Dr Tarun Lala

Dr. Tarun Lala (PT) is an internationally trained neurorehabilitation specialist with over 18 years of experience in managing acute and long-term rehabilitation. He has contributed significantly to developing advanced neurorehab programs in India and abroad, including in Tanzania. With global certifications from the US, UK, Italy, and WHO, he focuses on evidence-based rehabilitation, assistive technology innovation, and improving quality of life for patients with neurological and musculoskeletal challenges.

Educational Qualification:

• BPT – Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• MPT (Neuro) – Master of Physiotherapy (Neurology)
• Certified Neuro-Developmental Therapist – C/NDT-NDTA (USA)
• HCPC – Health and Care Professions Council (UK)
• CNR – Centro di Riabilitazione (Italy)
• ISWP – International Society of Wheelchair Professionals (WHO)
• CAOM – Certificate in Advanced Orthopedic Manipulation

Professional Experience:

• Head – Zonal Head South Zone & Head of Neurorehab, Max Healthcare (Present)
• Assistant Chief – Physiotherapy & Rehab, Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
• Honorary Advisor – Indian Head Injury Foundation (NGO)
• Developer – Rehabilitation Centre for Military Hospital, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
• Collaborator – Low-cost Assistive Technology Project, University of Sheffield (UK) and IIT Delhi
• Organizer – Multiple National and International Conferences on Rehabilitation

Awards and Achievements:

• Significant Achievement Award – AIIMS, New Delhi (2013)
• Recognized for pioneering cost-effective rehabilitation and assistive technologies in developing countries

Professional Membership:

• World Stroke Organization
• European Stroke Organization
• International Society of Wheelchair Professionals
• Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) – WHO
• Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP)
• Delhi Council for Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy (DCPTOT)
• Founding Member – Indian Federation of Neuro Rehabilitation