ergonomics, Recife, Brazil (February 12-16, 2012).
25. Biomechanics and Ergonomics Workshop: Introduction to Biomechanics, Static Muscular Work, Controversial issues such as lifting techniques, back braces and preemployment strength testing, Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, The Strain Index, The Energy Expenditure Model, The Human Strength Prediction Model, The 2D Biomechanical Model, Ergonomic design of products, workplace design, and prevention and alleviation of back, shoulder and other injuries among health professionals at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Arun Garg, Jay Kapellusch, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA (January 12-16, 2009).
26. Low Back Pain Workshop: Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, Maximum acceptable weight data, Borg-CR10 scale and 3-D Biomechanical model in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Arun Garg, Jay Kapellusch, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA (January 12-16, 2009).
27. Workshop on WRMSD of upper extremities: Analysis of jobs using Strain Index and TLV for HAL. Risk factors for musculoskeletal injuries to the upper extremity in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Arun Garg, Jay Kapellusch, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA (January 12-16, 2009).
28. Workshop on Office Ergonomics: Epidemiological studies on risk factors and prevention by Dr. Gerr and Dr. Moore in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Arun Garg, Jay Kapellusch, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA (January 12-16, 2009).
29. Research Methodology in Ergonomics: Introduction to Epidemiology (January 12-16, 2009) in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Arun Garg, Jay Kapellusch, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
30. Workshop on Musculoskeletal risk assessment of biomechanical overload of upper limbs with OCRA method in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Daniela Colombini (developer of OCRA), Dr. Natale Battevi, Milano, Italy (Sept 17-21, 2008).
31. Workshop on Musculoskeletal risk assessment of biomechanical overload in manual material handing with NIOSH formula in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Daniela Colombini, Dr. Natale Battevi, Milano, Italy (Sept 17-21, 2008).
32. Workshop on Musculoskeletal risk assessment of biomechanical overload on manual handling of patients with the MAPO method in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Natale Battevi, Milano, Italy (co-developer of MAPO method) (Sept 17-21, 2008).
33. EMG Applications in Ergonomics in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Lucia Pigini, Milano, Italy (Sept 17-21, 2008).
34. Certificate course in Ergonomics from Lulea University of Technology, Lulea, Sweden (2004-05). The 6-month course provided knowledge in basic ergonomics from an ergonomics system approach and trained participants in techniques to evaluate and solve problems related to working conditions and human/machine systems. Content of the course included history of ergonomics, ergonomic system approach, human capabilities, ergonomics risk factors at the workplace, case studies in ergonomics, work-related musculoskeletal problems, Job Analysis methods, understand and apply improvement options in workstation design, material handling and storage, tools design and administrative improvements.

1. Advanced Practice Module: Immune, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. This module covered chronic inflammation, systemic influences on the immune system, and the consequent dysfunction that may ensue. (March 3-5, 2023).
2. Laboratory, Endocrine & Neurotransmitter (LENS) Symposium. Hybrid event out of Las Vegas, USA. Advancing Knowledge in Healthcare and Doctors Data, Inc. Covering a deeper evaluation of the neuroendocrine system, encompassing information regarding inflammation, diet, metabolism, and gastrointestinal health, with the relationship between hormone imbalances and neurotransmitter fluctuations. AMA category I Credit Hours: 18.00 (February 17-19, 2023)
3. Advanced Practice Module: Cardiometabolic, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. This module covered the physiology underlying cardiometabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, new approaches to effective assessments and treatments, and how to integrate these lifesaving tools into practice. (January 20-22, 2023).
4. Diplomate of International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (Dip IBLM) (November 2022). The IBLM sets and maintains standards for the assessment and credentialing of physicians and PhD/Masters level health professionals in Lifestyle Medicine globally. Certification as an IBLM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of lifestyle medicine and distinguishes a health professional as having achieved competency in lifestyle medicine. Becoming an IBLM Diplomate signifies that the Diplomate 
   • has completed a minimum of 30 hours of specific lifestyle medicine online CME
   • has gathered at least 10 hours of in-person CME from attending specific lifestyle medicine oriented conferences
   • has submitted a case study, documenting the positive effects of a lifestyle medicine intervention in a patient
   • has passed a rigorous certification exam
5. Advanced Practice Module: Hormone – Re-establishing Hormonal Balance in the Hypothalamic, Pituitary, Adrenal, Thyroid, and Gonadal Axis, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. This module covered how to approach hormonal dysregulation, with emphasis on comprehensive hormonal assessment and an integrative approach to treatment of hormonally-driven conditions. (November 18-20, 2022).
6. Advanced Practice Module: Environmental Health, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. This module reviews the foundational biochemistry and genetics associated with biotransformation pathways, connects organ system dysfunctions to potential toxic exposures, details the useful laboratory evaluations for evaluating toxicant exposure levels and subsequent physiologic stresses in patients, and describes specific treatment approaches. (November 4-6, 2022).
7. Advanced Practice Module: Gastrointestinal, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. This module takes a whole systems approach to evaluating and treating not only local gastrointestinal diseases but many systemic diseases that are linked to GI dysfunction (September 30 – October 2, 2022).
8. Advanced Practice Module: Bioenergetics – Clinical Solutions for Mitochondrial and Metabolic Dysfunction, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. This course addresses practitioner needs by providing evidence-based best practices in the management of fatigue, depression, headache, pain, and neurodegenerative disorders (August 19-21, 2022).
9. Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice, The Institute for Functional Medicine, USA. AFMCP teaches the principles, processes, and clinical applications of functional medicine with the use of case studies that provide a model for personalized approaches to health care. Participating healthcare providers will learn how to apply functional medicine assessment tools to evaluate patients’ health status as well as construct effective clinical interventions to enhance outcomes more fully. Modules on Improving access to care, Preventing T1 Diabetes, Alleviating Chronic Pain, Stress and Inflammation, Micronutrient Deficiency, Nutrition and Mental Health (April-July 2022).
10. Certified Worksite Wellness Specialist, National Wellness Institute, USA. Modules on Introduction to High-Level Wellness at Work, The Case for Worksite Wellness, Foundations of Behavior Change and Motivation, Creating a Culture of Wellness for All, Programming and Engagement for High-Level Wellness, Communicating WELL, Evaluating Worksite Wellness, Next-level Wellness at Work (May-June 2022).
11. Foundations of Lifestyle Medicine Board Review, 3rd edition, American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Modules (30 hours CME credits) on Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine, Fundamentals of Health Behavior Changes, Key Clinical Processes in Lifestyle Medicine, The Role of Physician Health and the Physician’s Personal Health, Nutrition Science, Assessment and Prescription, Physical Activity Science and Prescription, Emotional and Mental Well-Being, Assessment and Interventions, Sleep Health Science and Interventions, Fundamentals of Tobacco Cessation and Managing Risky Alcohol Use, The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology (June 6-September 20, 2022)
12. Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine, Online Course, American College of Lifestyle Medicine, 1 Credit Hour (September 20, 2022)
13. Managing Common Skin Conditions in Primary Care, British Medical Journal, Trainer: Dr Rashmi Kumari, HOD Dermato;ogy, JIPMER, Puducherry (August 26, 2022)
14. Six months certification course in Diabetes, British Medical Journal; Royal College of Physicians, London; Fortis C-DOC Hospitals, India (October 2022)
15. Nutrition for Inflammation – The Anti-inflammatory Diet, Udemy. Trainer: Jess Reynolds (2022)
16. Diploma in Gut Health, Udemy. Trainer: Akash Sehrawat (2022)
17. Diploma Certificate in Intermittent Fasting, Udemy. Trainer: Akash Sehrawat (2022)
18. Introduction to Functional Medicine, The Institute for Functional Medicine, 1.5 Credit Hours (August 8, 2021).
19. Introduction to Functional Nutrition: Clinical Solutions for Addressing the Underlying Causes of Disease, The Institute for Functional Medicine, 1.5 Credit Hours (June 13, 2021).
20. 3rd International Conference of the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine at Chennai, India (November 4-6, 2022)
21. 2nd International Conference of the Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (November 27-28, 2021)
22. Member, American College of Lifestyle Medicine (www.lifestylemedicine.org) 2022-
23. Member, National Wellness Institute (www.nationalwellness.org) 2022-
24. Member, The Institute for Functional Medicine (www.ifm.org) 2022-
25. Member, Indian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (www.islm.org.in) 2022-
26. Member, Indian Association of Functional Medicine (www.iafm.in) 2022-

