Physiotherapy can be defined as a treatment method that focuses on the science of movement and helps people to restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being by addressing the underlying physical issues.
Course | Eligibility | Duration |
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Certificate | Class 10/Class 10+2 | 9 months to 12 months |
Diploma | Class 10 +2 | 1 year |
Under graduate | Class 10 +2 Science (Physics, Chemistry & Biology ) with minimum 50% + Entrance Exam | 4.5 years (Including six month internship) |
Post Graduate Diploma | B.P.T. | 1 year |
Post Graduate | B.P.T. + Entrance Exam |
3 years |
Ph.D (For those who want to go in academics) | Post graduate (M.P.T.) | 2-3 years |
Guru Govinda Indraprastha University Physiotherapy Entrance Exam
JIPMER All India Entrance Exam
GUJCET(Gujarat)
MHCET(Maharashtra)
KCET(Karnataka)
Depending on the type of institute/quota, fees can range from 1 to 5 lakh per year; excluding lodging/boarding expenses. In government colleges fees is considerably low ranging from 3 thousand to 4 thousand per year excluding lodging/boarding expenses.
Ability to make informed decisions
Excellent communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Confident
Compassionate
Self-motivated
Organized
Excellent analytical skills
Attention to detail
Career in Physiotherapy is rewarding. Following are the various job areas for graduates and post graduates in Physiotherapy:
Centre for physically and mentally challenged: A qualified physiotherapist is eligible to work at centers developed for physically and mentally challenged people.
Community health centers: Physiotherapist can also get job in various community health centers.
Private and public hospitals: Physiotherapist can also apply in private and public hospitals.
Private practice: A qualified physiotherapist can start clinic of their own.
Rehabilitation centers: There is huge demand of physiotherapists in rehabilitation centers.
Sports clinics and fitness centers: Sports physiotherapists help sportsmen and sportswomen perform at their best by identifying and treating sports injuries.
Nursing homes/ private care centers: A qualified physiotherapist can get job in nursing homes/ private care centers to treat physical ailment of elderly patients.
Universities and Colleges: A master or Ph. degree holder in Physiotherapy can work as a professor or lecturer in University and colleges.
Certificate course in Physiotherapy and Yoga therapy
Physiotherapy
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapy
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – (M.D)
Physiotherapy in Biomechanics
Cardio Pulmonary Physiotherapy
Cardio Respiratory
Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Specialties
Community Physiotherapy
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – (M.S.)
Sports Physiotherapy Honours - M.S.P.T. (Hons.)
Physical Therapy
Pediatrics
Muscoskeletal
In Public Health
Charotar University of Science and Technology, Anand (http://www.charusat.ac.in)
Physiotherapy college, Ahmedabad (http://www.aimsahmedabad.org)
Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (http://www.msubaroda.ac.in)
Parul Institute of Physiotherapy, Vadodara (http://parul.ac.in)
Govt. Spine Institute and Physiotherapy College and Prosthesis and Orthotic College, Ahmedabad (http://www.gsiahmedabad.org)
K.M.Patel Institute of Physiotherapy(KMPIP), Anand (http://www.charutarhealth.org)
R.K University , Rajkot (http://rku.ac.in)
A.D.N Institute of ParaMedical Science, Nagpur (http://adnmedical.org)
K.J. Somiya Medical College, Mumbai (http://www.somaiyamedicalcollege.com)
Mahatma Gandhi Mission, College of Physiotherapy (MGM), Navi Mumbai , Maharashtra (http://www.mgmuhs.com)
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Mumbai (http://physiotherapy.dpu.edu.in)
Seth G.S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (http://www.kem.edu)
All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mumbai (http://www.aiipmr.gov.in)
BJ Medical College, Pune (http://www.bjmcpune.org)
Govt. Medical College , Nagpur (http://gmcnagpur.gov.in)
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College, Sion Hospital , Mumbai (http://www.ltmgh.com)
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi (http://www.iphnewdelhi.in)
School of Physiotherapy, S.S.G Hospital, Anand (http://www.medicalcollegebaroda.edu.in)
Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Durg (http://www.apollocollegedurg.com)
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (http://www.nims.edu.in)
Indian Institute of Health Education & Research, Patna (http://iiher.com)
Patna Medical College (http://ww2.patnamedicalcollege.com)
Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, New Delhi (http://www.ajipt.org)
National Institute of Health Education & Research (N.I.H.E & R), Patna (http://kalyansevasansthan.org/wing1/content_details.php?pid=25)
A qualified Physiotherapist can get employment opportunities in following areas::
Talwalkars Pantaloon Fitness Private Limited
Intellectual Resource Training Private Limited
Help Age India
Medybiz Pvt Ltd
Hosmat Hospital
Apollo Hospital
Fortis Hospital
Note:
All the students, teachers and guardians should note that the above mentioned websites and information on various colleges / universities may change under the rules and regulations of the education department.