FROM PROTOCOL TO PRINCIPLE

Editorial Leadership

JB’s Physio Insight Bulletin is led by a committed team dedicated to advancing thoughtful and evidence-informed physiotherapy practice. The founding leadership guides the vision, direction, and quality of the publication, ensuring that each issue contributes meaningfully to the professional growth of physiotherapists.

Dr. Jaymin H Bhatt (PT)

Founder   

Clinician Physiotherapist at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Ahmedabad. Author of The ACL (Goal Oriented Rehabilitation), The Shoulder Rehabilitation (Clinical Perspective) & Handbook of Shoulder rehabilitation. Founder of Jb`s Physio Insight (Proactive Physio Knowledge), certified Kinetic Control Therapist, editorial board member, and collaborator with Dynamic Tape and Silver Oak University, promoting evidence-based physiotherapy.


Dr. Mehul Padsala (PT)

Co-Founder

Senior academician and clinician in Physiotherapy with 18+ years of experience in academic leadership, clinical practice, and research. Holds BPT (2007) and MPT (2012) in Orthopedics and Sports Physiotherapy. Former Principal of N.R. Institute of Physiotherapy, with 17 publications and 110+ citations, focusing on musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation.


Editorial Advisory board

The Advisory Board provides strategic guidance to ensure that JB’s Physio Insight Bulletin maintains high academic and clinical standards. Members of the advisory board represent professionals who contribute significantly to physiotherapy education, leadership, and professional development.

Proff. Dr. Ian Horsley

Proff. Ian Horsley (PhD)

He is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Athlete Health Lead at the UK Sports Institute, specializing in upper limb health and dysfunctional breathing. With over 25 years in elite sport—including four Olympic Games with Team GB and tenures with England Rugby—he combines high-level clinical practice as Director of Back In Action Rehabilitation with his role as an Honorary Professor at the University of Salford.

Ryan Kendrick (BPhty, MPhtySt)

He earned his Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, Australia (1994) and a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (2000). He has extensive experience in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, serving as Personal Physiotherapist to tennis player Greg Rusedski and Team Physiotherapist for Essex County Cricket Club.

Dr. Rinkle Malani (PhD)

She is a pioneering physiotherapist and the first in India to be awarded a PhD in Pain Science. With over 16+ years of experience across clinical practice and research, she serves as Professor and Director at MGM School of Physiotherapy, Chh. Sambhaji Nagar. A prolific innovator, Dr. Malani holds 21 copyrights and 3 patents,and has authored over 43 scientific publications. 

Proff. Rosario D'Onofrio

He is a Professor in the Department of Education and Sports Science at Pegaso Open University, Naples.

Clinical Contributor

Clinical contributors are experienced physiotherapists who share practical insights, clinical perspectives, and evidence-informed approaches within the bulletin. Their contributions help ensure that each issue remains clinically relevant and applicable in real-world rehabilitation settings.

Dr. Gaurang Shukla (PT)

He is a prominent sports physiotherapist known for working with elite tennis players. Currently the personal physiotherapist for Rohan Bopanna, he has supported ATP athletes including Rajeev Ram and Bruno Soares. He also serves as physiotherapist for India’s Davis Cup and Asian Games teams, contributing to high-performance

Dr. Anand Vyas (DPT)

He is a Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist and the founder of Lotus Rehab Care in San Diego. With over 15 + years of experience across New York and California, Dr. Vyas holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the MGH Institute of Health Professions and an MS in Exercise Physiology. A certified LSVT "BIG" practitioner, he specializes in transformative care for Parkinson’s disease and age-related mobility challenges, blending academic rigor with compassionate, evidence-based practice.

Dr. Biren Shah (PT)

He is an ex–Sports Physiotherapist at the Sports Authority of India and former physio for the Indian Kabaddi team, currently serving at the Sports Authority of Gujarat. Specializing in high-level rehabilitation, biomechanical training, and Return-to-Play strategies, he helps national athletes recover from injuries and maintain peak physical performance.

Dr. Riddhi Gohel (PT)

She is an experienced physiotherapist and founder of Surya Physio Care Centre in Ahmedabad. With nearly 20 years of practice, she specializes in advanced manual therapy, including dry needling and spine manipulation. She focuses on women’s health and provides modern, technology-supported physiotherapy care at her two clinics.

Why Physiotherapists Choose

Physiotherapists choose this bulletin because it focuses on how to think clinically, not just what to do. In daily practice, many MSK cases fail to progress despite correct exercises and adherence to protocols. This bulletin addresses that gap by strengthening clinical reasoning around pain, movement, and load , helping clinicians make better decisions across varied presentations.

Better Clinical Decision-Making

  • Learn why a patient is not progressing
  • Understand dominant pain drivers and movement strategies
  • Make confident choices about progression, regression, or modification

Move Beyond Protocol-Based Rehab

  • Shift from diagnosis-driven templates to principle-based care
  • Apply the same reasoning framework across different MSK conditions
  • Reduce dependence on rigid exercise recipes

Clear Integration of Pain, Movement & Load

  • Understand how pain influences movement behavior
  • Learn when movement needs exposure, not correction
  • Apply load logically based on tissue capacity and task demand

Professional Growth & Credibility

  • Strengthen clinical reasoning skills
  • Communicate more confidently with patients and peers
  • Support transition toward advanced or specialist practice

What Makes This Bulletin Different

✔ Not an exercise library
✔ Not a protocol handbook
✔ Not a research journal

Final Statement

Physiotherapists who think better, treat better. If you believe MSK rehabilitation requires deeper reasoning, clarity, and confidence, JB’s Physio Insight Bulletin is built for you. Join our channel to receive the latest updates