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Bachelors of Physiotheraphy

Malwa Intitute of Medicine is the Allied Health Sector College of Malwa Group Indore, Associated with SHALBY Hospital.
Physiotherapy is considered as a lucrative career option for science students who intend to serve in the health sector. Students after completing their masters/ research in the subject choose to open their own Physiothera- py centers’. … Initial remuneration of physiotherapists varies from place to place.

“Health is the complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free of physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open” said Late Shri BKS Iyengar, the renowned Indian Yogacharya, who taught the world how yoga practice and a healthy body could assure a successful life.

A HEALTHY LIFE IS ALWAYS CONSIDERED MORE IMPORTANT THAN A RICH LIFE.

We always look up to Doctors as a savior in our bad health days. With the growing population and urbaniza- tion, keeping the environment health friendly is nearly impossible in our country. Extending one’s own capaci- ty to keep self physically fit has become a challenge. In the present context, Doctors share their responsibility partially and sometimes equally with a physiotherapist. Human body is not just dependent on the medical treatment for recuperating from illness. Physical therapy plays a crucial role in recovering and rehabilitating a body for a permanent cure.

What is Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a branch of the para-medical science that helps in management of various neuromuscular, skeleton and other system of the body. Physiotherapy means physio-therapeutic system of medicine which includes examination, diagnose, treatment, advice and instruction in cases of movement dysfunction, body malfunc- tion, physical disorder, disability, healing and recovery from any neurological disorder and after surgical treatment therapy for early and faster recovery. It aids in healing from trauma & disease physical & mental conditions using physical agents including exercise, mobilization, manipulation, mechanical and electrotherapy activity & devices or diagnosis treatment & prevention.

Top Reasons to choose physiotherapy over other career options

Initially, Physiotherapists were mostly a diploma degree holder and were more technically equipped. Theoreti- cal education was not given much priority. With the increasing demand for physiotherapist in health service sectors as well as in the corporate world, the entire profession of physiotherapy has been re-defined.All the big hospitals and health care units in India have physiotherapy departments. This opens ample job opportuni- ties for the fresher’s lot who are acquiring the degree in this flourishing subject.

Why Choose Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)?

Physiotherapy is considered a rewarding career and satisfactory career in the field of medical science. Candidates who do not want to opt for an MBBS can opt for a BPT. The duration of a BPT. programme is lesser as compared to MBBS. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) provides numerous opportunities to opt for a medical career with a profession physiotherapist job role. It has been observed that many multinational companies hire physiotherapists to ensure the health of their employees. Along with this, a large number of boarding schools have also hired their own physiotherapists for maintaining the health of their students.

BPT Specialisations

While pursuing the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, candidates will be required to choose a specialisation in which they wish to gain more knowledge. The following are some of the BPT specialisations:

  • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy
  • Neurological Physiotherapy
  • Pediatrics Physiotherapy
  • Geriatrics Physiotherapy

    What after BPT?
    Candidates who pursue BPT degree programmes have high scope in terms of career and growth opportunities. Physiotherapists play an important role in the health sector and therefore are required at every hospital and health clinic. They help in restoring the movement and function of the body in case of any injury, illness or disability. There are many job opportunities that a candidate will get after obtaining a degree in physiotherapy such as he or she can join any health and fitness clinic or can start a private physiotherapist clinic.
    Nowadays many multinational companies hire physiotherapists to ensure the health of their employees. A large number of boarding schools have started hiring physiotherapists for maintain the health of their students.

BPT Specialisations

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) Syllabus
Candidates can go through the below-mentioned syllabus of the BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) degree, which an aspirant has to go through while completing the degree. In the table below, we have mentioned Singhania University’s BPT subjects year-wise.

First Year

Anatomy

Physiology

Clinical Biochemistry

General Psychology

Basic Nursing & First Aid

Second Year

Biomechanics & Kinesiology

Exercise therapy – I

Electrotherapy – I

Medical Microbiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

 

Third Year

Exercise therapy- II

Electrotherapy – II

Orthopaedics

General Medicine including Pediatrics & Psychiatry

General Surgery

Community Medicine

Research Methodology & Biostatistics

Biomechanics & Kinesiology

Exercise therapy – I

Electrotherapy – I

Medical Microbiology

Pathology

Pharmacology

Fourth Year

Physiotherapy in Orthopaedic Conditions

Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions

Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory and General Conditions

Physiotherapy in Sports

Rehabilitation on Medicine

After completing four years of academics and after qualifying for all the examinations, all candidates are required to do six months of mandatory rotating internship program.