1. Mary Massery’s LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control Course (February 10-11, 2023)
2. Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, Foundational and Advanced, including modules on Art of MAT, Dynamic Lower Body, Upper Body, Shoulder, Arm & Hand, Treating Trapped Nerves, Motion is Lotion, Technique Tour, Posture, Pain, Performance, Professional Ethics for the Modern Manual Therapist. Trainer Erik Dalton, developer of MAT (December, 2022).
3. Dermoneuromodulating (DNM) – Treating the Patient as if Their Nervous System Really Mattered. A 10 hour course on Embodia. Trainer: Diane Jacobs, Canada. the developer of DNM (December 2022)
4. Franklin Method Lower Back Fascia Training, including modules on Franklin Method Principles. Embodiment of the Fascia, Advanced Fascia for the Lower Back. Trainer: Eric Franklin, developer of the Franklin Method (December 2011-March 2023).
5. Watson’s Approach to Cervicogenic and Primary Headache, focusing on upper cervical afferent involvement in Primary Headache conditions (https://watsonheadache.com). Trainer: Dean Watson, developer of the Watson’s Approach (November 2022).
6. Member, International Research Consortium for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (https://www.crpsconsortium.org/), a not-for-profit global research community on a mission to find more effective methods for diagnosing and treating CRPS.
7. Breathing Essentials: Breathing Pattern Disorders, Udemy. Trainer: Debra Dent (2022).
8. Certificate Course on Introduction to Blood Flow Restriction Training, by BFR Pros (www.bfr-pros.teachable.com). Instructor: Nicholas Rolnick, DPT; CEC 4 hours awarded by American College of Sports Medicine (December 2021).
9. Certificate Course on Polyvagal Theory: Neural Exercises for Safety and Social Connection. Instructor: Dr. Stephen Porges (Developer of the Polyvagal Theory) 10 credit hours awarded by Embodied Philosophy (https://www.embodiedphilosophy.com/course/polyvagal-theory-neural-exercises-for-safety-and-social-connection) (December 2021).
10. Certificate in Narrative Medicine and Pain Care, Narrative Rx, USA (https://narrativerx.thinkific.com). A 9-week course that provides training in attentive listening, empathy, and self-care. Narrative Medicine is a new interdisciplinary medical approach emerging from Columbia Medical School, USA. The stories in literature, poetry, and painting become wellsprings of community connection, social justice, and self-discovery. through literature, philosophy, and the arts to promote healing (Sep 2021 – Nov 2021).
11. Central Sensitization in Patients with Persistent Pain: From the Lab to the Clinic, Physiotutors, Netherlands Trainer: Jo Nijs, Belgium (August 2021).
12. The International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine ISPRM 2021 Congress Italy Virtual, 20 Credit Hours (June 12-15, 2021).
13. Central Sensitisation in Chronic Pain, Physiotutors, Netherlands. Trainer: Jo Nijs, Belgium, 3 credit hours (June 2021).
14. Certification course in Distal Sodium Channel Blocks and Physiological Pain Portals Technology, Indian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeon. Trainers: Dr L Prakash, Dr Arvind Diwaker Jain, Dr Satishchandra Gore. Injection of Lignocaine and Clonidine at precisely defined locations to block Voltage-gated sodium channels for a variety of spinal and peripheral pain conditions (July to November 2022).
15. Advances in the Acute Treatment of Migraine, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, 0.25 credit hours (January 26, 2021).
16. Advanced Interventional Management of Pain, AIMP and IPSC India (October 2-4, 2020).
17. Integration of Manual Therapy and Myofascial Trigger Points, Myopain Seminars, USA, 1 credit hour (July 14, 2020).
18. Tinnitus: Options from a Neuromusculoskeletal Point of View, Myopain Seminars, USA, 1 credit hour (July 7, 2020).
19. Bruxism, Myopain Seminars, USA, 1 credit hour (June 30, 2020).
20. Exploring the Transition from Acute to Chronic Pain: A Review of the Data, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
21. Effective Pain Management Defined, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
22. Multimodal Approaches to Cracking the Code in Low Back Pain, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
23. Diagnosing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Experts Weigh In, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
24. Understanding the nature of sleep and how it changes with age, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
25. Pain Science and What You Need to Know, Clinical Athlete, 5 Credit Hours (March 26, 2020).
26. Multi-Disciplinary Principles for Pain Management, Functional Integrated Dry Needling Institute (April 4, 2020).
27. Masterclass in Functional Dry Needling, Advanced Clinical Education, Australia. Trainer: Edo Zylstra, USA, 16 credit hours (July 22-23, 2019).
28. Certified Practitioner of Bowen Technique (BT), at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Louise Tremblay, Canada. BT is a dynamic fascial and muscle release approach, consisting of gentle cross-fibre movements applied to the fascia, muscles, tendons, muscle insertions, muscle septa, ligaments and viscera India (Module 1 – November 16-19, 2019 ; Module 2 – November 21-24, 2019).
29. 34th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSPCON), Bengaluru, India (February 1-3, 2019).
30. Certified Practitioner of Myofascial Manipulation, University of St. Augustine, USA, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Robert W Stanborough, USA (January 11-13, 2019).
31. Certified Practitioner of Anatomy Trains – attended course in Berlin, Germany. Trainer: Thomas Myers, Developer of the concept of Anatomy Trains (November 15, 2018).
32. Osteopathy Congress 2018 Fascia in the osteopathic field – in clinical context in Berlin, Germany (November 16-18, 2018).
33. Workshop on Evaluation Using the Common Compensatory Pattern during Osteopathy Congress 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Trainer: John Glover, USA (November 16, 2018).
34. Workshop on Clinic and symptoms of facial disorders of the back during Osteopathy Congress 2018 in Berlin, Germany. Trainer: Frank Willard, USA (November 17, 2018).
35. Certified Practitioner of the Lyno Method. Assessment of the important link between the arm spirals and the anterior and posterior upper spiral lines; The Bunkie Test – an important tool to assess holistic fascia dysfunction, in Berlin, Germany. Trainer: Benita Kropman, South Africa, Developer of the Lyno Method (November 18, 2018).
36. Certified Practitioner of Neurofascial Mobilization, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Practical skills to address neuro-fascial restrictions of the brachial plexus, median, radial, ulnar and sciatic nerve. Instructor: Steven Goldstein, Australia, developer of Neurofascial Mobilization (October 29-30, 2018).
37. Workshop on Fascial Therapy Approach to the Spine, Scapula and Thorax, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Instructor: Steven Goldstein, Australia (October 27-28, 2018).
38. Workshop on the Mulligan Approach to Cervical Dysfunction including Cervicogenic Headaches, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Instructor: Jibu George Varghese, India (October 27-28, 2018).
39. Workshop on Functional Taping, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Instructor: Gopakumar S, India (October 27-28, 2018).
40. Workshop on Kinetic Chain Activation Techniques (K-CAT), at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Instructor: Annamalai KM, India (October 27-28, 2018).
41. Workshop on Motor Control Training for Neck, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Instructor: Prem Venkatesan, India (October 27-28, 2018).
42. Certified Practitioner of Advanced Niel-Asher Technique (NAT) Workshop on Shoulder and Hip, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Practical skills in the treatment of Frozen Shoulder Syndrome, Sub-acromial pain syndrome, Rotator cuff tendinopathy and a range of other shoulder conditions, common altered movement pattern syndromes seen in hip joint dysfunction (such as arthritis, FAI, Labral damage). Intentionally stimulating mechanoreceptors embedded within and around trigger points (and joints) generates a novel “neural signature,” NAT deliberately utilizes some of the automatic reflexes associated with trigger points, including Co-coordination, Reciprocal inhibition, Post-isometric relaxation, Post-activation depression, Pure & Co-facilitation, Autonomic responses, “Pain gate”, Neuroplasticity. The nervous system responds to these input sequences by releasing the “holding pattern,” normalizing motor unit output, and improving co-coordination. NAT sequences also seem to “automatically” tone or re-activate the muscles around the joint; as an automatic response, there is also an increase in strength and power. Instructor: Simeon Niel-Asher, Israel, developer of NAT (October 25-26, 2018).
43. Workshop on Less is more. Resolving neck and shoulder trauma using light touch fascial techniques, dialoguing skills and spontaneous restorative movement, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Current research highlights that fascia is best treated by a variety of manual applications including light touch, sustained pressure, vibration and tangential shear. When lighter touch so-called indirect techniques are used along with therapeutic dialoguing, the client/patient response often results in body memory, emotion and spontaneous restorative local and global movement. Instructor: Ruth Duncan, UK (October 25-26, 2018).
44. Certified Practitioner of Dermoneuromodulating (DNM), at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. DNM is a structured, interactive approach to manual therapy that targets the central nervous system, peripheral nerves, and skin. Trainer: Louise Tremblay, Canada (October 4-7, 2018).
45. Certified Practitioner of Niromathe method, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Niromathe is a manual technique involving traction of the skin while stimulating the tenso-modulator elements which could be like the myofascial trigger points. The 3 concepts of the Niromathe Method are: “Unloose” the skin, Concept of polarity, and Cartography of the points. Trainer: Louise Tremblay, Canada (October 11-14, 2018).
46. 2nd part Advanced Course on NeuroPain Rehabilitation by Somatosensory Network, Switzerland including clinical anatomy workshop of the upper and/or lower limb territories; therapeutic relationship management; clinical reasoning workshop; and observation of four live treatments in Fribourg (Switzerland). Trainers: Claude J. Spicher, Rebekah Della Casa (September 24-27, 2018).
47. Certified Somatosensory Therapist of Pain (CSTP), Somatosensory Network, Switzerland (2018-). I am the first medical professional outside North America or Europe to be awarded the title of CSTP, which is the highest level of professional qualification for the assessment and management of Neuropathic Pain, that is awarded after completing the Basic and Advanced Courses on Somatosensory Testing and Rehabilitation, clinical training in Fribourg (Switzerland) and a thesis.
48. Certified Dry Needling Practitioner (Level 1, 2 and 3) and Senior Faculty for Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series, Myopain Seminars, USA at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Erik Wijtmans, USA (February 20-24, 2018) and Robert W Stanborough, USA (March 22-25, 2018).
49. Workshops on Preparing for the advent of precision medicine for neuropathic pain: profiling and stratification methods in pre-clinical and clinical research; How to assess patients with neuropathic pain. facts and fallacies of quantitative sensory testing, neurophysiological techniques and skin biopsy; Emerging cell-based therapy for neuropathic pain; Entrapment neuropathies: challenging common beliefs with novel evidence; Establishing the diagnosis of small fibre neuropathy – getting under the skin or looking deep into the eyes; Sensory, psychological and cognitive factors that shape the trajectory of persistent post-surgical pain; Adequacy of diagnostic tools for complex regional pain syndrome during the 6th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain in Gothenburg, Sweden (June 15-18, 2017).
50. Workshop on Fascial Fitness. Training for a supple and flexible connective tissue, covering Elastic Rebound, Myofascial stretches, Release and Hydration, Fascia as a sensory organ, Cellular Remodelling. Trainer: Beatrix Baumgartner, Physiotherapist and Osteopath, Austria (October 3, 2017).
51. Workshops on Fascial Manipulation (FM) in Bengaluru, India. The role of FM in myofascial pain, FM for the locomotor system, FM for internal dysfunctions, Tendinopathy and FM, Heel pain and internal dysfunctions in FM. FM is a manual therapy method that focuses on the deep muscular fascia. An accurate analysis of the myofascial connections based on an understanding of fascial anatomy can provide indications as to where it is best to intervene. Trainers: Carla Stecco, Andrea Pasini, Italy, Kobi Weiss, Israel (October 4-8, 2017).
52. Workshop on Active Fascial Release (AFR) in Bengaluru, India. AFR combines elements of motor control theory with a neuro-myo-fascial approach to identify, treat, and finally re-educate the client’s movement patterns. Trainer: James Earls, UK, developer of AFR (October 4-8, 2017).
53. Workshops on a Structural Integration (SI) approach to the Shoulder and Arm, Spine, Lower Limb, in Bengaluru, India. The SI series of sessions helps people who are suffering from chronic pain (myofascial/connective tissue) problem with no resolution. SI aligns and balances the body by lengthening and repositioning the fascia. As fascia is lengthened it allows the muscles to move more efficiently. The practitioner will apply pressure to the body, working the entire fascial system in a systematic way. When restricted fascia is released and lengthened the body can return to its structurally optimal position. SI system of 10 sessions uses slow strokes and deep pressure on contracted muscles, while the client performs small muscle movement to optimally stretch the connective tissue/fascia. Trainer: James Earls, UK (October 4-8, 2017).
54. Workshop on Practical introduction into manual diagnostics and treatment of the impingement syndrome of the shoulder by fascial- and membrane technique in Bengaluru, India. Special emphasis was given to the distinction between deep fascia of the muscle, intermuscular septum, and interosseous membranes. Trainer: Peter Schwind, Germany (October 4-8, 2017).
55. Workshop on Myopain and chronic joint dysfunction of the lower extremity – practical introduction into fascial technique applied to superficial fascia, deep fascia, septa, retinacula and interosseous membrane in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Peter Schwind, Germany (October 4-8, 2017).
56. Workshop on Myofascial Induction Therapy (MIT) approach, in Bengaluru, India. MIT is a hands-on full body approach, focusing on restoration of altered body function. In this process of assessment and treatment, the practitioner applies gentle manual mechanical stress transfer (traction or/and compression) to a targeted dysfunctional tissue. The outcome is a reciprocal reaction from the body that involves biochemical, signalling, metabolic, and finally physiological responses. This is primarily a tuition process, in the search for a restored homeostasis: recovering range of motion, appropriate tension, strength and, mainly, movements coordination. The term “induction” relates to the recovery of movement facilitation rather than a passive stretching of the fascial system. Trainer: Andrzej Pilat, Spain (October 4-8, 2017).
57. Workshop on Myofascial force transmission in Upper Quadrant. Evidence from un-embalmed cadaver’s dissections in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Andrzej Pilat, Spain (October 4-8, 2017).
58. Workshops on Danis Bois Method Fasciatherapy, Psychotonic Touch and Pain, Fascia and Fibromyalgia in Bengaluru, India. DBM Fasciatherapy is a body-mind approach which stimulates the physiological plasticity of the fascia, and in particular the modulation of its tonus. The research carried out on the psychotonic touch of DBM Fasciatherapy shows an action on fascial and vascular stress and anxiety. It also shows a modification of the patients’ perception of their own body, and a reinforced sense of self. Trainers: Christian Courraud, Cyril Dupuis, Isabelle Bertrand, France (October 4-8, 2017).
