Dr. Thomas Mathew
Senior Consultant & HOD
MBBS, MD (Orthopaedics, physical therapy and sports medicine)
Dr. Thomas Mathew joined Believers Hospital as a Consultant in the PMR department, bringing nearly 30 years of clinical experience in India and the USA. He completed his MBBS from Pondicherry University and earned a master's degree in Orthopedics Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine in the USA.
MBBS, Pondicherry University
Master's in Orthopedics Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, USA
Holistic, patient-centered, evidence-based rehabilitation
Non-invasive clinical treatments using Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy
Ergonomics
Strength Training
Muscle Energy Techniques
Spinal and Joint Manipulations
Spinal Cord and Head Injury Rehabilitation
Movement Disorder Management
Orthotics & Prosthetics Management
Diabetic Foot Management
Kinesiotaping
Dry Needling
Chronic Pain Management
Industrial Rehabilitation
Work Conditioning & Work Hardening Programs
Wound Care Management
Published paper: “Community Empowerment for School Health: Action Research”
Presented research paper at FAIMER conference, South Africa
FAIMER scholarship recipient
Recognized by Malayala Manorama for contributions to rural tribal healthcare
Featured in a Shalom TV documentary, "Yelagiriyude Vasantham"
Clinical coordinator and instructor for various universities in the USA
Workshops and clinical training at institutions such as CMC, Vinayaka Mission Hospital, and Sri Manakula Vinayakar Medical College