Dr. Varun Naik

Dr. Varun Naik

Associate Professor
MPT

SPECIALITY

Physiotherapy

LANGUAGE

Kannada, Marathi, Hindi, English

I am a qualified professional to work in a competitive and challenging environment to enhance my technical and personal attributes and implement efficient working methods for the betterment of patients and society.

I am also a Certified Matrix Rhythm Therapy Practitioner from Germany

  • Sports Physiotherapy
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Vascular Rehabilitation

  • FIRST PRIZE in Paper Presentation at International Symposium on Matrix Rhythm Therapy held on 20th December 2015.
  • SECOND PRIZE at Paper Presentation 54th Annual Conference of the IAP Shirdi 2016 organized by IAP from 19th to 21st February 2016.
  • THIRD PRIZE Paper Presentation at “International Physiotherapy Conference, Aquacon – 2017” at GOA from 28th and 29th May 2017.
  • International Instructor for Matrix Rhythm Therapy from Munich Germany
  • BEST TEACHER of STUDENTS CHOICE 2016 organized by KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy 31st January 2016.
  • SCIENTIFIC CHAIRPERSON at 57th Annual Conference of the IAP Bangalore 2019 organized by IAP from 01st and 02 February 2019.
  • 21st International Matrix Workshop “Systemic Medicine Through Cell Biological Regulation Based on the Matrix Concept” on 23rd to 28th September 2018 at Poseidon Ischia Italy.
  • RUNNERS UP CERTIFICATE for Intercollegiate Debate competition for TEACHERS DAY­2013.

Certificates

  • Certificate Course in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Duration 64 Hours 8 days organized by KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy from 24th November to 1st December 2016.
  • Hands-on Physiotherapy ICU care Contact Hours: 06 organized at KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy on 24th October 2016.
  • Certified Practitioner Level 1 and 2 in M2T BLADE IASTM organized by KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy on 30th and 31st May 2016.
  • Hands-on Workshop on Matrix Rhythmus Therapy Contact Hours: 15 organized at M.S. Ramaiah, Bangalore – 20th & 21st December 2012.
  • Workshop On Balls, Bands, And Tubes – Concepts and Application organized by Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune – 24th February 2012
  • Workshop On Taping Contact Hours: 15 organized by KLE University Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi – 07th and 08th December 2011
  • Workshop on Industrial Therapy And Rehabilitation organized by Department of Community Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation, Belagavi – 2011
  • Hands-on Workshop on Pilates Contact Hours: 8 organized by Department of Sports Physiotherapy, KLE University Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi – 23rd January 2011.
  • Hands-On Workshop on Cyriax, Muscle Energy Technique And Positional Release Therapy Contact Hours: 15 organized by KLE University Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi – 05th and 06th December 2010
  • Workshop On Pulmonary Rehabilitation Contact Hours: 15 organized by KLE University Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi – 2010
  • Workshop On Sports Physiotherapy Contact Hours: 07 organized by KLE University Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi – 14th September 2010
  • Participated in “HANDS ON NEURAL MOBILIZATION” organized in KLEU IPT on 28th& 29th March 2014.
  • First National Workshop on Enhancement of Quality of Health Science Journals organized by the Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research on 15th September 2017 at KLE University, Belagavi.
  • Certified Matrix Rhythm Therapy Practitioner from Dr. Randoll Institut Munich, Germany.
  • Certified Magnectodyn user from Kraus and Lechner Munich, Germany.
  • Workshop On Gamespeed organized by KLE University Institute Of Physiotherapy Belagavi in association with Prof. Ian Jeffreys UK– 10th & 11th May 2018.
  • Workshop on BLS & ACLS organized by KLE University JNMC Belagavi – 07th January 2014.
  • Attended CME on Neurology organized by KLES Dr. PK Hospital and MRC Belagavi – 04th & 05th April 2009
  • Organized Hands-on Physiotherapy ICU Care Contact Hours: 06 at KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy on 24th October 2016.
  • Hands-on Workshop on PILATES by Revive Bangalore organized by KLEU Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi on 16th and 17th November 2017.
  • Hands-on Workshop on Diversified Osteopathic and Chiropractic Methods Contact Hours: 24 organized by Department of Physiotherapy, Aster Aadhar Hospital, Kolhapur – 30th November – 02 December, 2018.
  • Hands-on Advanced Workshop on Matrix Rhythmus Therapy Contact Hours: 8 organized at Pune, 26th & 27th January 2019
  • Hands-on Advanced Workshop on Matrix Rhythm Therapy Contact Hours: 8 organized at Pune, 29th February, 01st and 02nd March 2020.
  • Workshop on Use of Flash Presentation organized by KLEUIPT on 8th January 2015.
  • Workshop on Use Of Teaching Videos In Presentation/Lecture organized by KLEUIPT on 8th August 2015
  • Workshop on How to Create Teaching Videos Online organized by KLEUIPT on 20th January 2016.
  • Workshop on How to Use Slide Share organized by KLEUIPT on 21st JULY 2016.
  • Workshop on Use of KAHOOT organized by KLEUIPT on 19th April 2017.
  • Workshop on Learning Management Software organized by KLEUIPT on 11th December 2017.
  • Workshop on Use of Flash Presentation organized by KLEUIPT on 5th March 2018.
  • Workshop on Goole Apps for Education organized by KLEUIPT on 14th March 2019.
  • Workshop on Incorporating PRAZI organized by KLEUIPT on 11th December 2019.
  • Workshop on Technology Trends for Development of E-Content organized by KLEUIPT on 8th July 2020.
  • Workshop on Use of Advanced Excel organized by KLEUIPT on 20th July to 24th July 2020.
  • Workshop on PPT Based Animation organized by KLEUIPT on 8th November 2021.
  • Workshop on Aastrika Website For Development Of E-Resource organized by KLEUIPT on 3rd December, 2021

