Sathish Kumar Sadagobane
Lecturer – Department of Physiotherapy
Kajang,Malaysia
Summary
Focused Lecturer accustomed to collaborate with department faculty to support academic programme success. Drives student engagement and comprehension to meet established learning outcomes. Clear and concise communicator with expertise in moderating group discussions. Accomplished educator versed in creating and delivering engaging curriculum. Guides both online and in-class discussions with innovative instructional techniques. Embodies university mission and values to support student retention and school reputation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
Kajang, Selangor
03.2015 - 10.2024
- To conduct regular classes for the physiotherapy undergraduate students
- To schedule and coordinate students clinical and lab hours and thus acting as a clinical instructor in various clinical settings in government and private hospitals
- To prepare and moderate question papers for internal and examinations
- To organize and conduct academic presentations and guiding students in their clinical posting and monitor progress
- To organize and conduct journal presentations and guiding the students in their final year project
- To participate in preparing curriculum, lesson plan, lecture notes for the subjects assigned
- To conduct mentor-mentee discussions and advice the students on areas of improvement and methods to implement it
- To participate in interviewing course applicants and send appropriate reports to the admission department
- To help the admission department in their open day programs
- To attend the international conference and publish research paper in international journals
- To participate as an active member of the faculty and research centre
- To collaborate with academicians and clinicians outside the institution to improve teaching methods and clinical updates
- To secure Internal Research & Development grant and consultancy project
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Allianze University College of Medical Sciences
Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang
11.2010 - 02.2015
- To carry out research, teaching and administration within the Department, especially in the area of Physiotherapy
- To teach at Bachelor & Diploma levels in areas allocated by the Head of Department and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department
- To engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities
- To contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high quality curriculum
- To assist in the development of learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance
- To mentor group of students in different batches to provide moral support and counselling for their personal problems and studies
- To participate in Community Service Programmes organized by Institution to serves the community
- To participate in the development, administration and marking of exams and other assessments
- To participate Exam invigilation duties to all semesters within the campus
- To participate Clinical Exam invigilation duties for the physiotherapy students
- To maintain own continuing professional development
- To participate in the administration of the department’s programmes of study and other activities as requested
Physiotherapist
Persatuan Untuk Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal
Butterworth
03.2006 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: (Association for Mentally Retarded Children Centre)
- In charge of physiotherapy department
- To assess, plan and provide therapy for children with Neurological problems like Cerebral palsy, Mental retardation, Down’s syndrome, etc…
- To train Special Educators regarding how to handle the children
- To train the parents how to handle and carryout therapy at home
- Facilitator for various seminars and workshops regarding management of Cerebral Palsy children
- (Association for Mentally Retarded Children Centre)
Physiotherapist
Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal
Pulau Pinang
02.2006 - 10.2010
- Company Overview: (Association for Mentally Handicapped Children Under Social Welfare)
- In charge of physiotherapy department
- To assess, plan and provide therapy for children with Neurological problems like Cerebral palsy, Mental retardation, Down’s syndrome, etc…
