Shailesh S. Gardas, Ph.D., M.S., P.T., is a physical therapist, researcher, and educator specializing in neurorehabilitaxtion, motor learning, and translational rehabilitation research. He has extensive experience in clinical practice, academic teaching, and research involving neurological populations, with a particular focus on motor recovery and neuroplasticity in individuals with cerebral palsy.
Dr. Gardas has contributed to and led human-subject research studies and randomized controlled trials using advanced methodologies, including transcranial magnetic stimulation, electroencephalography, functional near-infrared spectroscopy, wearable sensors, and motion analysis techniques. He has authored and co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and presented his work at national and international scientific meetings, including major rehabilitation and pediatric research conferences.
In addition to his research activities, he has mentored students and remains committed to advancing evidence-based rehabilitation practice through research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Education
- Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Sciences
- Masters in Physical Therapy (Neuroscience)
- Bachelors in Physical Therapy
Areas of Expertise
- Neurorehabilitation
- Neuroplasticity
- Research methods
Publications
- SS Gardas, C Lysaght, AG McMillan, S Kantak, JD Willson, CG Patterson, .... "Bimanual movement characteristics and real-world performance following hand–arm bimanual intensive therapy in children with unilateral cerebral palsy." Behavioral Sciences 13 (8), 681, 2023
- SP Nair, SS Gardas, R Mithaiwala. "Efficacy of chest expansion resistance exercise on respiratory function, trunk control and dynamic balance in patients with chronic stroke: A Comparative study.." Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy 26 (1), 23, 2021
- S Gardas, S Nair, P Pitchai, V Panhale. "Postgraduate Physiotherapy Training in a Quandary-Ramifications of Corona virus pandemic Lockdown: A Survey-based Study." Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism 9 (3), 144, 2021
- S Gardas, H Shah. "Influence of leg length discrepancy on balance and gait in post-stroke patients: a correlational study." Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy 25 (1), 12, 2020
- SS Gardas, K Woosley, C Brown, T Key, N McBryde, B Morton, C Lysaght, .... "Efficacy of Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy in Improving Real-World Bimanual Performance and Identifying Predictors for Therapy Success in Children with Unilateral Cerebral …." Physical & Occupational Therapy In Pediatrics 45 (6), 1089-1110, 2025
- A Nerurkar. "Effect of cervical muscle fatigue on postural stability." International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2017
- SS Gardas, J Willson, SM Surkar. "Effects of Short and Intensive Bimanual Training on Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Bimanual Coordination and Motor Learning in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy." medRxiv, 2025.08. 29.25334738, 2025
