Rameshkumar Ranganathan

Address: RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre, 312, 10th Block, Further Extension of Anjanapura Layout, 80 Feet Road, Bangalore- 560062, India. Telephone: +91-80-32423424, 64504224 (Office); +91-9008832250 (Mobile) Email: [email protected]

QUALIFICATIONS

Apr’2005 – Mar’2007 Master of Physiotherapy Degree (M.P.T.) Elective: Advanced P.T. in Orthopaedics, JKKMMRF College of Physiotherapy, Komarapalayam Tamil Nadu, India. Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. Dissertation: “Comparative study on The Effectiveness of muscle energy technique with cervical manipulation versus cervical manipulation in mechanical neck pain” Sep’1999 – Aug’2004 Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree (B.P.T.) PSG College of Physiotherapy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. Dissertation: “Effectiveness of Breathing Exercise in preventing pulmonary Complication in open Heart Surgery” Integrated Courses Fundamentals of Computers & Course in Biostatistics and Research Methodology PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. Feb 2010-June 2011 PG Diploma in HOSPITAL Management MK University, Madurai.

April 2014 Diploma in Fascial Manipulation (level 1)- Fascial Manipulation Association, Italy

WORK EXPERIENCE

01.09.2004 –28.06.2005 Physiotherapist (Full time) American Neuro Rehab & SKC Physiotherapy Centre, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh 01.08.2005– 31.02.2007 Physiotherapist (Part time) Sri Krishna Physiotherapy & Neuro Rehabilitation Center, Erode, Tamil Nadu 01-04-2007 – 30-06-2008 Assistant Professor AVM College of Physiotherapy, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 07-07-2008- till to date Consultant Physiotherapist and Ergonomist RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Center, Bangalore, Karnataka

RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre, Bangalore, India. (www.recoup.in) July 8, 2008 to December 31, 2008: Consultant Physiotherapist January 1, 2009 to July 31, 2009: Consultant Physiotherapist and Team Leader August 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009: Assistant Manager Research January 1, 2010-January 31, 2014: Consultant Physiotherapist and Senior Manager- Rehabilitation February 1, 2014-uptodate: Consultant Physiotherapist and Senior Manager- Training

RECOUP Neuromusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Centre has a 50 bedded hospital in Bangalore and 16 clinics across India, specialising in Ergonomics, Occupational Health and Rehabilitation of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), other Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD), and neurological conditions using a multidisciplinary approach. RECOUP is one of the worlds largest Ergonomics and Occupational Health Consultancies.

WORK RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Winner of the 2nd Henri Bensahel Award for Best Research Paper in Paediatric Orthopaedics at the 33rd Orthopaedic World Conference, at Dubai, United Arab Emirates (November 28-30, 2012) for the following paper: Deepak Sharan, Ajeesh Sasidharan, Rameshkumar Ranganathan, Jeena Jose. Functional outcome of a new single event multilevel lever arm restoration and anti spasticity surgery for cerebral palsy. 2. Trained and guided more than 2000 Physiotherapists and other rehabilitation professionals in Ergonomic Workplace Analysis (EWA) and in RECOUP’s own internationally acclaimed treatment approach for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD): SHARAN'S Protocol (Skilled Hands-on Approach for Release of myofascia, Neural and Soft-tissue mobilization). 3. Conducted over 100 Instrumented Gait analysis using Mini Sun IDEEA (Intelligent Device for Energy Expenditure and Activities), Observational Gait Analysis, Goniometry and 2- dimensional video graph in patients with developmental and neuromotor disabilities. 4. Biofeedback using Surface Electromyography using The Neuro-Trac EMG Biofeedback machine. 5. Ergonomic Workplace Analysis using Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA), Rapid Office Strain Assessment ( ROSA),The Strain Index, Revised NIOSH Lifting Equation, Snook tables, Borg Ratings of Perceived Exertion scale, Muscle Fatigue Assessment method, The Occupational Repetitive Action (OCRA) Methods, MAPO Index (Movement and Assistance of Hospital Patients) 6. Conducted Ergonomics awareness training for Information Technology professionals. 7. Conducted and guiding over 50 cutting edge research projects on MSD and Ergonomics. 8. Rehabilitated more than 800 children with Cerebral Palsy. 9. Treated more than 10,000 patients with Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) and other Neuromusculoskeletal disorders from across the world. 10. Worked as on-site Consultant Ergonomist in companies like Oracle, Intel and CSR. WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

