Presentation about Introduction about Myself and Occupational Therapy

1. Punita V. Solanki
Occupational Therapist &
Hand Therapist
MSc (Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedic Conditions)
(Occupational Therapy Training School & Centre at Seth G. S. Medical College
& King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai University, Maharashtra, India)
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research (ADCR)
(ACE at Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Mobile Number:
+91-9820621352 [For Personal Use: Text Message]
+91-9167180215 [For Official Use: Phone Calls/Text Message/WhatsApp]
Email id:
therapistindia@gmail.com
orthorehab.punita@gmail.com
Website:
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Occupational Therapy:
Living Life to its Fullest

2. About Myself as a
Professional
“The price of success is hard work, dedication to the
job at hand and the determination that whether we
win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to
the task at hand .”
~ Vince Lombardi
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3. Current Work Affiliation
Current Work Affiliations and Commitments
Professor and Incharge at D Y Patil Deemed to be University, School of Occupational Therapy, Nerul, Navi
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India since August 2023.
Current Honorary and Academic Work Commitments
Executive Committee Member: The All India Occupational Therapists’ Association. (April, 2020 to March,
2024) (Website: https://www.aiota.org/)
Editor: The Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy. (April, 2020 to March, 2024)
(Website: https://www.aiota.org/ and https://www.ijotonweb.org)
Secretary: Society for Hand Therapy, India. (January, 2020 to December, 2024)
Peer Reviewer: Journal of Medical Thesis, Indian Journal of Pain, Journal of Novel Physiotherapy & Physical
Rehabilitation etc.
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4. My Fields of Interest
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Expertise Pre & Post-Operative Care on In-patient and Outpatient Basis: Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (Musculoskeletal
Sciences): Assessment, Treatment Planning and Execution and Follow-up Care and Guidance on Home
Therapy Program Execution
Children’s Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Adult and Older Adult’s Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Skeletal-Trauma Care after Definitive Orthopaedic Management
Sports Exercise Therapy and Hand Therapy
Back School and Spine Care
Joint Disorders: Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Preventive Health-Education Exercise Science, Youth Fitness, Level I Mat Pilates Therapy, Myofascial
Release Therapy, Kinesio Taping KT1 Fundamentals and KT2 Advanced, Physical Agent Modalities as an
Adjunct to Occupational Therapy
Experience Academic, Clinical and Administration Experience in an Institutional Setup
Primary, and Secondary Clinical Research
Research Ethics
Endnote, and Mendeley Reference Managers
Medical Writing, and Medical Editing
Organizing Workshops and Conferences
Faculty for Workshops and Conferences
Interests Documentation, Medical Writing, and Medical Editing
Electronic Health Record
Skills (Strengths) Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Basic Excel, Basic DTP Skills
Good Communication, Good Inter-Personal Skills, Optimal Team Spirit, Proactive Attitude, Creative
Thinking, and Time Management
Skills (Areas of
Improvement &
Training)
Advanced Excel
Applied Statistics
Data Management and Data Analysis Software

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ADCR (Advanced Diploma in Clinical Research) from April, 2013
to December, 2013 from Academy for Clinical Excellence at Bombay
College of Pharmacy, Santacruz East in First Attempt. (76% - Grade A)
1st Rank in ADCR - XVIII Batch.
MSc (Occupational Therapy in Orthopaedic Conditions) passed in
May, 1998 from Seth G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII
Memorial Hospital, Mumbai University in First Attempt. (56.63%)
BSc (Occupational Therapy) passed in November, 1995 from Seth
G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
University in First Attempt. (63.71%)
HSC (Science) passed in March, 1992 from S. S. & L. S. Patkar
College of Arts & Science, Goregaon, HSC Board, Maharashtra, India, in
First Attempt. (Distinction in PCB: 87.33%)
SSC passed in March, 1990 from Children’s Academy, Malad, SSC
Board, Maharashtra, India, in First Attempt. (Distinction: 80.85%)
PunitaV. Solanki
Educational Qualifications
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International Certifications
Passed Youth Fitness Trainer’s Certification by International
Sports Sciences Association (ISSA-USA), with 90.4% & is valid from
3rd February 2011 to 3rd February, 2015 with Certification ID No.:
309903.
Passed Level I Pilates Mat Foundation Beginner and Intermediate
Teacher Certification Program by Pilates Institute of America, with
the score of 90%. Certificate is valid till 31st January, 2014.
Completed American Heart Association’s (AHA) “Heartsaver
First Aid Program”.
Completed Kinesio Taping KT1 Fundamentals and KT2 Advanced
Course with the course code number - 11IN01-000-1F-081012-
KTAIIN-IN, for 16 hours.
Achieved “Thera-Band Academy Instructor Level 3” after
participating in Train the Trainer Workshop by Thera-Band
Academy at New Delhi, which is valid till 2nd September, 2013.
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National Certifications
Certified to use Physical Agent Modalities: As an Adjunct to
Occupational Therapy by Academic Council of Occupational Therapy
(ACOT) of All India Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) in
December, 2012 with 26 contact hours.
Appeared for MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in
Information Technology) Examination through Maharashtra State
Board of Technical Education, Mumbai and passed with a score of 90
marks out of 100, on 27th July, 2006, at Keerti Computer Institute,
Mumbai suburb.
Have been participating in national as well as international
conferences, workshops, courses as a delegate and a faculty & an
observer, since January, 1996 till date, as a means of continuing
professional education to update professional knowledge and skills
in academic, research and clinical areas.
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Work Experience
Working as Professor and Incharge, BOT Program: D Y Patil Deemed
to be University, School of Occupational Therapy, Nerul, Navi Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India. (From 5th August 2023 onward).
