Dr. Athira Panampodichalil

Ms Athira is a physiotherapist with 9 years of clinical experience, including 4 years working in the UAE. She graduated in physiotherapy from Calicut University in Kerala, India, and spent 3 years as a general physiotherapist at Government Medical College, Calicut, before moving to the Middle East. She practises at NMC Healthcare in Sharjah.

Ms Athira treats a wide range of conditions across musculoskeletal and neurological areas. For muscle and joint problems, she manages low back pain, neck and arm pain (cervicobrachial neuralgia), post-injury recovery, and arthritis. She also has significant experience with neurological cases including stroke recovery, Parkinson's disease, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and spinal cord injuries. She is skilled in rehabilitation after major joint surgeries such as knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL/PCL reconstruction, and shoulder arthroscopy. In addition, she has paediatric experience treating children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and Erb's palsy.

Her particular interests are musculoskeletal conditions and paediatric rehabilitation, making her a good fit for patients seeking specialist physiotherapy in these areas.