Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

@ukm.edu.my

Prof Dr , Centre of Healthy Ageing & Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh


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Professor Dr Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh is a senior lecturer and member of Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. Prior to joining UKM in 2005, she was a practicing physiotherapist with Ministry of Health, Malaysia for 16 years. Devinder completed her primary diploma in physiotherapy in Malaysia and obtained her degree in Applied Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) from University of Teesside, UK. She graduated from University Of Brighton, United Kingdom with a PhD in 2009. Her primary research niche area is in Geriatric physiotherapy, Spine and ageing and analysis of function. She has researched extensively into falls risk assessment in older persons, and is a leader in geriatric physiotherapy research in Malaysia. Her current ongoing projects include falls and frailty among older adults; back muscle function and osteoporosis.

EDUCATION

2009 Doctor of Philosophy, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
Thesis title: Effects of Ageing on the Morphology and Function of Lumbar Extensor Musculature
2002 BSc (Hons) Applied Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy), University of Teesside, United Kingdom
1995 Diploma in Sports Injuries, CAHPER –CIDA, Malaysia
1988 Diploma in Physiotherapy, Ministry of Health Malaysia

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Aging, Rehabilitation, Health (social science)

FUTURE PROJECTS

Implementation of health programs for community dwelling older adults


Applications Invited

Falls in older adults


Applications Invited

Physical performance in older adults


Applications Invited
4432

Scholar Citations

40

Scholar h-index

88

Scholar i10-index

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Association between transportation independence and multidimensional quality of life of older adults
    NS Mohd Rosnu, WS Ishak, MH Abd Rahman, C Musselwhite, S Shahar, ...
    Discover Public Health 23 (1), 393 , 2026
    2026
  • Perception of the home-based exercise training program among recreational athletes with chronic ankle instability: a qualitative analysis
    Y Liu, Q Song, H Fang, J Hao, Z Xu, Y Peng, P Shen, D Harithasan, ...
    Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 1-10 , 2026
    2026
  • A Descriptive Qualitative Study of Lived Experiences, Coping, and Treatment Decisions Among Older Adults Undergoing Total Knee Replacement
    CV Lim, MAB Ahmad, D Harithasan, NHM Yahaya, N Mesbah, S Kumar, ...
    Geriatric Nursing: Asia, 100002 , 2026
    2026
  • Transforming Cognitive Frailty to Later Life Self-Sufficiency (AGELESS) Study: Cohort Description and Bibliometric Analysis
    SSL Goh, XJ Xu, S Mat, R Ibrahim, S Shahar, DK Ajit Singh, ...
    Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health 38 (2-3), 136-144 , 2026
    2026
  • Development and validation of self-management education module of ChestCare app: Empowering healthy behaviours in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    SJ Ghaben, AF Mat Ludin, DKA Singh, N Mohamad Ali
    Clinical Rehabilitation 40 (3), 385-396 , 2026
    2026
  • Comparative effects of transcranial direct and alternating current stimulation combined with cognitive-motor dual-task training on functional and cognitive recovery in stroke …
    Y Fu, W Wang, Q Yan, J Song, YM Li, C Zhu, SC Chai, P Subramaniam, ...
    Frontiers in Neurology 17, 1720429 , 2026
    2026
  • Home-Based Self-Management Multimodal Pelvic Health Programs for Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Scoping Review
    R Al Momany, S Mat, A Al-Shdifat, MOA Alababseh, E Shaltaf, ...
    International Urogynecology Journal, 1-21 , 2026
    2026
  • Home-Based Exercise for Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Effectiveness and Program Characteristics
    Y Liu, Q Song, Q Wang, X Zhang, P Shen, D Harithasan, DKA Singh
    Physical Therapy in Sport, 101890 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of an online course designed using ASSURE model on non-specific low back pain among physiotherapy undergraduates: a one group quasi experimental study
    H Ranganathan, S Kumar, S Sharma, DKA Singh
    European Journal of Physiotherapy, 1-13 , 2026
    2026