Phone: 022-27702218 (D Y Patil Medical College Building: Registrar
Office). Email: occupationaltherapy@dypatil.edu and
punita.solanki@dypatil.edu
Website: https://www.dypatil.edu/schools/school-of-occupational-
therapy
Worked as a Principal, BOT Programme: National Institute of
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kalletumkara P. O.,
Irinjalakuda, Thrissur - 680683, Kerala, India. (From 7th May, 2022 to
31st October 2022). Phone: 0480-288-1959 Mobile: +91-7510870111
Admin Email: info@nipmr.org.in Website: https://www.nipmr.org.in/
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Work Experience
Worked as a Visiting Consultant Occupational Therapist at C/o AR
Orthopaedic & ICU Hospital, New Era Theater Compound, S. V. Road,
Opposite Alka Vihar Hotel, Malad West, Mumbai - 400064,
Maharashtra, India. (https://arorthopaedic.com). Telephone Number:
+91-22-28882288 / 28882266. Timings: Mondays to Saturdays: 9.00
am to 11.00 am (On Prior Appointments Only) (Since 19th May, 2019
till 31st March, 2022)
Worked as a Visiting Consultant Occupational Therapist at C/o AR
Orthopaedic Clinic, 15/129, Siddharth Nagar Road No. 5, Near
Prabodhan Krida Bhavan, Behind Goregaon Police Station, Lane Next
to Maharashtra Medical Store, Goregaon West, Mumbai - 400062,
Maharashtra, India (https://arorthopaedic.com)
Telephone Number: +91-9324492044. Timings: Tuesdays and Fridays:
11.30 am to 1.30 pm (On Prior Appointments Only) (Since 17th March,
2021 to 30th April, 2021)
Worked as a Freelance Occupational Therapist in the Western
Suburbs of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. (Since 1st June, 2015 till 31st
March, 2022)
Worked as a Visiting Hand Therapist at Kanchi Nursing Home,
Gokuldham, Goregaon East, Mumbai-400063, Maharashtra, India, on
Every Saturdays from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm from 23rd July, 2016 to 29th
February, 2020. (http://drapurvapatel.com)
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Work Experience
Worked as a Visiting Consultant Occupational Therapist at NM
Medical, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on percentage
sharing basis, in the evening hours between 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm on
week days and in the morning hours on Sundays, from 10th August,
2015 to 29th February, 2020. (www.nmmedical.com)
Manager, Medical Communications at Mool Tatvam Consulting LLP
at 1003 A & B, Kamlacharan CCS Ltd., Plot No. 179/180, Jawahar Nagar
Road No. 2, Goregaon West, Mumbai-400104, Maharashtra, India, from
24.04.2017 to 12.09.2017, Mondays to Fridays: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Telephone Number: +91-22-65342688.
Website: www.mooltatvam.com
Job Profile: Lead & manage medical content development and
communication initiatives (e.g.) Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Slide Decks, Marketing Slide Decks, Patient Education Slide Decks,
Patient Education Booklets, Leave Behind Leaflets (LBLs), Patient’s
and Doctor’s Advisory Board Transcripts etc.
Worked as a Visiting Onsite Therapist for Orange Rx of Viron
Workplace Solution’s Placement at Ocwen Financial Solutions Private
Limited, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. (1st & 3rd
Wednesdays of Every Month from 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm) on contract
basis from 04.11.2015 to 21.09.2016.
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Work Experience
Senior Associate at Capita India Pvt. Ltd., Address: Godrej and
Boyce Compound, Gate 2A, LBS Marg, Vikhroli (West). Mumbai-
400079. Maharashtra, India. Tel. No.: (India): +91-22-40425831.
Website: www.capita.co.uk Job Hours: Mondays to Fridays: 10.00 am
to 7.00 pm. In Knowledge Services (Health Research & Consulting)
Department from 02.05.2014 to 01.05.2015. (As contracted by
Hinduja Global Solutions [HGS] International Services Private Limited)
Recognitions at Capita, India:
Work recognized by a Spot Award on 13th August, 2014 by the
management team at Capita India Private Limited.
Won a Spot Quiz on Risk and Compliance Awareness Day on 8th
January, 2015 at Capita India Private Limited.
Awarded with the “Star of the Quarter” for the work done during
the fourth quarter of the year 2014, as presented on 29th January, 2015
by the management team at Capita India Private Limited.
Consultant Occupational Therapist from 01.03.2013 to 12.07.2014
in Private Sector in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. (Aastha Multi
Speciality Hospital at Kandivali West, Kanchi Nursing Home at
Goregaon East, and House Calls/Home Visits)
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Work Experience
Assistant Professor from 01.01.2006 to 31.01.2013 at Seth G. S.
Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India.
Lecturer from 27.04.2001 to 31.12.2005 at Seth G. S. Medical
College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India.
Junior Occupational Therapist from 01.08.1998 to 26.04.2001 at
Seth G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Part-time Junior Occupational Therapist from 05.06.1998 to
31.07.1998 at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children, Parel, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India.
Senior Demonstratorship from 02.12.1996 to 01.12.1997 at Seth
G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Junior Demonstratorship from 04.04.1996 to 03.10.1996 at Seth
G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Additional Work Experience
Experience also gained in Home Based Therapy in the field of
Orthopaedic and Neurological Rehabilitation and in Private Practice at
Orthopaedic Nursing Home, Orthopaedic Consultation Clinic and with
an Orthotist & Prosthetist, for several years.
Appointed as a Member of Special Medical Board constituted by
the competent authority, MHT-CET 2007 at Directorate of Medical
Education & Research from 03.07.2007 to 09.07.2007 for Disability
Evaluation of students claiming admission for medical courses in
Physical Handicap Quota. And on 02.08.2011 for Disability Evaluation
of a student claiming admission for MBBS Course in Physical
Handicap Quota, along with other medical & allied health
professionals.
Provided Occupational Therapy Services at Shree Bidada
Sarvodaya Trust, Village - Bidada, Taluka - Mandvi, Kutch, Gujarat,
India, during the Rehabilitation Camp (Adult Orthopaedic Camp) for 3
days held from 05.01.2003 to 07.01.2003 & during the Paediatric
Orthopaedic Camp for 3 days held from 10.11.2006 to 12.11.2006.
Visiting Occupational Therapist with Multiple Sclerosis Society of
India, Mumbai Chapter, Maharashtra, India, from April, 1996 to
September, 1997.
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the conference as Chairperson for the Scientific Session III Titled
“Foraging the Context of Occupation” at the 61st annual national
conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA)
i.e., OTICON’2024, held from 19th to 21st January, 2024, organized by
the Kerala Branch of the AIOTA at Cochin, Kerala.
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the conference as Judge for the “SS Splint OTist Best Innovative Splint”
at the 61st annual national conference of All India Occupational
Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) i.e., OTICON’2024, held from 19th to
21st January, 2024, organized by the Kerala Branch of the AIOTA at
Cochin, Kerala.
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the conference as the Organizing Committee Member in eSouvenir
Committee and as a Judge for Students Competitive Event at the 60th
annual national conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s
Association (AIOTA) i.e., OTICON’2023, held from 3rd to 5th February,
2023, organized by the Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy,
Chennai
Appointed & Served as a Resource Faculty for the Fellowship
Programme in Musculoskeletal & Hand Rehabilitation and
Ergonomics (MSE) by the Academic Council of Occupational Therapy
(ACOT) of the All India Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA)
in June and July 2022. Also served as Judge for fellowship candidates’
project presentation.
