About me
Chetan received Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPhT) and Diploma in Rehabilitation for Physiotherapists (DRPT) degrees from India followed by a PhD from University of Florida. Prior to coming to Toronto, he completed post-doctoral fellowships in University of Florida and Queen’s University (Kingston, Canada) and is currently based in Kingston, ON.
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EDUCATION
| PhD, Rehabilitation Science Doctoral Program College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA | 2001 – 2006 |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Bridge Course) University of Pune, Pune, Maharashtra, India | 1999 – 2000 |
| Diploma in Rehabilitation for Physical Therapists All India Institute of Physical – Medicine & Rehabilitation (AIIPMR) Haji Ali, Mumbai, India | 1998 – 1999 |
| Diploma in Physiotherapy College of Physiotherapy Pune, Maharashtra, India | 1993 – 1997 |
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT
Academic Assistant- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, – Kingston, Ontario 2021
- Organize clinical labs for Masters in Physical Therapy students
- Review electrotherapy agents with groups of students
- Facilitate discussion and understanding of the techniques
RESEARCH APPOINTMENTS
| Scientist– West Park Healthcare Centre, Spasticity Research Program- Toronto ON – Overseen day-to-day operation of the Spasticity Research Program – Supported clinical and research programs in West Park Healthcare Centre – Supported organizing Research Day events for donors and patients and Research Showcase events for the Hospital Board – Was the first point of contact for local, national and international collaborators and hospital clinicians – Designed trials, prepared grant applications, chose appropriate methodology, coordinated the research and clinical teams – Mentored students/residents and delegated work to clinicians and volunteers – Instructed as a guest lecturer in University of Toronto and York University – Supervised Masters and PhD research projects – locally, nationally, and internationally – Assessed and interpreted data; ensured protocol compliance and provided supervision of projects to ensure compliance with regulations including timely reporting of all serious adverse events – Prepared study results for publication through journals and national and international conference abstracts and presentations Developed partnerships with national and international researchers as well as industry partners (pharmaceutical companies e.g. Merz, Allergan). – Worked closely with Medical Science Liaisons to develop clinical trials of mutual interest and applied for and secured funding for investigator initiated trials – Coordinated and supported collaboration between international researchers – Prepared protocols and acted as a resource for participating sites in aspects of design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation – Created and maintained my personal website (www.chetanphadke.com) and a website for Dr. Sunita Mathur (www.canrestore.ca) – Was the informal resource person for printer problems, software installation, and windows issues for my colleagues in the research centre | 2010–2021 |
| Post-doctoral Fellow- School of Rehab Therapy, Queen’s University- Kingston, Ontario Scheduled patient visits for the randomized clinical trial (ankle sprain) Collected and analyzed data during the patient visitDesigned a clinical trialPrepared, and submitted ethics approval documentsCollected, analyzed, wrote, and published data from patients with stroke | 2009 – 2010 |
| Post-doctoral Fellow- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida- Florida, USA Designed neurological research trialPrepared, and submitted ethics approval documentsCollected, analyzed, wrote, and published data from patients with stroke | 2008 – 2009 |
| Post-doctoral Fellow- Department of Neuroscience, University of Florida- Florida, USA Collected neurological data and provided exercise intervention in a rat model of spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis and prepared conference presentationsPerformed exercise training in children with spinal cord injury and assessed outcomes using a battery of tests | 2006 – 2008 |
| Research Assistant- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida- Florida, USA Collected neurological data in patients with spinal cord injury and provided walking rehabilitation with a team of therapists on a treadmill | 2003 – 2006 |
| Research Assistant- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida-Florida, USA Collected neurological data in patients with spinal cord injury and provided walking rehabilitation with a team of therapists on a treadmill and exercise bike | 2001 – 2003 |
CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT
| Physical Therapist (Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal)- College of Physiotherapy-Pune, India Assessed and treated patients requiring physical therapyDemonstrated techniques and taught students practical skills | – 2001 |
| Physical Therapist (Orthopedic Physiotherapy)- Private Outpatient Clinic, Mumbai, India Assessed and treated patients requiring physical therapyMade a treatment plan and determine end goals | 1997 – 1999 |
| Physical Therapist (Post-op Physiotherapy for Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeries) Physical Therapy Department, AIIPMR– Mumbai, India Assessed joint range of motion and muscle strength prior to surgical intervention to correct joint deformities and muscle contracturesProvided post-op mobility and care and daily muscle stretching and scar tissue mobilization | 1997 – 1998 |
PUBLICATIONS (Total – 64)
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Chetan P. Phadke, PhD 