DR ARNAAZ RUSI DOCTOR

Academic Background

• Ph.D. (Sports & Aquatic Physiotherapy), R.K University, 2024
• MPT (Musculoskeletal Science), Sunandan Divatia School Of Science, NMIMS University, 2019
• BPT, D.Y Patil University, 2016

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy, SDSOS, NMIMS Deemed to be University, 2023-till date.
• Centre Head at Aquacentric Therapy, Mumbai, 2019-2023.

Research Interest

Current research interest lies in:

• Sports and musculoskeletal injuries emphasising early diagnosis, tailored rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
• Examine the role of aquatic therapy as an adjunct to conventional rehab.

Recent Publications:

• Surbhi Agarwal, Arnaaz Doctor, Effect Of Quadrupedal Movement Training On Posture Of Long Standing Physiotherapists. IOSR Journal of Sports and Physical Education. 2025. (IF:2.97) https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jspe/papers/Vol-12Issue4/Ser-1/G1204013137.pdf

• Arnaaz Doctor, Priyanshu Rathod. Evaluating the effectiveness of aquatic therapy approach on kick velocity, vertical jump test, agility, speed and, core strength in football players. Health Problems of civilisation journal. 2025. (IF: 0.2) https://www.termedia.pl/Evaluating-the-effectiveness-of-aquatic-therapy-approach-on-kick-velocity-vertical-jump-test-agility-speed-and-core-strength-in-football-players,99,56224,0,1.html

• Arnaaz Doctor, Priyanshu Rathod. Effectiveness of aquatic therapy on football players’ performance: a systematic review. Health Problems of civilisation journal. 2024. (Indexed in Scopus) https://www.termedia.pl/EFFECTIVENESS-OF-AQUATIC-THERAPY-ON-FOOTBALL-PLAYERS-PERFORMANCE-A-SYSTEMATIC-REVIEW,99,52321,1,1.html

• Khushali Bat, Arnaaz Doctor. Effect of Quadrupedal Movement Training on Physical Fitness and Functional Performance in Non - Specific Low Back Pain Patients. International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR). 2024.https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v13i8/SR24806113421.pdf

• Khilti Furia, Arnaaz Doctor. Effectiveness of Structured Physiotherapy Intervention in Managing Shin Splints among Marathon Runners", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), 2024. (IF-7.101) https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24713000125

Teaching

• Sports Medicine& Rehabilitation 
• Strength Training, Fitness & Nutrition
• Manual Therapy
• Aquatic Therapy
• Clinical practice training — assessment, treatment planning & hands-on care
• Clinical research education — research methodology, protocol design and evidence-based practice

Awards/Honor

• First Prize at 60th IAP conference for poster presentation - "Evaluating effectiveness of aquatic therapy approach on performance in football players" Junior professional category, held in February 2023 in Ahmedabad.
• Medical excellence award at AquaCentric Therapy on 3^rd December,2021