Overview

Welcome to Department of Physiotherapy. The department was established on 1996.as clinical service facilities and later progressed to offer Bachelor of physiotherapy program under faculty of allied health and basic sciences, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research since 2016. The objective of the department is to deliver physiotherapy academic program for aspiring students and health care services to the patient community. The department presently offering Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master in Physiotherapy and Ph D in physiotherapy. BPT program started in the year 2016 and has grown steadily to what it is today. Around 40 students are admitted to the B.P.T course every year.  The program prepares the students for services across the continuum of care from acute medicine to chronic care; and from primary to tertiary care within health, education, and social services settings.

HOD’s note
I am delighted to welcome you to our website and invite you to explore the wealth of information that we have made available. The department has gradually and steadily grown to cater basic to advanced physiotherapy services to the kolar and surrounding districts. Further the academic programs are designed to offer focused, outcome based education meeting global needs. The primary focus of physiotherapists is in the area of assessment, treatment, and prevention of physical dysfunction, and in the promotion of health for people of all ages. We are one of the few teaching departments/colleges in the state to provide a choice-based credit system with tailor-made courses for students, with early clinical exposure trained holistically and multi-dimensionally as competent professionals with human values. The experienced faculty members of the department are committed to teaching, clinical practice, and research. Apart from core curriculum & clinical training, conferences, hand-on workshops, outreach programs through Physiotherapy camps in the rural areas serving the poor and weaker sections of the society, and awareness programs for society inculcates social responsibility through community centric training.The department is keen in motivating the students towards innovation and excellence inculcated progressively in Physiotherapy education.

Vision

Global excellence in physiotherapy education, health care and research performance

Mission

• Providing outstanding learning environment for Physiotherapy education to enhance quality of life, health, fitness and mobility related to human movement.
• Educate for client-centered, evidence-informed, inter-professional practice.
• Produce competent and caring physiotherapist through excellent teaching,Patient care and innovative therapy research.
• Educate and train in advanced Physiotherapy practice for future and current Physiotherapist.
• Contribute to community health care, mobility enhancement and disability Prevention.
• Promote leadership in physiotherapy management.

Objectives

• Physiotherapy Skills and Knowledge: To have competence in physiotherapy practice and advanced skills in patient care.
• Patient Care: To practice and apply effective treatment techniques for the Health disorders in general population and to promote wellness and mobility.
• Communication Skills: To have an effective communication skill with an Interprofessional healthcare team and patient caregivers.
• Ethics: Physiotherapy professionals and students should demonstrate the Highest ethical values, integrity and professional values with transference and Accountability.
• Expand Research: Ensure continuous progress in searching of innovation and Excellence in research.
• Social and Environmental Interest: Every physiotherapy professional and Students should develop their full potential to contribute services towards Community, society and environment as a whole.

Key Features

• Semester based CBCS curriculum with outcome based BPT Program with student centric teaching methods for excellent academic learning experience for students.
• Enriched curriculum with ability and skill enhancement courses like BLS, communication & leadership skills etc. for BPT students along with core course.
• Inclusive learning environment, value based education with global standards, community centric health delivery and continuous quality improvements are the Quality policy.
• The curriculum with human values delivered through innovative teaching methods translates the BPT graduates fir excellent patient care and research with social responsibility
• Clinical training facilities with 1148 bedded MCI recognized SDUMC hospital.
• Independent outpatient Physiotherapy department with state of art hydrotherapy and clinical training in 9 specialized physiotherapy units during internship.
• Separate hostel facilities for boys and girls within university campus of 100 acres lush green campus.
• Excellent academic facilities with centralized digital library and department library.
• Student support system like mentoring, counselling and career advancement guidance.

