Friday, November 09, 2012

Risachi - the research wing of Colorss Foundation


Risachi - It is the research wing of Colorss Foundation, recently formed in early July 2012. Dr. Pavithra Rajan (physiotherapist) is heading the Risachi wing at Colorss Foundation. 

Dr. Pavithra is a physiotherapist from Mumbai, India. She worked as a clinical physiotherapist for close to two years in India, after which she went to Canada in 2008 to pursue her Master of Science in Kinesiology- specialization in gerontology and community based rehabilitation. She has been working in the field of community physical therapy, education and research for the past 7 years, in India as well as Canada. She is currently involved in many projects through United Nations Online Volunteering Program, on international projects from over 12 countries. She is especially interested in community based rehabilitation/research, orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation/research.

Risachi team consists of 
Dr. Pavithra Rajan - Principal Investigator
Mr. Anand Koti - Research Co-ordinator
Data Collection team - 
Vadodara, Gujarat - Ms Ankita Bhagwat and Ms Shreya Hiryur 
Pune, Maharashtra - Ms Stuti Prasad and Ms Rachita Kapoor.

Despite its recent inception, Risachi has successfully completed one major survey study involving 62 subjects and has three other major projects in different phases. The outcome of the research will involve designing novel strategies to improve the health of the underprivileged population.

We also undertake research projects.. you can reach us: contact@colorss.org | emailcolorss@gmail.com 

For love,
Anand

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