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the scientific program as Conference Judge for Member Delegates’
Presentations and Students’ Scientific Session at the 59th virtual
annual national conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s
Association (AIOTA) i.e., the second virtual OTICON’2022, held from
11th to 13th March, 2022, organized by the AIOTA
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the conference as the organizing committee member in eSouvenir
committee at the 59th virtual annual national conference of All India
Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) i.e., the second virtual
OTICON’2022, held from 11th to 13th March, 2022, organized by the
AIOTA
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the conference as Promotion and eSouvenir Incharge at the virtual
joint 44th annual national conference of the Indian Society for Surgery
of the Hand (ISSH) and 8th annual national conference of the Society
for Hand Therapy, India (SHTI) held on 6th and 7th August, 2021.
SHTICON’2021 eSouvenir designed, compiled and edited and
available at: https://www.slideshare.net/SHTIndia/shticon2021-
esouvenir07082021final
A certificate of appreciation was awarded by the Philippine
Academy of Occupational Therapists, Inc. and the Organizing
Committee of the 7th Asia Pacific Occupational Therapy Congress
(APOTC) for serving as a Pre-Congress Abstract Reviewer for the 7th
APOTC, to be held from 22nd to 24th November, 2021 at Manila,
Philippines.
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the scientific program as Pre-Conference Judge for research paper
submissions and during Conference Judge for Students’ Scientific
Session at the 58th virtual annual national conference of All India
Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) i.e. the first virtual
OTICON’2021, held on 6th and 7th March, 2021, organized by the
AIOTA
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution towards
the conference as the organizing committee member in registration
committee at the 58th virtual annual national conference of All India
Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) i.e. the first virtual
OTICON’2021, held on 6th and 7th March, 2021, organized by the
AIOTA
Accepted responsibility of an Editor for the Indian Journal of
Occupational Therapy (IJOT) since April, 2020 for a tenure of four
years till March, 2024.
(https://www.aiota.org/ & www.ijotonweb.org)
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Academic Work Experience
Elected as an Executive Committee Member of the All India
Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA) for the term of four
years from April, 2020 to March, 2024. The results of which were
declared during the general body meeting at OTICON’2020 and
certificate was issued by the AIOTA Election Chairman on 18th
January, 2020 during the valedictory function.
A certificate of appreciation was awarded for contribution
towards the scientific program as Judge for Students’ Scientific
Session and as a Member of eSouvenir Committee at the 57th Annual
National Conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s Association
(AIOTA) i.e. OTICON’2020, held at Ravindra Natya Mandir,
Prabhadevi, Mumbai from 16th to 18th January, 2020, organized by
Occupational Therapy School & Centre, Seth GSMC and KEM Hospital
and the Mumbai Branch, AIOTA.
Elected & appointed as a Secretary of the Society for Hand
Therapy, India for the term of five years from January, 2020 to
December, 2024. The results of which were declared online in
December, 2019 by Election Chairperson and appointment letter was
issued by the President in January, 2020 meeting.
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate of appreciation was awarded in recognition of the
valuable contribution and services as a Chairperson, Scientific
Program Committee for the 56th annual national conference of the
AIOTA i.e. OTICON’2019 held at GMC and PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
from 8th to 10th February, 2019.
A letter of appreciation was awarded in recognition of the valuable
contribution as an organizer for the Live and Webinar COTE on
“Health Conditions in Children and Adolescents” organized by AIOTA
in collaboration with Chapters/Branches of AIOTA under the aegis of
ACOT on 14th May 2018, from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm at AIOTA
Headquarter in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
A certificate of appreciation was awarded in recognition of the
valuable contribution as a Convener for the 1st National Intensive Live
and Webinar COTE on “Science and Ethics of Research Methodology
and Art of Writing Research” from 22nd to 25th April, 2018 organized
at AIOTA Headquarter in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate of appreciation was awarded in recognition of the
valuable contribution as a Judge for Scientific Session at the 55th
Annual National Conference of AIOTA i.e. OTICON’2018 organized
from 16th to 18th February, 2018 at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Served as a Co/Joint Organizing Secretary and Scientific Committee
Chairperson; Writer and Editor of the Souvenir for the 6th Annual
National Conference of Society for Hand Therapy, India, to be held in
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India from 22nd to 23rd September, 2017,
organized in collaboration with the 41st Annual National Conference
of Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH).
www.isshcon2017.com and www.societyforhandtherapyindia.in
A certificate was awarded for contribution towards the scientific
program as a Scientific Committee Member at the 54th Annual
National Conference (OTICON’2017) of All India Occupational
Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) held at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, from
17th to 19th February, 2017, organized by Rajasthan Branch of AIOTA.
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Academic Work Experience
I was appointed as a Chairperson for Faculty Sessions, for the 5th
Annual National Conference of the Society for Hand Therapy (SHT),
India, held on 30th September, 2016 & 1st October, 2016, at Goa
Medical College & Hospital, in Bambolim, Goa, India.
I was appointed as a Judge for Paper Presentations, for the 5th
Annual National Conference of the Society for Hand Therapy (SHT),
India, held on 30th September, 2016 & 1st October, 2016, at Goa
Medical College & Hospital, in Bambolim, Goa, India.
Accepted responsibility of an Associate Editor for the Indian
Journal of Occupational Therapy (IJOT) since April, 2016 for a tenure
of four years till March, 2020.
(https://www.aiota.org/ & https://www.ijotonweb.org)
A certificate was awarded for contribution to the scientific
program as Judge for pre-conference scientific papers evaluation in
the 53rd Annual National Conference of All India Occupational
Therapist’s Association (AIOTA), OTICON, held at Chennai from 29th to
31st January, 2016, organized by SRM College of Occupational
Therapy, SRM University and Tamil Nadu Branch of AIOTA.
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Academic Work Experience
Appointed as a Chairperson for Faculty Sessions, for the 4th Annual
National Conference of the Society for Hand Therapy, India, held on
12th & 13th December, 2015 at B. J. Government Medical College &
Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Worked as a Chairperson for Scientific Committee for the 4th
Annual National Conference of the Society for Hand Therapy, India,
held on 12th & 13th December, 2015 at B. J. Government Medical
College & Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Worked as the Editor of the Souvenir of the 4th Annual National
Conference of the Society for Hand Therapy, India, held on 12th & 13th
December, 2015 at B. J. Government Medical College & Sassoon
General Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Elected & appointed as an Executive Committee Member of the
Society for Hand Therapy (SHT), India, for the term of five years from
January, 2015 to December, 2019, after the election results declared
during the 3rd Annual National Conference of SHT, India, in
September, 2014.
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Academic Work Experience
Invited as a Moderator for a Scientific Session at the 3rd Annual
National Conference of Society for Hand Therapy, India on 14th
September, 2014 at Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Appointed as an Examiner by the Society for Hand Therapy, India
for Certification in Hand Therapy Examination held on 12th May,
2013 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
A certificate was awarded for contribution to the scientific
program as a Judge for Scientific Paper Presentations and Scientific
Exhibits at the 50th Annual National Conference of All India
Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) held at Trivandrum,
Kerala, India, from 26th to 28th February, 2013, organized by Kerala
Branch of AIOTA.
