Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India in 2005) PG Diploma in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (LASHS, UK)Level 1 Certificate in Trigger point therapy (NAT, UK)Certificate in orthopaedic manual therapy Certificate in neuromyoskeletal dry needlingCertificate in cupping assisted soft tissue mobilisationCertificate in strength and conditioning training Certificate in yoga fitness training Professional affiliation Licensed by Department of Health, Abu DhabiRegistered with The Indian Association of PhysiotherapistsMember of London Academy of Sports and Health Sciences (UK)Member of NAT (UK)
Physiotherapist specialising in sports injury, post-operative and neuro rehabilitation
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi, Tamil
Location
Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Manimala is a physiotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience, having started her career in an outpatient rehabilitation centre in India before moving to the UAE in 2016, where she has worked across multiple hospitals. She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Dr. MGR Medical University in Chennai and a postgraduate diploma in orthopaedic rehabilitation from the London Academy of Sports and Health Sciences, complemented by multiple specialist certificates in manual therapy, dry needling, and sports conditioning.
She treats a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including sports injuries, post-operative complications, burn injuries, hand and tendon problems, and nerve-related rehabilitation. Her treatment approach combines manual therapy techniques, dry needling, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, kinesio taping, and cupping-assisted soft tissue mobilisation, tailored to each patient's needs.
Manimala is well-suited to patients recovering from surgery or injury, athletes looking to prevent and manage sports-related problems, and anyone with nerve or muscle-related pain seeking hands-on, evidence-based rehabilitation.
Special interests: dry needling, manual therapy techniques, sports injury prevention, myofascial release, strength and conditioning.
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Dr. MGR Medical University, India · 2005
PG Diploma in Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
London Academy of Sports and Health Sciences (LASHS), United Kingdom
Physiotherapist
Mediclinic, United Arab Emirates
Physiotherapist
Various hospitals in UAE, United Arab Emirates · 2016–present
Physiotherapist
Outpatient rehabilitation centre, India · 2005–2016
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi, Tamil.
Mediclinic — Mediclinic Zakher Physiotherapist In department Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Hand and Tendon Injuries, Muscle and Joint Pain, Musculoskeletal Disorders, Nerve-Related Pain and Dysfunction, Post-Operative Pain and Stiffness, Sports Injuries.
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