Dr. Dhanalakshmi V

Ms Dhanalakshmi V is a Physiotherapist and Rehabilitation Specialist in Bengaluru with 28 years of experience, currently practising as the Chief Physiotherapist and Associate Manager of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

She specialises in cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, musculoskeletal manual therapy, acute orthopaedic recovery, and ergonomic posture correction.

Areas of Expertise

Ms Dhanalakshmi V focuses on physical medicine and advanced functional rehabilitation through the following clinical areas:

Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Ms Dhanalakshmi designs pre- and post-operative conditioning programmes for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.

She also delivers pulmonary rehabilitation to enhance lung capacity and endurance in chronic respiratory conditions.

Manual Therapy and Dry Needling

She utilises osteopathic manipulation, dry needling, and cranio-sacral therapy to relieve joint stiffness and muscle spasms.

Ms Dhanalakshmi applies these biomechanical alignment techniques to alleviate chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Orthopaedic and Sports Recovery

She manages acute musculoskeletal injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation using targeted exercise protocols and dynamic taping.

Ergonomics and Geriatric Care

Ms Dhanalakshmi provides workplace ergonomic assessments to correct posture and prevent occupational strain. She also conducts balance training and fall-prevention exercises tailored for elderly individuals.

Educational Background

She holds a Fellowship in Osteopathy and Manipulation Therapy along with advanced certifications in manual therapy, dry needling, cranio-sacral therapy, and dynamic taping.

Awards, Research, and Publications

Ms Dhanalakshmi received the Award for Lasting Contributions to Patient Safety and Care at Manipal Hospital in 2017 and the Pride Award from The Times of India in 2019.

She regularly conducts educational seminars on ergonomics, cardiac rehabilitation, and women's physical health.

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