Jibu George Varghese MPT COMPT MCTA PHD.
Academics: An academician
Have handled various courses such as Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic conditions, Sports physiotherapy, Hand Rehabilitation, Exercise therapy, Biomechanics, Pursued specialisation in Physiotherapy with specific interest in Manual therapy approaches to Orthopaedic conditions & Sports Injuries, Kinesiology & Biomechanics for Sports Physiotherapists, Advanced Sports Physiotherapy Practice. Trained and lectures in Hand Rehabilitation as well. Has guided many Postgraduate dissertations.
In due course has completed a Certification in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy jointly conducted by the Institute of Therapeutic Sciences, Michigan, USA and Facuty of Physiotherapy, SRIHER. Was trained in the Mulligan concept of Manual therapy and attained the accreditation of an internationally Accredited Mulligan Concept Instructor through the membership of the Mulligan Concept Teachers Association through an intricate evaluation process in 2014. Is conducting accredited workshops and examinations of the same on Mulligan Concept of Manual therapy within India (more than 40) and few other countries of the Asian continent like UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh(more than 8).
Has also continued attaining skills in advanced treatment techniques such as Fascial manipulation and Visceral manipulation.
Has been Resource person to various conferences and guest lecturer to various institutions. Has been examiner to examinations at various universities in the country and the Certified Mulligan Practitioner examination outside the country.
Research: The PHD work was in the ‘Normative values of the Finger Flexion Cascade in Power Grip user and Non power grip user’, an unique territory where not many have ventured.
Has also interest in Sports rehabilitation, Manual therapy & innovations. Is currently guiding post graduates in projects involving integration of technology in rehabilitation and looking forward to patenting the same. This is beyond the various research projects being conducted in the Faculty.
Clinical Practice: An active clinician since 2005. Does also conduct workshops in Physical diagnosis and treatment strategies in Musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Many of his previous students are working with major sports teams in the country, few others in major hospitals, and other practicing physiotherapists also obtain training in Mulligan concept of Manual therapy from Prof. Jibu George Varghese.
Official Memberships:
Member, Indian Association of Physiotherapists
Member, Mulligan Concept Teachers Association
Research: The PHD work was in the ‘Normative values of the Finger Flexion Cascade in Power Grip user and Non power grip user’, an unique territory where not many have ventured.
Has also interest in Sports rehabilitation, Manual therapy & innovations. Is currently guiding post graduates in projects involving integration of technology in rehabilitation and looking forward to patenting the same. This is beyond the various research projects being conducted in the Faculty.
PHYSIO EXCELLENCE AWARD by Physio Foundation of India presented by the HRD minister for the state of Andhra Pradesh, for the contribution in physiotherapy profession at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India , 28th of January 2018
Excellent Academic Contribution from the MNR Sangeevani college of physiotherapy at Sangareddy, on the 15th December 2019.
Academic Award from INCPT 2019 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on the 21st of January 2019.
Award of Professional Excellence by Apollo College of physiotherapy, Chittoor, on the 1st October 2023.
Award of Academic Excellence presented during the Physio Education Conference 2024 held on 7th October 2024 at Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.