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Purusotham Chippala

Purusotham Chippala

Professor — Neurorehabilitation and Stroke Physiotherapy

PURUSOTHAM
Mangaluru, Karnataka, India
Joined February 2025
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Summary

Clinical researcher focused on neurorehabilitation and stroke: Chippala has led and co-authored randomized controlled trials (for example a 2016 Clin Rehabil RCT on very early mobilisation after acute stroke) and multiple clinical trials and clinical studies on balance, sit-to-stand training, Tai Chi, and interventions for post-stroke symptoms. nih+2
Experienced educator and institutional leader at Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy: joined Nitte in 2011 and serves as Professor with responsibilities including postgraduate coordination, research coordination and internal quality assurance—active in supervising clinical training and research at the institute. edu+2
Author and curriculum resource creator: wrote a clinical textbook on electrotherapy and has published/edited accessible guides (textbook and e-book formats), reflecting involvement in teaching resources and practical clinical education. amazon+1
Public outreach and integrative practice interest: beyond traditional clinic/research roles he engages in conference speaking and integrative brain-health education (Tai Chi, motor imagery, yoga-related public masterclasses), indicating a blend of clinical research and community-facing education. pearlphysiocon2025+1

Work

Education

Writing

Effect of Taichi on cognitive function in Breast cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy: A randomized controlled trial

January 1, 2024

Randomized controlled trial assessing Tai Chi's effects on cognitive function in breast cancer patients receiving radiotherapy (co-author).

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Effect of Sit-to-Stand Training on Balance, Muscle Strength, and Activities of Daily Living in Patients with Stroke: A Randomised Controlled Trial

January 1, 2024

Randomized controlled trial on sit-to-stand training in stroke patients (co-author on recent clinical trials/publications).

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Essentials of Electrotherapy (textbook)

January 1, 2017

Textbook covering electro-physical agents used in physiotherapy (electrotherapy, modalities and principles) intended as a clinical/teaching resource.

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Effect of very early mobilisation on functional status in patients with acute stroke: a single-blind, randomized controlled trial

January 1, 2016

Randomized controlled trial evaluating very early mobilisation in acute stroke patients; reported improved functional status at discharge and three-month follow-up compared with standard care.

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Hobbies

Public-facing education and conference speaking (physiotherapy, brain health, neurorehabilitation) pearlphysiocon2025

Interest in brain health and integrative approaches (yoga/Tai Chi / motor imagery) and producing accessible education (e-books) amazon+1