Dr. Sapna Dhiman
Assistant Professor
School of Physiotherapy
Google ScholarScopus ProfileEducational Qualifications
PhD (pursuing), MPT(Pediatrics), BPT
Experience
Academic / Teaching Experience
6.5 Years
Clinical / Industry Experience
1.5 Years
Area of Specialization / Research
Motor Control and Motor Learning for Paediatric group (Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental disorders) with specific reference to Posture, Balance, Trunk control and Activities of Daily Living; Caregiver burden of children with special needs
Notable Publications
- 1.
Dhiman Sapna, Goyal Ramesh K, Ajmera Puneeta. Standardization of child sensory profile-2 caregiver questionnaire in children with spastic cerebral palsy
Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Care
2021 - 2.
Jain S, Goyal Rk, Ajmera P, Aggarwal G, Dhiman S. Recent Advances in Diagnosis and Management of Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Narrative Review
Journal of Clinical Diagnostic Research
2021 - 3.
Jain S, Goyal RK, Ajmera P, Aggarwal G, Dhiman S. Development of a Valid and Reliable Tool to Measure Skeletal Muscle Spasm in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Psychology and Education Journal
2021 - 4.
Dhiman S, Sahu PK, Reed WR, Ganesh GS, Goyal RK, Jain S. Impact of COVID-19 outbreak on mental health and perceived strain among caregivers tending children with special needs
Research in Developmental Disabilities
2020View - 5.
Shilpa Jain, Sapna Dhiman. Analysis of Reliability of Audio Visual Reaction Time Machine and Ruler Drop Test for Assessing Reaction Time
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
2019 - 6.
Sapna Dhiman, Shilpa Jain. Comparison of Imbalance of Hip, Pelvic Tilt, Balance Endurance Fitness Between Professional Athletes Non-Professional Athletes having Functional Limb Length Discrepancy
Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
2019 - 7.
Ganesh GS, Sahu PK, Das SP, Mishra C, Dhiman S. A subgroup analysis to compare patients with acute low back pain classified as per treatment-based classification
Physiotherapy Research International
2018 - 8.
Saurabh Kumar, Anand Kumar Singh, Sapna Dhiman. Importance of Physical Therapy approaches to Improve Quality of Living in cancer Patient- A Review
Research & Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology
2018 - 9.
Saurabh Kumar, Anand Kumar Singh, Sapna Dhiman. Focusing on Different Therapeutic Approaches in People with Stroke Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review of Literature
Research and Reviews: Journal of Neuroscience
2018 - 10.
Shilpa Jain, Sapna Dhiman, Dr Charu Sharma. Effect of Combinations of Plyometrics With Closed Kinematic Chain Exercises on Static And Dynamic Balance On Lower Limb
International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences
2018 - 11.
Shilpa Jain, Sapna Dhiman, Dr Charu Sharma. Effect of Slow and Fast Tempo of Music in Vo2 max and Rate of Perceived Exertion on Young Adults
International Research Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences
2018 - 12.
Shilpa Jain, Sapna Dhiman, Dr Charu Sharma. Effect of Core Strengthening Exercises Between ON and OFF Swiss Ball on Non-Specific Postural Low Back Pain
International Research Journal of Human Resources and Social Sciences
2018 - 13.
Shilpa Jain, Sapna Dhiman, Dr Charu Sharma. Effect of Thera Tube Agility Tube Drills and the Plyometeric Training on Agility in Recreational Athletes
International Journal of Research in Economics and Social Sciences
2017 - 14.
Sapna Dhiman, Dr Patitapaban Mohanty and Monalisa Pattnaik. Effect of Passive Elongation of Scapula Retractors on Neck Control in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy
International Journal of Information Research and Review
2015 - 15.
Aparna Sarkar and Sapna Dhiman. Influence of Body Fat Composition on Hypertension- A Correlational Study
International Journal of Bioinformatics
2012
Awards & Achievements
1st position for Scientific Paper presentation in Professional category at International Physiotherapy E-Conference “Evo...
2021
1st position for Scientific Paper presentation in Professional category at International Physiotherapy E-Conference “Evolving Physiotherapy Practices on 30-31 July, 2021 organized by Faculty of Physiotherapy, SGT university.
Special guest at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy on 24th 25th July, 2021 in the e-conference on “Paradi...
2021
Special guest at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy on 24th 25th July, 2021 in the e-conference on “Paradigm Shift in Care of CP Children”.
Consultant Pediatric Physiotherapist for parents of children with different abilities at Reforming Lives-Foundation for ...
2019
Consultant Pediatric Physiotherapist for parents of children with different abilities at Reforming Lives-Foundation for Specially Abled Children on 6th October 2019.
Resource speaker at Sprouts – Child Developmental Centre, during World Autism Awareness Day, held on 6th April 2019.
