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Pratap Sanchetee

Sanchetee Hospital & Research Institute

Dr. Pratap Sanchetee graduated from Dr. SN Medical College, Jodhpur in 1970, and received his MD in medicine and therapeutics from the University of Rajasthan in 1974, and DM (Neurology) from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh in 1985. He served in India’s armed forces as a physician and neurologist for 24 years, retiring as Lt Col in 1998. From 1994 to 1998 he was also an associate professor at the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. Since 1998, he has worked in clinical practice in neurology at various hospitals in Jodhpur and at Guwahati Assam. He has been a visiting professor, Ph.D. supervisor, and advisor at Jain Visva Bharti University (JVBI) and Bhagwan Mahaveer International Research Centre (BMIRC), Ladnun, Rajasthan, since 2009. He is the Director of Research at the Spiritual Training Research Foundation (STRF), Mumbai. His areas of active interest are the mind as an interface between soul and body; meditation and the brain; and the delivery of neurology care in society. Dr. Sanchetee has edited six books and published 120 original papers, chapters, and review articles in national and international journals. For over 10 years he was associated with the tropical neurology subsection of the Indian Academy of Neurology as chair and secretary. He regularly presents academic papers at national and international conferences. He has been executive editor of the Medical Journal Armed Forces India and the Journal of Indian Academy of Geriatrics.

4books edited

3chapters authored

Latest work with IntechOpen by Pratap Sanchetee

The 7th cranial nerve, commonly known as the facial nerve, is a compound nerve having motor, parasympathetic and sensory components. Its motor portion innervates muscles for facial movement and expression. Facial paralysis is a common clinical condition that significantly impacts a patient’s quality of life. Clinical evaluation is the primary diagnostic tool, and advanced imaging techniques are usually not needed. While a majority of patients with Bell’s palsy recover spontaneously, patients are generally treated with a combination of steroids, antiviral drugs, and physiotherapy. In this book, experts discuss recent advances in the diagnosis and management of 7th cranial nerve paralysis, along with surgical options.

Facial Nerve Palsy

Facial Nerve Palsy

Edited by Pratap Sanchetee

Books edited

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Edited by Pratap Sanchetee

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic Stroke

Edited by Pratap Sanchetee

Ischemic Stroke of Brain

Ischemic Stroke of Brain

Edited by Pratap Sanchetee

Chapters authored

Current Trends in Stroke Rehabilitation

By Pratap Sanchetee

Stroke remains a leading cause of adult disability. The social, physical and psychological consequences of stroke are devastating. With better understanding of causation and breakthrough advances in management, we are witnessing a greater population of stroke survivors with varying neurological and functional deficits. Poststroke rehabilitation is a multi-disciplinary and multi-modal endeavor and not a ‘one size fits all’ intervention. A combination of interventions may be better suited to treat motor and sensory impairments, cognitive problems and psychological issues. There is great interest in exploring novel rehabilitation technologies to augment conventional therapies to reduce neurological disability and improve function. Yoga and spirituality, though ancient practices, are finding a bigger role in field of rehabilitation. In spite of good potentials for recovery, these rehabilitative measures are underutilized and major barriers are limited availability, geographical distance, high cost and lack of awareness about its benefits. While conventional measures are well engraved, this article review the recent concepts in stroke rehabilitation.

Part of the book: Ischemic Stroke

Role of Yoga and Spirituality in Stroke Rehabilitation

By Pratap Sanchetee

In spite of the best treatment, 30–50% of stroke survivors are left with significant physical and/or psychological disabilities and consequent decline in quality of life (QOL). The silver lining is that up to 80% of stroke survivors can become independent in activities of daily living with adequate rehabilitation. Rehabilitation with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy offers a good opportunity to regain functional abilities. However, there is a shortage of neurorehabilitation (NR) programs across the globe, more so in resource-poor countries. The secular practice of yoga and spirituality is associated with a host of physical, physiological, cognitive, and psychological benefits that can be effectively included in stroke rehabilitation (SR). It has been shown to increase creativity and reduce stress as well as improve muscle power, dexterity, visual perception, and reaction time. These practices promote the positive effects on carotid atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease, which are all identified risk factors associated with stroke occurrence or reoccurrence. Yoga and relevant practices are low cost and have good acceptance amongst patients and caregivers. In spite of yoga and meditation as useful tool, it has not been addressed adequately in stroke rehabilitation.

Part of the book: Post-Stroke Rehabilitation

Introductory Chapter: Bell’s Palsy

By Pratap Sanchetee

Part of the book: Facial Nerve Palsy

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