Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is an evolving profession worldwide which work for the benefit and rehabilitation of the differently able individuals. Physiotherapy means physiotherapeutic system of medicine which includes examination, treatment, advice and instructions to any person preparatory to or for the purpose of or in connection with movement dysfunction, body malfunction, physical disorder, disability, healing and pain from trauma and disease, physical and mental conditions using physical agents including exercise, mobilization, manipulation, mechanical and electrotherapy, activity and devices or diagnosis, treatment and prevention. It is a health care profession which enables an individual to do what he needs to do and wants to do. Physiotherapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of environment to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well being, and quality of life.

Physiotherapy training was introduced in India in the year of 1952. This health service is one of the most popular and sought after treatment in western countries. Although it has been more than five decades since its introduction in our country the awareness is only gradually but surely growing. It is quite certain that considering the population of the country and the number of therapist produced every year, the profession has a tremendous potential for development in few years to come.

In India first contact practice and referral practice is possible in physiotherapy. The investment needed to set up a basic physiotherapy clinic is meager but has a very huge potential which would enable the professional to lead a successful life.

It has become a part and parcel of any hospital to have a full fledged physiotherapy department opening up many job vacancies both as clinical physiotherapists and as academic faculty.

As fitness nowadays is not a partial statement but a serious pursuit for many individuals. Instead of going for non professional and not scientific methods of training, people are aware that physiotherapist can give tailor made fitness programs to cater to their requirements.

The course conducted in this college is recognized by various international credentialing agencies, which makes the students considered competent to work in overseas countries. Physiotherapists from India have already created a niche for themselves through quality services and academic excellence globally. There is tremendous opening for Indian therapist to work in developed nations like the USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Middle East countries.

Physiotherapist may join following organization:

• Government job
• Sports
• Teaching
• N.G.O. (Non governmental organization)
• Hospitals (Multi Speciality / Super Speciality / General)
• Nursing home
• Hospices
• Special School
• Rehabilitation centre
• Health and Fitness centre or Gymnasium
• Private clinic
• Maternity clinic
• Research centre
• Foreign countries
• Home care services - Retirement homes
• Psychiatric clinics
• Vocational rehabilitation centers

Affiliation

Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

Admission

Duration of Course:

The duration of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is 4 ½ years followed by 6 months internship. The medium of instruction is English for all the subjects of study and for the examination of BPT course.

Eligibility:

1.1 Qualifying Examination

A Candidate seeking admission to first year Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT):

i) Should have passed two year Pre University examination conducted by Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka State, with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.

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ii) Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards / Councils / Intermediate examination established by State Government / Central Government and recognized as equivalent to a two year Pre University Examination by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences / Association of Indian Universities (AIU), with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.

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iii) Candidates who have completed Pre-university course with Vocational Physiotherapy as their optional subject are eligible for admission to BPT course.

Marks

The selection of students to a course of Physiotherapy shall be based on merit provided that:

a) In case of admission on the basis of qualifying examination, a candidate for admission to BPT course must have passed individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and must have obtained not less than 45% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. In respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Category I, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together in qualifying examination is not less than 40% instead of 45% as above.

Age:

A candidate seeking admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy course should have completed 17 years of age, as on 31 st December of the year of admission.

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Fee Structure

Tution Fee: Rs. 60,000 per Year

Admission Fee:

• For Indian Students: Rs. 9,000
• For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 14,000

Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy"

Annual Tuition fees can be paid in two instalments as Rs.30,000 at the commencement of the year and the remaining Rs.30,000 within six months of payment of the first instalment.

Faculty

Department of Anatomy

• Dr. Vasudeva R., Director
• Dr. Naveen N.S., Assoc. Professor

Department of Physiology

• Mrs. Neena Mathew, Asst. Professor
• Dr. Sudhir G.K., Asst. Professor

Department of Biochemistry

• Mr. Chandra Sekhar, Asst. Professor
• Mrs. Kshama Hiremat, Asst. Professor
• Mr. Pawan Kumar Gupta, Lecturer

Department of Biomechanics

• Ms. Naziya Rafiq Khan, Lecturer
• Mrs. Maheswari P., Asst. Professor
• Mr. Arun Prasad B., Assoc. Professor

Department of Psychology

• Mrs. Shambhavi, Asst. Professor
• Mr. Madhuchandra M.K., Asst. Professor

Department of Sociology

• Mr. Prasanna Kumar, Assoc. Professor

Department of Pathology

• Dr. Smitha R., Asst. Professor

Department of Microbiology

• Mr. Jagadeesh, Asst. Professor
• Mrs. Vishalakshi, Asst. Professor
• Ms. Savita Dev, Asst. Professor

Department of Pharmacology

• Dr. Satyanarayan, Assoc. Professor

Department of Exercise Therapy

• Mr. Subin Solomen, Asst. Professor
• Mrs. Tejaswini S.N., Lecturer
• Mr. S.Nagaraj, Asst. Professor

Department of Electrotherapy

• Mr. S.Nagaraj, Asst. Professor
• Mrs. Maheswari P. , Asst. Professor
• Mrs. Tejaswini S.N., Lecturer

Department of Research Methodology & Biostatistics

• Mr. Chinnadurai, Assoc. Professor

Department of General Medicine

• Dr. Shrinivas, Assoc. Professor
• Dr. Pradeep, Assoc. Professor
• Dr. Swaminath, Assoc. Professor (Dept. of Psychiatry)
• Dr. Mohan, Assoc. Professor (Dept. of Pediatrics)

Department of General Surgery

• Dr. Sankarappa, Assoc. Professor
• Dr. Preeti, Assoc. Professor (Dept. of OBG)
• Dr. Vijayalaxmi, Assoc.Prof (Dept. of ENT)

Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology

• Dr. Parthasarathy, Assoc. Prof (Dept. of Orthopedics & Traumatology)
• Dr. Sridhar, Assoc. Prof (Dept. of Orthopedics & Traumatology)
• Dr. Sumant, Assoc. Prof (Dept. of Orthopedics & Traumatology)

Department of Orthopedics & Sports Physiotherapy

• Mrs. Maheswari P., Asst. Professor
• Mr. S.Nagaraj, Asst. Professor
• Mr. Arun Prasad B., Assoc. Professor

Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy

• Mr. Pravin Aaron, Principal
• Mr. Subin Solomen, Asst. Professor
• Mrs. Tejaswini S.N., Lecturer

Department of Neurology & Neuro Surgery

• Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Assoc. Professor

Department of Community Medicine

• Dr. Rajanna, Assoc. Professor

Department of Neurology Physiotherapy

• Mrs. Anita Prem, Asst. Professor
• Ms. Naziya Rafiq Khan, Lecturer
• Mr. Prabhu C., Assoc. Professor

Department of Community Based Rehabilitation

• Ms. Srilatha, Lecturer
• Mrs. Anita Prem, Asst. Professor

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The Students are posted in various hospitals where they have adequate clinical exposure. The Rotatory Postings for undergraduates is held at:

• NIMHANS
• SAK (Sports Authority of Karnataka)
• ESI hospital, Rajajinagar and Indiranagar
• Sumanahalli Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training
• Narayana Hrudayalaya
• Padmashree Diagnostics
• Padmashree Clinic and Rehabilitation centre
• HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore

First Year
Anatomy
Physiology
Biochemistry
Biomechanics
Psychology
Sociology
English
Kannada
Basic Nursing
Orientation to Physiotherapy
Integrated Seminars / PBL Sessions

Second Year
Pathology
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Exercise Therapy
Electrotherapy
Research Methodology & Biostatics
First Aid & CPR
Constitution of India
Introduction to Treatment
Clinical Observation Posting

Third Year
General Medicine
General Surgery
Orthopedics & Traumatology
Orthopaedics & Sports Physiotherapy
Cardio-Respiratory & General Physiotherapy
Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
Allied Therapy

Fourth Year
Neurology & Neurosurgery
SPM (Community Medicine)
Neurology & Neurosurgery Physiotherapy
Community Based Rehabilitation
Supervised Rotatory Clinical Training
Ethics, Administration & Supervision
Evidence Based Physiotherapy Practice
Project Work

Compulsory Rotatory Internship – Six Months

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Calendar of Events

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Staff Achievements

Kinesio Taping By Kinesio Taping Association (UK) Organized By Federation Of Indian Manual Therapists (FIMT) on April 28th & 29 th , 2009

Resource Person: Mr. K.Pearlson & Ms. Angela Petrocchi

Ms. Angela Petrocchi Completed Her Physiotherapy Qualifications In Switzerland In 1988, Specializing In Sport Physiotherapy. She Worked As Head Of Department At Triemli City Hospital In Zurich Until 1999. During This Time She Was Also The Team Physiotherapist For Tvu - Zurich, A Swiss Women's Athletic Team.

Health Promotion- Health Benefits of Physical Activity and Exercise in Health Promotion – Key Facts and Figures.

Venue: 48 th Annual Conference of The Indian Association of Physiotherapists (Member of World Confederation for Physical Therapy) on 24 January 1010 at Mangalore.

Resource Person: Mr. Pravin Aaron

Stroke Physical Therapy – Neuro restoration & Evidence Based Practice

Venue: All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi, on January 10 th 2010.

Resource Person: Mr. C.Prabhu, Associate Professor

Neuro Rehabilitation

Venue: Padmashree Institute of Nursing, Bangalore, on 25.03.2009.

Resource Person: Mr. C.Prabhu, Associate Professor

Muscle Energy Technique (MET)

Venue: Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, on 15.08.2009.

Resource Persons: Mr. Pearlson & Mr. C.Prabhu, Associate Professors

Workshop On Brunstrom's Movement Therapy, Dated: June 28, 2009

Resource Person- Mr. Tirupathi Ch (MPT, Lecturer)

Workshop On Vestibular Rehabilitation, Dated: July 19, 2009

Resource Person- Mr. Tirupathi Ch (MPT, Lecturer)

Venue: Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Gurukrupa Layout, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-72

Post Conference Workshop: On Stroke Physical Therapy: Neuro restoration-Recovery Enhancement Evidence Based Practice Dated: 9 & 10 January 2010

Resource person- Mr. Prabhu C. (MPT, Assoc. Professor)

Venue: AIIMS, New Delhi

Workshop on Clinical Demonstration of ICU Techniques for Physiotherapists, 12 & 13 March 2010

Resource person- Mr. Gopala Krishna A. (MPT, Asst. Professor, KMC, Manipal University, Mangalore)

Venue: Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Gurukrupa layout, Nagarbhavi, Bangalore-72

Topic : The Pelvic Girdle Dated: 19, 20 and 21 March 2010

Organised by Federation of Indian Manual Therapists (FIMT)

Instructor

Richard Jackson (PT, OCS) is nationally recognized as an expert in the field of physiotherapy, with 40 years clinical experience He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialities and holds a Certificate of Competency in Manual Therapy from the institute of Physical Therapy. He was granted a Doctor of Science degree by Shenandoah University 2000.

K. Pearlson, Bangalore.

Venue: at Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore.

Journal Publication

Mr. SUBIN SOLOMEN - Comparison of upper limb, lower limb and combined training on health related quality of life in COPD published in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal Year: 2009, Volume: 3, Issue: 4

Scientific Presentations

Relationship between skin resistance level and functional mobility- a comparison between normal, diabetic& diabetic neuropathic subjects "