SABAH THAVER

E-mail: poonam.parulekar@nmims.edu

Location:3rd Floor, School of Physiotherapy,
Old Mukesh Patel Building, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai.

MPT (Neurosciences), Sunandan Divatia School of Science, NMIMS, Mumbai, 2015.
Post Graduate Program in Healthcare Management (PGPHCM), Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai, 2013.
BPT, MGM College of Physiotherapy (MUHS), Mumbai. 2011.

Assistant Professor, Physiotherapy, SDSOS, NMIMS Deemed to be University, Mumbai, 2018-till date
Senior Physiotherapist at Dept of Physiotherapy, Nanavati Max Hospital, Mumbai. 2015-2018

Current area of research focuses on application of Exercise Physiology principles to

Understanding recovery, adaptation, and functional outcomes in neurological and systemic conditions.
Identifying early markers of impairment and examining neuroplasticity, sensory-motor dysfunction, and physiological changes that influence recovery.
Developing early mobilisation protocols in stroke-specific ICUs and implements NICU and PICU early intervention strategies.

Sousa, E. M., & Thaver, S. Effect of sensorimotor training program on balance and gait in patients with haemophilia. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2025.https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2025.133

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. doi: 10.18231/j.ijogr.v.12.i.3.5

Valiv A, Thaver S, Irani A. Role of EMG biofeedback on ankle to improve balance in young old geriatric population: a randomised control trial. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy. 2025. https://doi.org/10.37506/wxvcp444

Phatak SP, Thaver S, Irani A. Effect of Brain Gym exercise in addition to balance exercises versus balance exercises on fear of fall and balance in patients with Parkinsonism. Int J Physiother Res. 2024;12(4):4768–75. https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2024.126
Pithadia K, Thaver S. Immediate effects of premature infant oral motor intervention protocol on oromotor skills and neurobehavioral state regulation of preterm infants. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2024. doi:https://doi.org/10.37506/tdndra12