59. Workshop on Fascial Distortion Model (FDM) in Bengaluru, India. FDM is an anatomical perspective, originated by US physician Stephen Typaldos, in which “the underlying etiology of virtually every musculoskeletal injury (and many neurological and medical conditions) is comprised of one or more of six specific pathological alterations of the body’s connective tissues (fascial bands, ligaments, tendons, retinacula, etc.). As a model, the FDM is an abbreviated interpretation of the pathology of fascial injuries and contemplates the structural consequences of orthopedic, medical, surgical, and manipulative interventions.” Trainer: Beatrix Baumgartner, Physiotherapist and Osteopath, Austria (October 4-8, 2017).
60. Workshop on Vitality Flossing concept, in Bengaluru, India. Flossing is the use of elastic latex bands or raft band which are wound circularly around joints and tissues. This systematic use is applied here according to therapy principles from osteopathy and physiotherapy, in conjunction with the functional and the athletic training. Vitality Flossing, in addition to muscular dynamics such as pendulum, swing, and fascia training, is particularly important in the areas of joint mechanics and tissue lubrication. Trainer: Beatrix Baumgartner, Physiotherapist and Osteopath, Austria (October 4-8, 2017).
61. Workshop on An Osteopathic Approach to the Treatment of Tension Type Headache in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Wael Mahmoud, Australia (October 4-8, 2017).
62. Workshop on Headache and Myopain Conditions in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: James Fricton, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
63. Workshop on Masticatory Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: James Fricton, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
64. Workshop on Myofascial Release in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Ruth Duncan, UK (October 4-8, 2017).
65. Workshop on Myofascial Manipulation of the Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine, Upper Extremities, Lumbopelvic/Lower Quarter Area in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Robert W Stanborough, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
66. Workshop on Advanced manual trigger point therapy techniques for low back, buttocks and hip pain in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Mary Biancalana, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
67. Workshop on Effects of focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy on myofascial tissue in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Hannes Müller-Ehrenberg, Germany (October 4-8, 2017).
68. Workshop on Dry Needling for Low Back Pain in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Jan Dommerholt, USA; Wael Mahmoud, Australia (October 4-8, 2017).
69. Course on Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Thomas Graven-Nielsen, Denmark; Jacob N Ablin, Israel; James Fricton, Ginevra Liptan, Rae Marie Gleason, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
70. Workshop on Diagnosis, differential diagnosis and predisposing factors of Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Robert D Gerwin, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
71. Workshop on Myofascial Pain Syndrome – Evidence-Informed Management Options. Trainers: Robert D Gerwin, Jan Dommerholt, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
72. Workshop on New and alternative pain therapies to target both peripheral and central components of fibromyalgia pain, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Ginevra Liptan, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
73. Workshop on Effective manual therapies including myofascial release therapy for Fibromyalgia Syndrome, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Ginevra Liptan, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
74. Workshop on Management of co-morbidities of Fibromyalgia Syndrome, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Jacob N Ablin, Israel (October 4-8, 2017).
75. Workshop on Dynamic self care for those with Myofascial Pain or Fibromyalgia: Empowering the patient, improving outcomes, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Mary Biancalana, USA (October 4-8, 2017).
76. Workshop on Novel assessment of musculoskeletal pain in humans: clinical and experimental aspects, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Thomas Graven-Nielsen, Denmark (October 4-8, 2017).
77. Workshop on Pain effects on exercise and exercise effects on pain, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Thomas Graven-Nielsen, Denmark (October 4-8, 2017).
78. Workshop on Musculoskeletal pain in top athletes: the added value of myofascial therapy, in Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Jan Pattyn, Kris Demanet, Sabine Deloof, Belgium (October 4-8, 2017).
79. Personalized transcutaneous neurostimulation (SCENAR therapy) with control of radiothermometry and stabilometrics for patients with lower back pain, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Alexander Tarakanov, Russia (October 4-8, 2017).
80. Workshop on Meditation for Chronic Myopain Conditions, in Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Thimappa Hegde, India (October 4-8, 2017).
81. 6th International Congress on Neuropathic Pain, Gothenburg, Sweden, NeuPSIG, International Association for the Study of Pain, 17 Credit Hours (June 15-18, 2017).
82. Completed the IASP-ISSP Multidisciplinary Evidence-Based Pain Management Programme (April-July, 2017), achieving first rank. The faculty from the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) were Prof. Srinivasa N. Raja, Program Chair (Director of Pain Research, Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA), Dr. Ralf Baron (Christian-Albrechts-Universitaet Kiel, Germany), Dr. Robert Edwards (Harvard Medical School, USA), and eminent Indian faculty representing the Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP).
83. Primal Reflex Release Technique Course (2016). Trainer: John F. Iams, USA
84. 9th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Gridle Pain, Singapore, 24 European CME credits (October 31-November 3, 2016).
85. 16th World Congress on Pain in Yokohama, Japan (September 26-30, 2016).
86. Nimmo Receptor Tonus Method, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Dr. Raymond Nimmo, an American Chiropractor, developed a soft tissue technique that focuses on myofascial trigger points and the associated patho-physiological reflex arcs. Trainer: Prathap Addageethala, Canada (September 23-25, 2016).
87. Certificate in Interventional Pain Medicine and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound, University of Michigan, Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, India. Procedures covered: Cervical epidural injections, Cervical medial branch blocks, Cervical radiofrequency ablation techniques, Lumbar interelaminar epidural injections, Lumbar tranforaminal epidural injections, Lumbar medial branch blocks, Lumbar radiofrequency ablation procedures, Caudal epidural injections, Sacroiliac joint injections, Sacral Lateral branch blocks for Sacro-iliac joint disorder, Stellate Ganglion blocks, Lumbar sympathetic blocks, Ganglion impar blocks, Peripheral nerve blocks, Botox injections for chronic migraines and spasticity, Ultrasound guided hip joint, shoulder joint, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel injections, Occipital nerve blocks, Pudendal nerve blocks (August 20-21, 2016).
88. International Course in Robotics and Rehabilitation, International Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (April 2016)
89. Certified Practitioner in The Janda Approach to Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Robert Lardner, USA (December 3-6, 2015).
90. Functional Soft Tissue and Taping Course. Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (FAKTR). FAKTR is a soft tissue concept to be utilised with a number of soft tissue techniques to speed the healing time of acute and chronic injuries of the musculoskeletal and fascial systems. FAKTR concepts were used with both instrument assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) as well as by manual methods. Functional Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries is a course designed to demonstrate several different taping techniques including Tim Brown’s Specific Proprioceptive Response Taping, Kinesiotaping, Spider Tech pre-cuts, Rock Tape and neuroproprioceptive techniques. Trainer: Gregory Doerr, USA, developer of FAKTR (October 30-November 1, 2015).
91. Certified Dry Needling Practitioner (Level 1, 2 and 3) for Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series, Myopain Seminars, USA at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Jan Dommerholt, USA (February 2-4, 2015, and October 12-17, 2015)
92. Certified Somatosensory Testing and Rehabilitation Practitioner, Somatosensory Rehabilitation Network, Switzerland (www.neuropain.ch), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Eva Létourneau, Switzerland (November 28-29, 2015).
93. Certified Practitioner of Myofunctional Postural Rehabilitation (MPR) by MPR International School, Argentina at RECOUP, Bangalore, India. Trainer: Silverio Di Rocca, Dentist and Orthopaedist, Argentina, and developer of MPR (September 29, 2015).
94. Course on Breathing Pattern Disorder at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Irena Paiuk, Tel-Aviv University, Israel (June 28-July 1, 2015).
95. Workshop on New Frontiers in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Myofascial Pain: Addressing the Dynamic Role of Peripheral and Central Sensitization, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Jay P. Shah, Rehabilitation Physician, National Institute of Health, USA (December 28, 2014).
96. Refresher Courses on Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Persistent Abdominopelvic Pain; The Basic Science and Management of Fibromyalgia and Low Back Pain in the Context of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain at 15th World Congress on Pain, in Buenos Aires, Argentina (October 6-11, 2014).
97. IAMMM Practical Interdisciplinary Course in Reproducibility Studies “Test the Test” at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Jacob Patijn, Neurologist, Netherlands; Dr. Sjef Rutte, Doctor of Manual Musculoskeletal Medicine, Osteopathy, France (August 4, 2014).
98. Course on Laterality and Biomechanics at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Sjef Rutte, Doctor of Manual Musculoskeletal Medicine, Osteopathy, France (August 5, 2014).
99. Hands-on RSI Therapy Workshop at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Deborah Quilter, USA, RSI author, Yoga and Movement Therapist, Ergonomics consultant (February 9, 2014).
100. Workshop on The Fascial Manipulation Technique for the Low Back Pain at 8th Interdisciplinary World Congress on Low Back & Pelvic Pain, Dubai, UAE. Trainers: Tiina Lahtinen Suopanki, Franceso Pacenza, Mirco Branchini, Maarit Keskinen, Italy (October 27-31, 2013). Attended several workshops on Fascial Manipulation (2014-2017). Trainers: Carla Stecco, Andrea Pasini, Alessandro Pedrelli, Michela Zaghini, Luca Cossarini and Valentina Odaldi, Italy; Kobi Weiss, Israel.
101. TMG100 Premiering Workshop on Tensiomyography at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Stef Harley, Slovenia (September 23, 2013).
102. IASP 2012 World Congress on Pain, Milan, Italy. Attended courses on Doctor-Patient Communication: The Key to Patient Care and Adherence; Endocannabinoids: A Unique Opportunity to Develop Multi-Target Analgesics; Fibromyalgia: Update on the Relative Contribution of Peripheral Vs. Central Mechanisms; From Acute to Chronic Pain: Risk Factors, Genetics, and Possible Preventive Strategies; From Localized Musculoskeletal Pain to Generalized Central Sensitization: Basic, Experimental, and Clinical Evidence; The Role of Psychosocial Factors as Mediators and Moderators in Musculoskeletal Research: Lessons for Secondary Prevention (August 27-31, 2012).
103. Symposium on Lumbopelvic Pain at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Faculty: Michael Hutson, John Tanner, Bryan English, Jens Foell, Musculoskeletal Physicians, UK (February 22, 2013)
104. Workshop on Clinical Pilates at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Covering Principles of the Clinical Pilates Programme; Choice of Clinical Pilates series and progression; Transference of skills in daily activities at work, home, sports and performance. Trainer: Marilyn Lock, Australia (September 11, 2011).
105. Workshop on Understanding Pain at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Covering Pain management, recent developments in pain research in Australia, Approaches to enhance compliance to the rehabilitation programme (The Ridgeway Method, Health Coaching), The importance of movement in the management of chronic pain, Joint stabilisation of the knee and shoulder using the McConnell technique. Trainer: Marilyn Lock, Australia (August 28, 2011).
106. Advanced Course in Osteopathy: Cranial Osteopathy, Ligamentous Articular Strain Techniques and Balanced ligamentous Tension Techniques, Lymphatic Techniques, at RECOUP, Bengaluru. Trainer: Steven Sanet, USA (March 8-11, 2011).
107. Basic Course in Osteopathy: Viseromyofacial Technique applied to the low back pain, Counter Strain and Facilitated Positional release, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Steven Sanet, USA (March 4-6, 2011).
108. Workshop on Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness, Trainer: Elizabeth Noble, USA (November 24-25, 2012).
109. New Chronic Pain Guidelines, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (April 17, 2010).
110. Advances in Neuropathic Pain: Case Studies in Complicated Postherpetic Neuralgia and Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy, CME Scholar, 1 Credit Hour (October 20, 2007).
111. Advanced training on Physiotherapy for RSI. Trainer: Suparna Damany, RSI Therapist and Author, USA (December 11-14, 2004).
112. Hands on training in Chiropractic Techniques (spinal and peripheral manipulations, therapeutic massage, and trigger point therapy), at Coimbatore, India (1999). Assisted Dr. Brent Detelich, a Visiting Chiropracter from Pennsylvania, USA, in the treatment of over 200 patients, attended a lecture-demonstration workshop, and performed several maneuvers under supervision.
113. During 2-year Master’s Course in Orthopaedic Engineering at Cardiff School of Engineering, Cardiff, UK, studied engineering principles (materials, experimentation, mechanical engineering theory, computing allied to medicine, mechanisms of injury and biology of bone and soft tissue) in relation to orthopaedics.
114. Trained in Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Technology for 2 years at the University of Dundee, UK, which is perhaps the foremost Rehabilitation Research and Training Centre in the world. Training modules included Biomechanics of bone, articular cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and major joints of upper and lower limbs and spine; the way in which the tissues are loaded, along with how they are designed to withstand these loads; the latest techniques in prevention, identification and rehabilitation of injury to these tissues.
115. Received advanced training in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery with Mr. JE Hambidge at Mansfield, UK (12 months) and Mr. TR Redfern at Crewe, UK (6 months). At Mansfield, participated in special Shoulder and Hand clinics, where he treated several IT Professionals and other Computer Users suffering from RSI’s of varying nature and severity. Performed independent bi-weekly operating lists, which regularly included RSI conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, DeQuervain’s disease, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome, etc.
116. During training in the UK and USA for over 4 years, exposed to the latest techniques in the assessment, treatment (non-operative and operative) and rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders. These techniques included McKenzie’s Method, Spinal and Peripheral Manipulations and Injection Techniques, Myofascial Release, and Body Work Techniques (e.g., Hellerwork, Rolfing). Participated in special weekly, multi-disciplinary Back Pain Clinics for patients with complex spinal problems (3 years).

