Manisha Rathi
Dr. D.Y. Patil college of Physiotherapy, India
Biography
Manisha Rathi with her doctoral qualification is expert in evaluation and management of geriatric people and immensely involved in improving the independency and quality of life of the elderly. Her skill in the assessment of geriatrics individuals and treating them to fulfill their functional demand is unique. Squat training to older people on Whole body vibrator is a challenging task but she worked dedicatedly to bring excellent results in enhancing the lower extremity functions and in turn perk up functional independence. Whole body vibration helps in recruiting lower body muscles and thus increases strength and endurance. Her research work mainly focuses on balance, fall efficacy, Gait parameters and functional performance in Elderly. She is also working on assessing reaction time in elderly with a uniquely designed machine by her. Her focused approach and patience towards elderly is remarkable and should be taken in cognizance
Abstract
Abstract : Effect of whole body vibration on functional performance of lower extremity in elderly