Courses

  1. Workshop on Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Release Technique (December 20, 2020 and February 14, 2021), PMR Department, Believers Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala.
  2. Ergoweb Symposium 2020. Chairperson for panel discussion on the Topic “A Key For Current Scenario of Ergonomics and Ergonomist In India” (August 15, 2020)
  3. International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics Short course on Multi-Disciplinary Management of Cerebral Palsy, Bengaluru, India, Organizing Chairperson (December 12-15, 2019). Co-trainers: Prof. Jules Becher, Danny Cornelissen, Eefje Muselaers, Peter de Groot, Hanneke Vlaardingerbroek, Netherlands
  4. Course on Bowen Technique, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (November 16-19, 2019 Module 1; November 21-24, 2019 Module 2). Trainer: Louise Tremblay, Canada.
  5. Course on Feldenkrais – Awareness Through Movement, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (September 16, 2019-October 19, 2019). Trainer: Jayawanth Bharadwaj, USA.
  6. New Concepts in the Management of Complex Pain. Course 1: Pain Neurobiology, Rehabilitation of Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (May 25, 2019). Course 2: Rehabilitation of Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (May 26, 2019), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India
  7. Basic Course in Ergonomics, Hyderabad, India (May 13-15, 2019)
  8. Advanced Course in Ergonomics, Hyderabad, India (May 16-18, 2019)
  9. Diploma in Fascial Manipulation (Level I), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Kobi Weiss, Israel (April 19-24, 2019).
  10. Diploma in Fascial Manipulation (Level II), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Kobi Weiss, Israel (April 25-30, 2019).
  11. HealthWISE: Work Improvement in Small Healthcare Enterprises, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Co-trainer: Dr Tsuyoshi Kawakami, Japan, International Labor Organization (April 5-7, 2019)
  12. Course on Dobomed method for Scoliosis (March 2-16, 2019). Trainers: Dr. Jacek Durmala, Bartosz Wnuk, Poland.
  13. Enhancing surgical performance through non-technical skills. Course on Cognitive Simulation and Ergonomics for Practising Surgeons, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (February 28, 2019). Co-trainer: Dr. Uttam Shiralkar, UK
  14. Workshop on Advanced Biomechanical Rehabilitation (ABR) (February 21-25, 2019), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Leonid Blyum, Cyprus/Russia (Developer of ABR)
  15. Workshop on Application of EMG Biofeedback for Cerebral Palsy, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Dr. Gary Krasilovsky, USA (February 4, 2019)
  16. Preconference Workshop on Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction, 34th Annual Conference of Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSPCON), Bengaluru, India (January 31, 2019)
  17. Dry Needling Course (DN-1, DN-2) for Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Janet G. Travell, MD Seminar Series, Myopain Seminars, USA at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (January 26-30, 2019)
  18. Workshop on Myofascial Manipulation, University of St. Augustine, USA, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Robert W Stanborough, USA (January 11-13, 2019).
  19. Preconference Workshop on Work Posture Assessment: How to select the best tool?, 4th SEANES International Conference on Human Factors and Ergonomics in South-East Asia, Bandung, Indonesia (November 28, 2016).
  20. 4th RECOUP International Conference on Ergonomics (RICE 2016), RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. (August 10-13, 2016). Co-faculty: Prof. Martin Helander, Dr. Halimahtun Khalid (Malaysia), Girish Prabhu, Naveen Bagalkot. Theme: Role of Human Factors in Product Design
  21. Diploma Course in Fascial Manipulation Level II (Luigi Stecco Method) (August 1-6, 2016) at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Luca Cossarini, Italy
  22. Diploma Course in Fascial Manipulation Level I (Luigi Stecco Method) (July 26-30, 2016) at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India. Trainer: Luca Cossarini, Italy
  23. Course on Design and Evaluation of Human Work, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (January 24-31, 2016). Modules on Ergonomics principles, anthropometry, Principles of workplace design, Design of seated and standing work, Principles of tool design, Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders – Risk factors, Types, diagnosis, Principles of management, Prognosis, criteria for return to work, Environmental Ergonomics, Ergonomics of Mattresses, Shoes and Kitchen; Ergonomics of Mobile Phones and Tablets; Laptop Ergonomics; Ergonomic considerations for the Extraordinary population; Ergonomics/Human Factors Methods to assess demands and effects on people: Physical workload; Ergonomics/Human Factors Methods to assess demands and effects on people: Mental Workload; Physiological methods, ‘Fatigue’ measurement, Environmental response measures; Stress assessment, job and work attitude measurement; Chair Evaluation; Criteria for selection of Ergonomics Accessories; Computer workstation assessment; Applications of surface EMG; Assessment of Posture; Implementing an Ergonomics Process.
