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Physiotherapy is a science which aims to accelerate a patient's recovery after illness or injury and seeks to restore and maintain physical function. It has a role to play in all age groups and in all branches of medicine. During the 4 years course students undergo instruction in basic body structures & organs, their function, disease, recovery and rehabilitation encompassing the subjects of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, pharmacology, medicine, surgery, orthopedics, gynaecology, and sports medicine.
They are introduced to various methods of testing, mobilization techniques, electromyography and neuromuscular facilitation. The students also learn about various treatment methods of hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, stimulators, UV radiation, short wave diathermy, laser therapy, wax bath etc, and different technics like bobath, mcKenzie and Mulligan.
Physiotherapists are highly skilled professionals and can practice independently without referral from medical practitioners. |
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| Year of Establishment |
| 2006 |
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| Recognition |
| Indian Association of Physiotherapists, New Delhi |
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| Courses |
| Courses |
Annual Intake |
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| Under Graduate (BPTh) |
50 |
4½ yrs including internship |
1st August |
| Post Graduate (MPTh) |
4 disciplines - 18 seats |
2 yrs |
1st August |
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| Eligibility Criteria |
| Under Graduate |
Passed std XII or equivalent examination with 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. |
| Candidate must have passed Std XII (HSC or equivalent) examination with physics, chemistry & biology with minimum 50% marks & English. |
| International Candidates |
10+2 or equivalent examination eg. CBSE, ISC, A Levels, IB, STPM, SAM, OSSD etc. with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade and English with 50% marks or equivalent grade. |
| Post Graduate |
Passed BPTh with 50% marks from any physiotherapy college recognised by IAP |
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| Medium of Instruction |
| English |
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