Dr. Yagna Unmesh Shukla, PhD (MPT – Musculoskeletal), serves as Principal of the Government Physiotherapy College & Spine Institute, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and is currently the Chairperson of India’s National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions (NCAHP). Her expertise centers on physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders — pain management, rehabilitation of joints (like knee & TMJ), ergonomics, and techniques to improve mobility and quality of life. She has authored over 50 publications, has been recognized with awards such as the IAP Fellowship, and plays a key role in shaping allied health curricula in India under the “One Nation, One Curriculum” initiative.