Educational Qualifications

BPT, MPT (Neurology), Ph.D ICMR Fellow, NET Qualified, CKTP (USA), CMT (MTFI)

Experience

Area of Specialization / Research

Occupational Health & Safety, Human Factors and Ergonomics, Human Postural Control, Geriatric Health, Women Health and Neuro Rehabilitation

Notable Publications

1. 1.

   Vaish H, Chorsiya V . Influence of parity on six-minute walk test in Indian females. Health Care for Women International. 2022 Sep 27:1-1.

   2022
2. 2.

   Agarwal K, Chorsiya V , Kaushik D, Yadav A. Impact of Sarcopenic obesity on body composition, physical performance and fall risk in community dwelling older adults. Science Talks. 2022 Dec 1;4:100074.

   2022
3. 3.

   Grover S, Goyal V, Chorsiya V , Ganguly NK, Saha GK. Effect of intradialytic exercises (IDE) on maximal oxygen consumption and quality of life undergoing hemodialysis in Indian population—a pilot study. Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy. 2022 Dec;27(1):1-0.

   2022
4. 4.

   Sharma F, Kalra S, Rai R, Chorsiya V, Dular S. Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Workability and its Predictors among Nurses Working in Delhi Hospitals: A Multicentric Survey. Journal of Clinical Diagnostic Research. 2022 Oct 1;16(10).

   2022
5. 5.

   Kakkad KM, Oza C, Dutta P, Chorsiya V, Rajput P. Linking PM Pollution to the Respiratory Health of Children: A Cross-sectional Study from Ahmedabad City in Western India. Aerosol and Air Quality Research. 2022 Jun 1;22:220038.

   2022
6. 6.

   Kalra S, Ajmera P, Chorsiya V , Yadav S, Pawaria S, Goyal RK (2021). Telerehabilitation Services in India: an Integrated SWOT and AHP Analysis. International Journal of Physiotherapy. Vol 8(3), 170-176.

   2021
7. 7.

   Chandoliya H, Chorsiya V , Kaushik D. Prevalence and Levels of Forward Head Posture among School Going Children. American J Epidemiol Public Health. 2021 Feb 16;5(1): 022-025. doi: 10.37871/ajeph.id44

   2021
8. 8.

   Chorsiya V . Post-Covid 19 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome- A Rising Concern. Acta Scientific Orthopaedics. 2021 (In Press)

   2021
9. 9.

   Dutta P, Chorsiya V , Nag PK. Perceived Thermal Response of stone quarry workers in hot environment. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities. 2021; 3:7.

   2021
10. 10.

    Dutta P, Chorsiya V , Rai R, et al. Comments on “reliability and validity of an adapted questionnaire assessing occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals among health care workers in Bhutan”. Int J Occup Environ Med (The IJOEM) 2020; 11:215-217. doi: 10.34172/ijoem.2020.2196

    2020
11. 11.

    Khanna K, Karwasra R, Choudhary S, Sharma D, Sharma N, Nagpal P, Chorsiya V , Nishad DK, Popli H, Bhatnagar A. Submental nalbuphine exhibits improved efficacy in ameliorating acute pain in prehospital emergent conditions; a comparative study with conventional intramuscular using gamma scintigraphy. Injury. 2020 Sep 1; 51(9):1970-8.

    2020
12. 12.

    Mahtab Z, Quddus N, Khan SA, Gupta M, Chorsiya V . Prevalence of urinary incontinence in Indian multigravida. Al Ameen J Med Sci 2019; 12(1):31-36.

    2019
13. 13.

    Varsha Chorsiya , PK Nag, Priya Dutta and Anjali Nag. Influence of Individual and Industrial Safety Shoe Characteristics on Postural Stability. Occupational and Environmental Medicine 75(2):A318.1-A318.
14. 14.

    Pooja Chugh Anand, Gulshan Lal Khanna , Varsha Chorsiya , Geo T. P. “Relationship of core stability with bowling speed in male cricket medium and medium fast bowlers.” Al Ameen Journal Medical Science. July 2017; 10(3): 225- 228.

    2017
15. 15.

    Pooja Chugh Anand, Gulshan Lal Khanna, Varsha Chorsiya , Ankit Rana. “Relationship Between Shoulder Strength and Bowling Speed in Cricket Bowlers.” Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy. July 2017; 13(1). DOI 10.18376/jesp/2017/v13/i1/111275

    2017
16. 16.

