Megha Nataraj

Experience

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  Sai Krupa Physiotherapy Clinic

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Assistant Physical Therapist

  Involved in outpatient care, focusing mainly on assessment and designing of individualized treatment protocols for musculoskeletal, cardiopulmonary and neurological conditions.

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  Manipal Academy of Higher Education

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2020

  Research Associate

  Worked on assessment of cost-effectiveness of a product developed under the Centre for Diabetic Foot Care & Research (CDFCR), Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), MAHE & YOSTRA Labs Private Limited, Bangalore, India. The project has been successfully completed with 2 high quality Scopus indexed scientific publications.

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  MAHE Student Research Forum

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  General Secretary

  It have headed the MAHE-Student Research Forum (SRF) as "General Secretary" for the academic year of 2022. During my period as an SRF-Executive Committee Member I was involved in the development, planning & execution of several academic activities for the student community at Manipal (Undergraduates/Postgraduates/PhD Scholars/Faculty. I have served as the Program Conveynor for "PhD Conclave" organized by CDS & DoR-MAHE an event for final year PhD students to showcase their research to the MAHE Community. I have supported two other events in the year 2022 namely the "Summer School Program" & "ICHTR-Interdisciplinary Conference on Healthcare & Technical Research". Show less

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  Physio Quotient

  Jan 2022 - now

  Founder

  Physio Quotient is a unique academic platform designed for the health science community. We offer a wide range of services from learning to write a good manuscript to manuscript editing, proofreading and career counselling.

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  PhD Gyaan

  Feb 2022 - now

  Founder & Blogger

  PhD Gyaan is a space for aspiring doctoral candidates. Our blog posts are straightforward and give you an idea as to what your road to a doctorate degree might entail.

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  WORKSHOP-Update on Diabetic Foot Manipal 2022

  Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

  Resource Person

  Participated as a Resource Person on topic "Newer Technologies in Diabetic Foot Syndrome" at the "Update on Diabetic Foot Manipal-2022"ONE-Day Workshop held on 23rd April 2022. The event was organized by the Centre for Diabetic Foot Care & Research (CDFCR) & Department of Surgery-KMC, MAHE along with Indian Podiatry Association (IPA) Karnataka Chapter.

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  Elsevier India

  Jun 2022 - now

  Peer-reviewer for the following Scopus Indexed Journals:1) Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews (DMSCRR)2) Diabetes Research & Clinical Practice-Official Journal of International Diabetes Federation (IDF)3) Scientific Reports4) Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy (JACPT) 5) Indian Journal or Nephrology (IJN) 6) Critical Reviews in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine (CRP)7) Sport Sciences for Health (SSH)8) Journal of Society of Indian Physiotherapists (JSIP)9) BMC Public Health10) Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews (Wolters Kluwer)11) Journal of Renal Nutrition12) F1000Research Show less

  • Editorial Board Member

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Peer Reviewer

    Jun 2022 - now
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  WALT Congress Manipal

  Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

  Joint Secretary

  Held the position of "Joint Secretary" for the "World Association of Photobiomodulation Therapy (WALT) Congress 2023" which was held between 13th to 16th September 2023 for the first time in Manipal, India. WALTCon2023 was jointly organized by WALT, Indian Podiatry Association (IPA)-Karnataka Chapter & MAHE as its academic partner. WALTCon2023 has attracted both International & National Delegates across Healthcare & Technology with an Excellent Industry-Academia Partnership. Website Link: www.walt2023.org Show less

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  Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik

  Apr 2024 - now

  Assistant Professor at MGM College of Physiotherapy (MGMCOP)

  I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy (CVRS) of MGM College of Physiotherapy located in Navi Mumbai. We are affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) in Nashik. My roles & responsibilities at the institution include academic teaching, research, clinical training of students along with the management of patients at MGM Hospital (Kamothe, Kalamboli & CBD Belapur). I handle the following clinical areas: EMS-ICU, EMS-HDU, NICU, PICU, Pediatrics ward. In addition, I also supervise the undergraduate & postgraduate students in their clinical work at SICU, MICU, CCU, CVTS/Pulmonary/Medicine/Surgical Wards respectively. Show less