  24. Course on Recent Advances in the Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders at RECOUP, Bengaluru (August 22-23, 2015)
  25. Workshop on Understanding Pain: An Experiential Course in Basic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic pain for Healthcare Professionals, RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (July 24-25, 29-30, 2015).
  26. Course on Breathing Pattern Disorder at RECOUP, Bengaluru (June 28-July 1, 2015). Trainer: Irena Paiuk, Tel-Aviv University, Israel.
  27. Workshop on How to diagnose a Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorder? 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).
  28. 3rd RECOUP International Conference on Ergonomics (RICE) at Bengaluru (July 30-August 5, 2014). Faculty: Prof. Olavi Airaksinen, Rehabilitation Physician, Finland. Prof. Jacob Patijn, Neurologist, Netherlands; Dr. Sjef Rutte, Doctor of Manual Musculoskeletal Medicine, Osteopathy, France, and several National Faculty. Pre Conference Workshops: Craniosacral Therapy (July 30, 2014), Visceromyofascial Manipulation (July 31, 2014). Post Conference Workshops: IAMMM Practical Interdisciplinary Course in Reproducibility Studies (August 4, 2014), Course on Laterality and Biomechanics (August 5, 2014)
  29. New Frontiers in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Myofascial Pain: Addressing the Dynamic Role of Peripheral and Central Sensitization at RECOUP, Bengaluru (December 28, 2014). Faculty: Jay P. Shah, MD, Rehabilitation Physician and clinical investigator in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
  30. Integrated Approach to Lumbar Spine Rehabilitation at RECOUP, Bengaluru (May 25, 2014). Faculty: Prem V, India.
  31. Level I Diploma in Fascial Manipulation at RECOUP, Bengaluru (April 27-May 3, 2014). Faculty: Alessandro Pedrelli, Italy
  32. Basic Course in Office Ergonomics (May 19-21, 2014) and Advanced Course on Ergonomic Workplace Analysis (May 22-25, 2014) at RECOUP, Bengaluru.
  33. Hands-on RSI Therapy Workshop at RECOUP, Bengaluru (February 9, 2014) Faculty: Deborah Quilter, USA, RSI author, Yoga and Movement Therapist, Ergonomics consultant
  34. Workshop on Parenting a Child with Cerebral Palsy
  35. 3rd RECOUP International Conference on Cerebral Palsy at RECOUP, Bengaluru (January 25-27, 2014), including Workshops on Pediatric Taping, Body Weight Suspended Treadmill Training, EMG Biofeedback, Hippotherapy, Virtual Reality Based Therapy and Whole Body Vibration Therapy.
  36. Preconference Workshop on Bobath Pediatric Approach at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (January 20-24, 2014) Faculty: Mr. Hong Jung Sun, Phillipines.
  37. Office Egonomics and Advanced Ergonomic Workplace Analysis at Physio Nova, Mumbai (December 12-15, 2013).
  38. Workshop on Lumbopelvic pain at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (September 14-15, 2013).
  39. Advanced Workshop on Ergonomic Workplace Analysis at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (August 22-25, 2013).
  40. Basic Course in Office Ergonomics at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (August 19-21, 2013).
  41. Workshop on Fibromyalgia and Neuropathic Pain at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (July 20-21, 2013).
  42. Pre-Conference Workshop: How to run an on-site employee health clinic for effective prevention and management of work related musculoskeletal disorder? at 8th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Busan, South Korea (July 8-11, 2013).
  43. Symposium on How to select the best ergonomic workplace analysis tool to assess the risk of musculoskeletal disorders? at 8th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Busan, South Korea (July 8-11, 2013).
  44. Symposium on Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Healthcare Sector at 8th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Busan, South Korea (July 8-11, 2013).
  45. Workshop on Parenting a Child with Cerebral Palsy at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (May 27-28, 2013)
  46. Workshop on Improving the Handwriting Skills in Children at RECOUP, Bengaluru, India (May 25-26, 2013)
  47. 2nd RECOUP International Conference on Ergonomics (RICE 2013) in Bengaluru, India. Faculty: Daniela Colombini, Enrico Occhipinti, Italy, Enrique Alvarez-Casado, Spain, Shamsul Bahri Hj Mohd Tamrin, Malaysia, Hassan Sadeghi Naeini, Iran. Preconference Workshops on Agricultural Ergonomics (April 30-May 3, 2013), Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation (May 1-2, 2013), OCRA (May 2-3, 2013), Office Ergonomics (May 1-3, 2013) (April 30-May 5, 2013)
  48. Instructional Course on Recent Advances in Functional Rehabilitation of Cerebral Palsy at the 14th International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics 2013 World Congress, held at Hyderabad, India (February 4-7, 2013).
