My Publications till date

1. Publications & Research
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February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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Publications & Research Work
I. Journal Publications
S. No. Year of
Publication
Article Citation Article Link / URL UGC
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1. 2000 PV Solanki, KP Mulgaonkar, SA Rao.
Effect of Early Mobilization on Grip
Strength, Pinch Strength and Work of
Hand Muscles in Cases of Closed
Diaphyseal Fracture Radius-Ulna
treated with Dynamic Compression
Plating. J Postgrad Med. 2000;
46(2):84-87. PMID: 11015774
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
v/11015774/
Yes
JIF:
0.855
(2014)
Indexed
in
PubMed,
SCI etc.
2. 2005 Punita Vasant Solanki. Clinical
Review on Occupational Therapy in
Cumulative Trauma Disorder. IJCP’s
Asian Journal of Orthopedics &
Rheumatology. 2005; 2(3):15-19.
Not Available (Scanned PDF
File Available)
No
3. 2006 Punita Vasant Solanki. Review Article
on Upper Limb Amputation and
Prosthetics: An Occupational Therapy
Perspective. IJCP’s Asian Journal of
Orthopedics & Rheumatology. 2006;
2(4):8-14.
Not Available (Scanned PDF
File Available)
No

2. Publications & Research
19th
February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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4. 2010 Solanki PV, Sams SBA, Kenkre IR,
Wankar SG. A Retrospective Analysis
of Disability Evaluation finding in
patients with Physical Disabilities:
Experience of Occupational Therapists
from an Indian Perspective. Asia
Pacific Disability Rehabilitation
Journal. 2010; 21(1):101-107.
https://www.dinf.ne.jp/doc/eng
lish/asia/resource/apdrj/vol21_
1/09_A_Retrospective.html
Yes
Indexed
in
Scopus
5. 2010 Solanki PV, Sheth BA, Poduval M,
Sams SB. Effectiveness of Modified
Ankle Foot Orthosis of Low-
Temperature Thermoplastics in
Idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equino
Varus. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2010
Jul;19(4):353-60. DOI:
10.1097/BPB.0b013e3283387d16.
PMID: 20440224.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
v/20440224/
Yes
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6. 2012 Raut AA, Rege NN, Tadvi FM,
Solanki PV, Kene KR, Shirolkar SG,
Pandey SN, Vaidya RA, Vaidya AB.
Exploratory Study to Evaluate
Tolerability, Safety, and Activity
of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)
in healthy volunteers. J Ayurveda Integr
Med. 2012 Jul;3(3):111-4. DOI:
10.4103/0975-9476.100168. PMID:
23125505; PMCID: PMC3487234.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go
v/23125505/
Yes
Indexed
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Scopus
etc.

3. Publications & Research
19th
February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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Article Citation Article Link / URL UGC
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7. 2013 Solanki PV. JMT Guest Editorial: Are
Medical Theses Published or These
Remain the Entity of Grey Literature?
Journal of Medical Thesis. 2013;
1(1):4-5.
http://journalmedicalthesis.com
/wp-
content/uploads/2013/12/JMT.
2347-5595-002.pdf
Yes
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Scholar
8. 2014 Gokhale P, Solanki PV, Agarwal P. To
Study the Effectiveness of Play-Based
Therapy on Play Behavior of Children
with Down’s syndrome. Indian J Occup
Ther. 2014; 46(2):41-48.
https://www.aiota.org/temp/ijot
pdf/ibat14i2p41.pdf
(Awarded with KEMOT
Youth Talent Trophy for
Best Paper at OTICON'2014:
the 51st
annual national
conference of the AIOTA at
Bhubaneshwar)
Yes
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9. 2016 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK, Oberai S,
Lakshmanan S. Editorial: The Indian
Journal of Occupational Therapy: How
Far We Aspire to Go? Indian J Occup
Ther. 2016; 48 (2): 34-35.
https://aiota.org/temp/ijotpdf/IJ
OT_Vol_48_Issue_2_(May_-
_August_2016).pdf
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10. 2017 Solanki PV. Book Review: Patient
Safety: Protect Yourself from Medical
Errors. Indian J Occup Ther. 2017; 49
(1): 34
https://aiota.org/temp/ijotpdf/ib
at17i1p34.pdf
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4. Publications & Research
19th
February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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11. 2017 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK. Editorial:
The Indian Journal of Occupational
Therapy: Expectations from Peer
Reviewers. Indian J Occup Ther. 2017;
49 (2): 38-39.
