Physiotherapy can aid to restore injuries, diminishing stiffness as well as enhancing flexibility. Furthermore, a person can avoid further injuries by getting the proper advice from a Physiotherapist as they can prescribe and plan the ideal therapy for that particular condition. Also, physiotherapy acts a vital role in mending the condition of a stroke. It also plays a major role in treating children with cerebral palsy and also plays a vital role in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
According to the Visio 2020 statement of the American Therapy Association (APTA), (2000) the consumers and other health care professionals will understand the value of physical therapy by 2020 where the physical therapists will be called ‘Doctors of physical therapy. They will realize that physiotherapy can eliminate damages, functional constraints, and impairments associated with movements, health, and functioning.
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy also called physical therapy, is a physiotherapeutic system of medicine used to treat pain by using pain-relieving methods such as interferential therapy, ultrasonic, short wave diathermy, wax therapy, and muscle strengthening exercises.
The aim of this undergraduate course is to impart in-depth knowledge and skill to the students to become competent in the physical diagnosis techniques and to develop the proper attitude required for the practice of physiotherapy and to carry out the treatment.
I year: Human Anatomy, Physiology including Therapeutic Physiology & Biochemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Bio-Mechanics of Human motion.
II year: Pharmacology, Pathology & Microbiology, Therapeutics, Electrotherapy, Research, methodology Biostatistics
III year: General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Orthopedics and Sports Physiotherapy, Cardio-Respiratory & General Physiotherapy.
IV year: Neurology & Neurosurgery, Neuro-Physiotherapy, Community Medicine and Community Based Rehabilitation.
Apart from the subjects listed above, there are other ancillary subjects that are not for University examinations.
Career Opportunities
This program has a rich historic background. It was introduced in 1952 in India. Currently, it is a very famous and required therapy among western countries.
- Physiotherapist
- Lecturer
- Sports therapist
- Exercise physiologist
- Health service manager
Thus they can work in all sectors of healthcare, including public hospitals, private practice, rehabilitation centers, sporting clubs, and community health centers.
Postgraduate Opportunities
There are so many options that you can consider and here are a few of them
- M.Res in Sports Biomechanics & Rehabilitation in University of Dundee
- M.Sc. in Physician Assistant Studies in MARIST College USA
- M.Sc in Physiotherapy in Keele University UK
- Masters in Advanced Physiotherapy in Metropolitan University, Manchester UK
- M.Sc. in Medical Physiology in Mahidol University, Thailand
Physiotherapy is one of the most needed therapies in the world. Thus doing such a program will bring you a lot of benefits.
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