    Pooja Chugh Anand, Gulshan Lal Khanna, Varsha Chorsiya , Famila Yadav, Geo T. P, “Relationship Between Core Stability And Throwing Accuracy In Cricket Bowlers”. IJSR. 6(6), June – 2017. DOI 10.15373/22778179

    2017
17. 17.

    Abhinav Yadav, Ashok Ahuja, Varsha Chorsiya and Dhananjay Kaushik. “Managing Sarcopenic Obesity: New Trends to Combat Dual Task of Muscle Loss and Fat Increment”. EC Nutrition 6.2 (2016): 91-94.

    2016
18. 18.

    Santosh Kumar Yadav, Shobha Keswani, Nishat Quddus, Sohrab Ahmad Khan, Zuheb Ahmad Siddiqui, Varsha Chorsiya . Effect of Various Durations of Type 2 Diabetes on Muscle Performance . International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Vol:4, No:2, 2017.

    2017
19. 19.

    V Chorsiya , S Saxena, D Kaushik, A Yadav. Foot Pressure Symmetry Training as a Prognostic Factor For Postural Stability in Stroke Patients . Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2016.

    2016
20. 20.

    Dutta P, Chorsiya V . Thermophysiological vulnerability to Heat stress among Indoor workers . Public health Rev: Int J Public health Res 2014;1(1):18-24.

    2014
21. 21.

    Habib Raheel, Sethi Jasobanta, Chorsiya Varsha , Sheikh Shabir. Effect of Aerobic Exercises on Biceps Brachi Muscle Function in Non-Athletic Individuals. International Journal of Scientific Research. September 2013; 2(9); pp 262-264.

    2013
22. 22.

    Khan M. Faizan, Chorsiya Varsha , Ahmad Shahnawaz Comparative Study of Pettibon’s Anterior Head Weighting System And Convectional Management For Deep Cervical Flexor Muscle Endurance In Forward Head Postured Young Adults. International Journal of Scientific Research. September 2013; 2(9); pp 319-320.

    2013
23. 23.

    Priya Dutta, Varsha Chorsiya . Scenario of Climate Change and Human Health In India. International journal of innovative research development. Aug 2013; 2(8); 157-160.

    2013
24. 24.

    Varsha Chorsiya , Shabir A. Sheikh. Strain-Counterstrain technique for immediate relief of trapezitis in sitting job professionals. International Journal of Scientific Research. June 2013; 2(6); pp 411-412.

    2013
25. 25.

    P. Pragya, S.A.Khan, V.Chorsiya and N. Quddus. Role of Pressure Biofeedback in Lumbar Stabilization Exercises in Management of Mechanical Low Back Pain. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal. April 2013; 6(2): 75-78.

    2013
26. 26.

    Meena Gupta, Prakash Kumar, Divya Pandey, Varsha Chorsiya . “ IoT based rehabilitation monitoring for stroke survivors.” Internet of Everything Biomedical Applications. Taylor and Francis, CRC press (In Press)
27. 27.

    Nag, P. K., Varsha Chorsiya , and Anjali Nag. “EMG Activation Pattern during Voluntary Bending and Donning Safety Shoes.” Applications, Challenges, and Advancements in Electromyography Signal Processing. IGI Global, 2014. pp 234-256.

    2014
28. 28.

    Nag PK, Dutta Priya, Chorsiya Varsha and Nag Anjali. “ GIS Visualization of Climate Change and Prediction of Human Responses.” Computational intelligence techniques in earth and environmental sciences, ed. Springer Netherlands, 2014, pp 93-105. ISBN: 978-94-017-8641-6

    2014

Awards & Achievements

• Appreciation Award for Outstanding Services as a part of scientific committee in International Conference at DPSRU durin...

  2017

  Appreciation Award for Outstanding Services as a part of scientific committee in International Conference at DPSRU during 2017-18 by Honorable Vice-Chancellor of the University.

• “Outstanding Alumni award” for the contribution in the field or Physiotherapy research and academics on World Physiother...

  2017

  “Outstanding Alumni award” for the contribution in the field or Physiotherapy research and academics on World Physiotherapy Day 2017 at Jamia Hamdard University.

