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exercise physiology, neuromuscular physiology, electromyography, cardiac autonomic functions
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Biography

He completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2012, Master of Physiotherapy (Sports) in 2014, and Ph.D. in 2019 from Jamia Millia Islamia. He works as Assistant Professor at the Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad, Haryana. He has 5+ years of teaching experience, 7+ years of research experience and 10+ years of clinical experience. He has worked as a sports physiotherapist in different state and national-level tournaments. He was a member of the anti-doping team in various national and international cricket matches held by BCCI. He was awarded a research fellowship from 2015-2019 from Maulana Azad National Fellowship. He was awarded the "pre-eminent researcher award" in 2022 by IRSD. His research interest is enhancing sports performance, neuromuscular assessment and training, exercise testing and prescription, cardiac autonomic function and biomechanical assessment and correction. Over 35+ paper publications, 10+ conference presentations and 5+ expert talks to his credits.

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Employment (5)

Manav Rachna International Institute for Research and Studies: Faridabad, Haryana, IN

2020-03-10 to present | Assistant professor (Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences)
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Jamia Millia Islamia: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2016-07 to 2017-03 | Teaching Assistant (Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences)
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Jamia Millia Islamia: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2015-07 to 2016-03 | Teaching Assistant (Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences)
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Shah's Physiotherapy Clinic: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2012-03 to 2013-10 | Physiotherapist
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St. Stephens Hospital: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2011-08 to 2012-02 | Physiotherapy Intern (Department of Physiotherapy)
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Education and qualifications (3)

Jamia Millia Islamia: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2014 to 2019 | PhD (Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences)
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Jamia Millia Islamia: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2012 to 2014 | MPT (sports) (Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences )
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Jamia Millia Islamia: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2007 to 2012 | BPT (Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences )
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Professional activities (3)

Haryana State Council for Physiotherapy: Faridabad, Haryana, IN

2021 to 2025 | Registered Physiotherapist
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International Institute of Organized Research - I2OR: Chandigarh, Punjab, IN

2022-09-30 | IRSD International Preeminent Researcher Award 2022
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The Delhi Council for Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy: New Delhi, Delhi, IN

2019-08-22 to 2020-08-21 | Registered Physiotherapist
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Funding (2)

Effects of neurodynamic mobilization on sensory symptoms in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy

2022 to 2023 | Grant
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (Faridabad, Haryana, IN)
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Effect of exercise in diabetic neuropathy patients

2016 to 2019 | Salary award
Maulana Azad National Fellowship for minority students (New Delhi, IN)
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F-1-17.1/2016-17/MANF-2015-17-UTT-60038

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Works (43)

Correlation of postural stability with pain, disability and quality of life among patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction- A cross-sectional study

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
2024-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Nabeela Rehman; Sahar Zaidi; Sohrab Ahmad Khan; Irshad Ahmad; Deepak Malhotra; Charu Chhabra
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Effects of exercises and manual therapy on nerve conduction studies of lower limb in patients with diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review

International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries
2024-06 | Journal article
Contributors: Jyoti Sharma; Irshad Ahmad; Arun Kumar Chandresh Singh
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Effect of Central Fatigue on Dynamic Balance and Knee Joint Proprioception in Recreational Athletes: An Experimental Study

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
2023 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2249-782X
Contributors: Pooja Sharma; Moattar Raza Rizvi; Irshad Ahmad
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Effect of Manual Therapies on Parameters of Postconcussion Symptoms Recovery: A Systematic Review

Iranian Rehabilitation Journal
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85171457680

Part of ISSN: 17353610 17353602
Contributors: Negi, B.; Saini, P.; Sharma, S.; Ahmad, I.; Rizvi, M.R.; Sethi, P.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier

Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire: Reliability and Validity of a Hindi Adaptation for Patients with Non-inflammatory Neck Pain

Turkish Journal Of Neurology
2023-10-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1301-062X
Contributors: Swati Kumari; Irshad Ahmad; Ankita Sharma; Moattar Raza Rizvi
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Effectiveness of neck stabilization and Contrology training in comparison to conventional therapy amongst individuals with text neck syndrome

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
2023-09 | Journal article
Contributors: S. Bharal; M.R. Rizvi; M.M. AlQahtani; R.A. Alajam; A. Sharma; I. Ahmad; M.L. Al-Otaibi; M.M. Alshehri; M.M. Ahmad; M.A. Shaphe et al.
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The Cardiac Comeback-Beating Stronger: Exploring the Remarkable Resilience of the Heart in COVID-19 Recovery through Cardiac Autonomic Analysis

