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Practice-Based Physiology in Allied Health Sciences

From Evidence to Clinical Application

  • 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Satyajit Tripathy, Ruby Aikat, Barsha Dassarma, Sougata Panda
  • Language: English

Practice-Based Physiology in Allied Health Sciences: From Evidence to Clinical Application provides a comprehensive, systems-based exploration of human physiology specif… Read more

Description

Practice-Based Physiology in Allied Health Sciences: From Evidence to Clinical Application provides a comprehensive, systems-based exploration of human physiology specifically designed for applied health sciences. It moves beyond conventional textbook knowledge to integrate cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems within the context of real-world clinical and functional applications. By emphasizing translational physiology, the text helps readers understand how cellular and systemic mechanisms directly inform therapeutic assessment, intervention planning, and patient-centered care. The book’s multidisciplinary perspective supports students and practitioners in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, sports medicine, and behavioral science—highlighting physiology as a common language that unites diverse healthcare disciplines. Through detailed explanations, case studies, and applied scenarios, readers learn to interpret physiological data, identify dysfunctions, and design interventions grounded in scientific evidence. Ultimately, this resource bridges the gap between science and practice by linking physiological understanding to outcomes such as recovery, mobility, pain management, fatigue reduction, and overall well-being. It encourages critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and interprofessional collaboration—ensuring that learners not only grasp how the human body functions but also how that knowledge can meaningfully improve health, performance, and quality of life.

Key features

  • Bridges theoretical physiology with functional, patient-centered application
  • Encourages interdisciplinary learning and collaborative clinical reasoning
  • Uses case-based examples to connect mechanisms with outcomes in care and performance

Readership

Physiotherapits, Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Rehabilitation Professionals, Nursing Educators, Undergrad and Graduate Students in Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, and Human Physiology and Kinesiology

Table of contents

1. Introdution to Practice-Based Physiology

2. Cardiovascular System: Funcation, Assessment, and Application

3. Respiratory System: Function, Assessment, and Application

4. Neurophysiology and Sensorimotor Recovery

5. Musculoskeletal Integration: Movement, Mechanics, and Funcational Recovery

6. Pain Physiology and Functional Implications

7. Autonomic Nervous System: Stress, Recovery, and Regulation

8. Endocrine System: Hormonal Health in Rehabilitation

9. Future Frontiers: Personalized and Digital Physiology

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Satyajit Tripathy

Dr. Satyajit Tripathy is a multidisciplinary academic and researcher at Amity University, where he serves as an Assistant Professor at the Amity Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences. His research and teaching span the domains of human physiology, molecular biology, and allied health sciences, with a particular focus on inflammation, cancer biology, host-pathogen interactions, and immunology.

At Amity, Dr. Tripathy is involved in guiding translational research initiatives that integrate clinical physiology with innovative therapeutic strategies, including host-directed interventions and bio-molecular diagnostics. He has contributed extensively to academic literature and curriculum development across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and biomedical sciences.

A strong proponent of interdisciplinary and inclusive education, Dr. Tripathy actively fosters collaboration between basic science and clinical practice to improve health outcomes and promote holistic care. His editorial leadership reflects a deep commitment to advancing integrative health research and education.

Affiliations and expertise
Asst. Professor, Amity Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Ruby Aikat

Dr. Aikat has 24 years of experience in teaching and research in different universities in the field of occupational therapy. She is currently serving as Associate Professor at Amity University, Noida, India. Dr. Aikat has several publications and has won awards in paper presentations at national and international conferences.

Affiliations and expertise
Asst. Professor, Amity University, Noida, India

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Barsha Dassarma

Dr. Dassarma is currently serving as Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Health and Allied Sciences, Amity University Uttar Pradesh. She earned her Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Calcutta and completed her postdoctoral research in Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of the Free State, South Africa. Her research career spans biochemical study, antioxidant therapy, and herbal drug development. She served as a Principal Investigator under the DST Women Scientist Scheme (WOS-B). She has published peer-reviewed research and review papers in reputed journals and co-authored several book chapters including a textbook titled “An Introductory Approach on Human Physiology.” Dr. Dassarma has presented at numerous national and international conferences and received multiple honors, including the Young Scientist Award from the Physiological Society of India.

Affiliations and expertise
Asst. Professor, Amity Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Sougata Panda

Dr. Panda is the Programme Coordinator of the Master of Physiotherapy program at Chandigarh University. With over a decade of academic, research, and clinical experience, he holds 11 patents, multiple copyrights, and is the founder of a registered startup. His research includes collaborations with PGIMER Chandigarh, Hochschule Fresenius University (Germany), and other international institutions. He completed a global project funded by NIHR (UK), NIH (USA), and Cochrane, and received official acknowledgment for his significant contribution to Indo-German research. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Ajit (Punjab), Amar Ujala, and Himachal newspapers. He's attended over 60 workshops and conferences, and has received the Best Researcher Award, Best Library User Award, and the International Star Award for Best Patent in Health Care. He serves on the Doctoral Research Committee, Institutional Ethics Committee, and DQAC. He previously held key roles as NAAC Coordinator, DVV Member, and Departmental OBE Coordinator.

Affiliations and expertise
Programme Coordinator, Chandigarh University, India