THERAPY SCIENCE

Career in Physiotheraphy

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Are you interest in curing the people? Do you want to cure physically disabled people? Would you also like to help people recover from their injuries? If yes, then you should consider a career in physiotherapy.

As the name suggests, Physiotherapy or Physical therapy is a medical science that uses a physical approach to restore and maintain the natural body movement and the function in an injured or disabled patient. A physiotherapist has detailed knowledge of human body dynamics and about every movement of all the body parts.

Example: Dr. Shobha Keswani. Dr. Naveen K S, Dr. Nigamaja Hariharan, Dr. Tarun Lala, and Dr. Shuchita Bansal are few of the top physiotherapist in India.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Physiotherapist?

Diagnose and assess patients’ physical conditions.
Devise and review treatment programmes using manual therapy (such as massage), therapeutic exercise and electrotherapy.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide the best treatment.
Maintain and update patient records and documents.
Evaluate the effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function.

How to Become a Physiotherapist in India?

There are 3 ways to become a Physiotherapist in India

What are the key skills required for Physiotheraphy?

Therapeutic Management
Physical health and fitness
Anatomy
Physiology

What are the career opportunities in Physiotheraphy?

Cardiovascular Physiotherapist
Geriatrics Physiotherapist
Neurology Physiotherapist
Obstetrics Physiotherapist
Orthopedic Physiotherapist
Post Operative Physiotherapist
Sports Physiotherapist
Occupational physiotherapist
Pediatrics Physiotherapist
Physiotherapist

What is the salary and demand for Physiotherapist?

Demand is High for Physiotheraphy.
Salary levels are Medium for Physiotheraphy. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
Fees levels of the course is High. To pursue this course student need to spend more than 5 Lakhs.
Level of preparation for Physiotheraphy is High. Students spend more than 1 Year. to prepare for entrance test of Physiotheraphy.

What are the best colleges for Physiotheraphy in India?

For Graduation

Christian Medical College – [CMC], Vellore
Madras Medical College – [MMC], Chennai
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University – [GGSIPU], New Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research – [HIMSR], New Delhi
Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences – [NIMS], Hyderabad
Seth GS Medical College – [GSMC], Mumbai
Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College-[LTMMC], Mumbai

For Post Graduation

Christian Medical College – [CMC], Vellore
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University – [GGSIPU], New Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia University-[JMI], New Delhi
Hamdard Institute of Medical Sciences and Research – [HIMSR], New Delhi
Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi
Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences – [NIMS], Hyderabad
Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – [NMIMS Deemed to be University], Mumbai
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences – [BFUHS], Faridkot

What are the best entrance exam for Physiotheraphy in India?