Accepted responsibility of an Review Board Member & Assistant
Editor for the Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy (IJOT) since
May-August, 2012 & May-August, 2014 respectively, till March, 2016.
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Academic Work Experience
Honorary Reviewer for some national and international journals
such as Journal of Medical Thesis, Indian Journal of Pain, Journal of
Novel Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation etc.
Organized a one day workshop on “Good Clinical Practice” at Seth
G. S. Medical College and K. E. M Hospital, Parel, Mumbai on 8th May
2012, for professionals and students. Workshop was approved by
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences with approval number:
MUHS/E6/Workshop/1657 dated 03.05.2012.
Worked as a Member of Committee of Academic Research Ethics
(CARE) of Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M Hospital, Mumbai
from 14th November, 2011 to 31st December, 2012 for a period of one
year.
Was invited to review the OT/PT projects (23 projects) as an
Independent Consultant by the Committee of Academic Research
Ethics (CARE) of Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M Hospital,
Mumbai on 15th February, 2011 and had attended the CARE meeting
on 23rd February, 2011.
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Academic Work Experience
A certificate was awarded for contribution to the scientific
program as Judge for pre conference scientific papers evaluation in
the 48th Annual National Conference of All India Occupational
Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) held at Chennai from 9th to 11th
January, 2011, organized by Tamil Nadu Branch of AIOTA.
A certificate was conferred in appreciation and recognition of the
services rendered as a Pre Conference Judge of a Paper in Competitive
Category for the 45th Annual National Conference of All India
Occupational Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) held at Nagpur from
11th to 13th January, 2008.
A certificate was conferred in appreciation and recognition of the
services rendered as Member of Scientific Committee for the 44th
Annual National Conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s
Association (AIOTA) held at Indore from 12th to 14th January, 2007.
A certificate was conferred in appreciation and recognition of the
services rendered as Member of Finance Committee for the 37th
Annual National Conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s
Association (AIOTA) held at Mumbai in January, 2000.
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Presentations
Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Invited as Guest Speaker for the COTE on “Hello Occupational Therapist -
FAQs: Series 2” by Faculty of Occupational Therapy at Sri Ramachandra
Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai held on 6th February 2023
between 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
Presented as Editor on About the Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy
(IJOT) at the 60th annual national conference of All India Occupational
Therapist’s Association (AIOTA) i.e., OTICON’2023, held from 3rd to 5th
February, 2023, organized by the Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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Presentations
Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Appointed & Served as a resource faculty for the Fellowship Programme in
Musculoskeletal & Hand Rehabilitation and Ergonomics (MSE) by the
Academic Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOT) of the All India
Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA) in June and July 2022. Presented
two talks on Level I Pilates Mat Foundations for Beginner & Intermediate and
Art and Science of Therapeutic Media in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.
Invited as a guest faculty to deliver talks on “Study Designs in Hand Therapy
Research” and “Hand Therapists Approach Towards Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome” during the 7th annual national conference of the Society for Hand
Therapy, India i.e. SHTICON’2019 organized in collaboration with 43rd annual
national conference of the Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand i.e.
ISSHCON’2019 on 13th and 14th September, 2019, at Puri, Odisha, India.
Invited as a resource faculty to deliver a COTE seminar on “Striving for
Excellence in Occupational Therapy Research: Indian vs. Global - Presentation
& Publication Context” organized by the Mumbai Branch of the AIOTA on 7th
August, 2019, between 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm, at Seth G. S. Medical College and
KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Moderated a Panel Discussion titled “Purposeful Occupation- and
Activities-Based Hand Rehabilitation: Current Evidence!” and the Panel
Experts were: Dr. Vishal Kumar, Chandigarh; Dr. Raj Kumar Sharma, Ghaziabad
and Dr. Shovan Saha, Manipal. During the 56th annual national conference of
the AIOTA i.e. OTICON’2019 held at GMC & PGIMER, Chandigarh, India from 8th
to 10th February, 2019. The Faculty were awarded with 1 credit unit by
Academic Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOT).
Invited as a faculty speaker to deliver a talk on “Clinical & Functional
Assessment of Hand for Planning Hand Therapy” at the 6th Educational
Program in honor of Late Mrs. Aruna P. Tole at “CME on Gynecological Cancer
Management & Updates of Occupational Therapy Practice” on 14th December,
2018, at Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Invited as a faculty speaker to deliver 7 talks related to research (“Study
Designs and Guidelines”, “Case Report Forms”, “Tables, Graphs, Figures and
Photographs”, “Steps of Submission Process”, “Systematic Review Submissions”,
“Efficient Use of Word” and “Efficient Use of Power Point”) for the 1st National,
Intensive, Live and Webinar COTE on “Science and Ethics of Research
Methodology and Art of Writing Research” from 22nd to 25th April, 2018,
organized at AIOTA Headquarter in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Moderated a panel discussion on “Post-Traumatic Hand Stiffness:
Therapy vs. Surgery” (Panel members were: Anuradha V. Pai, Vivek
Kulkarni, Shrikant Chinchalkar, Dr. Narender Saini and Dr. Praveen
Bhardwaj) for the 6th Annual National Conference of the Society for Hand
Therapy, India, held on 22nd & 23rd September, 2017 at J. W. Marriott
Hotel, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, organized in
collaboration with the 41st Annual National Conference of the Indian
Society for the Surgery of the Hand (ISSH).
Invited as a faculty speaker to deliver a talk on “Art and Science of Hand
Therapy Media” for the 5th Annual National Conference of the Society for
Hand Therapy (SHT), India, held on 30th September, 2016 & 1st October,
2016, at Goa Medical College & Hospital, in Bambolim, Goa, India.
Invited as a faculty speaker to deliver two continuing occupational
therapy education (COTE) presentations during a live and a webinar half
day workshop on “Art of Writing Research in Occupational Therapy” by
Karnataka Branch of All India Occupational Therapists’ Association
(AIOTA) in collaboration with ACOT, AIOTA on 20th August, 2016, at PCB
Apps Office, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. (Contact Hours: 04; Credit Units:
0.5 for Participants and 1 for Faculty)
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Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Invited as a faculty speaker to deliver two continuing occupational
therapy education (COTE) presentations on “Effective Literature
Search Strategies and Referencing” and “Art of Writing Research in
Occupational Therapy” by Occupational Therapy Department of
LTMMC and LTMG Hospital in collaboration with Academic Council of
Occupational Therapy (ACOT), AIOTA on 13th March, 2016, at Sion,
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Invited as a faculty speaker to deliver a talk on “Clinical
Assessment of Wrist and Hand: Occupational Therapist’s Perspective”
for the 4th Annual National Conference of the Society for Hand
Therapy, India held on 12th & 13th December, 2015 at B. J. Government
Medical College & Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, Maharashtra,
India.
