• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from Calicut University, India
• Post graduate Diploma in Early Intervention (paediatrics) from National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, India
• PhD in physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

After completion of my post-graduate diploma, I worked as a clinical physiotherapist and co-ordinator of early intervention services for at-risk children in FAITH-INDIA, which is a voluntary organisation in India. After three years of working as a clinician with a variety of adult and paediatric neurological conditions,, I joined Queen Margaret University as a PhD student. My research project was an exploratory study to investigate the effects of tuning of ankle foot orthoses and footwear using 3D motion analyses on gait, muscle and joint characteristics and quality of life of children with cerebral palsy. After completion of my PhD, I joined QMU as a full-time lecturer.

Other research projects I have been involved with include: effects of Functional Electrical Stimulation on gait of people with acute stroke, and comparison of functional outcomes following total knee replacement using two different surgical techniques. My current research interests include adult and paediatric neurological conditions, gait and gait analysis, and orthotic management of various neurological conditions.

My teaching focuses on neurosciences for physiotherapists, neurological rehabilitation, psychology, functional anatomy and inter-professional education. I have also been involved in research into learning and teaching, such as exploring experiences of international students studying at Master’s level.

Potential areas for PhD supervision

• Gait and function in cerebral palsy
• Gait and function in adult neurological conditions
• Aspects of normal gait and gait analysis