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.

• 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