Invited as a panelist for a panel discussion on “Planning your
Occupational Therapy Career” by Mumbai Branch of AIOTA and Pad.
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Occupational Therapy, for the occasion of
World Occupational Therapy Day on 27th October, 2015 at Nerul, Navi
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Presentations
Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Invited as a faculty/speaker to deliver a presentation on
“Comprehensive Care of the Paraplegic Patient: Recent Advances”
during a seminar on “Thoraco-Lumbar Fractures” at WIROC 2014, an
annual conference of Bombay Orthopaedic Society (Maharashtra
Medical Council granted1 credit hour) held on 26th December, 2014 in
Powai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Invited as a faculty/speaker to deliver a Continuing Professional
Education on “Therapist’s Approach towards Complex Regional Pain
Syndrome” held at the 3rd Annual National Conference of Society for
Hand Therapy, India on 14th September, 2014 at Thane, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India.
Invited as a faculty/speaker to deliver a Continuing Professional
Education on “Study Designs in Hand Therapy Research” held at the
3rd Annual National Conference of Society for Hand Therapy, India on
13th September, 2014 at Thane, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Invited as a faculty (resource person) to deliver 5 talks on
Research Methodology topics for 5 ½ hours at the Workshop on
“Research Methodology & Application of Software” held on 21st and
22nd March, 2014 at National Institute for the Orthopedically
Handicapped Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Invited as a faculty/speaker to deliver a talk on “Occupational
Therapy for Chronic Pain” for 15 minutes at ISSPCON (Indian Society
for the Study of Pain Conference) on 7th February, 2014, Friday at
Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India.
Invited as a speaker for awareness of Occupational Therapy
Practice and to give a talk on “Occupational Therapy” by Trustees of
Ahura Support Group for Differently Abled Families; for non medical
personnel and clients seeking occupational therapy services on 5th
January, 2014, Sunday at 10.30 am at Rustom Baug, Neville Wadia
Hall, Byculla, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Invited as a speaker to give a talk on “Principles of Sports Therapy
for Childhood, Adolescence & Young Adulthood” for upcoming school
sports coaches, by Imperial International Sports Academy (IISA) at
Lakshyadham School in Goregaon East, Mumbai, on 17th May, 2013.
Conducted the Continuing Occupational Therapy Education
(COTE) on “Translating Research into Publication and its Application
in Occupational Therapy Practice.” as an Expert Faculty, held during
50th Annual National Conference of AIOTA in Trivandrum, India, on
26th day of February, 2013 for 1 & ½ hours.
Invited as a speaker for the workshop on “Good Clinical Practice”
for a topic on “Role of an Institutional Ethics Committee” at Seth G. S.
Medical College and K. E. M Hospital, Parel East, Mumbai on 8th May
2012, for professionals and students. Workshop was approved by
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences with approval number:
MUHS/E6/Workshop/1657 dated 03.05.2012.
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Faculty Speaker for Workshops/Seminars/Courses/Community
Awareness/Conferences/Panel Discussion
Invited as a resource person to give a talk on “Principles of Sports
Therapy for Childhood, Adolescence & Young Adulthood” in Bombay
YMCA Lakeside Children’s Sports Camp at Lonavala, Nilshi Village,
Maharashtra, India, in May, 2010.
Presentations after Post-graduation
Punita V. Solanki, Binoti A. Sheth, Murali Poduval, Stephen B. A.
Sams: “Effectiveness of Modified Ankle Foot Orthosis of Low
Temperature Thermoplastics in Infants with Idiopathic Congenital
Talipes Equino Varus Deformity.” This paper was presented at WIROC
(Western India Regional Orthopaedic Conference) in the form of a
Poster on 27th and 28th December, 2008 at Hotel Grand Hyatt,
Santacruz, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Punita V. Solanki: Presented a Splint “Modified Ankle Foot
Orthosis of Low Temperature Thermoplastics” at the 45th Annual
National Conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s Association
(AIOTA), from 11th to 13th January, 2008, at Nagpur, Maharashtra,
India.
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Presentations after Post-graduation
Punita Vasant Solanki, Stephen Brian Austin Sams, Indira
Ramesh Kenkre, Sapna Gulabrao Wankar: “A Retrospective Analysis of
Disability Evaluation findings in patients with Physical Disabilities:
Experience of Occupational Therapists from an Indian Perspective.”
This paper was presented in Non Competitive Category, at the 45th
Annual National Conference of All India Occupational Therapist’s
Association (AIOTA), from 11th to 13th January, 2008, at Nagpur,
Maharashtra, India.
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Dissertation Presentation during Post-graduate Program
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.” This dissertation was submitted to the
University of Mumbai in May 1998 and was presented at the Meeting
of the Staff Society of Seth G.S. Medical College & K.E.M. Hospital, Parel
East, Mumbai, on 15th March, 1999.
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Presentation & Poster during Undergraduate & Post-graduate
Program
Punita V. Solanki, Manjiri Gokhale: Secured First prize in Poster
Competition (Topic – Neuro- Rehabilitation – Treatment Modalities in
O.T.) on the occasion of UTKARSH – Annual Occupational Therapy
Festival held in LTMG Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, India, in February,
1997.
Punita V. Solanki, Yogita Kambli, Bhavana Mali, Sonal Panjwani,
Pratibha S. Saraph: Presented a seminar on Burns Rehabilitation as a
Group activity during Internship’ 1995 at Seth G. S. Medical College,
Parel East, Mumbai, India.
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Publications
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
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
(Editorial)
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
(Original Article)
Merchant MSMI, Shitole R, Solanki PV. 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. DOI: 10.36106/ijsr
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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. (Editorial)
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.
(Editorial)
Sethuraman L, Solanki PV, Srivastava AK. Occupational therapy
practice in mental health. Indian J Occup Ther. 2020; 52 (4): 113-114.
(Editorial)
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. 2019; 51 (4): 117-118. (Editorial)
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Solanki PV, Srivastava AK, Oberai S. Need for the publication of a
national association’s journal by a professional and commercial
publishing organization. Indian J Occup Ther. 2018; 50 (3): 69-70.
