DR. OREIN FERNANDES

Academic Background

• MPT (Cardio-Respiratory Sciences), Father Muller Medical College, RGUHS University, Mangalore, 2017
• BPT, Father Muller Medical College, RGUHS University, Mangalore, 2014

Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy, SDSOS, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai, 2023 till date.
• Senior Physiotherapist at Department of Physiotherapy, Nanavati Max Hospital, Mumbai, 2018-2023

Research Interest

Current areas of research interests lie in: 

• Advancing rehabilitation strategies for cardiac and pulmonary conditions, exploring the role of early mobilization and physiotherapy in critical care, pediatric & geriatric care, and developing evidence-based exercise prescriptions for chronic diseases. 

• Preventive care, lifestyle modification, and innovations in pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.

Recent Publications:

• Kanchikar R, Fernandes O. Effect of patient handling techniques on work-related musculoskeletal disorders in ward-boys and housekeeping staff of hospitals. International Journal of Scientific Research. https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24803221447

• Sudra A, Fernandes O, Parulekar P. Effect of balance training on diabetic geriatric population using FAME (Fitness and Mobility Exercise) program. IInternational Journal of Scientific Research, https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24803221442

• Thorat A, Fernandes O, Parulekar P. Effect of myofascial release of neck muscles versus calf muscles on blood pressure. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR24723164152

• Arkate S, Parulekar P, Fernandes O. Effects of core strengthening exercises on cardiorespiratory fitness in type 2 diabetics. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2024. https://www.doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/2303194

• Kotecha J, Parulekar P, Fernandes O. Effect of incorporating balance training in pulmonary rehabilitation on functional capacity and quality of life in patients with chronic lung diseases. International Journal of Scientific Research http://ijrar.org/viewfull.php?&p_id=IJRAR24C1579

Teaching

• Exercise therapy & clinical exercise prescription
• Applied Medical Sciences
• Applied physiology (exercise, cardiovascular & respiratory)
• Growth & developmental physiology
• ICU, acute-care & critical-care physiotherapy
• Cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation
• Paediatric & geriatric physiotherapy
• Preventive health & lifestyle management
• Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Clinical Practice
• Clinical Research

Awards/Honor

• Secured 2nd place in project done under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences entitled "Effectiveness of Physical Training on Bone Mineral Density in Post Menopausal Women: A Literature Review" in 2014.