Department of Physiotherapy

The healthcare segment dealing with the physical methods of treatment.

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, bodily malfunction, physical and mental conditions using physical agents including exercise, mobilization, manipulation, mechanical and electrotherapy, activity and devices or diagnosis, treatment and prevention. However, various other health professional(e.g. chiropractic, osteopathy) use some physical therapeutic methods.

Physiothrapist’s utilize an individual’s history and physical examination in diagnosis and treatment and if necessary, will incorporate the results of laboratory and imaging studies. Electro diagnosis testing (e.g.electromyograms and nerve conduction velocity testing) may also b of assistance.

Role of Physiotherapy in Health care system is extended to various branches of medical sciences like

Physiotherapy in orthopaedics and musculoskeletal disorders Physiotherapy in paediatric nerology physiotherapy in adult neurology and psychosomatic disorder. Physiotherapy in Biomechanics and movement dysfunction physiotherapy in cardiorespiratory disorders Physiotherapy in Geriatric rehabilitation Physiotherapy in ICU Physiotherapy in Women’s Health Physiotherapy in Obstrectic and Gynaecological conditions Physiotherapy in General Health and fitness Physiotherapy in Sports medicine Physiotherapy in CBR Physiotherapy in Rehabilitation Physiotherapy in disaster Management