• “Best Paper Presentation Award” for “Impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Body Composition Analysis of Women during ...

  2016

  “Best Paper Presentation Award” for “Impact of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Body Composition Analysis of Women during Perimenopause: A Framework for Action.” International Journal of Medical and Health Sciences Vol:3, No:8, 2016 at Bangkok Thailand in ICPRS 2016: 18th International Conference on Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

• “Young Scientist Award” and 1 st prize in 23rd Annual conference of National Environmental Science Academy (NESA) held o...

  2010

  “Young Scientist Award” and 1 st prize in 23rd Annual conference of National Environmental Science Academy (NESA) held on 27-29 Dec’2010 at New Delhi.

• 1 st prize awarded in scientific session of 9th Northern Zonal conference by All India Association of Physiotherapists h...

  2010

  1 st prize awarded in scientific session of 9th Northern Zonal conference by All India Association of Physiotherapists held on 19th December 2010 at New Delhi.

• 2 nd prize in scientific paper presentation of National Hand Therapy Symposium- 2011 held on 6th March 2011 at Indore (M...

  2011

  2 nd prize in scientific paper presentation of National Hand Therapy Symposium- 2011 held on 6th March 2011 at Indore (M.P).

• Gold Medal in Masters of Physiotherapy (MPT) at Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India

• Gold Medal in Bachelors of Physiotherapy (BPT) , MGM medical college, Indore (M.P) India.

• Oustanding Faculty Award at People’s College of Paramedical Sciences And Research Centre, Bhopal (M.P)

• Editor in Book entitled “ Recent Paradigms in Physiotherapy Management ”. Friends Publication. ISBN NO. 978-93-92791-33-...

  Editor in Book entitled “ Recent Paradigms in Physiotherapy Management ”. Friends Publication. ISBN NO. 978-93-92791-33-8

• Co-editor in Book entitled “ Scientific Approaches for Performance Enhancement ”. Friends Publication. ISBN NO. 978-81-7...

  Co-editor in Book entitled “ Scientific Approaches for Performance Enhancement ”. Friends Publication. ISBN NO. 978-81-7216-444-7 .

• Co-editor in Book entitled “ Training Strategies for Performance Enhancement ”. Friends Publication. ISBN NO. 978-81-721...

  Co-editor in Book entitled “ Training Strategies for Performance Enhancement ”. Friends Publication. ISBN NO. 978-81-7216-511-6.

Invited Lectures & Speaker Roles

• “Statistical Analysis in Excel” on 10th November 2022 at Central Council of Unani Medicine.

  2022

• “ Lifestyle Modification at workplace ” at XXXI Quality Improvement Program on 4th April 2019 at DIPSAR, New Delhi

  2019

• “ Fitting to your Workplace: An Ergonomic Perspective ” at XXVIII Quality Improvement Program on 13th March 2019 at DIPSAR at New Delhi

  2019

• “ Outcome Measure in Cancer Rehabilitation and Research ” on 13th October 2018 at 1st Cancer Rehabilitation Conference, Apollo Hospital, New Delhi

  2018

• “ Lifestyle Diseases ” on World Physiotherapy Day 2018 at Batra Hospital and Research Centre, New Delhi

  2018

• “ Research and Publication ” in Female Physio Summit “Femcon 2018” at Jaipur National University, Jaipur at 13th May 2018

  2018

• “Ergonomic Assessment Methods for Musculoskeletal Discomfort ” in Effective Occupational Health Program – A Vital Resource for Productivity Sustainability at India International Centre on 12th July 2014.

  2014

• “ Expanding the horizon of physiotherapy role in fall prevention ” in Rehabilitation Society of physical therapy, Lucknow, India on World Physiotherapy Day 8th September 30, 2014.

  2014

• “ Gait Analysis: New Approaches and Instrumentations ” at Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi on 18th January 2017.

  2017

• Conference

Book Chapters

1. 1.

   6 international published book chapters on Occupational Health, Ergonomics, Climate Change, Stroke Rehabilitation

   Various2022
2. 2.

   5 national published book chapters

   Various2022

Paper / Poster Presentations

1. 1.

   Varsha Chorsiya , PK Nag, Priya Dutta and Anjali Nag. Influence of Individual and Industrial Safety Shoe Characteristics on Postural Stability. Conference: 32nd Triennial Congress of the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), Dublin, Ireland, 29th April to 4th May 2018. (Paper presentation)

   2018
2. 2.