https://aiota.org/temp/ijotpdf/is
sue_49_2.pdf
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12. 2017 Srivastava AK, Solanki PV, Oberai S,
Lakshmanan S. Special Annotation:
Documentation of Research Work:
Publishing Conference Abstracts in
Indian Journal of Occupational
Therapy. Indian. J Occup Ther. 2017;
49 (2): 55-56.
https://aiota.org/temp/ijotpdf/is
sue_49_2.pdf
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13. 2017 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK. Editorial:
Inauguration and Inclusion of Specialty
Edition of the Indian Journal of
Occupational Therapy. Indian. J Occup
Ther. 2017; 49(4): 118-119.
https://aiota.org/temp/ijotpdf/ib
at17i4p117.pdf
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14. 2018 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK, Oberai S.
Need for the Publication of a National
Associations’ Journal by a Professional
and Commercial Publishing
Organization. Indian J Occup Ther.
2018 [cited 2023 Jan 5]; 50 (3): 69-70.
DOI: 10.4103/0445-7706.244547
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2018/50/3/69/244547
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5. Publications & Research
19th
February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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Article Citation Article Link / URL UGC
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15. 2019 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK.
Musculoskeletal Sciences and Work
Rehabilitation - A Specialty in
Occupational Therapy's Clinical and
Research Practice: The Indian Versus
Global Scenario. Indian J Occup Ther
[serial online] 2019 [cited 2023 Jan 5];
51 (4): 117-118.
DOI: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_30_19
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2019/51/4/117/274808
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16. 2020 Sethuraman L, Solanki PV, Srivastava
AK. Occupational Therapy Practice in
Mental Health. Indian J Occup Ther.
2020; 52 (4): 113-114.
DOI: 10.4103/0445-7706.314222
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2020/52/4/113/314222
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17. 2021 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK,
Sethuraman L. Publication
Practices of the Indian Journal of
Occupational Therapy During
Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.
Indian J Occup Ther. 2021; 53 (4): 127-
128. DOI: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_3_22
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2021/53/4/127/337462
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6. Publications & Research
19th
February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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S. No. Year of
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Article Citation Article Link / URL UGC
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18. 2022 Solanki PV, Srivastava AK,
Sethuraman L. The Indian Journal of
Occupational Therapy in National and
International Abstracting and Indexing
Databases and in University Grants
Commission’s Consortium for
Academic and Research Ethics List.
Indian J Occup Ther. 2022; 54 (1):1-3.
DOI: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_55_22
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2022/54/1/1/340891
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19. 2022 MSMI Merchant, R Shitole, PV
Solanki. Investigate the Correlation
Between the Addictive Behaviours of
Internet Gaming and Occupational
Activities: A Cross-Sectional Online
Survey. International Journal of
Scientific Research. 2022; 11 (7): 24-26
https://www.worldwidejournal
s.com/international-journal-of-
scientific-research-
(IJSR)/articles.php?val=NDI3
NDU=
Journal DOI: 10.36106/ijsr
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JIF:
5.862
20. 2022 Mehta PP, Solanki PV, Dave CA.
Occupational Therapy Interventions
Survey Study Part I: Practices and
Types of Interventions Used in Daily
Practice by Indian Versus Global
Occupational Therapists. Indian J
Occup Ther. 2022; 54 (3): 110-129.
DOI: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_64_22
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2022/54/3/110/361349
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February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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21. 2022 Srivastava AK, Solanki PV,
Sethuraman L, Bijlani JN. Seventy
Years of the Existence of the All India
Occupational Therapists' Association:
From the Year 1952 to 2022. Indian J
Occup Ther. 2022; 54 (4): 135-137.
DOI: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_11_23
http://www.ijotonweb.org/text.
asp?2022/54/4/135/378198
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22. 2023 Ganapathy Sankar, U.; Sethuraman,
Lakshmanan; Srivastav, Anil Kumar;
Solanki, Punita V. Occupational
Therapy in India: An Overview over the
Last Decade. Indian J Occup Ther.
