Dr. Maithili Deshpande is an Indian physiotherapy academic, clinician, and researcher specializing in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Hand Conditions. She holds a Ph.D. in Physiotherapy from Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, an MPT in Musculoskeletal Conditions and Hand Conditions from Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, and a BPT from the same institution. She has served as an Assistant Professor at Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, and Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, as well as a Consultant Physiotherapist in multispecialty and clinical settings. Her professional expertise includes musculoskeletal assessment and rehabilitation, clinical physiotherapy, student education, research supervision, and academic training. She has also undertaken specialized training in Sports Psychology, Football Medicine, Health Research Ethics, Scientific Writing, Matrix Rhythm Therapy, Dry Needling, Taping, Health Professions Education, and Systematic Review Methodology.Dr. Deshpande is an active researcher with 21 national and international publications, along with four copyrights, two monographs, a book, and a patent. Her academic contributions include research publication, conference presentations, poster presentations, faculty development, and clinical education. She has served as a resource person for professional and academic programs on stress management strategies in fibromyalgia, contributed to the Indian Association of Physiotherapists Women Cell, and has been involved in university academic and examination-related responsibilities. She has received several recognitions, including the International Physiotherapy Icon recognition and Young Achievers and Creative Artist awards. Her combined clinical, academic, and research experience makes her well suited for research and peer review in Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Hand Rehabilitation, Sports Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Clinical Research, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Exercise and Rehabilitation, and Health Sciences Education.