Dr.Vijayakumar Palaniswamy PhD
My Research
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Research Expert in Medical Sciences, Physiotherapy, and Sports Physiology
Dr.Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is a leading academic and researcher with extensive experience at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (India), Griffith University (Australia), and the National University of Malaysia. His research focuses on sports injuries, orthopedic rehabilitation, lateral epicondylalgia, and neurorehabilitation, with innovative contributions in imaging-based diagnostic and therapeutic applications, including virtual reality integration.
With 239 citations (112 since 2019), an h-index of 5 (4 since 2019), and an i10-index of 4 (3 since 2019), Dr. Palaniswamy is a recognized authority in his field. He has authored 12 peer-reviewed publications and is a global expert in the rehabilitation of osteitis pubis among athletes. An active member of the Australian Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Association, he has mentored over 20 physiotherapy honors students, advancing research capabilities in medical technology. His excellence in research was acknowledged with the Griffith University International Postgraduate Research scholarship.
Publications
My recent publications
Conference
My recent international conference at Australian sports medicine
Presentations
Research Projects implementing MT
Summary of the Supervised Student Research Projects implementing MT
In addition to funded research projects as chief investigator, As the primary supervisor, I have supervised thesis for about 20+ physiotherapy honours student projects at the National University of Malaysia. I have facilitated students to complete a high-quality honours thesis and have continued to work with many to generate published manuscript. I have mentored and supervised six honor students technology-based research projects and contributed significant research outputs to Medical technology industry.
Name | Vijay Palaniswamy | INSTITUTION | National University of Malaysia | ||
Project Title | Student Name ID-Year | Objective | Implemented Technology | Role of this project (e.g. lead CI, AI) | |
Impact of Virtual reality in improving upper limb function among people with physical disability | Chang Shin Yin (A117603)-2010 | -To compare muscle strength of the dominant upper limb pre and post virtual reality rehabilitation exercises.
| J-Tech Tracker Freedom® -wireless muscle tester used to assess muscle strength.
Virtual Reality technology-Nintendo Wii
| Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is the Chief investigator
Conceived, designed project, technical expertise, | |
Impact of Wii Reality games on psychological wellbeing in adults with physical disability. | Seffiyah bt Rajimin (A118085)-2010 | To compare psychological well-being pre and post intervention with Wii virtual reality games.
| Virtual Reality technology-Nintendo Wii
| · Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is the Chief investigator
· Conceived, designed project, technical expertise | |
Comparative effectiveness of hip strengthening exercises and balance training in improving postural control in Parkinson’s disease. | KHOO TING YIN A111315-2009 | To compare the effects of hip strengthening exercises and balance training improving Sensory Organisation outcomes (SOT) .
| NeuroCom® SMART Balance Master technology to assess sensory organisation. | · Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is the Chief investigator
· Conceived, designed project, technical expertise. | |
Comparison of energy expenditure during Virtual reality games and treadmill walking in children with cerebral palsy
| NG XIN RUH- A130663-2013
| To compare the energy expenditure during Virtual reality sports games and during treadmill walking in children with cerebral palsy.
| Implemented Cortex MetaMax 3B technology to measure oxygen consumption, heart rate | · Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is the Chief investigator
· -Conceived, designed project, technical expertise | |
Reliability of a novel Virtual reality interface asses balance among children and adolescents with cerebral palsy | NG YEE SHIEN- A130083- 2013
| To determine the utility and reliability of customised Wii Nintendo WBB in assessing Centre of pressure (COP) sway (CoP sway) | Implemented Matlab GUI interface technology for Wireless Wii- Balance board | · Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is the Chief investigator
· Conceived project, technical collaboration -Dr. Helen J Huang, Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, USA | |
Impact of Virtual Reality exercises on cancer-related fatique and physical activity level among cancer patients | Nur-Aimuni Abu Hassan-A125020- 2013
| To determine the relationship n between step counts, physical activity level and cancer related fatigue. | Virtual Reality technology-Nintendo Wii +
Wearable devices-Pedometer
| · Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy is the Chief investigator
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Publications
2018 | Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Shu– Kay Ng, , Michael Ryan, Michael Yelland, David Rabago Nagarajan Manickaraj Leanne Bisset.Link: Relationship between ultrasound detected tendon abnormalities, and sensory and clinical characteristics in people with chronic lateral epicondylalgia. |
2017 | Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Shu– Kay Ng, Nagarajan Manickaraj, Michael Ryan, Leanne, Michael Yelland, David Rabago. Association between ultrasound detected tendon structural changes, pain system changes and clinical outcomes Abstract Published, Journal of Science and Medicine in Sports. |
