Associate Professor at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Ravi Shankar Reddy is an Associate Professor in the Program of Physical Therapy, Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia. With expertise in orthopedic physical therapy, he specializes in manual therapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy, and rehabilitation. Dr. Reddy has published extensively in high-tier academic journals and is a member of several university and departmental committees. He serves as a peer reviewer and editorial board member for numerous prestigious journals, including PLOS ONE and Physiotherapy Research International. His current research focuses on proprioception, spinal rehabilitation, and postural assessment. With over 15 years of teaching and clinical experience, Dr. Reddy is committed to advancing physiotherapy education and contributing to high-quality patient care.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Ravi Shankar Reddy earned his Ph.D. in Physiotherapy from Manipal University, India, where his research focused on the effectiveness of kinaesthetic rehabilitation exercises for cervical spondylosis. He completed his Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Manual Therapy at UNISUAM, Brazil, specializing in orthopedic physical therapy. Dr. Reddy holds a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Musculoskeletal and Manual Therapy from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, and a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) from the same institution. Throughout his education, he gained specialized knowledge in orthopedic physical therapy, manual therapy, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. His academic training equipped him with advanced skills in patient care, clinical research, and evidence-based physiotherapy, which he now applies in his teaching and research roles.
💼 Experience
Dr. Ravi Shankar Reddy has over 15 years of experience in physiotherapy education and clinical practice. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Rehabilitation at King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia. Previously, he held academic positions at Manipal University, where he progressed from Lecturer to Associate Professor. His roles have included teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students, overseeing clinical case discussions, and managing inpatient and outpatient orthopedic patients. Dr. Reddy has also coordinated workshops in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and mentored students through research projects. His expertise in manual therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation has allowed him to contribute to high-quality patient care and academic development, including the supervision of Ph.D. and master’s students.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Ravi Shankar Reddy has received several prestigious awards and honors for his contributions to physiotherapy and academia. He won the Best Paper Award at the 2014 Physio-accord Conference in Bangalore and the Physiotherapy Conference in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, for his research on radial nerve neural mobilization. He serves as an advisory board member of the International Journal of Disabilities Sports & Health Sciences. Additionally, Dr. Reddy is a member of several university committees and has been recognized for his dedication to research, securing significant research grants from institutions like King Khalid University and King Salman for Disability Research. His work in clinical rehabilitation and proprioception has earned him a reputation as a leading expert in his field.
Publications Top Notes:
- Translation, cross cultural adaptation, and validation of Arabic version of Interview administered version of Work Rehabilitation Questionnaire (WORQ)
- Authors: Kakaraparthi, V.N., Vishwanathan, K., Gadhavi, B., Alshahrani, O.M., Almushari, M.H.Y.
- Journal: Work, 2024, 79(1), pp. 371–379
- Applicability of a Wearable Sensor Unit Pheezee and Assessment of Its Psychometric Properties in Measuring the Ranges of Wrist and Elbow
- Authors: Tedla, J.S., Panigrahi, M., Midde, A.K., Dixit, S., Kakaraparthi, V.N.
- Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal, 2024, 24(9), pp. 13991–13998
- Exploring the interplay between ankle muscle strength, postural control, and pain intensity in chronic ankle instability: A comprehensive analysis
- Authors: Alshahrani, M.S., Reddy, R.S., Alshahrani, A., Gautam, A.P., Alsubaie, S.F.
- Journal: Heliyon, 2024, 10(5), Article e27374
- Balancing act: Unraveling the link between muscle strength, proprioception, and stability in unilateral hip osteoarthritis
- Authors: Alkhamis, B.A., Reddy, R.S., Alahmari, K.A., Mukherjee, D., Elrefaey, B.H.
- Journal: PLoS ONE, 2024, 19(2), Article e0298625
- Oblique, forward, and lateral directions reach test distances in young adults, and concurrent validity of these tests with the center of pressure excursion in assessing the limits of stability
- Authors: Tedla, J.S., Sangadala, D.R., Reddy, R.S., Nambi, G., Ponneru, B.R.
- Journal: Heliyon, 2024, 10(2), Article e24591
- Exploring the impact of physiotherapy on health outcomes in older adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional analysis
- Authors: Reddy, R.S., Alahmari, K.A., Alshahrani, M.S., Rao, V.S., Al-Qahtani, K.A.
- Journal: Frontiers in Public Health, 2024, 12, Article 1415882
- Impact of Glycemic Control on Shoulder Proprioception in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Mediating the Connection – Insights from a Cross-Sectional Analysis
- Authors: Alshahrani, M.S., Reddy, R.S., Alshahrani, A., Alsubaie, S.F.
- Journal: Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2024, 17, pp. 3043–3052
- Shoulder muscle weakness and proprioceptive impairments in type 2 diabetes mellitus: exploring correlations for improved clinical management
- Authors: Reddy, R.S., Alshahrani, M.S., ALMohiza, M.A., Ghulam, H.S.H., Alqhtani, R.S.
- Journal: PeerJ, 2024, 12(6), Article e17630