Obstetrics & Gynaecology

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Women's health issues are always a concern and so we are here at our department; addressing to the needs of women associated with both obstetrics and gynaecology conditions. Specialised individual care is offered under inpatient as well as outpatient services.

Inpatient Services

Working in coordination with well-established clinical OBG department, our services are provided to almost every individual admitted for delivery or any gynaecological condition. Services offered are for the following

Postnatal Physiotherapy

Bedside pain management for musculoskeletal issues related to vaginal or caesarean deliveries. Our aim is to focus on early recovery and better quality of life working around the challenges of the new mother.
Proactive ergonomics is emphasised with appropriate education to prevent common postpartum problems.
Women are encouraged to continue with postpartum fitness with follow up visits to the outpatient department.

Lactation Consultancy

Offering as a speciality service, we attend to every mother's breastfeeding issues immediately after delivery till discharge.
One on one consultation is offered which includes education and counselling to promote breast feeding with appropriate feeding techniques and positions.
Women with breastfeeding difficulties are handled exclusively by qualified staff until problems resolves. Appointments are given on OPD basis post discharge whenever required.

Gynaecology Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy services are offered for various conditions like urinary incontinence, vaginal/rectal prolapsed, pelvic floor dysfunction, hysterectomy & pelvic floor repairs.

Outpatient Services

Follow up and referred cases from OBG OPD for the above mentioned obstetric and gynecologic conditions are attended at our department with necessary electrotherapy and exercise therapy measures.

Working Hours

Monday to Saturday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Lunch Time: 1PM - 2PM

Dr. Salima Bijapuri

Professor

Dr. Shweta Bhatbolan

Associate Professor

Name	:	Dr. Salima Bijapuri
Designation	:	Professor
Qualification	:	BPT, MPT
Date of Joining	:	01-07-2007
Email ID	:	salima.bijapuri@sdmuniversity.edu.in
Phone	:	0836-2477615

Professor, at SDM College of Physiotherapy and an alumnus of SDM college, having completed my Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy (BPT) in the year 2001, and Master's degree (MPT) in 2007 under Rajiv Gandhi University (RGUHS) and presently pursuing PhD under SDM University.
Certified trans vaginal and rectal pelvic floor muscle practitioner
NAAC criteria 1 coordinator, Academic council member of SDM University
Website coordinator, Alumni coordinator and NSS coordinator of SDM University Physiotherapy department.
Member of 1st Board of Studies (BOS) of SDM University Physiotherapy College and having contributed to the curriculum designing of both BPT and MPT. I have also given my contribution as a member of the MPT CBR curriculum design at RGUHS Bengaluru.
Life membership of Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP) and Indian Association of Geriatrics (IAG) Karnataka chapter.
American Heart Association (AHA) certified basic life support (BLS)Provider

Varma A, Naqvi WM, Mulla S, Syed S, Thakur S, Arora S P, Varma A R, Besekar S, Varma Sr A, Syed Sr S, Varma A. A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Virtual Reality Application in Pediatric Patients. Cureus. 2022 Oct 21;14(10).
Mulla S,Sanap A,Shetkar S, Upadhyaya N. HOME-BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY PROGRAM FOR SHOULDER FUNCTION, QUALITY OF LIFE AND PHYSICAL CAPACITY IN FEMALE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS. Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences. 2022;11(3):4781-4787.
Mulla S.,Shetkar S.,Sanap A.,Upadhyaya N.,A QUESTIONNAIRE- BASED SURVEY ON PATIENT'S INTERPRETATION AND PHYSIOTHERAPY AWARENESS IN DIABETIC NEUROPATHY. Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences.2022;11(3)4833-4840
Mulla S.,Upadhyaya N.,Shetkar S., Sanap A., FACTORS AFFECTING SOCIAL PARTICIPATION RESTRICTION IN INDIVIDUALS WITH SPINAL CORD INJURY. Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences. 2022;11(3)4802-4809
Bijapuri S.,Thakkar M.,CORRELATION OF POTENTIAL RISK FACTORS OF NECK PAIN WITH NECK DISABILITY IN COMPUTER PROFESSIONALS Global Journal For Research Analysis 2016; 6(2)65-67
Bijapuri S.,S Poornima., Joshi M.,K Pramod.,A STUDY TO IDENTIFY THE RISK FACTORS OF FALL RELATED FRACTURES AMONG ELDERLY PEOPLE International journal of scientific research2016;6(3)62-64)
Dudhani S, Mulla S. HELIUM-NEON LASER IN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR MYOFASCIAL PAIN: PRE-POST STUDY.
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Vidwan-ID : 180089

On Going Research:

Questionnaire Based Evaluation About Breastfeeding Positions and Its Effect on
Posture in Immediate Postnatal Women of Hubballi- Dharwad.
Influence Of Ergonomic Breastfeeding on Quality of Infant's Latch and Risk of
Developing Musculoskeletal Disorder in Lactating Mothers.
Association Between Centre of Pressure (COP) Displacement and Berg Balance
Scale (BBS) on Risk of Falls in Elderly Diabetics

