DR KHADIJEH MENAI
Assistant Professor
E-mail: khushboo.kashodhan@nmims.edu
Location:3rd Floor, School of Physiotherapy,
Old Mukesh Patel Building, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai.
Academic Background
- Ph.D. (Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation), Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS Deemed to be University, 2022.
- MPT (Musculoskeletal Science), SNDT Women’s University, 2013
- BPT, Dr DY Patil College of Physiotherapy (Pune), 2011
Professional Experience
- Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy, SDSOS, NMIMS Deemed to be University, 2021-till date.
- Senior Physiotherapist at Dept of Physiotherapy, Nanavati Max Hospital, Mumbai, 2013-2021.
Research Interest
Current areas of research interests lie in:
- Sports medicine and rehabilitation focusing on advancing sport-specific training strategies.
- Clinical applications of manual therapy and how mobilization techniques and soft-tissue interventions influence pain modulation and movement quality.
Recent Publications:
- Chaliawala R, Menai K, Irani A. Effects of dual task exercise training on reaction time, agility and sprint in cricket players. International Journal of Sports Exercise & Physical Education. 2025 https://share.google/VwEXmQDIdo1VA1C3t
- Kauser MS, Shekhar SPC, Nerusu SP, Menai K, Thaver S, Irani A, Syamala ALP. Comprehensive review of robotic-assisted therapy for gynecological issues in patients with neurological disorders. Indian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecological Research. 2025.(Q2) https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijogr.v.12.i.3.5
- Bhoir M, Menai KJ, Irani A. Effect of hip sliding exercise on hip mobility and performance in football players. International Journal of Sports Exercise & Physical Education. 2024. https://www.sportsjournals.net/archives/2024/vol6issue2/PartA/6-2-8-827.pdf
- Khadijeh J Menai, Irani A, Dave R. Effects of Vitamin D₃ deficiency on performance in football players. International Journal of Current Research and Review. 2020. https://share.google/F3R8Mfy7k0ZMfSLXU
- Menai KJ, Irani A. Impact of adductor strengthening on sprint time and agility in football players. International Journal of Physiotherapy. 2020. https://doi.org/10.15621/ijphy/2020/v7i5/779
Teaching
- Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Manual Therapy
- Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology
- Clinical Research
- Clinical Practice