- To provide Hydrotherapy for children with physical and sensory problems
- To assess and train the children who are having sensory problems to enhance their senses by using equipment (bubble tube, solar projector, wheel rotator, mirror ball, flood light, fibre optic cable, spray – wall carpet etc.,) in multisensory room
- To train the Special Educators regarding how to handle the children
- To train the parents how to handle children and carryout therapy at home
- To assess the Spastic Cerebral Palsy children to administer Botox injection (Ongoing project)
- To give practical guidance and exposure about techniques of Physiotherapy (assessment & management approach) to the internship students from UNISEL College, Kuala Lumpur
- Facilitator for various seminars and workshops conducted by school regarding management of Cerebral Palsy children
- (Association for Mentally Handicapped Children Under Social Welfare)
Senior Physiotherapist
Approach Fitness and Physiotherapy Center
Chennai
12.2002 - 12.2005
- In charge of physiotherapy unit as a senior therapist
- Co-ordinate with doctors and other therapists
- Assess, plan and provide therapy for both adult & paediatric out-patients with various conditions like Muscular, Orthopaedic, Neurological, and Cardiac problems
- Provide home visit care for Disabled persons
- Train junior therapists and students
- Facilitator for Fitness programs – Yoga, aerobic exercise, stress management and nutritional care for clients with Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension and obesity
Physiotherapist
Alpha Fitness, Physiotherapy Center - S. K. M Hospital
Chennai
02.2000 - 11.2002
- Co-ordinate with doctors and senior therapists as a junior physiotherapist
- Assess, plan and treat In & Outpatients regarding Muscular, Orthopaedic, Neurological, and Cardiac problems
- Provide home visit care for Disabled persons
- Co-facilitator for Fitness programs – Yoga, aerobic exercise, stress management and nutritional care for clients with Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension and obesity
- Participation in various community health programs and camps conducted in the Hospital
Education
Master of Science (FERN) - Fitness, Exercise Rehabilitation and Nutritional Care
YMCA College of Physical Education, Madras Univers
Chennai, India 08.2001 - 08.2003
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - Physiotherapy
S.R.M College of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Medical Un
Chennai, India 10.1994 - 04.1999
Skills
Residential rehabilitation
Therapeutic assessment
Integrated care
Physically fit and active
Sports injuries
Rehabilitation
Assessment
Work in multidisciplinary teams
Therapeutic exercises knowledge
Affiliations
- Malaysian Physiotherapy Association (MPA), 1069
- Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP), 6008
Custom Section
- Efficacy of Post thermotherapy Maitland mobilization compared to the Active mobilization exercises in improving the Shoulder function and pain in Periarthritis, Int J Med Health Sci, 07/01/14
- A Survey on Knowledge, Attitude and Lifestyle Practice on Hypertension among University Students, e-ISBN proceedings, 2020
- Association between Screen Time and Body Mass Index among University Students, Scientia Medica Internationally Refereed Journal, 2019
- Physical Inactivity and Motivation: A Cross Sectional Study, International Conference on Antioxidants and Diseases ICADD, 2018
- Comparison of Stretching Exercise and Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique on Pain in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea, Clinical Research Centre (CRC), Kelantan, 2018
- The Association between Body Mass Index and Back Muscle Endurance among University Students, International Conference on Recent Trends in Humanities and Science, 2018
- Efficacy of Ancillary Cardiopulmonary Therapeutic Regimen on Tissue Perfusion, Post-operative Pain, and Pulmonary Functions During Acute Phase I of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Following CABG Surgery, Bahrain Medical Bulletin, 2018
- Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Scavengers At Cuddalore Corporation A Town In Southern India, Xinan Jiaotong Daxue Xuebao/Journal Of Southwest Jiaotong University, 2023