   V Chorsiya , S Saxena, D Kaushik, A Yadav. Foot Pressure Symmetry Training as a Prognostic Factor For Postural Stability in Stroke Patients . 93rd ACRM Annual Conference, Chicago, IL held November 2016. (Poster presentation)

   2016
3. 3.

   Varsha Chorsiya , Abhinav Yadav, Dhananjay, “Is Left More Right in Sports?” 7th Asia Pacific Conference on Exercise and Sports Science APCESS – 2015 held on 14th -16th October, 2015, New Delhi (Paper presentation)

   2015
4. 4.

   Varsha Chosiya . Foot Pressure Symmetry training in Neuro-Rehab in Indo-Japanese Conclave-2 with theme “Neurotherapeutics- Leading the Connections on 18th October 2014 at Faridabad, Haryana.

   2014
5. 5.

   Varsha Chosiya . “Lumosity: A congnitive Approach”. International Seminar on “Contemporary Perspective on Health” on 2nd April 2014 at Faridabad, Haryana

   2014
6. 6.

   Chorsiya V ., Dutta P., Nag P.K., Nag A. “Percieved Thermal Stress among Stone Quarry Workers” International Workshop on Climate Change Impacts and Societal Adaptation, Ajmer, November 2013.

   2013
7. 7.

   Chorsiya V ., Nag P.K., Nag A. “Influence of Individual and Industrial Safety Shoes Characteristic on Postural Stability” International conference on Environmental and Occupational Health, Manipal, Dec’2012. (Paper presentation)

   2012
8. 8.

   Varsha Chorsiya, “Risk Analysis of Dress Footwear of Women” at the 64th National Conference of Indian Association of Occupational Health held during 11th -14th February 2014 at Goa. (Paper presentation)

   2014
9. 9.

   Chorsiya V . “Effect of virtual reality on motor control of upper extremity in hemiparetic patient”. National Hand Therapy Symposium, Indore, March 2011. (Paper presentation)

   2011
10. 10.

    Chorsiya V. “Role of Cognitive Motivation in Sports”. National Sports Medicine Seminar, New Delhi, March 2010. (Poster Presentation)

    2010
11. 11.

    Chorsiya V., Zia N. “Effect of Pilates- Based Exercise on dynamic balance in elderly”. Oral Presentation. National Conference on Environmental aspects of Healthcare in Unani Medicine sponsored by Ministry of Health Family Welfare, Dept. of Ayush, New Delhi, March 2011. (Paper presentation)

    2011
12. 12.

    Chorsiya V., Khan S.A., Meena R. A technique for immediate relief of trapezitis in sitting job professionals. 23rd Annual Conference of National Environmental Science Academy, New Delhi, December’2010. (Paper presentation)

    2010
13. 13.

    Chorsiya V., Khan S.A., Meena R. “Effect of SCS technique in tender points”. 9th Northern Zonal Conference of All India Association of Physiotherapists, New Delhi, December’2010 at New Delhi. (Paper presentation)

    2010

Membership of Important Committees & Professional Associations

• Scientific and Organizing Committee member, International Conference on Challenges for global competitiveness of Ayush and Natural Products and IASTAM Oration 2018

• Scientific and Organizing Committee member, Indo-Japanese conclave III (February 2017)

• Scientific Committee member, APCESS 2015 International conference on Health and Performance Enhancement through Sports Science

• Editorial Board member, Special Issue Journal: APCESS 2015 - MR International Journal of Applied Sciences (October 2015)

• Reviewer, World Physiotherapy Congress 2023, Dubai

• Reviewer, Physiotherapy UK 2018 - Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)

• Reviewer, 4th European Congress, WCPT 2017, Liverpool, UK

• Reviewer, Rehabilitation Science Journal

• Reviewer, Brain Injury Journal

• Reviewer, Climate Risk Management

• Reviewer, Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

• Reviewer, International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

• Reviewer, Somatosensory & Motor Research Journal

• Editorial/review member, International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research

• Member, International Commission of Occupational Health (C5658)

• Lifetime member, Indian Science Congress Association

• Lifetime member, Indian Association of Physiotherapist (IAP)