World Physiotherapy AWP Regional Conference 2026

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Committee In-charge: Dr. Sneha Katke +91 9158587070

ASIA WEST PACIFIC CONFERENCE 2026

Yashobhoomi Hall, New Delhi | 26–27 September 2026

Scientific Program Schedule

CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY | HALL – 301 KUMUDINI HALL

Time	Session Title & Type	Speaker(s)	Chairpersons
DAY 1 – 26 September 2026 – Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
9.00 – 9.30 AM	Expert Talk Critical Care Physiotherapy – The Next Decade of Global Practice	Dr. V.P Gupta (PT)	Dr G Arun Maiya (PT) Prof Dr Mariya Jiandani (PT)
9.30 – 10.15 AM	Panel Discussion Changing India's Health Trajectory Through Preventive & CR Rehabilitation	1. Dr Rachna Arora (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Anjali Bhise (PT) 3. Dr Sudeep Kale (PT) 4. Dr Kushal Madan (PT)
10.15 – 10.30 AM	Expert Talk Tackling ICU: Acquired Weakness Through MDT-Based Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Bridging Evidence, Education, and Practice Gaps	Dr Samana Sayed (PT)	Dr Pandey Rohit Kumar Sinha (PT) Dr Melee Devi Maibam (PT)
10.30 – 11.15 AM	Focused Symposium Redefining 'Normal' – Culture-Specific Physiological Norms for India	1. Dr Shilpa Parab (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Payal Murkudkar (PT) 3. Dr Shridhar Shirodkar (PT) 4. Dr Pratibha Guttigoli (PT)
11.15 – 12.00 PM	Focussed Symposium Community-Based Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Models for India	1. Dr Renu Pattanshetti (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Shailaja Patel (PT) 3. Dr Harita Vyas (PT) 4. Dr Vikash Saini (PT) 5. Dr Vidhi Thaker (PT)
12.00 – 12.45 PM	Case-Based Symposium Rehabilitation Across Organ Transplants	1. Dr Ujwal Yeole (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Harda Shah (PT) 3. Dr Shreya Dhake (PT) 4. Dr Sumith Waghray (PT)
12.45 – 1.15 PM	Expert Talk Fast-Track Functional Training – Exercise as Medicine	Dr Arun Maiya (PT)	Dr Anjali Bhise (PT) Dr Apurv Shimpi (PT)
🍽 1:15 – 2:00 PM \| NETWORKING, MEET AND GREET
2.00 – 2.45 PM	Focused Symposium Gamification & VR in Paediatric Cardiorespiratory Rehabilitation	1. Dr Anuprita Thakur (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Shilpashree Saha (PT) 3. Dr Prajakta Sahasrabudhe (PT) 4. Dr Ruchita Kiledar (PT)
2.45 – 3.00 PM	Skill Talk Mobilizing Patients on ECMO	Dr Bijal Dodia (PT)	Dr Deepti Rohila (PT) Dr Daman Preet Singh (PT)
3.00 – 3.30 PM	Expert Talk Early Mobilization in Neurocritical Care: How Early is safe, How Early is Effective?	Dr Rajeev Aggarwal (PT)	Dr Madhu Khumanthem Dr Parveen
3.30 – 4.15 PM	Focussed Symposium AI-Based Assessment, Wearables & Immersive Technologies in CR Physiotherapy	1. Dr Sneha Katke (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Rupam Sarkar (PT) 3. Dr Akanksha Anand (PT) 4. Dr Richa Rai (PT) 5. Dr. Kalyana Chakravarthy Bairapareddy (PT)

CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY | HALL – 301

Time	Session Title & Type	Speaker(s)	Chairpersons
DAY 2 – 27 September 2026 – Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy
9.00 – 9.45 AM	Panel Discussion Critical Care Rehabilitation – Across Lifespan	1. Dr Seemi Retharekar (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Rajendra Kumar (PT) 3. Dr Pooja Akhtar (PT) 4. Dr Vishagh Nair (PT) 5. Dr Sayyeda Uzena (PT)
9.45 – 10.30 AM	Focussed Symposium Technological Strategies in Renal Rehabilitation	1. Dr Bharat Tiwari (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr T. Senthil Kumar (PT) 3. Dr S.Sridevi (PT) 4. Dr P.Senthilkumar (PT)
10.30 – 11.00 AM	Expert Talk Beyond the Ventilator – Building Confidence in ICU Early Mobility	Dr Mariya Jiandani (PT)	Dr Pallav Bhatnagar (PT) Dr Neeraj Katyal (PT)
11.00 – 11.45 AM	Panel Discussion Expanding Scope of CR Practice – SCI, PH & Skeletal Integration	1. Dr Hardini Prajapati (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Manisha Hinduja (PT) 3. Dr Barnali Bhattacharya (PT) 4. Dr Renukadevi (PT) 5. Dr Bhuvanesh Kumar (PT)
11.45 AM – 12.30 PM	Focussed Symposium Autonomic Dysfunction & HRV-Guided Rehabilitation	1. Dr Mayura Deshmukh (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr Asha Dobaria (PT) 3. Dr Shambhovi Mitra (PT) 4. Dr Sejal Bheda (PT)
12.30 PM – 1.00 PM	Expert Talk The Next Revolution in Cardiac Rehabilitation – AI, Telehealth & Remote Monitoring	Dr. Ayesha Shaikh (PT)	Dr Gargi Thusharika Challa Dr Kamei Holyta Kabui (PT)
🍽 1:00 – 2:00 PM \| NETWORKING, MEET AND GREET
2.00 – 2.45 PM	Panel Discussion Peripheral Arterial Disease – Beyond Claudication	1. Dr Jumana Joyab (PT) (Moderator) 2. Dr P Manirasai (PT) 3. Dr Sweety Shah (PT) 4. Dr Dipmala Silajiya (PT) 5. Dr Komal Modi (PT)

🎓 2:45 PM onwards | Closing Ceremony & Vote of Thanks