Dr. Harshada Labade

Clinical Physiotherapist | Apricot Care, Kharadi, Pune

Designation: Clinical Physiotherapist

Current Role: Clinical Physiotherapist, Apricot Care, Kharadi, Pune

Experience: 3+ Years

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi

Qualifications: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Institute: St. Andrew’s College of Physiotherapy, Pune

Clinical Training Exposure: Mission Walk Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, Pune

Consultation: By appointment

Consultation Type: OPD | IPD | Assisted Living Support

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About

Dr. Harshada Labade

Dr. Harshada Labade is a Clinical Physiotherapist at Apricot Care in Kharadi, Pune, with over 3 years of clinical experience in long-term neurorehabilitation. She has worked extensively with both adult and paediatric neuro patients at Mission Walk Neuro Rehabilitation Centre, Pune, before joining Apricot Care.

Her core clinical focus includes spinal cord injury rehabilitation, stroke recovery, cerebral palsy management, developmental delay support, mobility and balance training, and functional independence restoration. She also holds an international certification (8 credit hours) in Dry Needling, Cupping Therapy, and Manual Therapy, which adds advanced pain management and movement restoration techniques to her clinical approach. Her rehabilitation style is evidence-based, patient-centred, and focused on helping patients transition from dependence to greater independence in daily life.

Fields of Expertise ➖

Clinical Expertise ➖

Adult Neuro Patient Handling
Supports structured rehabilitation for adults with neurological conditions to improve mobility, balance, and functional independence.
Pediatric Neuro Patient Handling
Provides neuro physiotherapy support for children with cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and other neurological conditions, focusing on safe movement training and functional progress.
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Support
Rehabilitation support focused on safe mobility, functional improvement, and long-term independence for spinal cord injury patients.
Stroke Rehabilitation Support
Step-by-step recovery programmes to improve walking ability, balance, strength, and day-to-day function after stroke.
Balance Training and Stability Work
Therapy focused on posture control, stability, and fall risk reduction during daily movement.
Gait Training and Walking Re-education
Walking pattern correction, endurance building, and progressive mobility training based on current ability and recovery stage.
Pain Management Through Dry Needling and Manual Therapy
Internationally certified techniques to address pain, muscle tightness, and restricted movement in neurorehabilitation patients.
Functional Independence Training for Daily Activities
Training focused on daily tasks to improve independence and quality of life for both adult and paediatric patients.
Wheelchair-to-Independence Transition Support
Structured progression plans to help patients move from wheelchair dependence toward greater mobility and self-reliance.

Conditions Commonly Supported

Spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Stroke recovery and post-stroke weakness
Cerebral palsy management
Developmental delays in children
Walking difficulty, balance issues, reduced mobility, and fall risk concerns
Post-surgical neurological recovery support
Chronic pain and muscle stiffness requiring dry needling or manual therapy

What to Expect in Your Rehab Plan

1) Assessment and Goal Setting

A focused assessment of mobility, balance, strength, coordination, and functional limitations, followed by clear rehab goals.

2) Personalised Therapy Plan

A plan built around what the patient can do today and what needs to improve next, with evidence-based therapy and functional training matched to ability.

3) Step-by-step Progression

Rehab is progressed safely based on tolerance, fatigue levels, and practical milestones like sitting balance, standing, walking, and daily task performance.

4) Home Guidance and Caregiver Support

Simple home routines are shared to support continuity between sessions. Caregivers are guided on safe support methods when needed.