Dr. Lokesh Kanukuntla
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Education: | Sai Institute of Health Sciences |
Academic degree: | Bachelor Of Physiotherapy |
Area of specialization: | I am a physiotherapist who’s worked across neuro, rehab, pediatric and ortho setups—basically wherever movement got stuck, I’ve tried to help restart it. My focus is always functional recovery, not just exercises-for-the-sake-of-it. From stroke rehab and spinal cord injuries to joint stiffness or delayed milestones in kids, I’ve worked with all kinds of patients. I handle therapy plans, track progress daily, and make changes if something’s not working. Sometimes even tiny gains, like finger curl or balance on one leg, feel huge. And they *are*. I don’t believe in copy-paste routines—every case walks in with diff story, diff timeline. I adjust accoridngly. Whether it’s pain management, gait training or post-surgical mobilization, I try to explain things in simple way, not jargon-filled stuff. My aim is always to restore confidence in their own body—even if we have to go one small step at a time. |
Achievements: | I am certified in dry needling, cupping therapy, soft tissue management, kinesio tapping (yeah I know some ppl spell it taping but whatever haha), chiropractic adjustments, neuro rehab and sports-specific physio too. I kinda went deep into hands-on techniques coz just stretching isn’t always enough. Sometimes pain relief needs fascia release or trigger point work, sometimes it’s a posture tweak you didn’t notice for years. I just like mixing things that actually *work* for real bodies, not just textbook ones. |
I am someone who’s worked under a neuro physician for almost 3 years—those were the kind of days where you learn to look *closely*. Neuro cases don't always scream for attention… sometimes it's a tiny reflex delay, or a strange eye movement, or a post-stroke weakness that doesn’t follow the textbook pattern. While working there, I also handled the physiotherapy department—coordinating sessions, monitoring progress, tweaking plans based on feedback. Honestly, neuro rehab isn't just about machines or muscle strength—it's about *patience* and tracking the tiniest signs of recovery. After that, I spent a full year working in a rehabilitation centre along with a child development center—which was a whole different experience. From pediatric milestones to developmental delays, sensory issues, speech concerns—I worked with kids who couldn’t always explain what they feel, which means you gotta observe more, listen to parents more carefully, and sometimes just go with gut instincts. That part really taught me to slow down, and *watch*, not just rush to act. In rehab work, I dealt with both physical and cognitive therapies—stroke recovery, spinal injury patients, CP kids, early intervention plans. Sometimes progress came fast, and sometimes not at all, but we stayed consistent. I learned how much psychology plays a role too—not just for the patient, but for family who’s trying to adjust to a “new normal.” Overall, my work’s been a blend of neurology, physiotherapy, pediatric development and a lot of on-ground practical care. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. I like tailoring treatment based on the pace *each* patient can handle—whether it’s an adult re-learning how to walk or a child trying to hold a spoon for the first time. That kind of work stays with you. And yeah, I carry all of that with me, every single case I see.