  49. A Sequenced Rehabilitation following Single Event Multilevel Surgery for Cerebral Palsy, Training Course presented at the 4th International Cerebral Palsy Conference, Pisa, Italy (October 10-13, 2012).
  50. Preconference Workshop on Health Care Ergonomics at SEANES 2012 2nd Southeast Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies Conference at Langkawi, Malaysia (July 9, 2012).
  51. Workshop on Healthcare Ergonomics (January 22, 2012) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  52. Advanced Workshop on Ergonomic Workplace Analysis (January 19-21, 2012, September 16-18, 2011, October 29-31, 2010, April 23-25, 2010, September 27- 28, 2009) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  53. Workshop on Craniosacral Therapy (June 13, 2010) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  54. Workshop on Giddiness and Vestibular Rehabilitation (March 21, 2010) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  55. Workshop on Taping Techniques (Feb 20-21, 2010) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  56. Conference on Chronic Widespread Pain (Jan 8-10, 2010) at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr Michael Hutson, Consultant Orthopaedic (Musculoskeletal) Physician, Nottingham and London, UK
  57. Workshop on Stroke Rehabilitation (December 20, 2009) at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr. Ganesh Bhat Bavikatte, Speciality Registrar in Rehabilitation Medicine, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
  58. Pre-conference Workshop on WRMSD at HWWE 2009: Annual International Conference of Indian Society of Ergonomics at Kolkata (December 16-20, 2009).
  59. Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) Assessment Workshop (October 25, 2009) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  60. Research Methodology and Scientific Publication (August 22-23, 2009) at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr. Vishal Aggarwal, NIHR Clinician Scientist, University of Manchester, UK
  61. Functional Rehabilitation of Spastic Upper Extremity in Children (February 15, 2009) at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr Eva Ponten MD, PhD, Paediatric Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Astrid Lindgren Children’s Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
  62. Hands-on Workshop on Ponseti method for clubfoot (January 11-12, 2009) in Kathmandu, Nepal
  63. Advanced Ergonomics Course (January 12-16, 2009), at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Prof. Arun Garg, PhD, CPE and Dr. Jay Kapellusch (Univ. of Wisconsin, USA)
  64. Workshop on Chronic Orofacial Pain (Oct 12, 2008) at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr. Vishal Aggarwal, Walport Lecturer in Primary Care Dentistry, Univ. of Manchester, UK
  65. “It’s not growing pain!” Workshop on Musculoskeletal Pain in Children (Oct 9, 2008), at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr. AV Ramanan, Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist and Senior Lecturer, Univ. of Bristol, UK
  66. International Conference on Ergonomics (Sept 20 & 21, 2008), at Garden City College, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Prof. Daniela Colombini, Dr. Natale Battevi and Ms. Lucia Pigini, Univ of Milano, Italy
  67. Advanced Course in Functional Spasticity Management (Aug 9-10, 2008), at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Prof. V Saraph, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical University of Graz, Austria
  68. Ergonomics Meets Design Symposium (June 22, 2008), at RECOUP, Bengaluru; Guest Faculty: Dr. Era Poddar, National Institute of Design, Bengaluru
  69. 4th National Conference On Functional Management of Developmental Disabilities in Bengaluru (November 3-4, 2007). Faculty: Dr. Martha Bridge Denckla, Paediatric Neurologist, USA, Dr. Takashi Matsuo, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Japan, and National Faculty. Pre-conference workshops (November 2, 2007) on OSSCS: Principles and Techniques, SEMLARASS: Role in Functional Rehabilitation; Postoperative Rehabilitation Protocol after OSSCS and SEMLARASS, Functional Rehabilitation of Myelomeningocoele and Cerebral Palsy
  70. 2nd RECOUP’s RSI Orientation Course (January 20-21, 2007) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  71. 2nd RECOUP Course on Cerebral Palsy: Post Surgical Rehabilitation (December 2-3, 2006) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  72. 1st RECOUP’s RSI Orientation Course (November 18-19, 2006) at RECOUP, Bengaluru
  73. 1st RECOUP Course on Cerebral Palsy: Post Surgical Rehabilitation (September 9-10, 2006) at RECOUP, Bengaluru