Physiotherapy Course

A career in physiotherapy can lead to a variety of interesting and challenging jobs in health care system. physiotherapists assess, diagnose, plan ad implement therapeutic, rehabilitative programs that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases, and other impairments.

Physiotherapists can get specializations in the area such as intensive aare, paediatrics,  geriatrics, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiorespiratory, obstetrics and gynaecology, manipulative therapy, orthopaedics & sports medicine. Physiotherapists can also obtain a doctorate degree and become involved in research.

The aim of the undergraduate course in physiotherapy is to impart in depth knowledge and skills to a student to become competent in the techniques of physiotherapy and develop the proper attitude required for the practice of physiotherapy.

“ To educate and train the student to independently evaluate, assess, diagnose, prescribe, plan and practice physiotherapy in a competent manner towards those who need such services, with autonomy in quality assurance and maintaining the humanitarian approach of service.”

By the end of the course, the student should:

• Acquire adequate knowledge of the basic medical subjects required in the practice of physiotherapy.
• Develop skills and techniques of soft tissue mobilization, electrotherapy and exercises for the management of various medical and surgical conditions.
• Develop a proper attitude of compassion and concern for the individuals and for the welfare of the physically handicapped in the community.
• Demonstrate skills in teaching management, research guidance and counseling.
• Imbibe moral and ethical values.