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Master's in Physiotherapy
The Master of Physiotherapy course provides a fast track learning experience for talented students who already hold a degree, to gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours expected of an entry level physiotherapist. The course has a hybrid structure using curriculum (to efficiently learn foundation knowledge) together with case studies and clinical practice (to integrate knowledge into clinical decision making). The course emphasizes evidence based practice and encourages students in critical thinking. |
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Affiliation
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Recognized by Government of Karnataka |
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Admission
Duration of Course:
The duration of Masters of Physiotherapy (MPT) is 2 years full time with the medium of instruction being English during the course of study and for the examination.
Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed B.Sc. (PT) of BPT degree with minimum 3½ years duration from RGUHS or any other university in India pr abroad as equivalent with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate and have completed 6 months of compulsory rotating internship in a recognized Physiotherapy College are eligible.
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Fee Structure
Tution Fee: Rs. 1,50,000 per Year
Admission Fee:
- For Indian Students: Rs. 10,000
- For NRI / SAARC Students: Rs. 15,000
Draft Payable at Bangalore in the name of "Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy"
Annual Tuition fees can be paid in two instalments as Rs.75, 000.00 at the commencement of the year and the remaining Rs.75, 000.00 within six months of payment of the first instalment. Top |
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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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Syllabus
MPT COURSE CONTENT & STRUCTURE
Subjects |
Teaching & Learning Methods |
Weekly Class hours |
Total Hours |
Core Subjects
- Principles of Physiotherapy Practice
- Research Methodology and Biostatistics
- Biomechanics
- Exercise Physiology
- Electrophysiology
- Physical and Functional Diagnosis
- Physiotherapeutics
Electives
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Sports
- Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorders
- Cardio-Respiratory Disorders
- Community Rehabilitation
- Pediatrics
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Lectures |
2 |
180 |
| Seminars |
2 |
180 |
| Practicals and Demonstrations |
4 |
360 |
| Clinical Discussions |
2 |
180 |
| Clinical Case presentations |
2 |
180 |
| Journal Club |
2 |
180 |
| Classroom Teaching |
1 |
90 |
| Library |
3 |
270 |
| Clinical Training |
15 |
1350 |
Synopsis & Dissertation work |
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210 |
Community Camps, Field Visits, Participation in Workshops & Conferences |
60 |
TOTAL HOURS |
36 |
3240 |
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Associated Institutions / Association / Hospitals
- Indian Association of Physiotherapists
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurological Sciences (NIMHANS)
- Sport Authority of Karnataka
- ESI Hospital
- Sumana Halli Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Center
- Ramana Maharishi Institute of Blind
- Sanjay Gandhi Accident Hospital & Research Center
- Krishna Chaitanya Special Rehabilitation School
- Narayana Hrudayalaya
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Calendar of Events
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Commencement of Academic Session |
07 June 2010 |
Last date for Admission |
30 June 2010 |
Synopsis Submission |
October 2010 |
Model Examination I |
March 2011 |
MPT Part I University Exam |
May 2011 |
Dissertation completed for submission to University |
October 2011 |
Model Examination II |
March 2012 |
Study leave |
April 2012 |
MPT Part II University Examination |
May 2012 |
Results |
June 2012 |
* Dates & events are subject to change depending on RGUHS notifications. |
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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.
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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 |
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Scientific Presentations
Relationship between skin resistance level and functional mobility- a comparison between normal, diabetic& diabetic neuropathic subjects "
Resource Person -Ms. Naziya Rafiq Khan, Mrs. Anita Prem |
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