2019
Chairperson in the 2 nd National Sports Conference of Physiotherapy” Theme : Engaging Minds, Empowering Success held on ...
2019
Chairperson in the 2 nd National Sports Conference of Physiotherapy” Theme : Engaging Minds, Empowering Success held on 3 rd march, 2019 at Delhi Haat Auditorium, Delhi.
Youth Icon-VIRAT Award during 2 nd National Sports Conference of Physiotherapy” Theme : Engaging Minds, Empowering Succe...
2019
Youth Icon-VIRAT Award during 2 nd National Sports Conference of Physiotherapy” Theme : Engaging Minds, Empowering Success held on 3 rd march, 2019 at Delhi Haat Auditorium.
Consultant Pediatric Physiotherapist for the Medical Camp (Physiotherapy included) organized by RPIIMS RP Welltar Hospit...
2017
Consultant Pediatric Physiotherapist for the Medical Camp (Physiotherapy included) organized by RPIIMS RP Welltar Hospital, Karnal on 8 th May, 2017.
Guest Speaker on World Autism Awareness Day, at Sprouts, Gurugram held on 2 nd April 2017.
2017
1st position for Paper presentation in the “53rd Annual conference of IAP-2015” held at Peterhoff Shimla, Himachal Prade...
2015
1st position for Paper presentation in the “53rd Annual conference of IAP-2015” held at Peterhoff Shimla, Himachal Pradesh from 20th to 22 nd March 2015.
Served as a Doping Control Officer at the Common Wealth Games, 2010 .
2010
Invited Lectures & Speaker Roles
“Postural Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy” at Institute of Health Allied Sciences on World Cerebral Palsy Day- 5 th October 2021 via Online mode.
2021
“Cerebral Palsy: Overcoming Limitations through Physical Rehabilitation” at Cross Disability Early Intervention Centre, National Institute for the Empowerment of Person with Visual Disabilities, Dehradun on 15 th September 2021 via Online Mode.
2021
“Facilitation of Trunk Control in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy” at 2 nd International Web Physio Summit 2021 on 11 th and 12 th September 2021 with Theme: Recent Advancements in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation during COVID via Online mode.
2021
“Effects of Long COVID on Pediatric Population” at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy on 6 th September 2021 as part of World Physiotherapy Week Celebration via Online mode.
2021
“Exercises to Improve Trunk Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy- A Motor Control Perspective” at Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (CRC)- Lucknow on 24th August, 2021 via online mode.
2021
“Pediatric Development” at Amity Institute of Physiotherapy on 29 th January 2021 via online.
2021
“Assessment and Management of Cerebral Palsy” at Amity Institute of Physiotherapy on 27 th October 2020 via Online.
2020
“Postural Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy” at Rehabilitation Science Group on 19 th September 2020 via online.
2020
“Strategies to Improve Trunk Control in Children with Cerebral Palsy” at 8th International Conference of Physical Therapy on 21 st -22 nd December 2019 at AIIMS.
2019
“Exercise as Medicine” at 3 rd International Physiotherapy Conference on 19 th 20 th October 2019 at Janaradan Rai Nagar Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Pratap Nagar, Udaipur.
2019
“Physiotherapy Management of Spastic Paediatric Population” at conference on Multidisciplinary Approach for Spastic Pediatric Population held on 21 th February 2019 at Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, Delhi.
2019
“Ergonomic Advice” at SMS India Pvt. Ltd. Gurugram held on 19 th January 2019.
2019
7 th International Conference of Physical Therapy-AIIMS 2018 with theme “Physical Therapy-Movement for Lifestyle” on 22 nd -23 rd December 2018.
2018
“Handling Positioning of Children with Special Needs” as parents training program held on 6 th January 2018 at Sprouts- Child Developmental Centre, Gurugram.
2018
“Blocks for Normal Motor Development” at RPIIMS, Karnal held on 9 th May 2017.
2017
“Understanding Abnormal Blocks and their consequences during development of child” at National Congress of Physical Therapy (NCPT) held on 10 th 11 th October 2015.
2015
Paper / Poster Presentations
- 1.
Presented a scientific Paper in “Neuraxis Interconnect 2021” conducted between 22 nd -29 th September, 2021.
2021 - 2.
Presented a scientific paper at International Physiotherapy E-Conference “Evolving Physiotherapy Practices” on 30-31 July, 2021 organized by SGT University.
2021 - 3.
Presented oral paper in the Fourth Annual Conference of Society of Indian Physiotherapist , 15-17 February, 2019 at Indian Habitat Center, New Delhi
2019 - 4.
Presented scientific paper in the 2 nd National Sports Conference of Physiotherapy” Theme : Engaging Minds, Empowering Success held on 3 rd march, 2019 at Delhi Haat Auditorium, Delhi.
2019