2023; 55 (2): 45-46.
DOI: 10.4103/ijoth.ijoth_27_23
https://journals.lww.com/iopt/f
ulltext/2023/55020/occupation
al_therapy_in_india__an_over
view_over.1.aspx
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ICI: Indian Citation Index; SCI: Science Citation Index; JIF: Journal Impact Factor; UGC: University Grants
Commission; URL: Uniform Resource Locator

8. Publications & Research
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February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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II. Book Publications
S. No. Year of
Publication
Book Title Book Citation
1. 2010 Multiple Choice Questions:
Biomechanics and
Occupational Therapy in
Orthopaedic Conditions
Punita V. Solanki. Book on “Multiple Choice
Questions: Biomechanics and Occupational Therapy in
Orthopaedic Conditions” published by Jaypee Brothers,
India in the year 2010; 1st
Edition, 250 Pages, with
ISBN No: 978-93-5025-071-6.
2. 2010 Multiple Choice Questions:
Fundamentals of
Occupational Therapy
Punita V. Solanki. Book on “Multiple Choice
Questions: Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy”
published by National Book Depot, Parel, Mumbai,
India in the year 2010; 1st
Edition; 146 Pages, with
ISBN No: 978-93-80206-110.
III. Conference Proceeding
S. No. Year of
Publication
Article Citation Article Link / URL UGC
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1. 2014 Solanki PV, Nair SR, Shukla H, John
D. A Systematic Literature Review of
Clinical Effectiveness and Economic
Analysis of Injury Prevention and
Health Promotion Wellness Programs
for Professional Computer Users in
Preventing Work-Related
Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs).
Poster Presented at the Third
International Conference of
Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes
Research, India Chapter, New Delhi;
10/2014 (17th
- 18th
October, 2014)
https://www.researchgate.net/p
ublication/266967388_A_syste
matic_literature_review_of_cli
nical_effectiveness_and_econo
mic_analysis_of_injury_preven
tion_and_health_promotion_w
ellness_programs_for_professi
onal_computer_users_in_preve
nting_work-related_mu
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9. Publications & Research
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February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
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IV. National Guidelines Project
S. No. Year of
Publication
Guidelines Committee Guidelines Link / URL UGC
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1. 2020 Save the Hip Project: The Indian Hip
Surveillance Guidelines for Children
with Cerebral Palsy. 2020-2021
National Guidelines Committee
Steering Committee
Dr. Ashok N. Johari, Dr. Dhiren
Ganjwala, Dr. Alaric Aroojis
Advisory Board
Dr. Kishore Mulpuri, Stacey Miller,
Dr. Abhay Khot, Dr. Mohan Belthur
Committee Members
Dr. Sakti Prasad Das, Dr. Anand
Varma, Asha Chitnis, Madhavi
Kelapure, Trupti Nikharge, Dr.
Meenakshi Murthy Girish, Dr. Leena
Srivastava, Dr. Anaita Udwadia-Hegde,
Dr. Surekha Rajadhyaksha, Dr. Mahesh
Kamate, Dr. Sandeep Patwardhan, Dr.
T. S. Gopakumar, Dr. P. N. Gupta, Dr.
Jayanth Sampath, Dr. Binu Kurian, Dr.
Abhay Gahukamble, Dr. Sanjay
Wadhwa, Punita V. Solanki, Dr. Rekha
Mittal, Aijaaz Ashai, Jacqueline K. Li
https://www.posi.in/National-
Cerebral-Palsy-Hip.html
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10. Publications & Research
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February 2024 Punita Vasant Solanki. MSc OT, ADCR, Fellow ACOT, Mumbai
www.orthorehab.in
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Un-Published Research Work (Grey Literature)
V. Regional Non-Scientific Publication
S. No. Year of
Publication
Magazine/Bulletin Title Citation
1. 2023 Anantam Vibes: Your Very
Own Bulletin. Initiative by
Regency Anantam Business
Association (RABA)
Foundation (A Registered
Trust)
Punita V. Solanki. Occupational Therapy: A
Healthcare Profession in India and Globally. Anantam
Vibes: Your Very Own Bulletin. Initiative by RABA
Foundation. 2023. Pages: 12-13. Available at:
https://www.slideshare.net/PunitaSolanki/bulletinanant
am-vibes2023raba-foundationpdf
Website: http://rabafoundation.com/
I. Guide for Undergraduate Students’ (Interns) Projects
1. Bhairavi Dani, Meghana Shah, Namita Panekat, Dushyant Padghamkar, Sheela A. Rao, Punita V. Solanki:
Effect of Core Stabilization Training in Subacute and Chronic Postural Low Backache. 1st
September 2005
- 28th
February 2006 Batch.