. Workshop on Musculoskeletal Risk Assessment using OCRA and MAPO; International Conference on Ergonomics at Bangalore in 2008 (Faculty: Prof. Daniela Colombini, Natale Battevi, Lucia Pigini, Uni. of Milan, Italy) . Advanced Ergonomics Course at Bangalore in 2009 (Faculty: Prof. Arun Garg, and Dr. Jay Kapellusch, Univ. of Wisconsin, USA) . Workshop on Healthcare Ergonomics at Bangalore in 2012 . Advanced Workshop on Ergonomic Workplace Analysis at Bangalore in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 . Hands on Workshop on Osteopathic Advanced Techniques Theory and Practice at Bangalore in 2011 (Faculty: Dr. Steve Sanet, Founder Osteopathic College of Ontario) . Workshop on Giddiness and Vestibular Rehabilitation at Bangalore in 2010 . Workshop on Taping Techniques at Bangalore in 2010 . Conference on Chronic Widespread Pain at Bangalore in 2010 (Faculty: Dr Michael Hutson, Consultant Orthopaedic (Musculoskeletal) Physician, Nottingham and London, UK) . Workshop on Stroke Rehabilitation at Bangalore in 2010 (Faculty: Dr. Ganesh Bhat Bavikatte, Manchester, UK) . Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) Assessment Workshop at Bangalore in 2009 . Research Methodology and Scientific Publication at Bangalore in 2009 (Faculty: Dr. Vishal Aggarwal, University of Manchester, UK) . Functional Rehabilitation of Spastic Upper Extremity in Children at Bangalore in 2009 (Faculty: Dr Eva Ponten, Paediatric Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden) . Workshop on Chronic Orofacial Pain at Bangalore in 2008 (Faculty: Dr. Vishal Aggarwal, Walport Lecturer in Primary Care Dentistry, Univ. of Manchester, UK) . “It’s not growing pain!” Workshop on Musculoskeletal Pain in Children at Bangalore in 2008 (Faculty: Dr. AV Ramanan, Consultant Pediatric Rheumatologist and Senior Lecturer, Univ. of Bristol, UK) . Advanced Course in Functional Spasticity Management at Bangalore in 2008 (Faculty: Prof. V Saraph, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Medical University of Graz, Austria) . Workshop on Manual Therapy Concept in Integrated Approach (Cyriax, Maitland, Butler, Freyette and McKenzie) (56 hours) . Workshop on Advanced Sports Rehabilitation for knee injuries and taping technique (8 hours) . Workshop on Medical surgical management of arthritis (8 hours) . Hands on Workshop on Clinical application of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) technique (16 hours) . Workshop on Electro physiology and electro diagnosis (14 hours) . Workshop on Muscle Energy Technique, Myofascial Release Technique and High Velocity Thrust Techniques for full body (32 hours) . Hands on Workshop on clinical application of Neurodevelopmental Treatment approach and Sensory Integration Treatment approach (24 hours)

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES 1. Indian Association Of Physiotherapists- Life Member (No 19854) 2. Indian Society Of Ergonomics- Life Member (No 0215)

