Dr. Thillaivignesh Balasubramanian
Assistant Professor
Experienced Neurophysiotherapist and dedicated academician with strong expertise in neurological rehabilitation, psychosomatic disorders, and evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Skilled in clinical teaching, independent patient management, and student mentorship, with a commitment to strengthening clinical reasoning and advancing research in neurological physiotherapy.
Academic Qualifications: MPT
| Professional Qualifications | ||||
| Name of granting Institution | Location (City, Country) | Degree | Year Obtained | |
| Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | 2016 | |
| JSS College of Physiotherapy, RGUHS | Mysuru, Karnataka | Master in Physiotherapy – Neurology & Psychosomatic Disorders | 2020 | |
Years of experience
| Designation | Institute/Organization | Role | Tenure | |
| Assistant Professor | Garden City University, Bangalore | Teaching Faculty & PG Research Guide | Aug 2023-November 2025 | |
| Lecturer | Cauvery College of Physiotherapy | Teaching Faculty & Exam Co-Ordinator | Dec 2020 – Aug 2023 | |
| Consultant Physiotherapist | Care First Health Care Company, Bangalore | Home care Physiotherapy Consultant | July 2022- November 2025 | |
| Consultant Physiotherapist | Muthu’s Ortho Hospital, Coimbatore | Physiotherapist-OPD Incharge | Sep 2016 – Aug 2017 | |
Academic Roles & Responsibilities:
- Clinical Physiotherapist
- Teaching Faculty
- Subject Coordinator for Clinical Neurology
- Facilitating student learning and skill development during clinical rotations and practical sessions
AREAS OF INTEREST
- Neurological Physiotherapy
- Spinal Cord injury Rehabilitation
- Balance Rehabilitation
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Expertise
- Neuro-Rehabilitation
- Clinical Neurology
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient-centred Care
- Clinical Teaching & Mentorship
Areas of Research Interest
- Systematic Reviews
- Neuro-Rehabilitation Research
- Technology-Assisted Rehabilitation
Research and Publications
- Adherence to Kinect Adventure Games in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease – JEMDS, 2021
- Intensive Motor Learning for Stroke – Systematic Review – IJOPT, 2025
- Impact of Smartphone Apps in Caregiver Training for Parkinson’s Disease – IJOPT, 2025
- Physiotherapy Intervention in Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome – IJSRA, 2025
Patents Published
- Dynamic Air-Assisted Limb Support Device for Circumduction Gait Prevention in Hemiplegia – Patent No. 202341084023 (2024)
- Biodegradable Oil Absorbent Mats Using Human & Animal Hair – Patent No. 202421081431 (2024)
PBook Chapter
- Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education – IIP Series Volume 3, Book 5, Part 5, Chapter 1 (2024)