Medicina
2023-07 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Sakshi Garg; Preeti Saini; Moattar Rizvi; Fuzail Ahmad; Mohammed AlTaweel; Zia sabah; Humayoun K. Durrani; Shatha; Mohamed K. Seyam; Ankita et al.
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
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Short-Term Pulmonary Rehabilitation Among Post-Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

Thoracic research and practice
2023-05-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Orooj M; Pant A; Mujaddadi A; Jain M; Ahmed I
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Immediate and Long-Term Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Static Stretching on Joint Range of Motion, Flexibility, and Electromyographic Activity of Knee Muscles in Older Adults

Journal of Clinical Medicine
2023-03-30 | Journal article
Contributors: Sahar Zaidi; Asfak Ahamad; Anam Fatima; Irshad Ahmad; Deepak Malhotra; Wafa Hashem Al Muslem; Sahar Abdulaziz; Shibili Nuhmani
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Association of Selected Fitness Variables with Perceived Performance Levels in Lawn Tennis Players

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU
2023-03-17 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2582-4287
Part of ISSN: 2582-4953
Contributors: Sukriti Manchanda; Shobhit Saxena; Pooja Sharma; Moattar Raza Rizvi; Ankita Sharma; Irshad Ahmad; Shaji John Kachanathu
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Effect of electromyostimulation and plyometrics training on sports-specific parameters in badminton players

Sports Medicine and Health Science
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85138779061

Part of ISSN: 26663376
Contributors: Panda, M.; Rizvi, M.R.; Sharma, A.; Sethi, P.; Ahmad, I.; Kumari, S.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier

The effect of active myokinetic chain release and stretching on physical performance amongst young racquet sports players

Trends in Sport Sciences
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85146151780

Part of ISSN: 2391436X 22999590
Contributors: Das, A.; Saini, P.; Rizvi, M.R.; Sethi, P.; Sharma, A.; Ahmad, I.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier

Comparison of intermittent pneumatic compression and active recovery after sub-maximal aerobic exercise in collegiate soccer players: in relation with heart rate variability and heart rate recovery

Sport Sciences for Health
2022-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Majid Rahman; Irshad Ahmad; Mohd Ejaz Hussain
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Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among computer users working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional survey

Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy
2022-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1110-6611
Part of ISSN: 2536-9660
Contributors: Lakshita Gosain; Irshad Ahmad; Moattar Rizvi; Ankita Sharma; Shobhit Saxena
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Effect Of Circuit Training on Central Fatigue, Physical Performance and Cognitive Function Among Recreational Athletes: An Update

INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
2022-09-03 | Book chapter | Writing - review & editing, Supervision
Contributors: Irshad Ahmad; PooJa Sharma; Moattar Raza Rizvi
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Effect of Whole-body Vibration on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Quality of Life in College Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Oman Medical Journal
2022-07-31 | Journal article | Formal analysis, Writing - review & editing
Part of ISSN: 1999-768X
Part of ISSN: 2070-5204
Contributors: Irshad Ahmad
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Whole-body Vibration, in Addition to Balance Exercise, Shows Positive Effects for Strength and Functional Ability in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Journal of Diabetology
2022-01-12 | Journal article
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Effect of sensorimotor training on spatiotemporal parameters of gait among middle and older age adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Somatosensory & Motor Research
2021-07-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Irshad Ahmad; Shalini Verma; Majumi Mohamad Noohu; Mohd. Ejaz Hussain
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Intermittent pneumatic compression changes heart rate recovery and heart rate variability after short term submaximal exercise in collegiate basketball players: a cross-over study

Sport Sciences for Health
2021-06-18 | Journal article
Contributors: Zoya Khan; Irshad Ahmad; Mohd Ejaz Hussain
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and National Lockdown on Mental Health among General Urban Indian Population: An Online based Cross-Sectional Survey

Medico-Legal Update
2021-01-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0971-720X
Part of ISSN: 0974-1283
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Irshad Ahmad

Sensorimotor and gait training improves proprioception, nerve function, and muscular activation in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A randomized control trial

Journal of Musculoskeletal Neuronal Interactions
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85085675857

Contributors: Ahmad, I.; Verma, S.; Noohu, M.M.; Shareef, M.Y.; Ejaz Hussain, M.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier

Association of disease duration and sensorimotor function in type 2 diabetes mellitus: beyond diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Somatosensory & Motor Research
2020-10-01 | Journal article
Contributors: Neha Khan; Irshad Ahmad; Majumi M. Noohu
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Whole body vibration showed beneficial effect on pain, balance measures and quality of life in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial

Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
2020-06-21 | Journal article
Contributors: Albina Jamal; Irshad Ahmad; Nisar Ahamed; Muhammad Azharuddin; Farhan Alam; M. Ejaz Hussain
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Aerobic Training, in Combination with Listening Music, Changes Post-Exercise Cardiac Autonomic Function in Collegiate Overweight and Obese Individuals

Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
2020-02-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2008-000X
Part of ISSN: 2008-7209
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Comparison of Complex Versus Contrast Training on Steroid Hormones and Sports Performance in Male Soccer Players

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85067863216

Contributors: Ali, K.; Verma, S.; Ahmad, I.; Singla, D.; Saleem, M.; Hussain, M.E.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier
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Validity and Responsiveness of Balance Measures using Pedalo®-Sensomove Balance Device in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
2019 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2249-782X
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Effect of sensorimotor training on balance measures and proprioception among middle and older age adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Gait & Posture
2019-10 | Journal article
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Cardiac autonomic profile of soccer, field hockey and basketball players: A comparative study

Asian Journal of Sports Medicine
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85048748043

Contributors: Prajapat, A.; Ahmad, I.; Khan, Z.; Ali, K.; Hussain, M.E.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier
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Co-Existence of hypertension worsens post-exercise cardiac autonomic recovery in type 2 diabetes

Indian Heart Journal
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85049935011

Contributors: Verma, S.; Bhati, P.; Ahmad, I.; Masroor, S.; Ali, K.; Singla, D.; Hussain, M.E.
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Effect of glycemic control and disease duration on cardiac autonomic function and oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Verma, Shalini; Alam, Rizwan; Ahmad, Irshad; Singla, Deepika; Ali, Kamran; Hussain, Mohammed E.
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Effects of concurrent training on physical health and performance

Comparative Exercise Physiology
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85042663533

Contributors: Jha, P.; Khurana, S.; Ali, K.; Ahmad, I.; Verma, S.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier
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Reliability of Electromyographic Assessment of Biceps Brachii and Triceps Brachii in Cricketers

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
2018 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85052740099

Contributors: Singla, D.; Hussain, M.E.; Bhati, P.; Moiz, J.A.; Ahmad, I.; Verma, S.; Ali, K.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier
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Effect of progressive balance training on berg balance scale in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients.

4th ICGGM-APGMN conference
2018-11-15 | Conference paper
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Complex Training: An Update

Journal of Athletic Enhancement
2017 | Journal article
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EFEECT OF PROGRESSIVE BALANCE TRAINING ON ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY OF MUSCLES AROUND ANKLE DURING POSTURAL STABILITY AND GAIT IN DIABETIC NEUROPATHY PATIENTS

FIPSPHYSIOCON 2017
2017 | Conference poster
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Effect of progressive balance training on co-contraction index using electromyography during postural stability task and self paced walking in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients: A pilot study

INCPTAIIMS 2017
2017 | Conference paper
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Effect of rocker soled shoe design on walking economy in females with pes planus

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85031997756

Contributors: Dhyani, M.; Singla, D.; Ahmad, I.; Ejaz Hussain, M.; Ali, K.; Verma, S.
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Irshad Ahmad via Scopus - Elsevier
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Progressive balance training in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: A case study

International Conference on Recent Advances in Cardiovascular Research: Impact on Health and Disease
2017 | Conference poster
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Proprioception: An Evidence Based Narrative Review

Res Inves Sports Med
2017-10-17 | Journal article
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Efficiency of Michigan neuropathy screening instrument and vibrometer in diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy.

Indo-Japanese Conclave-III
2017-02 | Conference paper
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Balance Training in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Narrative Review

JSM Diabetology and Management
2017-01-06 | Journal article
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Effect of music therapy, aerobic exercise and combined intervention on psychological and physiological parameters in collegiate athletes: A comparative study

International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences
2016-10 | Journal article
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Electromyographic Activity Profile of Transverse Abdominis and Multifidus Muscles During Bridging Exercise Variants in Collegiate Cricketers

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal
2014 | Journal article
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