Dr. Shivani Raikwar: Neuro and Spine Physiotherapist in Indore
Physiotherapist | Neuro & Spine Rehabilitation | Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, Indore
Surgery or treatment is only part of getting better. The rest is learning to walk steadily, bend without fear and trust your body again. Dr. Shivani Raikwar is a neuro physiotherapist in Indore at Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, near Dewas Naka, and that is the part of recovery she works on.
She holds a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Neuro. Patients come to her after stroke, head injury, slipped disc, sciatica and spine surgery. Her work combines hands-on manual therapy, dry needling, cupping and spinal mobilization with robotic-assisted rehabilitation, and every programme is built around what you want to do again, whether that is walking, climbing stairs or going back to work.
At Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, Dr. Raikwar can coordinate with Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani when a patient’s rehabilitation needs to be considered alongside neurosurgical care.
Dr. Shivani Raikwar at a Glance
Role | Neuro and Spine Physiotherapist |
Qualifications | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Neuro |
Focus areas | Neuro rehabilitation, spine rehabilitation |
Clinical skills | Dry needling, cupping therapy, spinal mobilization, robotic-assisted rehabilitation |
Additional training | Cancer rehabilitation |
Works with | Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani, Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon |
Clinic | Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, Dewas Naka, Indore |
Appointments | +91 74772 06039 |
About Dr. Shivani Raikwar
Neurosurgeon | Neurospine Surgeon
Recovery from a brain or spine condition rarely ends when the scan comes back clear or the surgery is over. Strength, balance, nerve function and confidence all have to be rebuilt, and that is where Dr. Raikwar works.
She completed her BPT at Malwanchal University and her MPT in Neuro at Jagannath University, Jaipur. Her postgraduate training in neuro physiotherapy provides a foundation for working with patients whose movement, balance or daily activities have been affected by neurological conditions.
Her approach is simple. She looks at how you move today, finds what is holding you back, and builds a programme around your condition, your stage of recovery and your daily goals. No two programmes are the same, and she adjusts yours as you improve.
Working inside a neurosurgical centre means she sees patients at every stage: before surgery to prepare, soon after surgery to restart safely, and for months afterwards through the slower work of regaining function.
Qualifications and Training
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Malwanchal University
- Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Neuro, Jagannath University, Jaipur
Clinical skills and additional training
- Dry needling
- Cupping therapy
- Spinal mobilization
- Cancer rehabilitation
Areas of Expertise
Neuro rehabilitation
Neuro rehabilitation helps you regain movement, balance and independence after an injury or illness affecting the brain or nerves. Dr. Raikwar works with patients recovering from:
- Stroke, including one-sided weakness, balance problems and difficulty walking
- Head injury
- Spinal cord injury and spine injury
- Nerve weakness, numbness and walking difficulties
- Brain surgery
Spine rehabilitation
Spine rehabilitation focuses on the pain, stiffness, weakness and movement problems that come from the spine and the nerves around it. She works with patients who have:
- Back pain
- Neck pain and cervical spine problems
- Recovery after endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery or disc prolapse surgery
Techniques Dr. Raikwar Uses
She chooses each technique after assessing you, based on your findings and your goals. Exercise-based rehabilitation is the foundation of most programmes, and the methods below are added when they suit you.
Robotic-assisted rehabilitation
Robotic physiotherapy in Indore uses robotic devices to guide precise, repeated movements while giving real-time feedback. Repetition matters in neurological recovery because the brain relearns movement through practice. It is used for selected patients recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury and similar conditions.
Spinal mobilization
Gentle hands-on techniques that help stiff spinal segments move better and ease pain, used when your assessment shows it is appropriate.
Dry needling
Fine needles placed into tight, painful muscle knots (trigger points) to reduce tension and pain, usually combined with exercise.
Cupping therapy
A hands-on therapy for selected patients with muscle tightness, used as one part of a wider programme.
Cancer rehabilitation
Additional training that equips her to support patients dealing with weakness, fatigue and reduced movement during or after cancer treatment.
How Dr. Raikwar Plans Your Rehabilitation
- Understand. She listens to your symptoms, your history, any surgery or treatment so far, and what you want to get back to doing.
- Assess. A physical examination checks your strength, movement, balance, posture, walking and nerve function.
- Plan. Together you set clear goals, with a realistic timeline and a programme matched to your condition.
- Treat. Sessions combine exercise, manual therapy and, where suitable, robotic-assisted training.
- Review. Your progress is checked regularly and the plan changes as you improve. When needed, she discusses your findings with Dr. Moolchandani.
When Should You See a Neuro or Spine Physiotherapist?
A rehabilitation consultation may help if you:
- Are recovering from a stroke, head injury or spinal cord injury
- Have had brain or spine surgery and need a structured recovery plan
- Have back or leg pain that keeps coming back, such as sciatica
- Notice weakness, numbness or balance problems that affect your walking
- Have neck pain with tingling in the arm
- Have been advised to try physiotherapy before considering surgery
Some symptoms cannot wait for a routine appointment. Sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, loss of bladder or bowel control, or severe pain after an injury needs urgent medical assessment.
Rehabilitation and Surgery Under One Roof
At Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, rehabilitation is part of the care pathway, not an afterthought. Dr. Sandeep Moolchandani leads neurosurgical evaluation and treatment planning, and Dr. Raikwar leads rehabilitation. If your condition may need surgery, you get both opinions in one place. If it can be managed without surgery, you can start rehabilitation straight away. Learn more about the centre and the team.
Where to Consult Dr. Shivani Raikwar
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Shivani Raikwar is a neuro and spine physiotherapist at Samarth Neuro Spine Centre in Indore. She holds a BPT and an MPT in Neuro, and helps patients recover after neurological conditions, spine problems, surgery and injury.
A neuro physiotherapist helps people regain movement, strength, balance and independence after conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord or nerves, such as stroke, head injury or spinal cord injury.
For many patients, yes. A structured programme can reduce pain and improve movement. Surgery is usually considered only if symptoms persist or there is a risk of nerve damage, and your assessment shows which route fits you.
No, you can book directly. If your symptoms suggest you need a neurosurgical opinion, you can see Dr. Moolchandani at the same centre.
It uses robotic devices to guide precise, repeated movements while giving feedback to you and your therapist. It is used for selected patients, for example after a stroke or spinal cord injury, and Dr. Raikwar decides after assessment whether it suits you. The robotic physiotherapy page has more detail.
Sessions usually last 30 to 60 minutes, depending on your condition and plan.
When a trained physiotherapist performs it on a suitable patient, it is generally well tolerated, and mild soreness afterwards is common. Tell her beforehand if you take blood thinners, have a bleeding disorder or are anxious about needles.
Yes, and it is often an important part of recovery. When to start and how hard to work depend on your surgery and your surgeon's advice.
Dr. Raikwar has additional training in cancer rehabilitation. Whether it suits you depends on your condition and your treating team, so ask about it at your consultation.
It depends on your policy and the reason for treatment. Bring your policy details to the first visit and the clinic team can help you check.
Call +91 74772 06039 to book at Samarth Neuro Spine Centre, Dewas Naka, Indore.