Teaching Faculties

• Comparison of Threshold inspiratory muscle Trainer and lung flute for sputum clearance in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: A randomized clinical trial (Funded by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka )

·        Ziona Lionel Dsouza, Sydney Roshan Rebello and CherishmaDsilva :Correlation between community balance and mobility scale (CB&M) with a battery of outcome measures to assess balance in Parkinson's Disease - a cross-sectional study : Journal Name - Archives of Physiotherapy (2021) 11:25.

·   SameekshaSidhpuria, CherishmaDsilva, Nishitha Shetty, Leah Mohandas, Vijith K. Shetty : Effect of Exercise Training on Functional Capacity Head & Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Various Anticancer Therapies: An Interventional Study : Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol.24, 06/13/2023

· CherishmaDsilva, Vijith Shetty, Stephen Rajan Samuel, Jean Pierre, Baeyens, Donal J Fernandes, SuchetaKumari,,Saumya Srivastava, : Effect of structured exercise based rehabilitation on sarcopenia, sleep and quality of life in head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy – RCT, Supportive Care in Cancer (2024) 32 (Suppl 1) – S434

·        Dsilva C, Gatty A, Mascarenhas D, Jean-Pierre B, Dsouza F, Sidhpuria S. Comparing effects of inspiratory muscle trainer and lung flute on sputum clearance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial. Physiotherapy Practice and Research.(Preprint):1-7.

·       CherishmaDsilva, Dr Vijith Shetty, Dr Baeyen Jean-Pierrre, Dr DonalsFernandes, Dr SuchetaKumari, Dr Garima Gupta, Dr Shivashankara, Dr Saumaya Srivastava, Dr Vaishali K. Dr Stephen RajanSamuel : “Assessment of Effects of an Exercise Regimen on Inflammation and Fatigue among Head and Neck Cancer Patients Subjected to Chemo-Radiotherapy” Frontiers in Health Informatics ISSN – Online 2676-7104, 2025; Vol 14: Issue 1

• Coordinator of Multicentre Stroke Inpatient Rehabilitation Reinforcement of Activity Trial (SIRRACT), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), USA. - project completed in the year 2013

·        Javath J M, D'Souza A F, Rebello S R. Low-Level Laser Therapy Versus Electrical Stimulation for the Management of Acute Bell's Palsy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. PTJ. 2021; 11 (4) http://ptj.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-503-en.html

·        Fernandes O, D'SilvaC,Mascarenhas DG, Rebello SR. Comparison of Lung Flute and threshold positive expiratory pressure devices for airway clearance in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomised clinical trial. Int J TherRehabil. 2021. https://doi.org/10.12968/ ijtr.2020.00288

·  D'Souza, A. F., &Rebello, S. R. (2021). Perceptions and Willingness of Physiotherapists in India to Use Telerehabilitation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Telerehabilitation, 13(2). https://doi.org/10.5195/ijt.2021.6425

·      Dsouza, Z.L., Rebello, S.R. &Dsilva, C. Correlation between community balance and mobility scale (CB&M) with a battery of outcome measures to assess balance in Parkinson's disease - a cross-sectional study. Arch Physiother 11, 25 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40945-021-00117-y

·   D'Souza AF, Rebello SR. Comparing the effectiveness of mime therapy and neuromuscular re-education in improving facial symmetry and function in acute Bell's palsy: a pilot randomised clinical trial. Int J TherRehabil. 2021. https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2019.0121

• Proposed research project
  Title: Development of fitness module for elders with type 2 diabetes mellitus and its evaluation. PI: Dr. Garima Gupta, Co-I: Shetty Shraddha Ranjith, Dr. Oliver Vincent D'Souza, Dr. Sudeep K

• Development and establishment of psychometric properties of head and neck control assessment tool for infants
  Funded and approved: by Father Muller Research centre
  Status : ongoing
  Grants amount released :Rs. 10,000

• Father Muller Research Grant (funded)
  Geriatric Fall Risk and Cognitive Health - A cross sectional
  study among older adults (2022-2024)
  Role: Principal Investigator
• Dean's Society Grant (funded)
  Improving the Outcome Measures in Stroke Rehabilitation Using
  Rasch Analysis (2017-2018)
  Role: Principal Investigator
• 204820 NIH multi-center trial (funded)
  Training the Brain with a robotic device for balance recovery in
  near-frail older adults (2016-2018)
  Role: Study coordinator

• Ongoing:
  Father Muller Research Grant (Funded)
  Title:Geriatric Fall Risk and Cognitive Health - A cross sectional
  study among older adults (2022-2024)
  Role: Co-Principal Investigator

• Ongoing:
  Father Muller Research Center (Funded and Approved)
  Tiitle:Title of Project: Efficacy of Tissue flossing in improving pain and strength of quadriceps on Patellofemoral pain syndrome: A Randomized Clinical trial (Budget: 9300 rupees)
  Role: Primary Investigator
• Department of Physiotherapy
  Title: "Is Eccentric Training Superior to Stretching for Improving Hamstring Flexibility in Individuals with Hamstring Tightness".
  Role: Co-investigator
• ICMR along with Father Muller College of Nursing
  Title: Physical Activity Related Injury and Its risk factors among adolescents in selected schools, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka- Cross-Sectional survey
  Role: Co-investigator

• Pai SV, Eapen C, Prabhakar AJ, Mehta S. Relationship between Hip Muscle Strength and Disability in Patients with Nonspecific Low-Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study. Critical Reviews™ in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2021;33(3).

• Roshani P, MageswaranNagrajan., 2023, Prevalence of Patello Femoral Pain Syndrome in Competitive Swimmers: A Cross-Sectional Study. IJPOT. 2023 Oct. 20;17(4):69-75.

• Ganesh BR, Tomy C. Effect of Upright and Slouched Postures on the Diaphragm Strength and Chest Expansion in Obese Young Adults–An Observational Study. Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research. 2022 Jul 1;4(2):155-8.

• Suresh Babu N, Pratap Singh V, Shyam Krishnan K, Prabhu D. Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Physiotherapists in COVID-19 ICUs: A National Survey. ScientificWorldJournal. 2024;2024:9918558. Published 2024 Jan 17. doi:10.1155/2024/9918558