(Editorial)
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. (Editorial)
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. (Special Annotation)
Solanki PV, Srivastava AK. Editorial: The Indian Journal of
Occupational Therapy: Expectations from Peer Reviewers. Indian J
Occup Ther. 2017; 49 (2): 38-39. (Editorial)
Solanki PV. Book Review: Patient Safety: Protect Yourself from
Medical Errors. Indian J Occup Ther. 2017; 49 (1): 34 (Book Review)
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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. (Editorial)
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). Third International Conference on Pharmacoeconomics &
Outcomes Research, New Delhi; 10/2014 (Conference Paper)
Preetee Gokhale, Punita V. Solanki, Priyanka Agarwal. 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.
(Original Research: Observational Cohort Study) (This paper was awarded with
"KEMOT Youth Talent Trophy for Best Paper" for oral presentation at
OTICON'2014 i.e. the 51st annual national conference of the AIOTA at
Bhubaneshwar)
Solanki PV. JMT Guest Editorial: Are medical thesis published or
these remain the entity of grey literature? Journal of Medical Thesis.
2013; 1(1):4-5. (Guest Editorial)
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Ashwinikumar A. Raut, Nirmala N. Rege, Firoz M. Tadvi, Punita V.
Solanki, Kirti R. Kene, Sudatta G. Shirolkar, Shefali N. Pandey, Rama A.
Vaidya, Ashok B. Vaidya. Exploratory study to evaluate tolerability,
safety, and activity of Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) in healthy
volunteers. J Ayurveda Integr Med. 2012; 3(3):111-114. (Original
Research: Phase I Clinical Trial)
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. (Reference Book)
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. (Reference Book)
Punita V. Solanki, Binoti A. Sheth, Murali Poduval, Stephen B. A.
Sams. Effectiveness of Modified Ankle Foot Orthosis of Low
Temperature Thermoplastics in Infants with Idiopathic Congenital
Talipes Equino Varus Deformity. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2010; 19 (4):353-
360. (Original Research: One Arm Interventional Study)
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Publications
Punita Vasant Solanki, Stephen Brian Austin Sams, Indira
Ramesh Kenkre, Sapna Gulabrao Wankar. A Retrospective Analysis of
Disability Evaluation findings in patients with Physical Disabilities:
Experience of Occupational Therapists from an Indian Perspective.
Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal. 2010; 21(1):101-107.
(Retrospective Patient’s Record Analysis)
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.
(Narrative Review)
Punita Vasant Solanki. Clinical Review on Occupational Therapy
in Cumulative Trauma Disorder. IJCP’s Asian Journal of Orthopedics &
Rheumatology. 2005; 2(3):15-19. (Narrative Review)
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. (Original
Research: Experimental Study)
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Guide for UG Interns Projects
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Guide for UG Interns Projects
Chaitanya U. Mantri, Pratik P. Dhage, Punita V. Solanki:
“Observational Gait Analysis in Orthopaedic Conditions.” 28th January,
2008 - 27th July, 2008 Batch.
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.
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.
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Guide for PG Dissertation
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 2010-2013. (CARE No: EC/31/2011)
Aditi Anil Redkar, Punita Vasant Solanki: Effectiveness of Swiss
Ball & Thera Band Exercises as an Adjunct to Occupational Therapy in
Ankylosing Spondylitis - A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Musculoskeletal Sciences Dissertation completed during 2010-2013.
(CARE No: EC/42/2011)
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 2009-
2012. (CARE No: EC/06/2010)
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 2008-2011. (Care No: EC/30/2009)
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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 2008-2011. (Care No:
EC/29/2009)
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 2007-2010. (ECRHS No: EC/31/2008)
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 2007-2010. (ECRHS No: EC/39/2008)
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Member of National Project
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. Available from:
https://www.posi.in/National-Cerebral-Palsy-Hip.html (Accessed on
12th January 2023)
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Life Member of All India Occupational Therapist’s Association
with Membership Number: L-2022/96/59/11 & Academic Council of
Occupational Therapy Registration No.: 019147
Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy &
Physiotherapy; Registration No.: 2010/02/OT/000086 (for BSc &
MSc Degree, valid till 01/01/2020 and 20/07/2021 respectively)
Life Member of Gosumec Alumni Association, Seth G. S. Medical
College & K. E. M Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India, since February 2006
Member of Physio-Occupational-Speech Academy of Therapists-
India (POSAT-India), Borivali, Mumbai, India
Associate Member of Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of India
since December 2006 with Membership No: ALM - 65.
Life Member of IASM (Indian Association of Sports Medicine)
since February 2007 with Registration No: PY-588.
Member of Society for Hand Therapy, India since 2009.
Associate Life Member of Childhood Disability Group of Indian
Academy of Pediatrics since November 2009 with membership No:
CDAL-94
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Life Member of Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) since
April 2012 with Membership Registration Number: 547.
Associate Life Member of Bombay Orthopaedic Society since
September 2013 with Membership Number: BOS - S / 384 / MUM.
Life Member of Indian Society for Surgery of the Hand (ISSH)
since November 2017 with Membership Number: ISSH/629.
Life Member of the Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy (IACP) since
September 2022
Member of Mumbai Branch and Kerala Branch of the All India
Occupational Therapists’ Association (AIOTA)
Member of the Aquatic Therapy Network of India since October
2022 with membership number: ATNI 0407
Member of the Forum for Ethics Review Committees in India
(FERCI) since November 2022
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Online Presence
In the Web World
LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/punitasolanki
Google Profile: http://www.google.com/profiles/therapistindia
Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=Cuzf0EUAAAAJ
Blog: http://punita-solanki.blogspot.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Occupational.Therapy.Orthopaedic.Rehab.
Mumbai/
Picasa Web Albums: https://picasaweb.google.com/home
Research Gate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Punita_Solanki
SlideShare Profile: http://www.slideshare.net/PunitaSolanki
ORCHID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6942-7908
SSRN ID: 3837466 https://hq.ssrn.com/Participant.cfm?rectype=edit&partID=3837466
Publons: https://publons.com/researcher/3465830/punita-v-solanki/
Web of Science Researcher ID: AAH-5621-2020
Website: www.orthorehab.in
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Other Activities
Participated as an AIOTA member and organizing team member in
the World Occupational Therapy Day and OTIndia month celebration
and as a moderator for a webinar on “Occupational Therapy: A
Promising Career”, organized by the AIOTA on 27th October, 2021 on
Zoom platform.
Participated as an AIOTA member and organizing team member in
the World Occupational Therapy Day and OTIndia month celebration,
organized by the AIOTA on 9th November, 2019, at Parel, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India.
Participated and offered free therapy consultation to patients with
orthopaedic conditions, during the free orthopaedic consultation
camp organized by AR Orthopaedic & ICU Hospital, Malad West, in
collaboration with Shree Solgam Lauwa Patidar Pragati Mandal Trust,
Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, on 7th July, 2019, Sunday,
21st July, 2019, Sunday and on 11th August, 2019, Sunday, between
10.00 am to 5.00 pm at the hospital.
