About

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.

Research Expert in Medical Sciences, Physiotherapy, and Sports Physiology

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.

Dr.Vijayakumar Palaniswamy PhD(Griffith University, Australia), experienced researcher in technology-based medical research, currently working at MAHE(Manipal Academy of Higher Eductaion, Mangalore, India). I possess excellent scientific knowledge, skills and proven track record in utilisation of medical devices technology in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of disease and disability with a proven capacity to undertake large randomised clinical trials, longitudinal and cohort studies in a medical technology discipline. 

Tennis Elbow thesis new research Griffith University by Dr Vijayakumar Palaniswamy medical Technologist Sports Medical Reasrch Scientist

He was awarded for his PhD from Griffith University in October 2018 that focused on the innovative evaluation of structural, clinical and sensory changes in human tendon (common extensor tendon) utilising imaging technology (ultrasound, MRI) and medical (Medoc-Advanced Medical systems) and in patients with common extensor tendon pathology.