Dr. Dhanalakshmi V

Ms Dhanalakshmi V is a senior physiotherapist in Bangalore with 10 years of clinical experience specialising in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and women's health. She currently serves as Chief Physiotherapist and Associate Manager at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore.

She holds an MPT in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, a Fellowship in Osteopathy and Manipulation Therapy, FOMT, and is certified as a Manual Therapy Practitioner, COMT, Dry Needling Practitioner, CDNP, Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner, and Dynamic Taping Specialist.

She received the Award for Lasting Contributions to Patient Safety and Care at Manipal Hospital 2017 and the Pride Award by the Times of India 2019.

Whether a patient needs cardiac rehabilitation, post-surgical pulmonary recovery, acute orthopaedic injury management, dry needling, manual therapy, or women's health physiotherapy, her evidence-based and patient-centred approach ensures structured and effective recovery.

She communicates fluently in English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Ms Dhanalakshmi V offers comprehensive cardiopulmonary, orthopaedic, and women's health physiotherapy care at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bangalore, with expertise spanning cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, dry needling, manual therapy, kinesio taping, craniosacral therapy, acute orthopaedic injury management, and ergonomic assessment.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Patients recovering from cardiac surgery, respiratory disease, post-ICU syndromes, or COVID-19 complications receive structured cardiopulmonary rehabilitation from Ms Dhanalakshmi V, who holds an MPT in Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy.

• Pre-operative and post-operative cardiac surgery rehabilitation
• Post-thoracic surgery pulmonary physiotherapy
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation for chronic respiratory disorders
• Post-COVID rehabilitation
• Physical conditioning for reduced exercise tolerance

Manual Therapy

Patients with joint dysfunction, spinal pain, or biomechanical restrictions receive precise manual therapy from Ms Dhanalakshmi V, a Certified Manual Therapy Practitioner, COMT, and FOMT Fellow.

• Joint mobilisation and manipulation
• Osteopathic manual techniques
• Biomechanical dysfunction correction

Dry Needling

Patients with chronic pain, trigger points, or soft tissue dysfunction receive targeted dry needling from Ms Dhanalakshmi V, a Certified Dry Needling Practitioner, CDNP.

• Trigger Point Dry Needling for muscle pain and dysfunction
• Chronic soft tissue condition management

Dynamic Kinesio Taping

Patients with musculoskeletal conditions, postural concerns, or sports injuries receive structured taping therapy from Ms Dhanalakshmi V, a Certified Dynamic Taping Specialist.

• Dynamic and Kinesio Taping for musculoskeletal conditions
• Joint support and movement facilitation via taping

Craniosacral Therapy

Patients requiring craniosacral therapy for pain, nervous system dysfunction, or tension-related conditions receive structured treatment from Ms Dhanalakshmi V, a Certified Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner.

• Craniosacral Therapy for pain and nervous system conditions

Acute Orthopaedic Injury Management, Conservative

Patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries requiring non-surgical physiotherapy management receive structured care from Ms Dhanalakshmi V.

• Acute Orthopaedic Injury conservative physiotherapy management
• Musculoskeletal pain evaluation and rehabilitation

Ergonomic Assessment and Corporate Wellness

Working professionals with posture-related pain or workplace musculoskeletal conditions receive structured ergonomic assessment from Ms Dhanalakshmi V, who has conducted health talks at software companies.

• Workstation Ergonomic Assessment and postural correction
• Injury prevention and exercise prescription for professionals

Credentials and Trust

• BPT, Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• MPT, Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy
• Fellowship in Osteopathy and Manipulation Therapy, FOMT
• COMT, Certified Manual Therapy Practitioner
• CDNP, Certified Dry Needling Practitioner
• Certified Craniosacral Therapy Practitioner
• Certified Dynamic Taping Specialist

Awards and Achievements

• Award for Lasting Contributions to Patient Safety and Care, upholding Patient Centricity, Manipal Hospital Bangalore, 2017
• Pride Award, Times of India, for conducting fitness sessions for women entrepreneurs, 2019
• Awards for conducting health talks at software companies

Consulting Hospitals in Bangalore

Ms Dhanalakshmi V currently serves as Chief Physiotherapist and Associate Manager at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore.

Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road is a NABH and NABL accredited tertiary care hospital in Bangalore offering comprehensive medical, surgical, cardiac, and rehabilitation services including a dedicated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department.

Research and Academic Contributions

Ms Dhanalakshmi V has contributed to physiotherapy through expert talks, national conference presentations, and community health education.

Key Talks and Presentations

• Talk on Women's Wellness, Times of India, 2019
• Talk on Evolution to Revolution of Physiotherapy, 2nd State IAPWC Conference
• Webinar: Role of Physiotherapists in Women's Wellbeing, 6th Master Medics Training Programme for Nurses Across the World
• Seminars on COVID-19 Rehabilitation at various colleges
• Seminars on Cardiac Rehabilitation at various institutions
• Talk on Importance of Geriatric Rehabilitation in Geriatric Homes
• Health Talks on Ergonomics and Exercise Prescription at software companies

Book an Appointment with Ms Dhanalakshmi V

To consult Ms Dhanalakshmi V at Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road Bangalore, visit HexaHealth to check availability and book a physiotherapy appointment with an experienced cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal physiotherapist in Bangalore.