Participated as an AIOTA member and organizing team member in
the World Occupational Therapy Day and OTIndia month celebration,
organized by the AIOTA on 30th October, 2018, at Nerul, Navi Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India.
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Other Activities
Participated as a Volunteer in the seminar on “Holistic Approach
to Ankylosing Spondylitis” organized by Jiva Balance for patients and
their care-givers, at Goregaon Sports Club, Malad West, Mumbai,
Maharashtra, India on 21st February, 2016, Sunday, between 8.30 am
to 4.30 pm.
Passed IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Examination held on 9th May 2014 (Speaking Test) and on 10th May,
2014 (Listening, Reading & Writing Tests), with the Band Score of
Seven.
Attended a one day workshop on Self Defense by Krav Maga
Global by Master Eyal Yanilov on 10th March, 2013.
Visited the Sports Sciences Centre at Army Sports Institute at
Pune on 17th January, 2012 for academic reason for three hours.
I was involved in Students Gymkhana Activities at Seth G. S.
Medical College & K. E. M Hospital as a Vice President for an
Occupational Therapy Students’ elected as Occupational Therapy
Secretary in the year 2006-07 and 2008-09.
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54. Life
Life
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Other Activities
Appeared for MS-CIT (Maharashtra State Certificate in
Information Technology) Examination through Maharashtra State
Board of Technical Education, Mumbai and passed with a score of 90
marks out of 100, on 27th July, 2006, at Keerti Computer Institute,
Mumbai suburb.
Participated in Bombay YMCA Lakeside Children’s Sports Camp as
a Volunteer for four days from 08.11.2004 to 11.11.2004 held at
YMCA Nilshi Village. Participated in Bombay YMCA Lakeside
Children’s Sports Camp as a Resource Person for four days in May,
2010.
Attended a course on Internet Operating, MS-DOS, MS-Windows &
MS-Office in S. M. Lall Centre of Computer Training Division, Mumbai
from 03.04.1999 to 11.06.1999 & was awarded Diploma after passing
examination with Grade A (77%).
Attended a course on Typing from 01.02.1999 to 03.06.1999 at S.
M. Lall Commercial Institute, Malad, Mumbai, India.
Attended a course on Yoga from 16.01.1999 to 10.04.1999
conducted by Shri Ambika Yog Kutir in K.E.M. Hospital, Parel, Mumbai,
India.
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55. Life
Life
About Myself as a Person
I am a young (mid adulthood phase of life) Indian
women. I am an Occupational Therapist by profession.
A Virgo by birth and a Virgo by attitude and behaviour, with
my birth month being September. Hinduism (Vaishnavism) is
a religion which is inherited by me but I respect values of all
religions in practice. I am well versed with English, Hindi,
Marathi and Gujarati languages, with Gujarati being my
mother tongue. I am O +ve by blood group and +ve by
beliefs and in practice, though at times I do become too
philosophical………!
I reside as well as work in Mumbai, Maharashtra,
India.
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56. Life
Life
About Myself as a Person
I love Drawing, Crafts, Painting, Reading, Writing, Teaching,
Attending Medical Camps & Children’s Sports Camps, Exploring
Internet, Listening to Music & Cooking. I have learnt Yoga and Typing.
My pluses: Punctual, Regular, Sincere, Hard working, Dedicated, Interested in
Work, Motivated, Assertive, Dependable, Responsibilities and Promises I keep,
if made by me. Neatness, Tidiness and Cleanliness I love. Well organized and
like doing things well in advance as planned.
My minuses: Too critical, too frank on face, assertive but at times I’m
perceived as aggressive (When I say “No” to My fellow colleagues
or friends), I do not socialize so easily in an informal situation.
Do not trust people easily & I always remain self reliant. So I am
perceived as a person with attitude. Cannot tolerate laziness and
irresponsible behaviours of others, So I’m perceived as strict.
I am a bit fussy about food habits.
I hate Liars, manipulators & gossipers; jealousy, bias and partial attitudes.
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57. Life
Life
About Myself as a Person
Quotes/Teachings that I have been following all my life:
Work is Worship. Time is Money.
Our Loved ones and Time - once lost, are lost forever.
Simple Living High Thinking
There is no substitute to hard work. I do not believe in Luck. But
yes ! miracles do have a place on earth, if you have faith in GOD
I eat to live and do not live to eat.
I respect people’s values, beliefs, and thoughts, irrespective of their
opposite tastes to mine.
Truth is GOD. Education is my Treasure. My Family is my
positive attribute for my ever burning need of learning,
teaching, working and reaching towards my goals.
Difficulties and Obstacles are challenges of our life, which
we should fight back and overcome.
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58. Life
Life
Rewards
My Rewards
My patient’s satisfaction and their return to original life
chores and a genuine “smile” on their face, as an
acknowledgement.
Success and happiness of my students.
Content and love of my family.
Trust of my close and dear friends. Being there for me when
I’m in need.
My faith in GOD in all paths of life.
Belief in myself and passion for work at hand.
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59. Life
Life
National Award
In appreciation and recognition of the academic and professional achievements
(based on qualifications, trainings, past and current work experiences, presentations,
publications and rewards at work) the honored award of “Fellow of Academic Council
of Occupational Therapy” was conferred on 16th February, 2018 during the inaugural
function of the 55th Annual National Conference of AIOTA i.e. OTICON’2018 organized
at Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
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60. Life
Life
National Award
Conferred with the AIOTA’s Professional Excellence Award during the inaugural
function of the 56th annual national conference of the All India Occupational
Therapists’ Association i.e. OTICON’2019 held at GMC & PGIMER, Chandigarh, India on
8th February, 2019.
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61. Life
Life
Professional References
Mr. Stephen Brian Austin Sams (Ex-Professor & Head of Occupational Therapy School at Seth G.
S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Mrs. Indira R. Kenkre (Ex-Professor & Head of Occupational Therapy School at Seth G. S.
Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Dr. Vinod J. Laheri (Emeritus Professor & Ex-Professor & Head of Orthopaedics at Seth G. S.
Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Dr. Sudhir K. Srivastava (Professor & Head of Orthopaedics at Seth G. S. Medical College & King
Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India )
Dr. Mohan M. Desai (Professor & Unit Chief of Orthopaedics at Seth G. S. Medical College & King
Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Parel East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Dr. Binoti A. Sheth (Associate Professor & Unit Chief of Orthopaedics at LTM Medical College &
LTM General Hospital, Sion, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Dr. Hetal A. Chiniwala (Consultant Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon at Bombay Hospital and
Research Centre & Director of OrthoSports Clinic in Goregaon West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
Dr. Apurva A. Patel (Consultant Hand Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Seven Hills Hospital,
Andheri West, and Director of Kanchi Nursing Home, Goregaon East, and Kairav Nursing Home,
Malad East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India)
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62. About Occupational Therapy
PunitaV. Solanki
"Occupational therapy is a client centered health
profession concerned with promoting health and well
being through occupation. The primary goal of
occupational therapy is to enable people to
participate in the activities of everyday life.”
“Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by
working with people and communities to enhance
their ability to engage in the occupations they want
to, need to, or are expected to do, or by modifying the
occupation or the environment to better support
their occupational engagement."
~ WFOT 2012
Reference: http://www.wfot.org
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63. About Occupational Therapy
PunitaV. Solanki
“Occupational therapists use careful analysis of
physical, environmental, psychosocial, mental,
spiritual, political and cultural factors to identify
barriers to occupation.”
“Occupational therapy draws from the fields of
medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and
many other disciplines in developing its knowledge
base. A new discipline of occupational science has
been developed to enhance the evidence base of the
profession.”
Reference: http://www.wfot.org
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64. Where do Occupational
Therapists' Work?
PunitaV. Solanki
“Occupational therapists work with all age groups
and in a wide range of physical and psychosocial
areas.
Places of employment may include hospitals, clinics,
day and rehabilitation centres, home care
programmes, special schools, industry and private
enterprise.
Many occupational therapists work in private
practice and as educators and consultants.”
Reference: http://www.wfot.org
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65. How do Occupational
Therapists' Work?
PunitaV. Solanki
Assessment
“The occupational therapy process is based on initial and
repeated assessments. The occupational therapist together
with the person they are working with focus on individual and
environmental abilities and problems related to activities in the
person's daily life.
Assessment includes the use of standardized procedures,
interviews, observations in a variety of settings and
consultation with significant people in the person's life.”
Planning
“The results of the assessment are the basis of the plan which
includes short and long-term aims of treatment. The plan
should be relevant to the person's development stage, habits,
roles, life-style preferences and the environment.”
Reference: http://www.wfot.org
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66. How do Occupational
Therapists' Work?
PunitaV. Solanki
Reference: http://www.wfot.org
Intervention
“Intervention focuses on programs that are person oriented and
environmental. These are designed to facilitate the performance
of everyday tasks and adaptation of settings in which the person
works, lives and socializes. Examples include teaching new
techniques and providing equipment which facilitate
independence in personal care, reducing environmental barriers
and providing resources to lessen stress.”
Cooperation
“Occupational therapists recognize the importance of teamwork.
Cooperation and coordination with other professionals, families,
caregivers and volunteers are important in the realization of the
holistic approach.”
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67. Occupational Therapy Intervention
Continuum
PunitaV. Solanki
Reference: Chapter 3: The Intervention Continuum. In “Occupational Therapy Intervention
Resource Manual: A Guide for Occupation-Based Practice” Eds. Denise Chisholm, Cathy Dolhi,
Jodi Schreiber. 2004, 1st Edition, 240 pages, Published by Delmar Learning, a division of
Thompson Learning Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 1-4018-1536-7
I Adjunctive Intervention Level
Interventions that prepare for performance and participation
(e.g.) Structural Stability by Splinting, ROM Exercises, Muscle
Strengthening, Low Level and High Level Endurance, Physical
Agent Modalities such as thermal agents & electrotherapy used
as an adjunct to prepare a client for higher levels of
interventions.
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68. Occupational Therapy Interventions
PunitaV. Solanki
Reference: Chapter 3: The Intervention Continuum. In “Occupational Therapy Intervention
Resource Manual: A Guide for Occupation-Based Practice” Eds. Denise Chisholm, Cathy Dolhi,
Jodi Schreiber. 2004, 1st Edition, 240 pages, Published by Delmar Learning, a division of
Thompson Learning Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 1-4018-1536-7
II Enabling Intervention Level: (Occupation-as-Means)
Interventions that focus on performance skills
(e.g.) Simulated Activities such as Horizontal and Inclined
Sanding Board, Simulated wood work, peg boards, skate
boards, Thera-putty (Simulated Kneading Dough), Hand Web,
Bicycle, Simulated Driving.
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69. Occupational Therapy Interventions
PunitaV. Solanki
Reference: Chapter 3: The Intervention Continuum. In “Occupational Therapy Intervention
Resource Manual: A Guide for Occupation-Based Practice” Eds. Denise Chisholm, Cathy Dolhi,
Jodi Schreiber. 2004, 1st Edition, 240 pages, Published by Delmar Learning, a division of
Thompson Learning Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 1-4018-1536-7
III Purposeful Intervention Level: (Occupation-as-End)
Interventions that have a predetermined goal and facilitate
practice and problem solving.
(e.g.) Purposeful activities such as self care, kitchen tasks, work
activities in a training set up, where in adaptive device
prescription and adaptive training can be enhanced.
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70. Occupational Therapy Interventions
PunitaV. Solanki
Reference: Chapter 3: The Intervention Continuum. In “Occupational Therapy Intervention
Resource Manual: A Guide for Occupation-Based Practice” Eds. Denise Chisholm, Cathy Dolhi,
Jodi Schreiber. 2004, 1st Edition, 240 pages, Published by Delmar Learning, a division of
Thompson Learning Inc. New York, USA. ISBN: 1-4018-1536-7
IV Occupation Based Intervention Level
Interventions that are perceived by people as desirable, match
individualized goals and occur in appropriate context.
(e.g.) Meaningful activities in a real life set up or a situation.
Community Integration via Mobile Clinics and Community
Outreach Programmes or Discharge Planning with home visits.
Team Approach for
Discharge Planning
Community Re-Integration
Return to Home Environment
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71. Core Content of Occupational Therapy
Interventions
PunitaV. Solanki
Reference: Ingrid Söderback - Chapter 1: Genesis of the Handbook: Materials and
Methods. In “International Handbook of Occupational Therapy Interventions” Eds:
Ingrid Söderback .1st Edition, 2nd Printing, XXVIII, 554 pages. 2009; Springer
Link, ISBN: 978-0-387-75423-9 (Print) 978-0-387-75424-6 (Online).
“1. Adaptive Interventions: To manage adaptations applied
to the client’s environment.
2. Recovery Interventions: To teach clients, how through
occupation, to regain functional and daily living skills.
3. Interventions using the Teaching - Learning Process: To
enable clients to perform purposeful and meaningful
occupations that may help their recovery.
4. Measures of Health Promotion and Risk Assessment: To
promote health and well being in preventive interventions.”
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73. Occupational Therapy adds life to years.
The best kind of work can be: to get others back to theirs.
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