BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY - BPT

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BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY - BPT


Physiotherapy in India has a history of more than 50 years and attained its eminence in the health care team, making a rapid progress & development in the last decade.
Physiotherapy basically means physiotherapeutic system of medicine which includes examination, treatment, advice and instructions given to a person preparatory for the purpose of or in connection with movement, dysfunction, bodily 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. A program of Physical therapy will typically involve caregivers.
Physiotherapy is an adjunct/paramedical profession. The professionals of this field are called Physiotherapists/Physical therapists. The functions of Physiotherapists are to restore and maintain the normal movement of the body. They also work to prevent movement disorders.
Physiotherapy is a science that helps improve movement dysfunction, and promote functions of the human body and optimal health. This involves assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability through physical means.

Course overview
  • Programme Duration:  BPT Is A 4 ½ Year Course Including Six Months Internship Under Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences
  •  Intake: 60
  •   Admissions available for both Boys & Girls.
  •  Hostel facilities available for both boys & Girls .
Eligibility Criteria
  • have passed pre university examination in science conducted by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka State or its equivalent recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
  •  Candidates should produce Eligibility certificate from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.
Scope for Physiotherapy:
  • Higher studies: The completion of the bachelors’ degree course in physiotherapy opens up multiple avenues for further The undergraduate students are eligible for Masters in Physiotherapy in India abroad countries like UK, Australia and New Zealand. They are also eligible to do Doctorate in Physiotherapy in USA, India and other Countries. Apart from this students can also pursue studies in varied streams like MSc Anatomy, Physiology, Post Graduate diploma in sports sciences, Hospital Administration etc.
  • Job Prospects: In India first contact practice and referral practice is possible in 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
  • As fitness nowadays is not a partial statement but a serious pursuit for many 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 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.