Dhanalakshmi
Senior Physiotherapist
About Dhanalakshmi
Dhanalakshmi, MPT (Orthopaedics), is a Senior Physiotherapist at Pain & Stroke Rehab Centre with over five years of experience in pain management and the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. She has also worked at a paediatric rehabilitation centre, where she gained experience in paediatric neuro rehabilitation.
She describes her approach as goal-oriented, focused on helping patients regain independence, and delivered with patience, empathy and respect for each patient's comfort and needs.
Conditions treated
Primary focus: neurological rehabilitation
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s disease
- Brain injuries
- Neuromuscular disorders
Also treats
- Pain management
- Post-operative rehabilitation
- Cognitive-oriented post-stroke care
- Personalised fitness & postnatal fitness programmes
Where her clinical focus lies
Dhanalakshmi's areas of expertise include pain management, stroke rehabilitation, fitness programmes, daily-activity training and post-operative rehabilitation, with a focus on improving functional mobility, independence and quality of life.
Patient-centred and personalised
- Respect the individualEach person's condition, needs and goals shape the plan.
- Personalised planRehabilitation plans are built in close collaboration with each patient.
- Safe, meaningful recoveryThe aim is functional independence, with recovery that is safe and meaningful to the patient.
Training and research
Training & Certifications
- Hand Rehabilitation Workshop
- Movement Science Workshop
Research & Publications
- Effectiveness of McKenzie Exercises in Low Back Pain for Increasing Endurance of Standing for Prolonged-Standing Textile Workers: An Experimental Study.
Book an appointment with Dhanalakshmi
Message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will arrange your assessment at our Anna Nagar clinic.