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.

Affiliation

Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

Recognized by Government of Karnataka

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.

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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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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	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		3	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

Calendar of Events

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 "