Marg Career Library - Physiotherapist

Overview:

Physiotherapy is an independent health profession which is mainly directed towards the prevention or alleviation of movement dysfunction in people. It is a non-surgical treatment process aimed to reduce pain, improving movement & restoring functionality in order to improve the patient’s health. A Physiotherapist helps patients by treating medical conditions such as sprains, spinal pains, illness, injuries, posture problems etc. Physiotherapists are highly trained health professionals who provide treatment for people suffering from musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiothoracic problems. They rehabilitate patients by helping them improve their physical movement.

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Career Path:

Stream of Study in 12th Grade/School:	Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) Diploma in Physiotherapy for 3 years with internship
Degree/Graduation Courses:	BPT or Bachelor of Physiotherapy for 4 years (3- 6 months of internship is mandatory)
Higher education/Post Graduation Courses:	Masters in Physiotherapy for 2 years with internship experience

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Top Colleges:

Indian Institute of Health Education and Research, Bihar
Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Institute for Physically Handicapped, New Delhi
Apollo College, Hyderabad
Amar Jyoti Charitable Trust, New Delhi
School of physiotherapy, Orthopaedic Centre, K E.M. Hospital, Mumbai
Annamalai University, Chennai
Dept. of Physiotherapy, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
School of Physiotherapy, S G Hospital, Vadodara
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Health Education & Research, Patna
Patna Medical College, Patna
Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, Delhi
National Institute of Health Education & Research, Patna

Job Opportunities:

Hospitals
Mental Health centres
Community Health centres
Nursing homes/private care centres
Rehabilitation centres
Sports clinics
Fitness centres
Defence establishments
Teaching establishments
Special schools
Senior citizen centres
Charities
Industrial organisations

Job Responsibilities:

Help in the physical movement of patients suffering from physical disabilities
Perform examinations on the patient to ensure right treatment
Use variety of treatments such as massage, exercise, heat therapy, cold therapy, etc.
Record the history of treatment of the patient with periodic updates
Advise the client and the family for maintaining progress
Help patients recover from accident, illness or injury
Organise therapeutic physical exercise sessions
Using specialist techniques such as electrotherapy and ultrasound
Liaising with professionals such as doctors and nurses
Keeping up to date with the latest advancements in the profession

Work Life:

The majority of their day is spent in one-to-one sessions with patients and in discussions.
A typical day involves spending time with patients, trying to understanding their problem, reviewing their reports and planning their diets and recovery schedules.
A regular session can last from 30 minutes to one hour.
The work may be physically demanding, with busy caseloads.
Sometimes, they may need to visit patients in their own home.

Key Skills:

Sensitive to people
Excellent communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
The ability to build rapport with patients
Problem solving skills
Empathetic attitude
Good physical health and fitness

Designation:

Entry level

Physical Therapist Intern, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Technician

Mid level

Senior Physiotherapist, Sports Physiotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Personal trainer, Occupational therapist, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist

High level

Head of Physiotherapy Department, Chief Physiotherapist, Deputy Chief Physiotherapist

Merits & Demerits:

Merits

1. Physiotherapists are in high demand.
2. Although patients' problems may be complex, physiotherapy is a very intrinsically rewarding job.

Demerits

1. It is a physically demanding work because strength and stamina are vital when helping patients walk and with do their exercises.
2. It requires intensive training to start practicing as a physiotherapist.

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