1. Introduction to Basic Anatomy of the Pelvis and Pelvic Floor, B-CPD Online, South Africa, 2CEU’s. Trainer: Bettina Moser, South Africa (December 30, 2021).
2. Orthopedics and Pelvic Health: An External Perspective, Myopain Seminars, USA, 1 credit hour (June 16, 2020).
3. The Private Detective…A Closer Look at the Pelvic Floor and Chronic Pelvic Pain at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Ruth Jones, Cameron Angus, UK (January 7-11, 2015).

1. 2nd Annual Conference of the Indian Biologics Orthopaedic Society (IBOSlive 2019), Chennai, India (March 29-30, 2019).
2. Certified Practitioner in Prolotherapy, Perineural Injections and Platelet Rich Plasma injections, Workshop on Regenerative Medicine in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Covering Perineural injections, Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich plasma, including live treatments of 30 patients. Trainers: Andrea Piccozzi and Antonio Angone, Rehabilitation Physicians and Prolotherapists from Italy, affiliated to Hackett-Hemwall-Patterson Foundation, USA (Basic Course – September 7-8, 2016; Advanced Course – September 9-11, 2016).
3. Workshop on Regenerative Medicine in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Covering Prolotherapy, Platelet Rich plasma, including live treatments of 20 patients. Trainer: Suad Trebinjac, Rehabilitation Physician and Prolotherapy expert, UAE, affiliated to Hackett-Hemwall-Patterson Foundation, USA (Basic Course – January 3-6, 2016).

