Dr. Veena Bembalgi

Biography

A physiotherapist by profession completed her post graduation (MPT) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and PhD from KLE University, Belgaum. She is also trained in Hospital Management, having done her PG Diploma in Hospital Management from Pune University.Her working experience includes Clinical Physiotherapy at Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Pune for 3 years in the OPD as well as Arthroplasty unit under renowned orthopaedic surgeon Dr. K. H. Sancheti. She has 10 yrs of teaching experience at Institute of Physiotherapy, JNMC Belgaum and KLES College of Physiotherapy, Hubli. Her last working position was as a Principal at KLES College of Physiotherapy, Hubli. Her PhD work was based on Biofeedback for Psychosomatic disorders which is her main area of interest. She has to her credit 2 publications in international journals and 2 in Indian journals. Physiotherapy is applicable in prevention of health disorders, therapeutic measures in health issues and also in promotion of health. “Prevention is better than cure.” This statement is true for majority of the cases which require medical and surgical attention. Physiotherapy plays a significant role in this area of health. In other conditions where treatment /intervention is required, Physiotherapy contributes to improving the quality of life. Promotion of health is another area which is gaining great momentum these days and Physiotherapy has a major role to play in this field of health.

Research Interest

Psychosomatic disorders