2013 | Ayiesah Ramli, Vijayakumar Palaniswamy. Dance Therapy Compared to the Usual Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program on Quality of Life and Exercise Tolerance of COPD Patients: A Pilot Study. International Medical Journal (Japan). |
2013 | Ayiesah Ramli, Leonard JH. Vijayakumar Palaniswamy. Obesity and Habitual Physical Activity Level Among Staffs Working in a Military Hospital in Malacca Malaysia.The International Medical Journal Malaysia, 12 (1):53-57. |
2013 | Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh, Vijayakumar Palaniswamy. Effects of balance-focused interactive games compared to therapeutic balance classes for older women. Climacteric 16(1):141-146 |
2013 | Nagarajan. Manickaraj and Vijayakumar Palaniswamy. Functional thoracic hyperkyphosis model for chronic subacromial impingement syndrome: An insight on evidence-based “Treat the Cause” concept – A case study and literature review. (Pre-press) Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation. |
2012 | Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Nagarajan M, Ayiesah Ramli. Multimodal physiotherapeutic management for stage-IV osteitis pubis in a 15-year-old soccer athlete: a case report. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.25:225-230 |
2012 | Devinder K.A. Singh, Bala S. Rajaratnam, Vijayakumar Palaniswamy. Participating in a virtual reality balance exercise program can reduce risk and fear of falls. Maturitas , 73:239- 243 |
2012 | Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Srijit Das. Physical capacity of girls with mild and moderate idiopathic scoliosis: influence of the size, length and number of curvatures (Czaprowski et al.) European Spine Journal, 21:1214-1215 |
2017 | Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Leonard and HJ, Ayiesah HR. Challenges of Physiotherapy |
2017 | Nagarajan M, Vijayakumar Palaniswamy. Evidence-informed clinical decision-making for lower extremity hyperalgesia and allodynia in a 42-year-old woman presenting with low back pain – a case report. Journal of Physical Therapy, 2(2):64-76.Conference Abstracts & PresentationsShortlisted for Awards:Palaniswamy, V., Ng, S., Manicakraj, N., Ryan, M., Bisset, L., Yelland, M., & Rabago, D. Relationship between ultrasound detected tendon abnormalities, sensory system changes and clinical measures of pain and function in lateral epicondylalgia. Sports Medicine Australia Conference, Malaysia, 2017.Palaniswamy, V., Ng, S., Manicakraj, N., Ryan, M., Bisset, L., Yelland, M., & Rabago, D. Relationship between ultrasound detected tendon abnormalities, sensory system changes and clinical measures of pain and function in lateral epicondylalgia. Griffith University HDR Research day, Gold Coast, 2017Palaniswamy, V., XXVI Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics, Participated 23-27 July, Brisbane 2017Vimal P. Raman, Bong Pei Sien, Vijayakumar P, (Podium). Agility among Older Women; Comparison of Two Different Tests 1st Singapore Rehabilitation Conference 2012.Bong Pei Sien, Vijayakumar P, (Podium ) Can exercise using virtual reality games reduce risk and fear of falls among older women International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (i- Create 2011). Bangkok, ThailandVijayakumar P, Leonard Joseph, (Podium) Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Urban Taxi Drivers in Malaysia, 1st Regional Health Sciences & Nursing Conference 2011Ayiesah H Ramli, Leonard Joseph, Vijayakumar P (podium) Physiotherapy Clinical Evaluation Form – Construct Validity of a Clinical Evaluation Tool in Clinical Setting 1st Regional Health Sciences & Nursing Conference 2011Ayiesah Ramli, Vijayakumar (poster) a measurement of reliability on cervical active range of motion between a goniometer and multi-cervical unit (MCU) Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia (Supplement Issue) 2010Leonard Joseph, Vijayakumar P (Abstract) Hand Dominance and Gender in Isometric Muscle Strength of Neck Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia (Supplement Issue 2010Ayiesah Ramli, Vijayakumar P, (Abstract) Relationship between the resultant force and knee Flexion Angle during Kicking Action among Footballers Jurnal Sains Kesihatan Malaysia (Supplement Issue) 2010. |
Publications to be submitted (2018)
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Ng, S, Michael Ryan, Michael Yelland, David Rabago, Nagarajan Manickaraj, Leanne Bisset. Effects of prolotherapy injections, physical therapy or combination on tendon structural changes in people with chronic lateral epicondylalgia. |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Ng, S., Michael Ryan., M., Michael Yelland, David Rabago, Nagarajan Manickaraj, Leanne Bisset. Comparative effectiveness of single and combined treatments of prolotherapy and physical therapy in improving sensory characteristics in people with chronic lateral epicondylalgia. |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Ng, S., Michael Ryan., M., Michael Yelland, David Rabago, Nagarajan Manickaraj, Leanne Bisset. Exploring the prognostic value of ultrasound detected tendon abnormalities in people with chronic lateral epicondylalgia. |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Nur Aimuni, Ayiesah H Ramli. Impact of Virtual Reality games on Cancer-related Fatigue a single case study. |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy., Ayiesah. R. Difference in Physical Performance measures between Treadmill walking and Virtual Reality walking among cerebral palsy children” |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Ayiesah Ramli Relationship between Health-related quality of life and Physical activity level among Cerebral palsy children |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Leonard Joseph Henry. Functional Movement screening among junior badminton players |
Vijayakumar Palaniswamy, Helen Huang. Test-Retest Reliability of Nintendo Wii Balance board for assessment of standing balance among cerebral palsy children |