PAPERS PUBLISHED IN PEER-REVIEWED MEDICAL JOURNALS 1. Mohandoss M, Sharan D, Ranganathan R, Jose J. Co morbidities of myofascial neck pain among information technology professionals. Ann Occup Environ Med 2014; 26:21. Doi:10.1186/s40557-014-0021-4 2. Sharan D, Mohandoss M, Ranganathan R, Jose J. Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities due to extensive usage of hand held devices. Ann Occup Environ Med 2014; 26: 22. Doi:10.1186/s40557-014-0022-3 3. Sharan D, Rajkumar JS, Mathankumar M, Rameshkumar R. Myofascial low back pain treatment. Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2014 Sep;18(9): 449-56. Doi: 10.1007/s11916-014-0449-9 4. Sharan D, Ajeesh PS, Rameshkumar R, Jose J. Risk factors, clinical features and outcome of treatment of work related musculoskeletal disorders in on-site clinics among IT companies in India. Work 2012 Feb; 41: 5702-4 (DOI 10.3233/WOR-2012-0924-5702) 5. Sharan D, Ajeesh PS, Rameshkumar R, Mathankumar M, Paulina RJ, Manjula M. Virtual reality based therapy for post operative rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. Work 2012; 41: 3612-5 (DOI 10.3233/WOR-2012-0667-3612) 6. Sharan D, Ajeesh PS, Rameshkumar R, Manjula M. Musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy following a multilevel surgery. Work 2012 Feb; 41: 1891-5 (DOI 10.3233/WOR-2012-0403-1891) 7. Sharan D, Parijat P, Sasidharan AP, Ranganathan R, Mohandoss M, Jose J. Workstyle Risk Factors for Work Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms among Computer Professionals in India. J Occup Rehabil. 2011 Dec; 21(4): 520-5. 8. Sharan D, Rameshkumar R, Ajeesh PS. Risk factors, clinical features and outcome of treatment of work related musculoskeletal disorders in on-site occupational health clinics in Indian information technology companies. Proceedings of WDPI 2010, the First Scientific Conference on Work Disability Prevention and Integration at Angers, France (September 2-3, 2010), page 111. 9. Sharan D, Ajeesh PS, Rameshkumar R, Jeena J, Mathankumar M. Does the work style contribute to musculoskeletal symptoms in Indian computer professionals? Proceedings of PREMUS 2010, the 7th International Conference on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders at Angers, France (August 9-September 1, 2010), page 270. 10. Mohan Babu R, Sharan D, Rameshkumar R, Ajeesh PS. Effectiveness of a new sequenced multi-disciplinary rehabilitation protocol for thoracic outlet syndrome in Indian computer professionals. Proceedings of PREMUS 2010, the 7th International Conference on Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders at Angers, France (August 9-September 1, 2010), page 444. 11. R. Rameshkumar, Deepak Sharan, P. S. Ajeesh. Description and outcome of treatment of a new triad of anterolateral knee pain and movement dysfunction. Proceedings of 6th World Congress on Biomechanics at Singapore (August 1-6, 2010) IFMBE Proceedings, 2010, Springer, Volume 31, Part 3, 977-980, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-14515-5_249. 12. P. S. Ajeesh, Deepak Sharan, R. Rameshkumar. Prevalence, regional distribution and risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy following multilevel surgery. Proceedings of 6th World Congress on Biomechanics at Singapore (August 1- 6, 2010) IFMBE Proceedings 2010, Springer, Volume 31, Part 2, 493-496, DOI: 10.1007/978-3- 642-14515-5_126. 13. Sharan D, Kumar R, Jacob BN, Ajeesh PS. Musculoskeletal disorders in Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy following Multilevel Surgery. Proceedings of the 17th World Ergonomics Congress at Beijing, China, 2009 August. 14. Sharan D, Ajeesh PS, Jacob BN, Kumar R. Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Outcome of Treatment of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in onsite clinics in Indian IT Companies. Proceedings of the 17th World Ergonomics Congress at Beijing, China, 2009 August.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES 1. Ajeesh PS, Rameshkumar R, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Risk factors, clinical features and outcome of treatment of work related musculoskeletal disorders in on-site clinics in Indian IT companies. 17th World Ergonomics Congress of the IEA held on August 9-14, 2009 in Beijing, China. 2. Rameshkumar R, Ajeesh PS, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy following multilevel surgery. 17th World Ergonomics Congress of the IEA held on August 9-14, 2009 in Beijing, China. 3. Rameshkumar R, Ajeesh PS, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Risk factors, clinical features and outcome of treatment of work related musculoskeletal disorders in on-site clinics in Indian IT companies. International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE) HWWE 2009 held on December 16-19, 2009 in Kolkata, India. 4. Rameshkumar R, Ajeesh PS, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy following multilevel surgery. International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE) HWWE 2009 held on December 16-19, 2009 in Kolkata, India. 5. Rameshkumar R, Ajeesh PS, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Effectiveness of e-fitness programme preventining musculoskeletal disorder in various information technology company in Bangalore. International conference on Ergonomics held in Bangalore 2008. 6. Rameshkumar R, P S Ajeesh, Sharan D, Jose J. Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Outcome of Treatment of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in On-Site Clinics in Indian IT Companies. 30th International Congress on Occupational Health held in Cancun, Mexico from March 18-23, 2012. 7. Ranganathan Rameshkumar, PS Ajeesh, Deepak Sharan. Musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy following multilevel surgery. Healthcare Systems Ergonomics and Patient Safety, June 22-24, 2011 Oviedo, Spain. 8. R Ramesh Kumar, PS Ajeesh, Deepak Sharan. Risk Factors, Clinical Features and Outcome of Treatment of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in On-Site Clinics in Indian IT Companies. ODAM 2011, 10th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organisational Design and Management, 4-6 April 2011, Grahamstown, South Africa. 9. R Ramesh Kumar, PS Ajeesh, Deepak Sharan, Prakriti Parijat, Jeena Jose, M Mathan Kumar. Does The Work Style Contribute to Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Indian Computer Professionals? ODAM 2011, 10th International Symposium on Human Factors in Organisational Design and Mnagement, 4-6 April 2011, Grahamstown, South Africa. 10. Kumar R, PS Ajeesh, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Musculoskeletal disorders in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy following multilevel surgery. International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE) HWWE 2009 held on December 16-19, 2009 in Kolkata, India. 11. Rameshkumar R, PS Ajeesh, Sharan D, Jacob BN. Risk factors, clinical features and outcome of treatment of work related musculoskeletal disorders in on-site clinics in Indian IT companies. International Conference of the Indian Society of Ergonomics (ISE) HWWE 2009 held on December 16-19, 2009 in Kolkata, India.