Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy

Dr.Yashwanth SP

Assistant Professor

Qualification

BOT | MOT

Contact Info

[email protected]

Bio

Dr. Yashwanth S.P. is an enthusiastic and accomplished Occupational Therapy professional, currently serving as Assistant Professor at the Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Occupational Therapy, SRIHER. With a specialization in Hand and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and a certification in Ergonomics (CEAS), he brings expertise in areas such as hand and orthopedic rehabilitation, assistive and adaptive technology, splinting, ergonomics, industrial rehabilitation, Oncology & palliative Care etc.,

He serves as the Clinical Incharge of the Hand & MSK Rehab OPD and the Oncology OT Unit, contributing to advanced clinical services while mentoring future therapists. Passionate about innovation, Dr. Yashwanth has worked on the design and development of gamified hand rehabilitation devices and integrates technology into patient care, including virtual reality and adaptive tools.

He is a life member of AIOTA, TNAIOTA, and the Society of Hand Therapists, India, and has received numerous awards, including the Best Outgoing Student Award and Professional Excellence Award. His mission is to advance occupational therapy through compassionate care, research, and technology-driven interventions.

Educations

Research Interest

I am passionate about occupational therapy, particularly in hand rehabilitation, adaptive assistive technology, and virtual reality for sports rehabilitation. I am also deeply interested in oncology and palliative care, aiming to support individuals in improving function, comfort, and quality of life through innovative, client-centered therapeutic approaches across diverse clinical settings.

Projects

Postgraduate project -Design, Development & Analysis of Gamified Hand Rehabilitation Device to interpret Wrist & Forearm Range of Motion.

Undergraduate Project - Use of Occupational Therapy to improve Resilience & Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis.

Awards & Recognitions

“PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD”

Received “PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD” from Sri Ramachandra
Faculty of Occupational Therapy, SRIHER (DU) for my professional contributions during
my undergraduation & Postgraduation.

Appreciation Award for Talk Marathon by 25 Occupational Therapists through Instagram live for continuously 12 hours in the Theme of Opportunity + Choice = Justice”

“APPRECIATION AWARD”

Received “APPRECIATION AWARD” from Tamil Nadu All India Occupational
Therapists’ Association for being the Fundraiser during COVID-19.

“INTERNATIONAL KALAM WORLD RECORD AWARDS”

Received “INTERNATIONAL KALAM WORLD RECORD AWARDS” for writing
a book on Marvels of Occupational Therapy.

“Best Outgoing Student Award”

Recipient of “Best Outgoing Student Award” from Tamil Nadu All India Occupational
Therapists’ Association.

News

Membership

MEMBER

Life membership in All India Occupational Therapists` Association (AIOTA,
WFOT), Membership no: – L- 6468/2022.

MEMBER

Life Membership in Tamil Nadu All India Occupational Therapists` Association
TNAIOTA: L- 954/23.

MEMBER

Life Membership in Society of Hand Therapist, India. L – 214/2024

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