Biography

Dr. Poonam Yadav is a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Physiotherapist at Healing Hospital, Chandigarh with specialized expertise in advanced manual therapy, taping techniques, cupping therapy, and comprehensive musculoskeletal rehabilitation. She brings exceptional proficiency in evidence-based orthopaedic recovery programs, sports injury rehabilitation, and post-surgical care.

Dr. Yadav completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Orthopaedics from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana—one of North India’s premier medical institutions—where she received intensive training in advanced orthopaedic physiotherapy, manual therapy techniques, sports rehabilitation, and evidence-based musculoskeletal care. Her specialized training at PGIMS Rohtak has equipped her with comprehensive skills in managing complex orthopaedic conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal disorders. She is proficient in multiple advanced therapeutic techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic taping, cupping therapy, and evidence-based rehabilitation protocols.

Dr. Yadav specializes in comprehensive orthopaedic physiotherapy including post-knee replacement rehabilitation (comprehensive post-operative care for Total Knee Replacement – TKR and Partial Knee Replacement, range of motion restoration, quadriceps strengthening, gait training, functional rehabilitation, pain and swelling management, helping patients regain independence and optimal knee function), post-hip replacement rehabilitation (Total Hip Replacement – THR post-operative care, hip strengthening programs, functional mobility training, fall prevention strategies), ACL and meniscus injuries (ACL reconstruction rehabilitation, meniscus tear conservative and post-surgical management, sports-specific functional training, return-to-sport protocols), and evidence-based orthopaedic recovery programs (structured, protocol-driven rehabilitation ensuring optimal outcomes).

Her clinical experience extends to managing chronic low-back pain (lumbar spine stabilization exercises, core strengthening, manual therapy for pain relief, postural correction, ergonomic advice), cervical spondylosis (neck pain management, cervical mobilization techniques, strengthening exercises, postural training), frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis treatment with joint mobilization, stretching protocols, functional recovery), tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis management with manual therapy, eccentric exercises, activity modification), plantar fasciitis (heel pain treatment with stretching, strengthening, taping techniques, gait correction), and post-fracture stiffness (joint mobilization, range of motion restoration, strengthening programs, functional rehabilitation).

Dr. Yadav is highly skilled in advanced therapeutic techniques including manual therapy (joint mobilization and manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neural mobilization, spinal manipulation techniques), therapeutic taping (kinesiology taping for pain relief and functional support, McConnell taping for patellofemoral disorders, rigid taping for joint stabilization, dynamic taping for movement optimization), cupping therapy (myofascial decompression, pain relief through negative pressure, improving tissue mobility and blood flow, treating muscle tension and trigger points), and complete musculoskeletal rehabilitation (comprehensive assessment, individualized treatment plans, progressive exercise programs, functional training).

Her expertise includes sports physiotherapy (sports injury prevention, performance enhancement, sports-specific rehabilitation, athletic training support), post-surgical orthopaedic rehabilitation (post-arthroscopic procedures, post-spinal surgery, post-shoulder surgery, post-ankle surgery), chronic pain management (evidence-based approaches to persistent musculoskeletal pain, pain neuroscience education, graded exposure therapy), biomechanical assessment and correction (gait analysis, movement pattern correction, ergonomic assessment), therapeutic exercises (strengthening programs, flexibility training, proprioceptive training, balance and coordination exercises), and patient education (self-management strategies, home exercise programs, injury prevention education).

Dr. Yadav’s approach combines hands-on manual therapy techniques with evidence-based exercise prescription, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care that addresses both immediate pain relief and long-term functional restoration. Her expertise in multiple therapeutic modalities including manual therapy, taping, and cupping therapy allows her to provide individualized treatment tailored to each patient’s specific needs and goals.

Her specialization in post-surgical rehabilitation, particularly for knee and hip replacements, enables her to guide patients through critical recovery phases, accelerating healing, preventing complications, and achieving optimal functional outcomes. Her experience with ACL and meniscus injuries makes her particularly valuable for athletes and active individuals seeking to return to sport safely and effectively.

According to Dr. Yadav, “Orthopaedic physiotherapy is about restoring function, eliminating pain, and empowering patients to regain strength, mobility, and confidence in their bodies. Through evidence-based manual therapy, targeted exercises, and patient education, we help individuals return to pain-free, active lifestyles.” She is technically very sound and believes in ethical practice with evidence-based physiotherapy interventions. She makes sure that her patients are fully aware of their condition, treatment plan, expected timeline, and home exercise programs, and goes the extra mile in providing hands-on care, motivating patients through challenging rehabilitation, and ensuring optimal outcomes through comprehensive, individualized treatment from acute injury to complete functional recovery.