1. Evolution of Movement (EoM) or the Dart Procedures at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. EoM contain a series of position that when linked becomes a movement sequence that retraces the path of developmental and evolutionary patterns toward coming upright. EoM draws its origin to the Alexander Technique and was developed for treatment of scoliosis and cerebral palsy. Trainer: Robin John Simmons, Switzerland and author of a textbook on EoM and one of the world’s best known teachers of EoM (October 25-27, 2016, and online lessons 2020-23).
2. Feldenkrais Training. 2022 Move Better, Feel Better: Around the World in 48 hours. Awareness Through Movement® lessons taught by Feldenkrais practitioners around the world (May 1-2, 2022).
3. Trained in the Feldenkrais Method. Trainer: Ryan Nagy, Mexico (2020-22). The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. It consists of two complementary approaches: Awareness through Movement and Functional Integration.
4. Internationally Accredited Diploma in Yoga Training, Udemy. Trainer: Akash Sehrawat, Fabulous Body (2022)
5. Face Yoga for Rejuvenation, Udemy. Trainer: Face Yoga Studio (2022).
6. Yoga Nidra Master Class, Udemy. Trainer: Tomer Weiss, Israel (2022).
7. Beginner Yang Style Tai Chi, Udemy. Tai Chi, short for T’ai chi ch’üan or Tàijíquán, sometimes also known as “Shadowboxing”, is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defence training, health benefits, and meditation. Trainer: Susan Thompson (2022).
8. Yang Style Tai Chi Seated, Udemy. Trainer: Susan Thompson (2022).
9. Extensive QiGong movement, breathing and meditation course, Udemy. Qigong is a mind-body exercise form that uses meditation, breathing, and movement to increase energy and enable the body to heal itself. Trainer: Michaël Bijker (2022).
10. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons: Introduction, Intermediate, Experienced, Udemy. Trainer: Ingrid Weisfelt, Australia (2022).
11. Alexander Technique Introduction, Udemy. Trainer: Paul Barrett, UK (2022)
12. Alexander Technique Diploma, Centre for Excellence, UK (2021). Grade: Distinction (96%). Alexander Technique (AT) offers body awareness strategies applied to conducting oneself while in mindful action. The actions could include sitting, squatting, lunging, walking or any action related to their work activities, computer use, hobbies, performing arts or sports. AT helps one become aware and ‘unlearn’ the habits that are unhelpful or obstructive and achieve a better perception of oneself in stillness and in action. Patience, freedom, and efficiency of movement are emphasised.
13. Individual training in Alexander Technique (over 1200 hours) with Joseph Stevens, UK (2 weeks in 2004), Vertti Pöllänen, Finland (4 weeks in 2005), Nick Mellor, Australia (4 weeks in 2005), Brian Tracey, Australia (4 weeks in 2007), Daniel Harbach, Switzerland (5 weeks in 2007), George Schmidt, Germany (6 weeks in 2008-09), Martina Kiely, Ireland (4 weeks in 2010), Lou Saucell, UK (4 weeks in 2010), Diya/Edicia Cruz, USA (2 months in 2010, 2 months in 2012), Marilyn Lock, Australia (4 weeks in 2011), Maria Elena Lopez Sans, USA (2 weeks in 2011), Marion Crombie, UK (4 weeks in 2012).
14. Trained in Taìjíquán (Zheng Manqing Style) and Qigong at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Roberta Polizzi, Germany (March 10, 2016-April 06, 2016).
15. Trained in Gokhale Method at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. The Gokhale Method uses healthy posture and movement to help restore structural integrity and regain a pain-free life. Trainer: Sangeeta Sundaram, India (April 15-17, 2016)
16. Workshop on Alexander Technique at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India: Overview of Postural Alignment, Posture/ Alignment with the Alexander technique. Trainer: Marilyn Lock, Australia (September 4, 2011).
17. Trained in the Feldenkrais Method. Trainer: Michel Casanovas, France/Switzerland (2009-10). The Feldenkrais Method is a form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning. It consists of two complementary approaches: Awareness through Movement and Functional Integration.
18. Trained in Yoga, Bihar School of Yoga, Bengaluru (2008).

1. Certified Practitioner of Conversations Inviting Change (CIC). CIC is a narrative-based approach to encounters in health and social care. CIC is based on narrative studies, communication theory and systems thinking. CIC is effective in helping people to move on when they feel stuck and is ideal for complex or challenging encounters. It is especially effective when professionals must balance attentiveness to the client’s story with safety considerations, quality of care, best evidence, or statutory roles. John Launer, Physiotherapy Pain Association, UK (February 22-March 29, 2023).
2. Freedom from Chronic Pain. Covering Neural Circuit Disorders, Mind Body Syndrome, Tension Myositis/Myoneural Syndrome, Pain reprocessing therapy, Graded exposure and desensitisation, Mindfulness and somatic tracking, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy. Trainers: Howard Schubiner USA and Hal Greenham, Australia https://www.freedomfromchronicpain.com/training/ (October-November 2022)
3. 2022 SIRPA (Stress Illness Recovery Practitioners Association) Conference, London, UK. Theme: Chronic pain: cutting-edge research and its clinical applications. Faculty: Howard Schubiner, David A. Hanscom, Silje Endresen Reme, David D Clarke, Tor D Wager, Leo Russell, Penny George (September 24, 2022)
4. A Fresh Perspective on Wellbeing, Foundational and In-depth Courses. Covering the three “formless” principles of Mind, Consciousness and Thought explains the entire range of human behaviour and feeling states. They are responsible for the creation of all human experience. Trainer: Giles P Croft, UK https://www.wellbeingwednesdays.org (October 2022)
5. Motivational interviewing – Brief Interventions in Health Care, Psychwire. Modules on Mindset, The Importance of Language, The Four Processes, Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning, Core Skills, Asking Skills, Listening Skills, Affirming, Summarizing, Giving Information and Advice, Time Pressures and Brief Consultations, Difficult Consultations, Putting MI into Practice, Demonstrations. Trainers: Stephen Rollnick (Co-founder of Motivational Interviewing), Dr Eugenia Lee, Dr David Rosengren, Dr Damara Gutnick, Dr Chris Butler, Dr Nina Gobat, Tristan Griffiths, Orla Adams, Dr Maura Porricolo (May 2022)
6. Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP). It is an intervention referred to as ‘Risk-Targeted Behavioural Activation’. Behavioural Activation is supplemented by risk-targeted techniques such as education, guided disclosure, validation, goal setting, thought monitoring and re-appraisal, belief challenge and structured activity planning. PGAP combines behavioural activation, cognitive behavioural and acceptance and commitment therapy techniques within an activity re-integration framework that aims to: Reduce psychosocial barriers to rehabilitation progress and recovery, Increase quality of life, and Facilitate return to work. Trainer: Michael Sullivan, Canada, Developer of PGAP (June 6-7, 2022).
7. Mindfulness for Managing Long Covid, Breathworks, UK, a 7-week course. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment, through a gentle, nurturing lens. Trainer: Vidyamala Burch, UK (March 2022).
8. Mindfulness Practitioner Diploma (Level I, II, III & Master), Udemy. Trainer: Kain Ramsay, UK, The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology (2022).
9. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Accredited Practitioner Certification, Udemy. REBT is an active-directive, philosophically and empirically based psychotherapy, the aim of which is to resolve emotional and behavioral problems and disturbances and to help people to lead happier and more fulfilling lives. Trainer: Graham Nicholls (2022).
10. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – Accredited Certificate Course, Udemy. DBT is a counselling approach to help people who experience very intense, negative emotions. Trainer: Elmira Strange, UK (2022).
11. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner Course, Udemy. CBT focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Trainer: Kain Ramsay, UK, The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology (2022).
12. Positive Psychology: Work Life-Balance, Live Well-Work Well, Udemy. Positive psychology is the scientific study of what makes life most worth living, focusing on both individual and societal well-being. It studies positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions…it aims to improve quality of life. Trainer: Braco Pobric, USA (2022).
13. Hygge for the 2020s: positive psychology, Udemy. Hygge, a Danish philosophy, is about being in the moment, feeling completely relaxed and centred, letting go of the hectic world around oneself, either alone or with loved ones. Trainer: Chris Sivewright, UK (2022).
14. Certified Flow State Practitioner – Fully accredited diploma, Udemy. A flow state, or being in the zone, is the mental state in which a person performing some activity is fully immersed in a feeling of energized focus, full involvement, and enjoyment in the process of the activity. Trainer: Matthew Barnett, HeadgearLabs™ Personal & Professional Development (2022).
15. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Udemy. MBSR offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain. Trainer: Paul Newham, Human Science UK (2022).
16. The Complete Resilience Course – Master Emotional Resiliency, Udemy. Resilience or toughness refers to the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Trainer: TJ Walker, USA, Media Training Worldwide Digital (2022).
17. The Complete Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy Course – Accredited Certification, Udemy. EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989). Trainer: KN Sharma (2022).
18. Fully Accredited Professional Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Tapping Certification, Udemy. EFT is a form of counseling intervention that stimulates acupressure points by pressuring, tapping, or rubbing these points while focusing on situations that represent personal fear or traumata. Trainer: KN Sharma (2022).
19. Emotional Intelligence (EI) Life Coach Certification (Accredited), Udemy. EI refers to the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. Trainer: Joeel & Natalie Rivera, Transformation Services, International Academy of Life Coaching & Entrepreneurship (2022).
20. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Accredited Certificate Course, Udemy. Trainer: Elmira Strange, UK (2022)
21. Internationally Accredited Certificate in Art Therapy, Udemy. Trainer: KN Sharma (2022)
22. Accredited Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counselling & Management Certification, Udemy. PTSD is a mental health condition that develops following a traumatic event characterised by intrusive thoughts about the incident, recurrent distress/anxiety, flashback and avoidance of similar situations. Trainer: KN Sharma (2022).
23. Power of Your Mind – Hypnosis and EFT Reprogramming, Udemy. Trainer: Alan Kirwan, Ireland (2022).
24. Certification in Hypnotherapy and Hypnosis – Fully Accredited, Udemy. Trainer: KN Sharma (2022).
25. Clinical Hypnosis, Trust Me Ed. Trainer: Queenie Wu (2021).
26. Words Matter – how to help and not harm back pain (2021) Online Course Trainer: Oliver Thomson
27. Clinical Hypnosis Training Program. Hypnosis is a human condition involving focused attention (the selective attention/selective inattention hypothesis, SASI), reduced peripheral awareness, and an enhanced capacity to respond to suggestion. Trainer: Lucas Naves Carneiro (2021-2022).
28. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in the Clinic, online workshop, and course, 23 credit hours. Trainer: Laura Rathbone van Meurs, Physiotherapist and ACT Teacher, Netherlands (August 5-26, 2020).
29. Cognitive Functional Therapy, Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainers: Peter O’Sullivan, Kjartan Vibe Fersum
30. Self-Compassion: Building Blocks and Barriers, Contextual Consulting, USA, 2.5 credit hours. Trainer: Russ Harris, Australia (June 2, 2020).
31. Exposure treatment in chronic pain: Why, when and how? Annenberg Center for Health Sciences at Eisenhower, USA, 1 credit hour (May 11, 2020)
32. Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trust Me Ed. MI is a directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Trainer: Stephen Rollnick, UK (2020).
33. Words Matter- choosing words wisely with back pain: how to help and not harm. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainer: Oliver Thomson
34. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Quick and dirty. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainer: Laura Rathbone
35. Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT), Legion of Change, Pain Care Leadership Academy, Modern Pain Care. CFT, a biopsychosocial approach, is used in management of chronic low back pain. It is an individualized, graded, integrated, self-treatment approach that is based on reconceptualizing the concept of pain, specific functional training by retraining the altered movement patterns and modifying the lifestyle. It focuses on the cognitive restructuring, stress reduction, understanding pain beliefs and enhancing body awareness. Trainers: Peter O’Sullivan, developer of CFT, Kjartan Vibe Fersum (2020).
36. Pain: Translating Neuroscience into Clinical Practice. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainers: Niamh Moloney, Martin Rabey
37. Mindfulness in Stress and Pain Management. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainer: Shrey Vazir
38. Pain Theories: From Descartes to the Enactive Approach. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainer: Peter Stilwell
39. A deep dive into the BioPsychoSocial model. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainer: Ben Cormack
40. A Biopsychosocial Approach for Students and New Grads: A critical thinking and principles based approach. Trust Me Ed (2020). Trainer: Zak Gabor
41. Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) (August 2019). EAET is a form of psychological therapy that targets the trauma, stress, and relationship problems that are found in many people with chronic pain, especially “centralized” (central sensitization, central augmentation) pain that is seen in Fibromyalgia. Trainer: Dr. Howard Schubiner, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, USA.
42. Mindfulness Movement. Trust Me Ed (2019). This is an activity and/or exercise performed with awareness. Trainer: Bahram Jam
43. Cognitive behavioral approaches for manual therapists. Trust Me Ed (2019). Trainer: Alison Sim
44. Socratic dialogue and motivational interviewing. Trust Me Ed. The Socratic Method has been defined as “a method of guided discovery in which the therapist asks a series of carefully sequenced questions to help define problems, assist in the identification of thoughts and beliefs, examine the meaning of events, or assess the ramifications of particular thoughts or behaviors” (Beck & Dozois, 2011). Trainer: Bronnie Lennox Thompson, NZ (2019)
45. Certified Practitioner in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Pain, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. ACT is a form of psychotherapy, as well as a branch of clinical behavior analysis. It is an empirically based psychological intervention that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies along with commitment and behavior-change strategies to increase psychological flexibility. Trainer: JoAnne Dahl, Sweden, one of the world’s foremost experts on ACT for chronic pain (January 2-6, 2018).
46. Certified Practitioner in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Epilepsy, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: JoAnne Dahl, Sweden (December 31, 2017-January 1, 2018).
47. Certified Practitioner in Pain Related Fear and Graded Exposure in-vivo (GEXP), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Pain-related fear is composed of fear of pain, pain-related anxiety, and fear-avoidance beliefs, which are significantly associated with greater pain intensity and disability. GEXP means that patients are facing their feared activities directly rather than using imagination or visualization as with graded motor imagery. Trainer: Johan W.S. Vlaeyen, Belgium and Netherlands, developer of the concept of Pain Related Fear and GEXP (November 20-23, 2017).
48. Workshop on Understanding Pain: An Experiential Course in Basic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic pain for Healthcare Professionals, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Anand Ramanujapuram, Neuropsychiatrist, India who has worked at RECOUP for several years (July 24-25, 29-30, 2015).

