Ms. Pratheeba Kantharaj

Ms. Pratheeba Kantharaj is an experienced Associate Consultant Neuro Physiotherapist in the Department of Advanced Rehabilitation at Burjeel Medical City, Abu Dhabi, bringing 11 years of specialized clinical experience in neurological physical therapy across major teaching hospitals.

She completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy and achieved her Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Neurology. Ms. Kantharaj is skilled in designing individualized motor relearning programs that empower patients recovering from significant neurological deficits.

Clinical Expertise & Key Focus Areas:

• Intensive stroke neurorehabilitation programs promoting functional independence, upper limb dexterity, and trunk control
• Physical therapy management for spinal cord injury patients, focusing on functional mobility and transfer skills
• Gait training with advanced bodyweight support systems, balance therapy, and coordination retraining exercises
• Spasticity reduction strategies, passive stretching, contracture prevention, and assistive mobility equipment guidance

Ms. Kantharaj provides motivating, compassionate physical therapy care focused on achieving meaningful functional recovery.