Admission Faculty Syllabus Fee Affiliation

Physiotherapy

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.

Bachelors in Physiotherapy

Students will be trained in core skills like manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and the application of electro physical modalities. By the end of the course students will be able to identify and maximize movement potential through motion.

Scope in Physiotherapy

Higher studies: The completion of the bachelors’ degree course in physiotherapy opens up multiple avenues for further studies. The undergraduate students are eligible for masters in physiotherapy in India and abroad countries like UK, Australia and New zealand. They are also eliglible to do DPT (Doctorate in Physiotherapy) in USA. Apart from this students can also pursue studies in varied streams like M.Sc Anatomy, Physiology, Post graduate diploma in sports sciences, Hospital administration etc.

Job Prospects

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.

Physiotherapists forms very important members of the rehabilitation team.They extend their professional skill to various voluntary organizations in India and also to the ones managed by the UN. They are also required to serve as volunteers in times of natural calamities.

As fitness nowadays is not a partial statement but a serious pursuit for many individuals. Instead of going for non professional and non 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. 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.

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:

Candidates who have a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, chemistry and biology are eligible and should have completed 17years of age as on 31st of December of the year of admission.

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Faculty

Department of Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy:

Department of Electrotherapy:

Department of Neurology Physiotherapy:

Department of Muscolo Skeletal Physiotherapy:

Department of Mobilization & Manipulative Therapy:

Department of Exercise Therapy & Sports Physiotherapy:

Department of Anatomy:

Department of Physiology:

Department of Biochemistry:

Department of Microbiology:

Department of Pathology:

Department of Sociology:

Department of Psychology:

Department of Bio Engineering:

Department of General Medicine:

Department of Surgery:

Department of Neurology & Neuro Surgery:

Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology:

Department of Cardio Respiratory:

Department of Orthopaedics:

Department of Opthomology:

Department of Social & Preventive Medicine:

Department of Psychiatry:

Department of Community Based Rehabilitation:

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Clinical Training

The Students are posted in various hospitals where they have adequate clinical exposure. The Rotatory Postings for undergraduates is held at:
1. NIMHANS
2. SAK (Sports Authority of Karnataka)
3. ESI hospital, Rajajinagar and Indiranagar.
4. Sumanahalli Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training
5. Narayana Hrudayalaya
6. Padmashree Diagnostics
7. Padmashree Clinic and Rehabilitation centre
8. HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore.

Syllabus

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

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

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Fee Structure

Admission Fee:

Fee Structure for International Students Click Here

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

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Affiliation

Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

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Tentative Calendar of Events for BPT I year

Batch 2007-2008

Batches

2007 – 2008

Remarks

Events

Stream

Commencement of classes

October 11, 2007

Depending on RGUHS Notification

1st session

Sept-Dec, 2007

1st session examination

Jan 1 -Jan 15, 2008

Cultural/Sports/Graduation

Feb 4 - 16, 2008

2nd session

Jan-April, 2008

Mid term vacation

April/May 2008

During the Supplementary University Examination

2nd session examination

April/May 2008

Starts on the next working day after the supplementary university examination in April / May

3rd session

May-August 2008

From the next working day after the supplementary university examination

3rd session exam

July 14-31, 2008

Depending on the University Exam dates set by RGUHS

Preparatory Holidays

August 1-31, 2008

Depending on RGUHS Notification

Depending on RGUHS Notification

Last working day

Last working day of August 2008

Examinations

Third week of September, 2008

Depending on RGUHS Notification

Results

October, 2008

Depending on RGUHS Notification

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