1. EDS Physician Online Education Program, Chronic Pain Partners, USA (2020), Module on Overview of Ehlers-Danlos Diagnosis and Management
2. EDS Physician Online Education Program, The Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA – 5 contact hours (2020), modules on Ehlers-Danlos Classification, Pain Management, Muscle Pain Treatment, Treating TMJ, CCI and CMPS, Mast Cell Activation Disease Current Concepts
3. Ehlers-Danlos India Conference and Workshops, Comprehensive training on Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders. Trainers: Fransiska Malfait (Clinical Geneticist and Rheumatologist, Belgium), Suranjith Senerviratne (Consultant in Clinical Immunology, UK), Raoul Engelbert (Professor of Physiotherapy, Netherlands), Helen Cohen (Consultant in Rheumatology and Pain Management, UK), Alan J Hakim (Consultant in Rheumatology and Acute Medicine, UK), Brad T Tinkle (Paediatrician and Clinical Geneticist, USA), Adam D Farmer (Consultant Gastroenterologist, UK), Birgit Juul-Kristensen (Professor of Physiotherapy, Denmark and Norway) (February 3-5, 2017).

1. ISICO Online International Master course in Principles and Practice of Scoliosis Conservative Treatment (https://scoliosismaster.org/index.php/the-course/presentation) (2023)
2. LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control Course. Dr. Massery’s novel “soda pop can model” links breathing mechanics (including the vocal folds), to postural control using multi-system interactions. Trainer: Mary Massery (February 10-11, 2023)
3. Trained in the Global postural re-education approach specific to scoliosis (GPR-SS). Scoliosis and Spine Online Learning, USA. Trainer: Carole Fortin, Canada (May 29, 2022)
4. Trained in the Marcotte Method: Unraveling Scoliosis through the Sagittal Plane. Scoliosis and Spine Online Learning, USA. Trainer: Louise Marcotte, Canada, Developer of the Marcotte Method (May 29, 2022)
5. International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Approach to Spine Deformities, Turkey (June 12, 2021).
6. Trained in Functional Independent Treatment for Scoliosis (FITS method). Trainer: Andrzej M’hango, Poland, co-developer of the FITS Method (June 12, 2021).
7. Trained in International Schroth 3D Scoliosis Therapy according to Asklepios-Katharina Schroth (ISST). Trainer: Axell Hennes, Germany (June 12, 2021).
8. Certified practitioner of Dobomed method for Scoliosis at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Dr. Jacek Durmala, Bartosz Wnuk, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland (March 2-16, 2019).
9. Certified practitioner in Kaltenborn-Evjenth methods for Scoliosis at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Dr. Jacek Durmala, Bartosz Wnuk, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland (March 2-16, 2019).
10. Certified practitioner in Iyengar Yoga for Scoliosis and Asymmetries at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Marcia Monroe, USA (February 26-28, 2018).
11. Certified Advanced practitioner of Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), Italian Scientific Spine Institute (ISICO), Milan, Italy at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Michele Romano, Italy (December 2-3, 2019).
12. Certified Basic practitioner of Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), Italian Scientific Spine Institute (ISICO), Milan, Italy at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Michele Romano, Italy (November 30-December 1, 2019).
13. Certified practitioner of the Side Shift Approach to Scoliosis at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Anthony Betts, Oliver Simon Cowper, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK (March 10-12, 2017).
14. Certified practitioner of the Lyon Method of Scoliosis Rehabilitation at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Jean Claude de Mauroy, France, developer of the Lyon method (March 17-18, 2017).
15. Certified Basic practitioner of Scientific Exercise Approach to Scoliosis (SEAS), Italian Scientific Spine Institute (ISICO), Milan, Italy at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Dr. Stefano Negrini (developer of the SEAS method), Michele Romano, Alessandra Negrini, Italy (January 10-12, 2016).
16. Trained in Schroth Method for Idiopathic Scoliosis – C1 Barcelona Scoliosis Physical Therapy School (BSPTS) Course at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Manuel Rigo (Chair, BSPTS); Gloria Quera-Salva (Chair, Elena Salvá Institute), Spain (January 14-23, 2016).
17. Trained in Schroth Best Practice workshop during the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) World Congress, Lyon, France. Trainers: Hans-Rudolf Weiss, Germany (developer of Schroth Best Practice); Maksym Borysov, Ukraine; Marc Moramarco, USA (June 22-25, 2015).
18. Instructional Courses on A key biomechanical corrective principle based on the specific goals and techniques used in a Gillette custom moulded TLSO for idiopathic scoliosis; Orthotic management of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis at the 14th International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2013 World Congress, held at Hyderabad, India (February 4-7, 2013).

