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Dr. Sachin Aggarwal

Founder, Annpurna Physiotherapy And Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist

About

Dr. Sachin Aggarwal is a highly experienced and accomplished Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist with over a decade of expertise in pulmonary and critical care rehabilitation. Currently serving as the Dean PG and Professor at Lords School of Physiotherapy, Lords University, and the Head of Physiotherapy Department at Solanki Multispecialty Hospital, Dr. Aggarwal is renowned for his contributions to ICU-based rehabilitation and advanced respiratory therapies. His academic journey, research, and clinical work have made a significant impact in the field of respiratory physiotherapy.

Current Position

  • Dean PG and Professor at Lords School of Physiotherapy, Lords University, Alwar (since 2022).
  • Professor at Alwar College of Physiotherapy, RUHS (2011-2022).
  • Head of Physiotherapy Department at Solanki Multispecialty Hospital, Alwar (since 2011).
  • Senior Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapist in Pulmonary & Critical Care and Respiratory ICU, Solanki Multispecialty Hospital, Alwar (since 2011).

Key Areas of Interest

  • ICU-based rehabilitation in Pulmonary & Critical Care.
  • Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
  • Respiratory Investigations: PFT, 6MWT, Polysomnography, CPET, Inspiratory Muscle Pressure Test.
  • Clinical Research & Trials.

Clinical Research Experience

Dr. Aggarwal has worked as a Clinical Trial Administrator and Study Coordinator in several prestigious multinational clinical trials, specializing in recruitment, informed consent, and safety procedures.

Publications

  • Comparison between Non-VAP and VAP Patients with Acquired Brain Injury admitted in Intensive Care Unit. Published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. ISSN P – 0973-5666, ISSN E – 0973-5674, Volume 12, Number 4, October – December 2018, pg. 135-138.
  • Effectiveness of Prophylactic Respiratory Physiotherapy in reducing the Mechanical Ventilation Stay of Patients with Acquired Brain Injury in Intensive Care Unit. Published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. ISSN P – 0973-5666, ISSN E – 0973-5674, Volume 12, Number 4, October – December 2018, pg. 139-142.
  • The Role of Respiratory Physiotherapy in improvement of Conscious level (GCS) and Cognitive level (RLA-R) score in Acquired Brain Injury patients admitted in Intensive Care Unit: A Comparative Study. Published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. ISSN P – 0973-5666, ISSN E – 0973-5674, Volume 18, Number 3, July-September 2024.
  • The Role of Respiratory Physiotherapy in reduction of Chronic Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS) in Acquired Brain Injury Patients admitted in Intensive Care Unit. Published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. ISSN P – 0973-5666, ISSN E – 0973-5674, Volume 18, Number 2, April-June 2024, pg. 86-91.

Certifications & Training

  • BLS & ALS Training from American Heart Association, Mumbai.
  • Spirometry Certification by Indian Chest Society.
  • Polysomnography (Sleep Study) Certification by Dr. Raju Yarra and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, Medanta Medicity, Gurgaon.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T): Completed in 2008 from Barkatullah University at Ayushman College of Physiotherapy, Bhopal (M.P), India.
  • Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T) in Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy: Completed in 2010 from Barkatullah University at Rajeev Gandhi College of Physiotherapy, Bhopal (M.P), India.
  • PhD in Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy: Completed in 2020 from Geetanjali Medical University at Geetanjali College of Physiotherapy, Udaipur (Raj.), India.
  • Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Cardio-Respiratory Physiotherapy: Completed in 2024 from Srinivas University, Mangalore (Karnataka), India.

Projects

  • Tennis Elbow – Completed as part of the BPT course in 2007.
  • Comparison between continuous & intermittent exercise program in COPD patients – Completed as part of the MPT course in 2010.
  • The Effects of Respiratory Physiotherapy on prevention and treatment of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia for Intensive Care Patients with Acquired Brain Injury According to Gender Variability – Completed as part of the PhD in 2020.
  • Prevention and treatment of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia for Intensive Care Patients with Acquired Brain Injury According to Gender Variability – Completed as part of the Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in 2024.

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