- Correlation between Cardiovascular Fitness with Physical Activity, Anthropometric Measurements and Blood Pressure among University Staff, Scientia Medica Internationally Refereed Journal, Pending
References
- Dr. Muhammad Noh Zulfikri bin Mohd Jamali, Assistant Professor, Head of Physiotherapy Department, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia, +6012-2672457, nohzulfikri@utar.edu.my
- Prof. Dr John Paul Evangel Judson, Professor, Department of Pre-clinical Sciences, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Sungai Long, Bandar Sungai Long, Kajang, Selangor, 43000, Malaysia, +6012-9131012, judson@utar.edu.my
- HJ. Abdul Wahab Bin P.N. Ghany, PJK; MBIM; MMIHRM; MMIM; MCCS, # 22, Persiaran Bertam 3, Penang Golf Resort, Kepala Batas, Seberang Perai, 13200, Pulau Pinang, 04-5750842, 019-4808891, awangpgr223@gmail.com
- Dr. Arumugam, BPT., BHMS., M. Sc (Fitness)., MD (Acu), Founder, Dr.Arus Holistic Homoeocare, P.M. Apartments, G2, 11, Bakthavatchalam 3rd Cross St, Tambaram West, Anakaputhur, Tamil Nadu, 600045, India, +91 93826 65318, +91 9381815088
- Dr. Senthil Kumara Raja, M.Sc (PT)., M.Sc (NYS), M.Sc (Fitness), CMT,CYT, RMT, Senior Physiotherapist & Clinical Yoga Therapist, Director, Fitness Canada Physio & Massage Centre, Calgary, Canada, +1 (587) 9695658, dskraja1974@yahoo.co.in
- Mr. T.S Veeragoudhaman, B.P.T., M.P.T (Hand Rehabilitation), Dean, S.R.M College of Physiotherapy, S.R.M University, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India, +9195003754408, eesanan@gmail.com
Interests
Participated as a non-competitor in Star Walk 2006, 12/01/06 Participated in Peace Run 2007, 07/07/07 Participated as a non-competitor in Star Walk 2009, 12/01/09
Accomplishments
- Year 2021 – Excellent teaching award letter by UTAR President for the course “Basic Clinical Skills”
- Year 2021 – “Best Academician” The Most Prestigious Teachers Day award by ESN Publication, India
- Year 2021 – Asia Book of Record (ISBN: 978-81-947019-4-1) Award for Contributing as “Author in The Book Titled COVID-19 and its Impact”.
- Year 2022 & 2023 – Excellent teaching award letter by UTAR President for the course “Exercise Physiology and Exercise Prescription”
- Year 2023 & 2024 – Excellent teaching award letter by UTAR President for the course “Sport and Exercise Science”.
Training
- 1 MALAYSIA MASS CPR, Malaysian Society for Traumatology & Emergency Medicine, 12/04/12
- Overview To International Publication, Faculty of Nursing, Allianze University College of Medical Sciences, 12/02/13
- Publication Ethics, Faculty of Nursing, Allianze University College of Medical Sciences, 12/09/13
- Research Super Vision, Faculty of Nursing, Allianze University College of Medical Sciences, 12/11/13
- 15TH National Seminar on Cerebral Palsy – STOP PRESS ARE WE ONE, The Cerebral Palsy (Spastic) Children’s Association of Penang, 11/20/10 to 11/21/10
- Practical Applications for Treating Learning, Developmental & Neurological Impairments, Koperasi Cerebral Palsy (Spastik) Pulau Pinang Berhad, 06/02/06 to 06/03/06
- Practical Applications for Treating Neuromotor Impairments, Koperasi Cerebral Palsy (Spastik) Pulau Pinang Berhad, 05/27/06 to 05/28/06
- SPINE CARE Workshop, International Federation of Manual / Musculoskeletal Medicine, U.K., 12/13/04 to 12/14/04
- Mc KENZIE Workshop, Sports Medicine Center, Fitness Foundation Academy, 09/13/04 to 09/17/04
- STIRRUP’03 Workshop, FITNESS FOUNDATION ACADEMY, 04/22/03 to 04/23/03
- Basic Course in the Treatment of Neuro-Development Disorders, 10/01
Timeline
Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
03.2015 - 10.2024
Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy
Allianze University College of Medical Sciences
11.2010 - 02.2015
Physiotherapist
Persatuan Untuk Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal
03.2006 - 10.2010
Physiotherapist
Persatuan Kebajikan Kanak-Kanak Terencat Akal
02.2006 - 10.2010
Senior Physiotherapist
Approach Fitness and Physiotherapy Center
12.2002 - 12.2005
Master of Science (FERN) - Fitness, Exercise Rehabilitation and Nutritional Care
YMCA College of Physical Education, Madras Univers
08.2001 - 08.2003
Physiotherapist
Alpha Fitness, Physiotherapy Center - S. K. M Hospital
02.2000 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) - Physiotherapy
S.R.M College of Physiotherapy, Dr. MGR Medical Un
10.1994 - 04.1999