Faculty Directory Dr Poonam Jakhar (PT)
Dr Poonam Jakhar (PT)

Dr Poonam Jakhar (PT)

Assistant Professor

Academic Information

Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) ‚ Orthopaedics, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur

Research Interests

Dr. Poonam Jakhar's research interests focus on musculoskeletal and orthopaedic rehabilitation, evidence-based physiotherapy, electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, chronic pain management, women's health physiotherapy, rehabilitation technology, and health professions education. She is particularly interested in translating clinical research into effective rehabilitation practices that improve functional outcomes and quality of life while advancing excellence in physiotherapy education.

Courses Taught

Dr. Poonam Jakhar teaches undergraduate physiotherapy courses including - General Medicine, Pathology, Electrotherapy, Exercise Therapy, Orthopaedic Physiotherapy, Clinical Physiotherapy, and Fundamentals of Health Care Delivery System, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, clinical excellence, and outcome-oriented learning.

Positions Held

- Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Jaipur.
- Clinical Physiotherapist, with experience in multispecialty healthcare settings, providing evidence-based assessment and rehabilitation for orthopaedic conditions.
- Member, Discipline Committee, University of Engineering and Management (UEM), Jaipur.
- Member, Quality Circle Forum of India (QCFI).

Publications

Currently pursuing research; publications are in progress