Senthilnathan Ramakrishnan

Senthilnathan Ramakrishnan is a Senior Lecturer and Curriculum Lead in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health. He holds a PhD from The British University in Dubai (2015-2019), focusing on clinical education's role in developing clinical reasoning skills of physiotherapy students in the UAE.

His research interests center on Clinical Education (100% prominence in his fingerprint), including physiotherapy student development, patient care procedures, and professional practice readiness. He has investigated topics like tilt-table therapy for consciousness disorders, stroke rehabilitation using gaming systems, and the efficacy of foot insoles for knee pain.

His 17 publications (2018-2024) reflect a focus on clinical interventions and educational methodologies. Notable works include a 2022 study on Abu Dhabi physiotherapy curricula and a 2023 validation of the Squegg handgrip strength device.

Collaborations span neurology (consciousness disorders), orthopedics (foot biomechanics), and technology-based rehabilitation (gaming systems). His work bridges clinical practice and educational theory, emphasizing UAE healthcare contexts.