Dr. Steffi Alphonso

Ms Steffi Alphonso is a Consultant Physiotherapist in Ahmedabad with 12 years of clinical experience.

She currently practises at HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Sola, where she serves as the In-charge Physiotherapist. Her clinical focus includes onco-rehabilitation, musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, and post-operative stroke management.

She has specific experience in helping cancer patients recover mobility and function following major surgical interventions.

She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from SDM College of Physiotherapy in Dharwad in 2014. She subsequently completed her Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Musculoskeletal and Sports from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, where she achieved a state rank.

She also holds a Certification in Manual Therapy from the Capri Institute of Manual Therapy in Delhi and is a certified post-natal rehabilitation practitioner.

Her academic contributions include published, peer-reviewed research on post-cancer rehabilitation. She authored a comparative study on soft tissue release and stretching for treating Axillary Web Syndrome after breast cancer surgery, published in 2024.

She has also conducted cross-sectional survey research on risk factors associated with upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders.

In her clinical practice, she utilizes targeted interventions such as joint mobilization, neuromodulation, hydrotherapy, and specialized Pilates regimens for post-breast cancer recovery.

She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati, which helps patients communicate comfortably during rehabilitation sessions.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Ms Steffi Alphonso provides physical therapy and rehabilitation covering musculoskeletal conditions, post-operative recovery, and neurological management.

Onco-Rehabilitation

Ms Steffi focuses on the physical recovery of patients who have undergone intensive cancer treatments or major surgical resections:

• Rehabilitation following Breast Cancer Surgery
• Lymphedema Management and Drainage
• Post-Operative Gastrointestinal and Head & Neck Cancer Rehab
• Specialized Pilates for Post-Breast Cancer Recovery

Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy

Ms Alphonso utilizes evidence-based physical interventions to restore joint mobility and treat soft tissue disorders:

• Manual Therapy and Joint Mobilization
• Soft Tissue Release and Stretching Protocols
• Treatment of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Hydrotherapy and Neuromodulation Techniques

Specialized Rehabilitation Programs

She provides structured, condition-specific rehabilitation programs to improve patient mobility and quality of life:

• Post-Natal Rehabilitation
• Stroke Management and Neurological Rehab
• Management of Axillary Web Syndrome (Cording)

Education and Qualifications

• BPT — SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad (2014)
• MPT (Musculoskeletal and Sports) — Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2016)
• Certification in Manual Therapy — Capri Institute of Manual Therapy, Delhi
• Certified Post-Natal Rehab Practitioner

Professional Experience

Ms Steffi Alphonso currently practises at the following facility:

• Consultant Physiotherapist, HCG Aastha Cancer Centre in Sola

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