Conferences

  • 54th Annual Conference of the IAP Shirdi 2016 organized by IAP from 19th to 21st February 2016.
  • National Physiotherapy conference – KNOSPE 2016 organized by Krishna Institute of Physiotherapy Karad on 24th& 25th September 2016.
  • 57th Annual Conference of the IAP Bangalore 2019 organized by IAP from 01st and 02 February 2019.
  • Attended “International Physiotherapy Conference, Aquacon – 2017” at GOA from 27th and 28th May 2017.
  • Attended “National Conference of Physical Therapy” at Navi Mumbai from 16th & 17th December 2017.
  • Attended “Symposium on Matrix Rhythm Therapy” at Mumbai from 20th December 2015.
  • National Conference On Sports Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation organized by Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil College Of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune – 2012
  • National Conference On Orthopaedic Manual Therapy And Physiotherapy Update organized by KLE University Institute Of Physiotherapy, Belagavi – 2011
  • 48th Annual Conference of the IAP Mangalore 2010 organized by IAP from 22nd to 24th January 2010
  • 1st Asian Conference Organised By UPPMD, HCG Foundation & NIMHANS 28th February & 01st March 2009.
  • World AYUSH Expo 2019 organized by Ministry of AYUSH at Navi Mumbai on 24th and 25th August 2019