2. Trupti A. Mestry, Anagha C. Ghatge, Ashvini P. Ganvir, Mrunalini P. Manwatkar, Punita V. Solanki: Effect
of Exercise Therapy on Functional Recovery in Painful Stage (Stage I) of Idiopathic Adhesive Capsulitis.
21st
August 2006 - 20th
February 2007 Batch.
3. Chaitanya U. Mantri, Pratik P. Dhage, Punita V. Solanki: Observational Gait Analysis in Orthopaedic
Conditions. 28th
January 2008 - 27th
July 2008 Batch.
4. Swati S. Patil, Mitali S. Shinde, Nishant C. Jalgaonkar, Ravindra D. Shep, Punita V. Solanki: A Study of
Psychological Distress in Chronic Low Back Pain. 20th
August 2008 - 20th
February 2009 Batch.
5. Shivangi B. Dave, Seema U. Ghuge, Sudhir S. Gupta, Punita V. Solanki: Efficacy of Modified Constraint
Induced Movement Therapy in Improving the Functional Outcome of Upper Extremity in Children with
Spastic Hemi Paresis. 9th
February 2010 - 7th
August 2010 Batch.
6. Chanchal Patil, Dhara Dedhia, Preetee Gokhale, Priyanka Agarwal, Punita V. Solanki: Effectiveness of
Play-Based Therapy on Play Behavior of Children with Down’s Syndrome. 12th
August 2010 - 7th
February,
2011 Batch.

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7. Neha Kelaskar, Pooja Jethani, Jyothi Sundaram, Vina Nimbolkar, Punita V. Solanki: Efficacy of Pilates in
Improving Physical Fitness of Occupational Therapy Students. 24th
August 2012 - 19th
February 2013 Batch.
II. Guide for Postgraduate Students’ Dissertation
1. Kinjal Dilip Hemani, Punita Vasant Solanki: Performance of Average Indian Adults and Professional
Computer Users on Box and Block Test - A Normative Study. Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation
completed during the year 2007-2010. (ECRHS No: EC/39/2008)
2. Suchitra Vasant Gaikwad, Punita Vasant Solanki: To Study the Effectiveness of Sensory Integration
Therapy on Joint Attention in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Developmental Disability Dissertation
completed during the year 2007-2010. (ECRHS No: EC/31/2008)
3. Dhananjay Uttamrao Bhaskar, Punita Vasant Solanki: To Study the Effectiveness of Electromyographic
Biofeedback Training in Primary Idiopathic Frozen Shoulder Syndrome. Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation
completed during the year 2008-2011. (Care No: EC/29/2009)
4. Vaishali Sushant More, Punita Vasant Solanki: To Study the Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy in
Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness - A Comparative Study Between Static Elbow Splint Versus Static Progressive
Elbow Splint. Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation completed during the year 2008-2011. (Care No:
EC/30/2009)
5. Rasika Shivanand Pardhi, Punita Vasant Solanki: Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and
Myofascial Release with Occupational Therapy in Patients with Proximal Humeral Fracture: A Comparative
Study. Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation completed during the year 2009-2012. (CARE No:
EC/06/2010)
6. Aditi Anil Redkar, Punita Vasant Solanki: Effectiveness of Swiss Ball & Theraband Exercises as an
Adjunct to Occupational Therapy in Ankylosing Spondylitis - A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation completed during the year 2010-2013. (CARE No: EC/42/2011)
7. Tejeshwari Nemichand Baghele, Punita Vasant Solanki: Effectiveness of Neuromuscular and
Proprioceptive Training as an Adjunct to Occupational Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritic Hand - A Randomized
Controlled Trial. Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation completed during the year 2010-2013. (CARE No:
EC/31/2011)