1. Certificate in Performing Arts Medicine, Performing Arts Medicine Association, USA, 4-week course, 25 Credit Hours (July 31, 2020).
2. Introduction to Principles of Dance Medicine, Myopain Seninars, USA, 1 Credit Hour (July 21, 2020).
3. Certificate Course in Performing Arts Medicine at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Anthony Betts, Oliver Simon Cowper, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, London, UK (March 13, 2017).
4. Certificate Course in Performing Arts Medicine at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. The course covered Defining the field of Performing Arts Medicine; Kinesiology of common dance movements; Assessment models in Dance Medicine; Lab sessions on observing dance posture, ROM, and strength; Common lower extremity injuries in dancers; Lab on assessing lower extremity injuries in dancers; Lab on Nutritional concerns for performing artists; Epidemiology of injuries to musicians; Lab on ergonomic assessment of musician playing posture; Lab on concept of regional interdependence through case on dancer with injured knee; Common neck and shoulder problems in string and flute players; Case study of cellist with shoulder impingement syndrome. Trainers: Rose Schmieg, Director, and Michele Lynett Pye, Associate Director, Performing Arts Medicine Certificate programme, Shenandoah University, Winchester, USA (March 30-April 3, 2016).

1. Certification Course in Rheumatology, Indian Orthopaedic Rheumatology Association and Indian Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 5 months course (August-December 2022)
2. 16th EULAR Online Course on Rheumatic Diseases, European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) (2021-)
3. Advances in the Management of Refractory Gout, Vindico Medical Education, USA, 1.75 credit hours (2021).
4. 1st EULAR Postgraduate Course for Health Professionals in Rheumatology, European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (March 5-19, 2021).
5. Indian Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ISBMR) Annual Conference (October 30-November 1, 2020).
6. Osteoarthritis Chronic Pain: Settling for Standard Therapies or Selectively Targeting Pain Pathways? WebMD Global CPD, 1 Credit Hour (July 3, 2020).
7. Clinical Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Knee Osteoarthritis, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
8. Real-World Perspectives on Personalizing Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 12, 2020).
9. IORACON 2017 – the annual conference of the Indian Orthopedic Rheumatology Association in Bengaluru (August 12-13, 2017).
10. APLAR Review Course during 2nd Symposium of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR), Bali, Indonesia (August 29-September 1, 2013).
11. Update on Gout: New Therapeutic Strategies and Options, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (April 17, 2010).
12. Chondroitin and Glucosamine: Hype or Hope for Osteoarthritis? Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (October 20, 2007).

Musculoskeletal Aquatic Therapy Workshop at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Covering advanced treatment techniques specific to arthritis, pain management and sports injuries, Bad Ragaz Ring Method patterns, Ai Chi, Muscle strengthening and stretching, Joint mobilisations, Gait re-education, Balance and proprioception, Trunk control / core stability, Plyometric training, Handling skills, Rhythmic stabilisations, Relaxation techniques, Treatment planning. Trainer: Sarah Wratten, UK (November 22-24, 2018).

1. Hip and Groin Injuries Conference, British Association of Sports and Exercise Medicine, UK (May 28, 2021).
2. Global solutions in the Management of Multiligament Knee Injuries, SICOT (August 21, 2020)

1. Evaluation, Handling and Positioning of Premature Babies. Online Course by Equipo en Vuelo, Argentina. Trainers: Andrea Mira O, Rodolfo Bastías L (February-March 2023)
2. LINKED: Breathing & Postural Control Course. Dr. Massery’s novel “soda pop can model” links breathing mechanics (including the vocal folds), to postural control using multi-system interactions. Trainer: Mary Massery (February 10-11, 2023)
3. Principles of Child Neurology in Infancy. An accredited online learning course by European Paediatric Neurology Society and MacKeith Press, 10 EACCME® accreditation points (2022)
4. Clinical Practice of Child Neurology in Infancy. An accredited online learning course by European Paediatric Neurology Society and MacKeith Press, 10 EACCME® accreditation points (2022)
5. European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS, www.epos.org) Advanced course on Treatment Principles in Cerebral Palsy. Course Chairs: Elke Viehweger, Reinald Brunner (October 2021-January 2022).
6. Certified Practitioner in Bayley-4 – Assessing Key Developmental Domains in Young Children, Pearson India Education Services Private Limited. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development is used to identify deficits in very young children across five major developmental domains: cognitive, language, motor, adaptive behaviour and social-emotional (December 10-11, 2021).
7. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Short course on Multi-Disciplinary Management of Cerebral Palsy, Bengaluru, India. Trainers: Prof. Jules Becher, Danny Cornelissen, Eefje Muselaers, Peter de Groot, Hanneke Vlaardingerbroek, Netherlands (December 12-15, 2019).
8. Certified practitioner in Advanced Biomechanical Rehabilitation (ABR), Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Leonid Blyum, Cyprus/Russia (Developer of ABR). ABR is a method that seeks to transfer localised stress stimulus to otherwise neglected tissues in persons with cerebral palsy (CP). The purpose of ABR is to invoke beneficial remodelling or strengthening of the irregular and weakened tissues through the process of encouraged mechanotransduction. ABR’s uniqueness lies in successfully addressing fascia in persons with CP, encouraging the re-alignment of their musculoskeletal structure and their overall global development (February 21-25, 2019).
9. Workshop on Application of EMG Biofeedback for Cerebral Palsy, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Gary Krasilovsky, USA (February 4, 2019).
10. Certified practitioner in Somatic Movement and Yoga for Children with Disabilities. Trainer: Marcia Monroe, USA (February 25, 2018).
11. American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) 71st Annual Meeting, Montréal, Canada, 22.5 credit hours (September 13-16, 2017).
12. 29th EACD Conference 2017, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, European Academy of Childhood Disability, 21 Credit Hours (May 17- 20, 2017).
13. 16th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics, Cape Town, South Africa (May 8-11, 2017).
14. Level 1 Certification Course in Play Therapy, by Play Therapy India at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Lucy Bowen (December 16-17, 2016).
15. Preconference Course on Orthopaedics in Cerebral palsy – challenge the controversies, 5th International Conference of Cerebral Palsy, Stockholm, Sweden (May 31-June 1, 2016). Faculty: Freeman Miller, USA; Reinald Brunner, Switzerland; Hank Chambers, USA; Thomas Dreher, Germany; Martin Gough, UK, Gunnar Hägglund, Sweden; Marek Jozwiak, Poland and Tim Theologis, UK.
16. Instructional courses on Measuring bimanual hand use across the ages in children with cerebral palsy; GMFM in practice: opportunities, challenges and future – what’s app?; The Next Generation of Intensive Pediatric Rehabilitation Therapies: Efficacy to Effective Clinical Implementation. Symposium on Brain structure and motor and cognitive development in infants, children, and young adults born preterm; Spasticity: Good or Bad?; The end organ: muscle in cerebral palsy; Dyskinetic cerebral palsy: from better understanding towards a targeted management; Go Baby Go; creating technology and training that lets a kid act like a kid; Action-Observation Training: a new approach for rehabilitation of motor disorders in children; Neural Precursor ”Stem Cells”– The Hope and the Hype: Are We Ready?; International Clinical Guidelines for Early Detection and Early Neurorehabilitation of infants with CP – evidence and opportunities. 5th International Conference of Cerebral Palsy, Stockholm, Sweden (May 31-June 1, 2016).
17. Certified Practitioner in Prechtl´s Method on the Qualitative Assessment of General Movements, General Movements Trust, Austria, at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Christa Einspieler, Professor in Physiology at the Medical University of Graz, Austria (Basic Course: March 18-21, 2016, Practical experience: March 22-23, 2016, Advanced Course: March 24-27, 2016).
18. Let’s Apply the ICF in Day-to-Day Practice, American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, 4 Credit Hours (April 27–May 18, 2016).
19. Workshop on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) on at Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Catherine Sykes, Australia (February 20, 2016).
20. International Course in Robotics and Rehabilitation, International Society for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (January 2016 to March 2016).
21. Workshop on Movement Analysis and Education Strategies Course for Children with Cerebral Palsy and Similar Neurological Conditions MAES Therapy for Cerebral Palsy and Dyskinesia (8 hours), during International Conference of Autism, Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Mumbai, India. Trainer: Jean Pierre Maes, UK and developer of MAES Therapy (May 1-3, 2015).
22. Workshop on Bobath Pediatric Approach at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Hong Jung Sun, Phillipines (January 20-24, 2014).
23. Instructional Courses on Can orthoses enhance postural stability? Implications for fall prevention; Stance control orthotics; Osteoarthritis creates a heavy disease burden; Reduced walking distance: does AFO treatment benefit? Practical application of clinical energy cost and fitness assessments in children with cerebral palsy; Pedorthic Footcare Orthopaedic Shoe Technique International; AFO biomechanics; Robotic Exoskeletons and orthotics at the 14th International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2013 World Congress, held at Hyderabad, India (February 4-7, 2013).
24. Workshops on Evidence based rehabilitation: use of effective knowledge translation strategies to enhance evidence; Skeletal muscle and the development of deformity in children with cerebral palsy; Management of spasticity in children and young people with nonprogressive brain disorders; New tools for early assessment of perceptual motor function in infants at risk for CP (including Hand Assessment for Infants); Orthopedic surgery for adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy; Postural management and minimal invasive surgery to prevent hip dislocation in children with CP; Experiences on new technologies in pediatric rehabilitation; The future of rehabilitation? Use of web-based rehabilitation for persons with cerebral palsy; Fitness and physical activity stimulation in the treatment of children with cerebral palsy; GMS and cerebral palsy; at the 4th International Cerebral Palsy Conference, Pisa, Italy (October 10-13, 2012).
25. Attended Workshops on Motor Delays: Early Identification and Evaluation (Peter L. Rosenbaum); Rehabilitation Protocols after Single-Event Multilevel Surgery at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), Toronto, Canada (September 12-15, 2012).
26. Attended workshops on Management of CP around the globe, The use of orthoses for the management of complex lower limb neruomuscular disorders, Management of the Knee in Spastic Diplegia: What’s the Dose?, Classification of movement disorders in cerebral palsy, Single event multilevel surgery: What to expect the first year, and Hot topics in neurorestorative rehabilitation for children and youth with cerebral palsy and associated brain injury at 6th Biennial Conference of Australasian Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AusACPDM) at Brisbane, Australia (May 30-June 2, 2012).
27. Workshop on Functional Rehabilitation of Spastic Upper Extremity in Children at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr Eva Ponten, Paediatric Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden (February 15, 2009).
28. Trained under Prof. Takashi Matsuo, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon from Minami Tama Orthopaedic Hospital, Tokyo, Japan for a week in November 2007. Assessed over 50 patients with Cerebral Palsy, lectured with him, assisted and performed Orthopaedic Selective Spasticity Control Surgery (developed by Dr. Matsuo) on 12 patients under his supervision. Subsequently, I attended outpatient clinics, ward rounds and OSSCS surgery of spine for athetosis and dystonia with Dr Matsuo at Minami Tama Orthopaedic Hospital, Tokyo, Japan in September 2018.
29. Pre-conference workshops and lectures on OSSCS: Principles and Techniques by Prof. Takashi Matsuo, Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon from Minami Tama Orthopaedic Hospital, Tokyo, Japan, during the 4th National Conference On Functional Management of Developmental Disabilities in Bengaluru (November 3-4, 2007).
30. Attended Advanced Courses on Orthopaedic Surgery for Upper Limb, Spine, Hip and Lower Limb in Cerebral Palsy, at Asia-Pacific Childhood Disability Update (Faculty: Dr. Freeman Miller, USA; Dr. H Kerr Graham, Australia), at Mumbai (December 2-4, 2005).
31. Clinical training in use of Botulinum Toxin in Cerebral Palsy (March, 2001) with Dr. Henry G Chambers Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Children’s Hospital, San Diego, USA (facilitated by Allergan). I was one of the first physicians in India to use Botulinum Toxin.
32. Attended Instructional Courses in Cerebral Palsy, Limb Lengthening, and the Child’s Foot, during the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons at San Francisco, USA (February 28-March 4, 2001)
33. Attended International workshops on Cerebral Palsy and Pelvic Osteotomies (Faculty: Dr. David Sutherland, Dr. Dennis Wenger, Dr. Kaye Wilkins, from USA, and Mr. Malcolm Macnicol from UK), organized by the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, at Mumbai (2000).