Paper Publications

  • Varun Naik, Rutuja A. Phadke, & Pote Patil Aishwarya Vikrant. (2020). Effectiveness of Met V/S MaRhyThe© in Individuals with Chronic Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. International Journal of Physiotherapy, 7(4), 157-161.
  • Naik V. Effect of Matrix Rhythm Therapy (MaRhyThe©) in Trismus: A Case Series. Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science. 2020 Jul; 8(4):193-6.
  • Naik, Varun; Khatri, Chandra Bahadur; BR, Ganesh. Effect of matrix rhythm therapy in Diabetic foot ulcer healing: A Case Report. Journal of Contemporary Medical Sciences, [S.l.], v. 6, n. 4, p. 187-190, aug. 2020.
  • Anirudha Kulkarni, Ganesh BR, Varun Naik, Effect of Different Speed Training Protocols on Speed and Sprint Acceleration on Long Jumping Performance in Professional Sprinters: An Experimental Study, J Res Med Dent Sci, 2020, 8 (6): 269-273.
  • Naik V, Nair V, Gautam S. Effects of Short Term Inspiratory Muscle Training in Hospitalised Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients-An Experimental Study. Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health. 2021 Jun 30; 21(2):72-6.
  • Naik V, Parekh V, Patil S. Tissue-level ultrasonographic evaluation of hamstring muscle with matrix rhythm therapy (MaRhyThe©). Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research. 2021 Jul 1; 3(2):117.
  • Naik V, Motimath B, Pathania T. Application of matrix rhythm therapy (MaRhyThe©) as a novel treatment in trigeminal neuralgia. Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research. 2020 Jul 1; 2(2):141.
  • Naik V, Singh M. Effects of matrix rhythm therapy (MaRhyThe) in plantar fasciitis–An experimental study. Indian Journal of Physical Therapy and Research. 2019 Jul 1; 1(2):105.
  • Akhil AK, Naik V. Improved level of function in an individual with Carcinoma of the pyriform sinus undergoing radiotherapy: A case report study. Journal of the Scientific Society. 2017 Jan 1; 44(1):40.
  • Naik V, Koyande S, Shaikh R. Comparative study between the effect of myofascial release using M2T Blade and kinesiotape on recreational badminton shoulder pain subjects: a randomised clinical trial. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences. 2017; 6(5):1-6.
  • 5 Days Comparative Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Elastic Resistance Band Exercises versus Therapeutic Ultrasound and Conventional Exercises in Acute Trapezitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial. IJTRR, 4 (3), 1-5.
  • Effectiveness of 2 Weeks Qigong Exercise Therapy Vs Conventional Physiotherapy Management in Post-Surgical Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Dr. VC. Naik et al JMSCR Volume 04 Issue 06 June
  • Effect of Total Motion Release on Acute Neck Pain: A Pilot Study. IJOPT Volume 10. Number 1. January – March 2016.
  • Immediate Effects of M2T Blade on Pain and Range of Motion In recreational Badminton Shoulder Pain Subjects: A Pilot Study. Dr. Varun Naik et al JMSCR Volume 04 Issue 10 October.
  • Physiotherapy in Hemi mandibulectomy. KLES Lifeline Issue XXXI August 2016.
  • Chest Physiotherapy Following Transthoracic Oesophagectomy. KLES Lifeline Issue XXX January 2016.
  • Effect Of 3 Weeks Of Structured Aquatic Therapy Exercise Protocol In Non-Specific Acute Low Back Ache – A Clinical Trial. Varun Naik, Lakshita Shah., Maitri Shah, and Paridhi Shah. International Journal Of Current Advanced Research Vol 7, Issue 8(F), Pp 14976-14979, August 2018.
  • Effectiveness of matrix rhythm therapy in the frozen shoulder with respect to ROM and pain- An experimental study. Varun Naik, Sandeep Bhagwat, Tanvi Pathania, and Farhana Bootwala. International Journal of Applied Research 2018; 4(1): 73-76
  • A 4 week core stability exercise programme using swiss ball, theraband and floor exercises in cricketers with low back pain: a randomised clinical trial. International Journal of Allied Medical Sciences and Clinical Research.
  • Matrix Rhythm Therapy (MaRhyThe©): A Novel adjuvant treatment for OSMF- Report of 3 cases with a Brief Review. M A, Ammanagi R, Naik V, Pathania T, Tantradi P, Byahatti S et al. International Journal Dental and Medical Sciences Research. 2021;2(1):50 – 58.

Membership

  • Lifetime Member at Indian Association of Physiotherapists – L-26517