Prof. (Dr.) Dharam Pani Pandey
PhD (Neurorehabilitation) | Eminent Physiotherapist & Rehabilitation Specialist
Director & HOD – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Manipal Hospital Dwarka
Professional Summary
Prof. (Dr.) Dharam P. Pandey is a globally recognized physiotherapy leader, neurorehabilitation specialist, academician, and healthcare strategist with over 22 years of clinical, academic, and administrative experience. Founder of F-MATS (Functional Movement Assessment & Treatment Strategy), he integrates clinical innovation with operations research and strategic management to enhance patient outcomes and service efficiency.
Current Positions
- Director & HOD – Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, Delhi
- Director – Physiotherapy & Rehab Business (Pune, Gurugram, Ghaziabad)
- Chairman & MD – APARC Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
- Director – PRO-Seed Foundation of India
- National Chairman – Quality Assurance & Drafting Division, IAP
Clinical Experience
| Role | Organization | Duration | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director & HOD | Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, Delhi | 2018–Present | Oversight of department operations, clinical care, protocol development, staff training, and patient outcomes improvement |
| Head of Physiotherapy | BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi | 2011–2018 | Managed clinical services, post-surgical rehabilitation, policy formulation, and advanced neurological rehabilitation |
| Faculty & Professor (Visiting) | IAHR Ghaziabad, Sri Sri Institute Bengaluru, SBS University | 2018–Present | Teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development |
Academic Contributions
- Founder of F-MATS – innovative phase-based rehabilitation framework
- Invited faculty at 100+ national and international conferences (AIIMS, ISICON, ICMR, WFNR, Malaysia Stroke Rehabilitation Conference)
- Supervisor for MPT & PhD research students in neurorehabilitation
- Contributor to curriculum development and clinical training for physiotherapy programs
- Expert Committee Member / External Examiner / Paper Setter – Ch. Charan Singh University, GGSIPU Delhi, Amity University, Jamia Millia Islamia, SGT, MRIU, DIPSAR, Integral University
- Reviewer / Editorial Board Member: Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Journal, International Journal of Physiotherapy & Cancer Rehabilitation
Research & Publications (Selected)
- Pandey DP, et al. Frequency-tuned electromagnetic field therapy improves post-stroke motor function: A pilot RCT. Frontiers in Neurology, 2022.
- Pandey DP, et al. Novel brain-computer interface-based stimulation device reduces disability post-subacute ischemic stroke. Brain Stimulation, 2021.
- Pandey DP, et al. AI-powered electromagnetic field therapy for upper limb recovery in stroke. Stroke, 2021.
- Book Chapter: Vestibular Rehabilitation – Advanced Techniques in Physiotherapy, JayPee Publications.
- Pandey DP, et al. Electrical muscle stimulation to preserve muscle strength in critically ill patients: Pilot study. IJPOT, 2013.
- Authored 70+ peer-reviewed publications and numerous conference abstracts.
Keynote & Workshops
- ICMR/AIIMS Stroke Rehabilitation Workshop
- ISICON 2022 – Spinal Cord Society & Asian Spinal Cord Network
- 6th Annual Conference of Society of Indian Physiotherapists, Chennai
- World Stroke Day Panel Discussion 2021 – Indian Stroke Association
- Over 100 national and international workshops & CME sessions on neurorehabilitation, manual therapy, stroke, and vestibular rehabilitation
Awards & Honours
- Covid Warrior Award, Manipal Hospitals (2021)
- Best Researcher Award, National Conference of Physiotherapy, Lucknow (2019)
- Excellence in Physiotherapy Award, Medanta Medicity (2019)
- Physio Ratan Award, HARCON International Conference (2018)
- Best Clinician Award, OMPTCON, Jamia Millia Islamia (2018)
- Physio Excellence Award, IAP 54th Annual Conference (2016)
Research Interests
- Stroke & spinal cord rehabilitation
- Advanced neurofunctional movement analysis
- Integration of AI and technology in rehabilitation
- Healthcare operations research & analytics
- Quality, safety, and evidence-based physiotherapy delivery
Contact & Professional Profile
Email: drdprehab@gmail.com | dharam.pandey@manipalhospitals.com
Phone: +91 9818910029 | +91 9818911195
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dharam-pandey
Website: physiotherapistindia.com | aparchealthandmotion.in
Address: F-219, Utsav Apartment, Sector-18, Rohini, Delhi – 110089
Academic Achievements
CME, Conferences & Short Term Courses
- Advance Operations Management And Analytics, IIM, Kozhikode – 2022
- GCP Training, Clinical Research Ethics & Regulatory Requirements – 2019
- Spinal Structural Balance – Germany – 2018
- World Congress of Neurorehabilitation, Mumbai – 2018
- Polestar Pilates Mat, Polestar Institute – Hong Kong – 2017
- How to Improve Your Research Method – WSC Hyderabad – 2016
- Evidence-based Upper Limb Training after Stroke – 2015
- Osteopathy Techniques – 2015
- Taping in Injury Prevention & Treatment – 2014
- Practice Strategies for Pain Management, AIIMS Delhi – 2014
- Neurorehabilitation Physical Therapy Workshop, Medanta – 2012
- CME on Radiodiagnosis & Neurorehab, MAMC – 2006
Scientific Session Chairperson / Panellist
- International Physiotherapy Conference, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore – 2019
- Recent Advances in Physiotherapy, Physio Con Mayo Healthcare – 2019
- Cancer Rehabilitation Symposium, Apollo Hospital – 2018
- Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Conference OMPT – 2018
- National Sports Conference – 2018
- Liver Symposium, Apollo Hospital – 2016
- 54th Annual Conference of IAP, Shirdi – 2016
- 53rd Annual Conference of IAP, Shimla – 2015
- III INCPT (AIIMS, New Delhi) – 2014
- Recent Advances Conference, Apollo Hospital – 2013
Invited Keynote Faculty / Workshop Resource Person
Dr. Pandey has been a keynote speaker and resource faculty at over 100 national and international workshops and CME sessions, including AIIMS, ISICON, WFNR, ICMR, Stroke Rehabilitation Conferences, and International Physiotherapy events across India, Malaysia, UK, and Europe.
Awards & Honours
- Covid Warrior – Manipal Hospitals – 2021
- Best Researcher Award – National Conference of Physiotherapy, Lucknow – 2019
- Excellence in Physiotherapy – Medanta the Medicity – 2019
- Physio Ratan Award – HARCON International Conference – 2018
- Best Clinicians Award – OMPTCON, Jamia Millia Islamia – 2018
- Physio Excellence Award – IAP 54th Annual Conference – 2016
- Significant Contribution Awards – IAP, INCPT, AIIMS, Time Media
- Guest of Honour – Multiple national physiotherapy conclaves and academic events
Academic Event Organiser
- Organising Secretary – Neuraxis 2022, 2012, 2011, 2010
- Co-Organising Secretary – Neuraxis 2018, 2019
- Joint Organising Secretary – IAP Professional Conference, Delhi – 2018
- Organising Committee – UPCON National Conference – 2018
- Hands-on Workshops on Manual Therapy, NDT, Myofascial Release, Dynamic Taping, Bobath, etc.
- International Bobath Course for CP, Jean Maes Bobath Institute, London, UK – 2013