1. Acromegaly. Reducing Diagnostic Delays for Improved Treatment and Outcomes, Medscape, USA, 0.5 credit hours (February 21, 2021).
2. Achondroplasia: Your Guide to Assessment, Management, and Coordination of Care, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (Dec 07, 2020).
3. Salvaging a Mangled Extremity (SAME): The Emergency Management Protocol, SICOT, Belgium (September 5, 2020).
4. Indian Foot and Ankle Society Advanced Foot and Ankle Meeting. Modules on Failed Flatfoot Reconstruction, Minimally Invasive Surgery in Foot and Ankle, Deformities in Foot and Ankle, Forefoot Orthopaedics (August 29-30, 2020).
5. National Conference of Indian Foot and Ankle Society (IFASCON 2019), New Delhi, India, including Foot and Ankle Cadaver Workshop by Dr. Michael Coughlin, USA (August 29-September 1, 2019).
6. Osteotomies Around the Paediatric and Adolescent Hip. Cadaver Course, Bombay Orthopaedic Society in Mumbai, India (January 14-15, 2017).
7. Optimal Management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Medscape, USA, 1 Credit Hour (March 31, 2017).
8. Symposium on foot and ankle, by members of the foot and ankle society of United Kingdom, 40th Karnataka State Annual Conference (KOACON 2016), Bengaluru, India (February 5-7, 2016).
9. Treatment Methods for Patellar Malalignment Issues, Institute for Continuing Medical Education and VuMedi, USA, 2 Credit Hours (August 25, 2015).
10. Ganga Operative Pediatric Hip Course 2014 at Coimbatore, India. 12 Live Surgical Demonstrations. Faculty: Dr Harish Hosalkar, USA, Dr Prasad V Gourineni, USA, Dr Kai Ziebarth, Switzerland, and National Faculty. (December 5-7, 2014).
11. Instructional Courses on Paediatric Hip; Paediatric Foot; Management of Bone Infection and Non Union at 34th SICOT Orthopaedic World Conference, Hyderabad, India (October 17-19, 2013).
12. Attended the Pallakad Deformity Course, modelled on the Baltimore Deformity Course run by Prof Dror Paley. Trainers: Dr Mangal Parihar, Dr PN Vasudevan, Dr Cherian Kovoor (August 29-30, 2011).
13. Attended Workshop on Child’s Foot at 12th National Conference of Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India, at Ranchi, India (Feb 10-12, 2006).
14. Attended hands-on workshop on “Ilizarov and Orthofix” during IOACON’2002 (Faculty: Prof. Dror Paley and Indian Faculty) at Patna (November 12-13, 2002).
15. Clinical Fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedics (February to April, 2001):
    1. Dr. M Mark Hoffer (Brachial Plexus, Cerebral Palsy), Orthopaedic Hospital (www.orthohospital.org/), Los Angeles, USA
    2. Dr. Dennis R Wenger (Paediatric Hip), Dr. Scott Mubarak, Dr. Henry G Chambers and Dr. David Sutherland (Cerebral Palsy), Children’s Hospital (www.chsd.org/), San Diego, USA
    3. Dr. Lawrence A Rinsky, and Dr. Todd Lincoln, Lucille Salter Packard Children’s Hospital (www.lpch.org/), Stanford, USA
    4. Dr. Amit Gupta (Paediatric Upper Extremity), Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery (www.cmki.org/) Louisville, Kentucky, USA
16. Trained in the use of Orthofix External Fixator and Limb Reconstruction System with Prof. Mike Saleh at the University of Sheffield, UK (1996).
17. Advanced training in the use of Joshi External Stabilization System, devised for club foot, upper limb injuries and contractures of small joints, burns contractures, deformity correction, and lengthening of small bones, with its developer Dr. BB Joshi for 2 weeks at Mumbai (1999). I have assisted him in over 50 operations, performed 5 under his direct supervision, attended 2 advanced hands-on workshops, and am a qualified trainer. I have used this system extensively and independently for over 23 years.
18. Specialist Registrar Level Training in Paediatric Orthopaedics with Mr. A Moulton at Mansfield, UK (18 months). I attended special multidisciplinary clinics in Cerebral Palsy (supported by a Gait Lab at the University Hospital, Nottingham), DDH and other Paediatric Orthopaedic disorders.
19. Junior Resident level training in Paediatric Orthopaedics with Prof. DK Patro at JIPMER, Pondicherry, India (3 years). I conducted special weekly multidisciplinary clinics in Clubfoot, Post Polio Residual Paralysis and Bone Tumours.

1. Workshops on Goal setting with the ICF in neurorehabilitation; Evaluation of balance and gait disorders; Clinical autonomic testing; Comprehensive rehabilitation in multiple sclerosis –current knowledge and future directions; Virtual reality and associated technologies for neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation; Should paediatric brain injury be treated as a chronic condition?; Post polio syndrome and late poliomyelitis sequelae in europe; Clinical trials in neurorehabiliation: methodological advances and the emerging evidence; Quality standards for outcome measurement in neurorehabilitation; Technical update on neurogenic bladder and bowel management from birth to adult age: the importance of continuity and transitional care; Impact of robots on therapy & research in rehabilitation at 8th World Congress for NeuroRehabilitation, Istanbul, Turkey (April 8-12, 2014).
2. Stroke Rehabilitation, RECOUP, Bengaluru. Trainer: Dr. Ganesh Bhat Bavikatte, Rehabilitation Physician, UK (December 20, 2009).

1. IASP COVID-19 and Pain Virtual Program, CME Outfitters, International Association for the Study of Pain, 4.5 Credit Hours (September 30, 2021).
2. IASP COVID-19 and Pain Virtual Program, CME Outfitters, International Association for the Study of Pain, 13.5 Credit Hours (September 8-10, 2021).
3. Covicon, PlexusMD (June 24-26, 2021)
4. Pain Management Best Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health Crises, American Academy of Pain Medicine, USA, 1.25 Credit Hours (April 17, 2020).

Digital Transformation in Healthcare, Columbia Business School Executive Education, USA. A 9-weeks online programme with the goal to provide with the strategic vision and tools to implement digital transformation initiatives that maximize impact and return on investment. Modules on The State of Healthcare, Population Health, Lean Operations, Data-Driven Models, Leveraging Predictive Analytics, Telemedicine, Data Analytics in Medical Imaging, Health Technology Assessment (March-May 2022).

1. Elite Reviewer Training, Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (JCOT) (May 22 and 29, 2022)
2. Research: How to Set Up and Manage Projects, SICOT 1 hour (January 14, 2011).
3. How Researchers changed the World. 12-week mid-career learning program, Taylor and Francis Group (October 6, 2021).
4. Presenting your work with impact, University of Leeds, and Institute of Coding, 4 Credit Hours (October 12, 2020).
5. How to develop and communicate a research question, British Medical Journal (July 30, 2020).
6. How to publish in scientific journals, preconference workshop during the 2nd International Congress on NeuroRehabilitation and Neural Repair in Maastricht, Netherlands (May 22-24, 2017).
7. Scientific writing workshop, The Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 61st Annual Conference of Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOACON 2016), Kochi, Kerala, India (December 16, 2016)
8. Course on Research Methodology and Scientific Publication, RECOUP, Bengaluru. Trainer: Dr. Vishal Aggarwal, NIHR Clinician Scientist, University of Manchester, UK (August 22-23, 2009)