Mohan Ganesan

Mohan Ganesan is a Professor in the PT Programs Campus at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, affiliated with the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. He specializes in Neurological Rehabilitation with a focus on mobility, geriatrics, gait, and balance disorders. Dr. Ganesan holds advanced degrees from premier institutions including the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (India), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois, Chicago, followed by a Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation specialty fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic.

His academic credentials include a Doctor of Neurophysiology, Master of Physical Therapy, and multiple post-graduate diplomas. His research spans over 40 peer-reviewed publications addressing neurological rehabilitation challenges, particularly in aging populations and individuals with MS. He has also contributed to interprofessional education models in rehabilitative sciences.

Research interests emphasize balance control, fatigue management in neurological disorders, and the application of yoga-based interventions for cardiovascular health. His work frequently explores adaptations in para sports for athletes with spinal cord injuries and lower-limb amputations, focusing on performance measurement and classification systems. Dr. Ganesan has pioneered studies on the long-term benefits of hatha yoga and developed innovative training protocols for gait recovery using evidence-based locomotor guidelines.

His contributions include analyzing the mental health impacts of pandemics on healthcare workers and MS patients, as well as investigating material science advancements in solid rocket propulsion systems. These diverse research threads reflect his expertise in translating clinical practice to real-world applications across rehabilitation, sports science, and aerospace engineering domains.