Facilities

• Department of physiotherapy committed to serving the community who are all in need.Few of the advanced PT services available are -
  • Manual therapy and soft tissue release therapy for musculoskeletal problems. Dry needling technique for relieving muscle spasm and trigger points. Hydrotherapy for improving strength and functions in developmental delays and paralysis.
• Neuro-
  • rehabilitation with advanced techniques and body weight suspended walking training for faster recovery.
• Post –
  • COVID PT to reduce pain, fatigue and functional recovery.
• General PT services -
  • Physiotherapy (PT) for joint/muscle pain, arthritis, muscle, paralysis, sports injury prevention, cerebral palsy and development delays, Fall prevention, PT to improve CardioRespiratory functions, women's health and fitness among all age groups.

Program

The departments offers Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy and Ph D in physiotherapy program

(B.P.T) Bachelor of Physiotherapy program four years (eight semesters) of academic and clinical learning along with six months of rotatory Internship. The internship is exclusively for clinical work at the parent institution. The program includes Pre and Para clinical and clinical courses like anatomy, physiology, pathology, microbiology, general medicine, general surgery, pharmacology, neurology, pediatrics, women’s health & community medicine that provide a foundation for understanding the pathology and clinical presentation of diseases and disabilities in a patient. The PT core courses like Biomechanics, Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy, PT Cardio, Exercise Physiology, PT Ortho & Sports, PT Neuro, PT women’s health & Pediatrics and Community Based Rehab focuses on examination, diagnosis and PT techniques required for a competent physiotherapist. B.P.T program delivered through student centric methods including classroom lectures, flipped classrooms, demonstrations, bed side teaching, seminars, workshops, case discussions, experiential learning, group discussions, journal clubs and conferences.
One of the salient features is inclusion of ethics, research methodology as core course in the UG curriculum and capstone project completion at 8th semester. Along with the core curriculum elective courses focusing on communication skills, computer technology, personality and interpersonal skills prepares them for industry readiness.

Post Graduate Program In Physiotherapy

Master Of Physiotherapy (MPT)
The Masters Degree in Physiotherapy is a two year program consisting of classroom teaching, self academic activities and clinical posting. In the first year theoretical basis of physiotherapy is refreshed along with research methodology and biostatistics. The students are rotated in all areas of clinical expertise during this period. They are required to choose their study for dissertation and submit a synopsis. During the second year the students will be posted in their area of specialty. They are required to complete and submit their dissertation. The learning program includes seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, case discursions and classroom teaching. Some of the clinical postings are provided at other reputed centers in the country in order to offer a wider spectrum of experience. The students are encouraged to attend conference, workshop to enhance their knowledge during the course of study. University examinations are held at the end of second year.

• Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal disorders and Sports Physiotherapy (MPT-MSS)
• Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological sciences (MPT-NPD)
• Master of Physiotherapy in Cardio-Respiratory Disorders (MPT-CRD)
• Master of Physiotherapy in Community and rehabilitation (MPT-CPT)
• Master of Physiotherapy in Pediatrics (MPT-Ped.)

Eligibility For Admission
Candidates who have passed B.Sc. (PT) or BPT degree from institutions where the mode of study is a full time program, with minimum 3½ years / 4 ½ years duration from this university or any other recognized university by UGC in India or abroad as equivalent with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate and have completed 6 months of compulsory rotating internship in a recognized Physiotherapy Colleges/university are eligible. Candidates who have passed BPT through correspondence or Distance Education program are not eligible.

OR

Candidates who have passed BPT through Bridge Course or through Lateral Entry after completing their Diploma in Physiotherapy from institutions where the mode of study is a full time program from this university or any other recognized university by UGC in India or abroad as equivalent with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate have completed 6 months of compulsory rotating internship in a recognized Physiotherapy Colleges/university are eligible. Candidates who have passed BPT through correspondence or Distance Education program are not eligible.