  • Efficacy of leucine-rich high protein supplementation on body composition and muscle function among older adults with sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial
    SX Chung, S Shahar, DK Ajit Singh, NF Malek Rivan, N Abdul Karim, ...
    European Journal of Nutrition 65 (1), 17 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Self-management education programs (SMEPs) for adults with coexisting overweight or obesity and knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review
    D Batayneh, MR Shahril, S Mat, D Harithasan, AA Alghwiri, DKA Singh
    Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 45, 269-285 , 2025
    2025
  • Effects of combined group reminiscence and exercise therapy on psychological wellbeing and functional fitness among older adults with dementia
    P Subramaniam, DKA Singh, HF Al-Shahrani, MA Hammad, EV Lim, ...
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 42449 , 2025
    2025
  • Correction: Dual-target tDCS and dual-task training modulate neuroinflammation and neuroplasticity: transcriptomic and behavioral evidence in stroke rehabilitation
    Y Fu, Q Yan, A Wang, H Zhang, W Wang, L Yao, DKA Singh
    Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences 6, 1730113 , 2025
    2025
  • A scoping review on the implementation dynamics of scaling up a community-based health promotion and exercise program for older adults: opportunities and challenges
    SG Segar, J Whitney, DKA Singh
    BMC Public Health 25 (1), 4006 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Effects and dosage of exercise therapy on functional outcomes in chronic ankle instability: a systematic review and meta-analysis
    Y Liu, Q Song, D Wang, Q Wang, Q Song, P Shen, D Harithasan, ...
    BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 17 (1), 335 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Influence of Age, Physical Performance, and Lung Function on Physical Frailty in Older Adults.
    D Sugumaran, SR Mahmod, A Azaman, DKA Singh
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine & Health Sciences 21 , 2025
    2025
  • Dynamic transitions in falls and physical activity among older adults in Malaysia: a longitudinal multi-state analysis
    TC Ooi, NFM Rivan, S Shahar, DKA Singh
    BMC Public Health 25 (1), 3767 , 2025
    2025
  • Transition from MHealth FallSA © to FallSA © 2.0: A randomized trial on enhancing behavioral and functional outcomes in community-dwelling older adults
    JW Goh, S Shahar, SY Tan, DKA Singh
    Digital Health 11, 20552076251390931 , 2025
    2025
  • Dual-target tDCS and dual-task training modulate neuroinflammation and neuroplasticity: transcriptomic and behavioral evidence in stroke rehabilitation
    Y Fu, Q Yan, A Wang, H Zhang, W Wang, L Yao
    Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences 6, 1589588 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Unveiling the key elements of effective preventive strategies: Insights into addressing work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists
    D Harithasan, L Pei Sean, DKA Singh
    Work 82 (1), 130-143 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • ‘Timed Up and Go’ test: Age, gender and cognitive impairment stratified normative values of older adults
    SS Azianah Ibrahim, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh
    Plos One , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 227
  • Sex differences in dementia risk and risk factors: individual‐participant data analysis using 21 cohorts across six continents from the COSMIC consortium
    J Gong, K Harris, DM Lipnicki, E Castro‐Costa, MF Lima‐Costa, BS Diniz, ...
    Alzheimer's & dementia 19 (8), 3365-3378 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 135
  • Cognitive frailty among Malaysian older adults: baseline findings from the LRGS TUA cohort study
    TATAH Nurul Fatin Malek Rivan, Suzana Shahar, Nor Fadilah Rajab, Devinder ...
    Clinical interventions in Aging 14 (2019), 1343—1352 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 128
  • Association between physiological falls risk and physical performance tests among community-dwelling older adults
    Devinder KA Singh, Sharmila GK Pillai, Sin Thien Tan, Chu Chiau Tai, Suzana ...
    Clinical Interventions in Aging, 1319–1326 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 127
  • Participating in a virtual reality balance exercise program can reduce risk and fear of falls
    DKA Singh, BS Rajaratnam, V Palaniswamy, H Pearson, VP Raman, ...
