About Book
This book is written for physiotherapists, clinical nutritionists, oncology rehabilitation specialists, medical oncologists, and postgraduate researchers in allied health sciences seeking an evidence-based manual for integrative, supportive cancer care.
About Author
1. Shubham B. Kendre is a Physiotherapist, Neuroscience Physiotherapy postgraduate, and Diet and Nutritionist. His multidisciplinary academic and professional, background combines physiotherapy rehabilitation with diet and nutrition providing an integrated perspective toward patient-centred healthcare. His postgraduate specialization in Neuroscience Physiotherapy provides a foundation in neurological rehabilitation, functional recovery, movement, and rehabilitation-based patient care. His additional training and professional interest in diet and nutrition complement this rehabilitation perspective by recognizing the important relationship between adequate nutrition, physical function, recovery, and overall health. Through this book, he aims to contribute to the understanding and application of nutrition and physiotherapy as complementary components of comprehensive cancer care.
2. Dr. Divya D. Mali is a Physiotherapist who has completed. Her degree in Cardiovascular and Respiratory. Physiotherapy. Her professional background provides a strong foundation in cardiopulmonary assessment, respiratory care, cardiovascular rehabilitation, exercise-based rehabilitation, and management of functional limitations. Her professional interests include cardiovascular and respiratory physiotherapy rehabilitation, exercise and functional recovery, a supportive care for individual experiencing disease- or treatment-related physical limitations. Her perspective contributes particularly to the rehabilitation aspects of cancer care, where respiratory function, cardiovascular health, exercise tolerance, mobility, endurance, and quality of life may require systematic assessment and management.
3. Dr. Vishvnath S. Pawadshetty is a dedicated academician and physiotherapy educator serving as Professor and Head of the Department of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy at Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur. His academic role reflects a commitment to developing clinical knowledge, professional competence, and evidence-informed practice among physiotherapy students and healthcare professionals. As a Professor and Head of Department, he contributes to the academic environment by guiding students, supporting teaching and learning activities, and promoting professional development within the discipline. His academic responsibilities also involve encouraging critical thinking and the application of contemporary physiotherapy principles to clinical practice.
This book represents an effort to present its subject matter in a systematic, clinically relevant, and academically accessible format. The content is intended to support undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy students, educators, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals by bringing together fundamental concepts, clinical perspectives, assessment principles, and practical applications.
4. Dr. Pooja Vaijnath Acharya is a dedicated Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, academician, researcher, and healthcare professional with expertise in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, pain management, and electrotherapy. Her professional journey is characterized by a strong commitment to evidence-based physiotherapy practice, patient-centered care, and academic excellence.