Won BEST PRESENTATION AWARD at the International Conference on Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NOVEMBER 08-09, 2021
Winner of real case presentation at Feeding Difficulties-A sensory Motor Approach Workshop" at SNEH Rehabilitation, Education and Research center Mumbai July-Aug 2021
Won 2 ND PRIZE at the International Geriatric Conference held in MANGALORE-2013 on the topic Barriers and Facilitators for Exercises in Indian Elderly.
Guest speaker at K.E.Board's first grade arts and commerce college Dharwad to speak on "Health issues in youngsters during pandemic period"
Guest speaker at premium senior citizen club Dharwad to deliver a lecture on diabetics and its impact on the Indian elderly: Physiotherapy Perspective
Guest speaker at two-day Hubbali-Dharwad Women entrepreneur's meet on the eve of women's day 2019 on the topic Urinary Incontinence -Don't Suffer In Silence
Speaker on DISABILITY EVALUATION through virtual platform under Indian Association of Physiotherapist Women's Cell.
Guest Speaker and delivered a lecture on the topic "HEALTH IS HUMAN RIGHT -Health Conditions Women tend to suffer in Silence" during the Webinar on the eve of INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2022 organized by CRC, Davangere which was held virtually on 8th March 2022
Invited at the diabetes and diabetic foot camp under the aegis of DIABETIC FOOT SOCIETY OF INDIA to speak on the importance of Physiotherapy in the evaluation and management of diabetic foot and diabetic neuropathic complications on 27 th Feb 2022 at Dharwad.

Name	:	Dr. Shweta Bhatbolan
Designation	:	Associate Professor
Qualification	:	BPT, MPT
Date of Joining	:	09-03-2018
Email ID	:	shwetabhatbolan@gmail.com
Phone	:	0836-2477615

Associate Professor- SDM College of Physiotherapy
First Year Co-ordinator- Undergraduate program SDM College of Physiotherapy
Institutional NAAC Co-ordinator- SDM College of Physiotherapy, Shri Dhramasthala Manjunatheshwara University Karnataka
M.P.T (MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY) Community Based Rehabilitation ( Women's Health, Geriatric, Industrial Health)- Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences- MCOAHS, Manipal, (Manipal Academy of Higher Education- MAHE)
B.P.T (BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY) Indore Institute of Medical Sciences Indore, (Devi Ahilya Bai University Indore)
American Heart Association (AHA) certified Basic Life Support (BLS) provider
Life member of Indian Association of Physiotherapy (MIAP) Registration No. 24736-L
Fellow of the Academy of General Education (FAGE), Manipal
WOW IIPRE certified Trans-vaginal Rehabilitation Therapist
Certified Pranic Healer ( Arhatic Prep )Yoga Vidya Pranic healing Foundation Karnataka

SKILLS AND AREAS OF INTEREST

Management of Irregularity in menstrual cycles, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome,
Antenatal and Post natal exercises, Counselling and Preparation for labour, Pain management during labour,
Counselling and management of lactation and breastfeeding issues,
Musculoskeletal issue in women's health, Pelvic floor rehabilitation (Urinary incontinence, faecal incontinence) and osteoporosis and age related issue in female geriatric population.
Work related Musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD'S)- Prevention and management

Ergonomic Evaluation of Workstation Components in Work from Home Settings During COVID -19 and Its Correlation with Musculoskeletal Symptoms: A Self-Reliant ApproachJajoo, B., Bhatbolan, S., Bhatbolan, S., Bachagoudar, R.S.Ergonomics for Design and Innovation- HWWE. Lecture notes in networks and systems. Volume 391, Springer. 2022, Pages 1449-1456
Lifestyle behaviors and their influence on work-related musculoskeletal discomfort: A web-based survey during coronavirus disease 2019 pandemicJajoo B, Bhatbolan S and Bhatbolan S
"Work-related musculoskeletal discomfort in work from home settings during Covid-19 lockdown and the perceived need of ergonomically designed workstation: A self-reported questionnaire-based survey" Jajoo B, Bhatbolan S Technology enabled Ergonomic design HWWE 2020. ISBN number 978-93-5419-847-2
Effect of sensorimotor activities and resistance training on balance in children with Down's syndrome Bhatbolan SV, Bhatbolan SS Indian Journal of Research, Volume 7(12), 2018, Pages 25-26
"Fitness levels in school going children of 8-14 years from Udupi". Raja K, Gupta S, Bodkhe S, N Girish International journal of Allied health sciences". 2014. ISSN number 26008491
"Demographic characteristics of upper limb discomfort in computer users: a cross sectional study". Raja K, Bodkhe S Developments in agriculture and Industrial Ergonomics. 2009. ISBN number 9788184244489

Received Best research paper award titled " Demographic characteristics of upper limb discomfort in computer users: a Cross sectional study" in International conference on ergonomics: HWWE 2007 at CIAE Bhopal
Rendered talk and demonstration on "Functional capacity assessment for return to work" as a resource person in the national workshop on work related dysfunctions; Assessment and rehabilitation at Manipal
Awarded twice the 'Best Manager' across 14 centres pan India for the overall performance and novel ideas incorporated towards service delivery as well as unique strategies. By Snap Fitness India-Force Fitness India Pvt. Ltd.
Specially Invited for a talk and education session on Menstrual Hygiene Management and women's health at Mangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited Mangalore
Co-Authored for Scientific paper titled: Effectiveness of participatory ergonomic education on pain dur to work related musculoskeletal disorders in food processing industrial workers. Presentation - 2021. Human factor Engineering and ergonomics conference 2021 Dubai received Best Paper Award.
M. M. Sangoi award for best scientific paper (Co- author) - 2021- Virtual OTICON
Accomplished collaborative Guinness World Record- 'Longest single line bicycle parade'- HBC Hubli - 2019

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Dr. Salima Bijapuri

Dr. Shweta Bhatbolan

On Going Research:

SKILLS AND AREAS OF INTEREST

Admissions Open for 2024-2025 Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Master of Physiotherapy