Guided BPTh and MPTh students who won 1st prizes in poster presentations at 7th Assam Physiocon 2024
Conducted community health camp and awareness drive on World Stroke Day in Naukholia Gaon (Oct 2024)
Organized World Cerebral Palsy Day with model presentations and quiz competitions
Conducted and coordinated World Physiotherapy Week 2024 with academic and sports events
Recipient of Dr. M.G. Mokashi’s Best Physiotherapist Award for Outstanding Contribution and Excellence in the Field of Physiotherapy at 10th Dr. MGM International Physiocon 2024 (Jan 2024, NECU, Dimapur)
Keynote Speaker at the 10th Dr. MGM International Physiocon 2024, NECU, Dimapur, Nagaland
Mentored MPT student for research paper presentation at the same conference
Recipient of Research Award by Assam Kaziranga University for SCOPUS Journal publication (Academic Session 2022–2023)
Led World Physiotherapy Day 2023 celebrations with debate and rangoli competitions
Guided students for poster presentation at 6th Assam Physiocon 2023
Launched PhD Programme in Physiotherapy
Introduced Master’s specialization in Orthopedics within the MPT Programme
Started a fully functional Physiotherapy Clinic (Dec 2022) for hands-on training and patient care
Point of contact for NAAC-related departmental documentation and compliance
Facilitated clinic startups by passed-out students
Expanded department faculty strength
Signed MOUs with hospitals for clinical training and academic collaboration
Coordinated industrial visits and placement support for students
Conducted seminars, workshops, and awareness programs for community engagement
Guided BPTh and MPTh research projects and theses
Mentored students in personal skill development and career direction
Conducted orientation programs for new registered physiotherapy students since 2022
Active contributor to teaching, mentoring, research, and university academic councils
Professional Membership:
Member of Maharashtra State OTPT council Reg.No: PR-2011/02/PT/001553
Life member in Indian Association Of Physiotherapists Reg No.: L-54293
Publication and Books
Kanchana N. Dussa1, P.Prapulla, Manisha Madhukar Tonape, Muppaneni Srikanth, Somnath De, Jyothi Chatarla6 and Sakshi Aole, Evaluation Of Coronary Artery Disease In Asymptomatic Type-2 Diabetics: The Role Of Exercise Stress Testing. Community Practitioner, August 2023 Volume 20 Issue 8
Shadab Ali, Sayad Ahad Ali, Pydiraju Kondrapu, Nidhi Tripathi, Pramod Bhaskar Kumar, Dr P. Dharani Prasad, Manisha Madhukar Tonape, Mr. Pratik P. Terse, Muhammed Ameen MP, Sunil Kumar, Abhisek Saha, A Brief Review Of Pathophysiology And Management Of Different Types Of Arthritis, Eur. Chem. Bull. July 2023, Special Issue 12, 199 – 230
Krishnanggi Saikia, Dr. Manisha Madhukar Tonape, Effects of Pulsed Ultrasound with Exercise in Comparison to Low Level Laser Therapy With Exercise in Persons Having Knee Osteoarthritis Africian Journal of Biological Sciences, 6(15) (2024)
Tonape Manisha Madhukar, Karen Pavri, “Impact of Neoprene Knee Orthosis Combined with Exercise on Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Comparative Study of Outcome Measures in Moderate Cases" Journal of Basic Sciences, Auguat 2024, Volume 8, Issue 24, 353-365
PATENTS:
Apparatus for Healing Diabetic Foot Ulcers, UK Design Patent No. 6283037, granted on July 2023 (International).
Smart Wearable Device for Monitoring the Activities of Dementia Patients, UK Design Patent No. 6304723, granted in 1st September 2023 (International).
Orthopedic Shoulder Support Belt for Posture Correction and Back Pain Relief, UK Design Patent No. 6326357, granted Tonape on 24th September 2023 (International).
SEMINARS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, AND FDPS ATTENDED,
Participated in the Faculty Development Program on "Transforming Teacher Education Through the Lens of NEP-2020", organized by the Council of Teachers Professional Development (CTPD), India, on 31st May 2025.
Attended the "Rehabilitation Research Symposium Series – Level 2 Intermediate", conducted by Corporate Rehabilitation Therapy Services, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar, on 4th January 2025.
Participated in the 7th Assam Physiocon 2024, held from 2nd to 3rd November 2024 at GMCH, Guwahati.
in the Five-Day National Online Faculty Development Programme on "Innovations and Challenges in Pharmacy", organized by Saveetha College of Pharmacy, SIMATS, from 26th February to 1st March 2024.
Attended the Faculty Development Programme titled "A Captivating Exploration of Artificial Intelligence Influence on Shaping the Contemporary Landscape in Healthcare and the Essence of Pharmacy", organized by Vels Institute of Science & Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS), India, from 19th to 23rd February 2024.
Participated in the 10th Dr. MGM International Physiocon 2024, held from 21st to 25th January 2024 at NECU, Dimapur, Nagaland.
Attended the 9th International Conference of Physical Therapy (INCPT), conducted by AIIMS, New Delhi, held on 23rd–24th December 2023.
Participated in the One-Week Faculty Development Programme on Indian Knowledge System, organized by KIIT College of Education, Gurugram, in association with CTPD, India, from 19th to 25th June 2023.
Participated in the Assam Physiocon 2023 – National Conference of Physiotherapy, held from 4th to 5th March 2023, in Guwahati, Assam.
Attended the National Symposium on “Trends and Innovation in Pharmaceutical, Biochemical, and Biosciences”, held in Palampur from 13th to 15th February 2023.
Participated in the Research Methodology Faculty Development Program, held from 23rd to 26th January 2023, at The Assam Kaziranga University.
Took part in the One-Week Faculty Development Programme on Digital Transformation Strategy, organized by the School of Business, Assam Kaziranga University, from 10th to 16th August 2022.
Attended the 58th IAP Conference, held from 6th to 8th March 2020 in Mahabalipuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Participated in Parv – 51st Annual Conference of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Attended the Seminar on “Movement Control in Shoulder Dysfunction,” “Arthroscopy in Shoulder Conditions” and “Motor Control of Upper Limb in Stroke”, conducted by the Mumbai branch of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Attended the ‘Research Methodology’ Workshop, conducted by the Medical Educational Technology Department of MUHS, Nashik.
Attended “Resident as Teacher – Basic Course in Educational Methodology” under the Teachers’ Training Institute, MUHS, Nashik.
Attended the Continued Rehabilitation Education Program on “Cardiac Rehabilitation”, conducted by the National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH), Kolkata.
Attended the Seminar on “Recognition and Management of Common Medical Emergencies” and “Oromotor Rehabilitation & Respiratory Care in ICU”, conducted by the Mumbai branch of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists.
Attended the CME on Evidence-Based Approach to Throwing Injuries in Shoulder.
Attended the Special Training Workshop on Physio-Occupational Therapy/Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis Patients, conducted by the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India, Mumbai Chapter.
Participated in the Hands-on Workshop on “Advanced Cardiac Life Support”, organized by the Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation Training Centre at Seth GSMC & KEMH, Parel.
