Dr. Dharam
P. Pandey
PhD (Rehabilitation Science) · DO — Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain)
C-NDT · COCMT (UK) · GCP Certified · MBA Healthcare Management (MAHE)
COCMT (UK) · MBA · GCP
"The best rehabilitation does not stop at restoring function. It restores a person's belief that life can still be full — and then proves it."
Dr. Dharam P. Pandey is one of India's most recognised physiotherapists and neurorehabilitation specialists, with over 25 years of clinical practice, research, and institutional leadership. He currently serves as Director and Head of Department of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences at Manipal Hospitals, Dwarka, New Delhi — one of India's premier tertiary care hospitals — and as Managing Director and Founder of APARC Healthcare Private Limited, which operates 15 physiotherapy and rehabilitation centres across Delhi | Gurugram | Pune | Greater Noida.
His clinical expertise spans neurorehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI, Parkinson's disease), orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation, women's health, oncological rehabilitation, and paediatric physiotherapy. He is the developer of the F-MATS (Functional Movement Analysis and Treatment Strategy) clinical framework — a proprietary approach to assessment and treatment used across APARC Health & Motion's network.
As a researcher, Dr. Pandey has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers in internationally indexed journals including Frontiers in Neurology, Brain Stimulation, Stroke (American Heart Association), and IJPOT. His research focuses on brain-computer interfaces, AI-powered therapy, frequency-tuned electromagnetic field stimulation, and telerehabilitation — all areas where he has conducted original randomised controlled trials with published results.
Dr. Pandey has been recognised with 17+ national awards including the Physio Excellence Award (IAP), Best Clinician Award (OMPTCON, Jamia Millia Islamia), Significant Achievement Award (INCPT, AIIMS), Best Researcher Award (National Conference, Lucknow), and the Best ilitation Facility recognition (NEURAXIS) for APARC Health & Motion Centre for Neurorehabilitation. He is an active speaker at national and international conferences, having delivered over 100 CME lectures, workshops, and invited talks.
DO — University of Alcalá, Spain
Degrees, Diplomas & Certifications
A combination of clinical, academic, and management qualifications spanning India, Spain, and the United Kingdom — among the most comprehensive credentials held by any practising Indian physiotherapist.
Institutional Roles & Leadership
Dr. Pandey holds simultaneous leadership positions across clinical practice, institutional management, professional associations, and research — a combination found in very few clinicians in India.
Leads the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department at one of India's premier tertiary care hospitals. Responsible for clinical governance, departmental strategy, programmes, specialist outpatient services, and team development. Oversees complex neurological, orthopaedic, and post-surgical rehabilitation including India's leading stroke and SCI rehabilitation unit.
Founded and scaled APARC Health & Motion from a single centre to a 15-location multi-specialty physiotherapy and rehabilitation network across Delhi | Gurugram | Pune | Greater Noida. APARC Health & Motion operates at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka and Ghaziabad, with standalone APARC Health & Motion centres at Rohini, Pitampura, Janakpuri, Paschim Vihar, Karkardooma, Dwarka Sector 1 & 6, Gurugram Sector 51, Palam Vihar, and Pune (Kharadi). APARC Health & Motion Centre for Neurorehabilitation has received the Best ilitation Facility (Delhi/NCR) recognition at NEURAXIS.
Professional association with ShardaCare HealthCity's physiotherapy and rehabilitation department — contributing to programme development, clinical protocols, and specialist neurorehabilitation services for stroke, spinal cord injury, and orthopaedic patients.
Active leader within the IAP was President Delhi Branch. Served as organising committee member for the Various Conference
Served as Principal Investigator for the Digireha Telerehabilitation feasibility study — a Japan-India research collaboration examining AI-powered telerehabilitation for stroke (n=15), cerebral palsy (n=6), and ASD/LD (n=11) cohorts. Comprehensive RCT with CONSORT-compliant methodology, ethics committee approval, and multi-centre participant coordination across Delhi/NCR.
25 Years of Clinical Excellence
From single-handed practice to leading India's largest private physiotherapy network — a career defined by continuous advancement of clinical standards.
17+ National Awards & Honours
Recognised by India's most prestigious medical institutions, professional associations, and national conferences for clinical excellence, research innovation, and leadership in the physiotherapy profession.
70+ Peer-Reviewed Publications
Indexed research in international journals — from randomised controlled trials to clinical frameworks and systematic reviews in neurorehabilitation.
The F-MATS Framework
F-MATS — Functional Movement Analysis and Treatment Strategy — is Dr. Pandey's proprietary clinical assessment and treatment framework developed over 20+ years of practice in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
The framework integrates biomechanical analysis, neuroplasticity principles, functional goal-setting, and evidence-based intervention sequencing into a systematic clinical reasoning process. It is currently applied across all 15 APARC Health & Motion centres and at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka.
In use at: Manipal Hospitals Dwarka, all 15 APARC Health & Motion Centres, ShardaCare HealthCity.
International Memberships & Associations
Active member of India's and the world's leading physiotherapy and neurological rehabilitation professional bodies.
Expert Voice in India's Leading Publications
Dr. Pandey addresses widespread public misconceptions about physiotherapy — who needs it, when to seek it, and why it does not need to hurt to be effective.
Read Article →Evidence-based stretching and strengthening protocol for leg pain — from tight hip flexors to weak glutes, explained for home practice.
Read Article →Clinical breakdown of leg pain types and how targeted physiotherapy interventions address each cause differently — vascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal.
Read Article →Dr. Pandey explains the science behind manual therapy, neuroplasticity, and pain neuroscience — challenging the public perception of physiotherapy as simple exercise.
Read Article →Dr. Pandey speaks on the future of physiotherapy as a regulated healthcare profession in India — policy, education standards, and professional recognition.
Read Article →The critical 72-hour post-stroke window — why delayed rehabilitation significantly limits functional recovery outcomes for Indian stroke patients.
Read Article →Book, Collaborate, or Invite
Whether you are seeking expert physiotherapy care, research collaboration, or a keynote speaker — Dr. Pandey's team is available.
See Dr. Pandey's team at Manipal Hospitals Dwarka or any of 15 APARC Health & Motion centres across India. In-person, home visit, or online consultation available.
Book Now →Interested in clinical research, co-authorship, or institutional collaboration? Dr. Pandey actively welcomes research partnerships with institutions and companies.
Get in Touch →Available for keynote talks, CME sessions, panel discussions, and workshops on neurorehabilitation, F-MATS, AI in therapy, and rehabilitation leadership.
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