    Maturitas 73 (3), 239-243 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 124
  • A Review of Risk Factors for Cognitive Impairment in Stroke Survivors
    PS Mohd Faizal Mohd Zulkifly, Shazli Ezzat Ghazali, Normah Che Din,Devinder ...
    The Scientific World Journal 2016 (3456943), 1-16 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 123
  • Factors associated with poor socioeconomic status among Malaysian older adults: an analysis according to urban and rural settings
    S Shahar, D Vanoh, AF Mat Ludin, DKA Singh, TA Hamid
    BMC public health 19 (Suppl 4), 549 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 121
  • Cognitive frailty is a robust predictor of falls, injuries, and disability among community-dwelling older adults
    NFM Rivan, DKA Singh, S Shahar, GJ Wen, NF Rajab, NC Din, ...
    BMC geriatrics 21 (1), 593 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 119
  • Effects of substituting a portion of standard physiotherapy time with virtual reality games among community-dwelling stroke survivors
    DKA Singh, NA Mohd Nordin, NAA Aziz, BK Lim, LC Soh
    BMC neurology 13 (1), 199 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 119
  • Correlation between nutritional status and comprehensive physical performance measures among older adults with undernourishment in residential institutions
    DKA Singh, ZA Manaf, NAM Yusoff, NA Muhammad, MF Phan, S Shahar
    Clinical interventions in aging, 1415-1423 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 107
  • Incidence and predictors of cognitive frailty among older adults: a community-based longitudinal study
    NFM Rivan, S Shahar, NF Rajab, DKA Singh, N Che Din, H Mahadzir, ...
    International journal of environmental research and public health 17 (5), 1547 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 97
  • Exploring views on long term rehabilitation for people with stroke in a developing country: findings from focus group discussions
    NA Mohd Nordin, NAA Aziz, AF Abdul Aziz, DK Ajit Singh, ...
    BMC health services research 14 (1), 118 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 91
  • Enablers and barriers of accessing health care services among older adults in South-East Asia: a scoping review
    NS Mohd Rosnu, DKA Singh, AF Mat Ludin, WS Ishak, MH Abd Rahman, ...
    International journal of environmental research and public health 19 (12), 7351 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 90
  • Virtual reality games as an adjunct in improving upper limb function and general health among stroke survivors
    MA Ahmad, DKA Singh, NA Mohd Nordin, K Hooi Nee, N Ibrahim
    International journal of environmental research and public health 16 (24), 5144 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 87
  • Urinary incontinence among urban and rural community dwelling older women: prevalence, risk factors and quality of life
    SS Resshaya R. Murukesu, Devinder K. A. Singh
    BMC Public Health 19 (529), 1-11 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 87
  • Efficacy of L-carnitine supplementation on frailty status and its biomarkers, nutritional status, and physical and cognitive function among prefrail older adults: a double …
    M Badrasawi, Suzana Shahar, AM Zahara, R Nor Fadilah, Devinder KA Singh
    Clinical Interventions in Aging 11, 1675-1686 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 82
  • Effects of balance-focused interactive games compared to therapeutic balance classes for older women
    DKA Singh, BS Rajaratnam, V Palaniswamy, VP Raman, PS Bong, ...
    Climacteric 16 (1), 141-146 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 79
  • A scoping review for usage of telerehabilitation among older adults with mild cognitive impairment or cognitive frailty
    NH Md Fadzil, S Shahar, R Rajikan, DKA Singh, AF Mat Ludin, ...
    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19 (7), 4000 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 73
  • Physical activity patterns, psychosocial well-being and coping strategies among older persons with cognitive frailty of the “WE-RISE” trial throughout the COVID-19 movement …
    RR Murukesu, DKA Singh, S Shahar, P Subramaniam
    Clinical interventions in aging, 415-429 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 73
  • Low back pain and associated risk factors among health science undergraduates
    NAM Nordin, DKA Singh, L Kanglun
    Sains malaysiana 43 (3), 423-428 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 68