DR POONAM PARULEKAR

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 area of research focuses on application of Exercise Physiology principles to

• Improve fitness of patients with chronic respiratory diseases
• Exercise-based interventions targeting sedentary lifestyles for prevention of lifestyle-related disorders.
• Structured cardiac rehabilitation programs focused on enhancing cardiovascular fitness and recovery.

Recent Publications:

• Hemakshi Jain, Poonam Parulekar. Ali Irani. Effect of Upper Extremity Proprioceptive Training on Speed, Grip Strength and Functional Performance in Tennis Players. International Journal of Physiotherapy Research, 2025. https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2025.146

• Khadija Lokhandwala, Poonam Parulekar, Ali Irani, Effects of Magnesium in Physiotherapy Treatment for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research. 2024. https://dx.doi.org/10.16965/ijpr.2024.112

Teaching

• Applied Medical Sciences
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical Therapy in ICU
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Clinical Practice
• Clinical Research 

Awards/Honor

• Best Faculty award in 2024.