Pearlson Kanagasabapathi
Learnovate | IndiaMPT | COMT | Professor Emeritus | Orthopaedic & Sports Manual Therapist
Prof. Pearlson Kanagasabapathi is a highly respected Orthopaedic Manual Therapist, Sports Physiotherapist, academician, and educator with over 25 years of clinical, teaching, and professional leadership experience in musculoskeletal and sports rehabilitation. He is widely recognized for his deep expertise in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT), neurodynamics, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based rehabilitation.
Awarded the prestigious title of Professor Emeritus by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) in recognition of his eminent contribution to health sciences education, Prof. Pearlson has played a pivotal role in shaping generations of physiotherapists across India and internationally.
He is the Founder of the Federation of Indian Manual Therapists (FIMT) and has conducted 200+ advanced manual therapy workshops, training over 20,000 physiotherapists and contributing to the recovery of more than 150,000 patients through structured, outcome-driven manual therapy approaches.
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) – University of South Australia
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) – Dr. M.G.R University
Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Concepts (Australia)
Certified Dry Needling Practitioner – Myopain Seminars
Sports Physiotherapy (Level 1) – Australian Physiotherapy Association
Neurodynamic Mobilisation – Neuro Orthopaedic Institute, Australia
Clinical Taping Specialist & Sports Manual Therapist
Founder & Director – Federation of Indian Manual Therapists (FIMT)
Director – Shree Saradha Academy
Professor – Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy (2006–2023)
Principal – Infant Jesus College of Physiotherapy
Consultant Physiotherapist & Head of Department – Padmashree Diagnostics, Bengaluru
Sports Physiotherapist – Khelo India University Games (2022)
Sports Physiotherapist – Karnataka State Mini Olympics
Guest Faculty – Sports Authority of India (Pre-Commonwealth Sports Medicine Workshop)
Organizer & Speaker – International Scientific Meets on Neurodynamics
Prof. Pearlson is an active researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications in sports injuries, neuro-musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and manual therapy. His research has been presented at international conferences, including Hong Kong.
Author of the book:
Diagnostic Process for Physiotherapists Using Manual Therapy in Clinical Practice (2022) – ISBN 978-1-68576-327-5
Professor Emeritus, RGUHS – World Health Day Recognition
Best Orthopaedic Physiotherapist in Karnataka (2024)
Awarded by Indian Association of Physiotherapy for significant professional contribution
Honoured by leading neurologists and academic institutions for excellence in physiotherapy education
Prof. Pearlson is known for his highly structured, clinically applicable, and reasoning-based teaching style, seamlessly integrating:
Manual therapy principles
Neurodynamic concepts
Functional biomechanics
Evidence-based decision making
His COMT programs emphasize precision assessment, hands-on mastery, and real-world clinical application, making them particularly valuable for clinicians seeking advanced competency rather than theoretical knowledge alone.
