Bachelor of Physiotherapy

A Physiotherapists job involves helping to recover and / or rehabilitate from a state of having been incapacitated. He/she has the responsibility to help restore the patients body to its optimal functioning level.

Tasks Involved are:

A Physiotherapist is a very important member of the health care team where his responsibility is to rehabilitate the patient back to normal without medicines by exercise, manual therapy, rehabilitation techniques and physical activity.

After BPT, a student can pursue higher education both in India and abroad and can pursue specialization in the field of physiotherapy. Further, they are also eligible for the programs like hospital administration, business management, public health management and various M.Sc programs. After Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a student has also the option to work as clinical physiotherapist with hospitals/clinics.

The normal pay package for a Physiotherapist working in a hospital, i.e., in a physiotherapy department starts with minimum Rs. 3-4 lakhs per annum. As experience increases, remuneration increases depending on the work output and the type of organization he / she is working in.

After completing 4 years of BPT, six months of compulsory internship is done in a multi-specialty hospital (minimum 100 bedded) with rotating duties in different specialties of the hospital like medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, cardiac, neurology etc.

In BPT degree, the students will be required to study basic medical subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Bio-chemistry, Microbiology, Pathology, Orthopedics, Surgery, Neurology, Cardiothoracic Diseases and Surgery, Psychiatry and then core physiotherapy subjects such as Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Manual therapy, Prosthetics Orthotics, Obstetrics Gynecology, Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Neuro- Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Cardio-Physiotherapy, Community Physiotherapy, General Physiotherapy, Research Methodology Biostatistics, Organization and Administration and Research project to develop an insight into the management and treatment of conditions.

After passing BPT, a student can pursue MPT in different specialized branches like ? Orthopedics, Neurology, Sports Medicine, Cardiopulmonary to enhance interest areas and skills. After Masters, student can also pursue their PhD in the field of physiotherapy.

A Physiotherapist can do research to develop new techniques and design protocols of rehabilitation for various health disorders. As physiotherapy is an upcoming field, stronger roots of profession can develop only if evidence based practice is incorporated in clinical practice.

Physiotherapy is a very promising, rewarding and satisfactory profession abroad as medical science has a larger role and responsibility in a hospital scenario. After clearing the licensing examination of the given country, it opens up the wide opportunities for the physiotherapists.

He/she has passed the Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted board with pass marks (50%)in physics, chemistry and biology(botany & zoology), mathematics.(i.e ?Physics, chemistry and biology as mandates requirements).

Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English up to 12th Standard level.

Candidates who have passed the Senior Secondary school Examination of National Open School with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects.

Physiotherapy is delivered in a variety of settings which allow it to achieve its purpose. Prevention, health promotion, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation take place in multiple settings that may include, but are not confined to, the following: a) Community based rehabilitation programmes b) Community settings including primary health care centres, individual homes, and field settings c) Education and research centres d) Goverments Sector-PHC/CHC/AIMS e) Fitness clubs, health clubs, gymnasia and spas f) Hospitals g) Nursing homes h) Occupational health centres i) Out-patient clinics j) Physiotherapist private offices, practices, clinics k) Prisons l) Public settings (e.g., shopping malls) for health promotion m) Rehabilitation centres and residential homes n) Schools, including pre-schools and special schools o) Senior citizen centers /Old Age Homes p) Sports centers/clubs /Gym / Sports Team q) Workplaces / companies / Corporates r) Academics / University / College

A Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) degree is a comprehensive undergraduate program that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose, and treat physical impairments, disabilities, and pain through various therapeutic techniques. The program typically spans 4 to 5 years and covers a broad range of subjects, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, kinesiology, and pathology, which form the foundation of physiotherapy practice. Students also learn about specialized areas such as musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and pediatric physiotherapy. The curriculum emphasizes manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, electrotherapy, and rehabilitation techniques. Clinical training is a crucial component, where students gain hands-on experience in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centres.

At the department of physiotherapy, Jaipur National University there is an state-of art infrastructure and all the required facilities are made available to the students like,

• Types of laboratories - Labs based on speciality like Neurology Lab, Cardiopulmonary Lab, Orthopedic & Exercise Therapy Lab, Electrotherapy lab, Mother & Child care lab.
• Equipment availability - Advanced equipment for education and patient treatment are available like LASER, FES, Multigym, Longwave Diathermy, Short Wave Diathermy etc.
• Library resources - A well equipped library is associated with the Department of Physiotherapy.
• Clinical practice areas - Clinical observation and practice areas are available in the department of Physiotherapy and JNU Hospital.
• Research facilities - promotes research in the students by research project, journal & article discussion and availability of research resources in the library as well.

As the Department of Physiotherapy is associated with 1100 bedded JNU Hospital so the student get an ample of opportunity to get clinical exposure.

• Affiliated hospitals - JNU Hospital is a 1100 bedded hospital, other than that the department has collaborations with child development center and mental retarded centres for out posting.
• Types of departments for rotation - For clinical observation wards of various specialities are available like Medicine, Orthopedics, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Respiratory, Dermatology, Casualty, ICUs in different specialities like Medicine ICU, Surgical ICU, Pediatric ICU, Obstetrics ICU, CTVS ICU etc.
• Supervision arrangements - Supervision is done by competent faculty incharges.

Quality education is imparted by skilled, educated and knowledgeable faculty and department of Physiotherapy has a lot of efficient faculty members with a minimum qualification of Master of Physiotherapy in different speciality. The specialities include Orthopedics, Sports, Cardiology, and Neurology etc. So as to promote all-round development of the student.

The department of Physiotherapy shows dynamism in every sphere of education and a very important aspect of which is organising & promoting co-curricular activities like,

• Workshops and seminars: Regular workshops & CMEs are being organized by the department
• Conference participation: Department promotes scientific inculcation in various conferences.
• Guest lectures: Department organizes in-house guest lecture for skill development
• Research projects: Students are allowed to undertake a research project in the final semester.

Separate hostels for boys and girls are available in the university. Mess facilities is available. Security arrangements are competent. Distance from campus is with 2 km and shuttle pick & drop facility is always available.

A well-equipped Sports Club is available in the campus and second half of every Saturday is served as Sports Day and students are allowed to play games of their choice. Also the department of Physiotherapy runs the JNU Knights sports and yoga club. Apart from the University cultural activities are also organized at the department level that includes World Physiotherapy Day celebration, Yoga Day Celebration, Flash Mobs, Camps, and Awareness Programmes etc.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy has a 6 monthly mandatory internship programme after a completion of 4 years academic tenure. Following are the details of internship

• Duration and structure: 6 monthly rotatory internship is mandatory after the completion of 4 years
• Rotation schedule: Rotation is made after every 15 days in wards like Medicine, Orthopedics, Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Respiratory, Dermatology, Casualty, ICUs in different specialities like Medicine ICU, Surgical ICU, Pediatric ICU, Obstetrics ICU, CTVS ICU etc.
• Interns are also given exposure of Sports posting where they learn about on-filed examination and on-filed treatment of various sports injuries.