• Preparation of a postgraduate student towards his/her professional autonomy with self regulating discipline at par with global standards
• Formation of base of the professional practice by referral as well as first contact mode using evidence based practice.
• Impartation of research basis in order to validate techniques & technology in practice to physiotherapy.
• Acquainting a student with concept of quality care at the institutional as well as the community levels.
• Inculcation of appropriate professional relationship in multidisciplinary set up, patient management and co partnership basis.
• Preparation of students to address problems related to health education and community physiotherapy.
• Practicing the concept of protection of rights of the community during referral as well as first contact practice.
• Incorporation of concept of management in physiotherapy.
• Experience in clinical training and undergraduate teaching partly.
• Providing the honest, competent and accountable physiotherapy services to the community.

Objectives Of The Master Of Physiotherapy (MPT) Program: This program focuses on facilitating physiotherapy students to acquire ample knowledge, skills and clinical hands on practice eventuating the capacity to formalize an independent professional practice in the focused areas of interest. The following are the objective of the Master in physiotherapy program :

This program will enable the student to -
• Perform efficient physiotherapy assessment & appropriate diagnosis to identify the impairment of body structure, body function, environmental and personal factors and to address the activity limitations and participations restrictions.
• Plan and implement ethical, evidence & need based, effective Physiotherapy treatment to clients with an array of conditions across the lifespan and the continuum of care, to all people irrespective of gender, caste, nation, states and territories, region, minority groups or other groups in acute, chronic cases, critical care, independent practice including health promotion and prevention.
• Prevent impairments, activity limitations, participatory restrictions and disabilities in individuals at risk of altered movement behaviors due to health factors, socio-economic stressors, environmental factors and lifestyle factors and maintain/restore optimal function and quality of life in individuals with movement disorders.
• Modify environmental, home and work access and barriers to ensure full participation in one’s normal and expected societal roles.
• Become an essential part of the health and community/welfare services delivery systems; practice independently of other health care/service providers and also within interdisciplinary rehabilitation/habilitation programs.
• Undertake independent research in the field of physiotherapy.
• Provide adequate knowledge about the treatment procedures and its benefit. Able to transfer knowledge and skills to students as well young professionals.

At the completion of the program, the post graduate physiotherapy student will be able to:
• Demonstrate skill in Physical & Functional diagnosis pertaining to patient under his/her care.
• Demonstrate ability to make clinical decision (based on evaluation) regarding Physiotherapy strategy techniques and select appropriate outcome measures based on the comprehensive knowledge of specialty.
• Demonstrate ability to critically appraise recent physiotherapeutic and related literature from journals & adopt diagnostic & therapeutic procedures based on it.
• Implantation of research basis in order to validate techniques & technology in practice to physiotherapy.
• Address problems related to health education and provide competent and accountable physiotherapy services to the community.
• It inculcates appropriate professional relationship in multidisciplinary set up, patient management and co partnership basis.
• Display professional autonomy with self regulating discipline at par with global standards.
• Formation of base of the professional practice by referral as well as first contact mode using evidence based practice.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES :
Graduate attributes are developed in conjunction with physiotherapy specific knowledge, skills and attitude. They include
• Comprehensive and well founded knowledge of physiotherapy profession.
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self directed learning.
• Cognitive, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Cultural competence with ethical and social responsibility based on understanding and appreciation of social and cultural diversity and respect for patient’s rights and dignity.

The following post graduate attributes are considered as “essential requirements” to strengthen abilities of a Physiotherapist for widening knowledge, skills and abilities through meaningful learning experiences, and critical thinking. These attributes are necessary for completing the professional education enabling each post graduate to develop expertise in the specialty area and offer exclusive services in clinical practice.
Some of the characteristic attributes that a post graduate should demonstrate are as follows:

• KNOWLEDGE & PSYCHOMOTOR SKILL
  The student must demonstrate enhanced cognitive learning skills, ability to receive, interpret, remember, reproduce and use information in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains of learning to solve problems, evaluate work, and generate new ways of processing or categorizing similar information listed in course objectives. To develop expert clinical reasoning and be able to function as a consultant as well as expert clinician in the specialty.
• COMMUNICATION
  Be able to effectively communicate information and safety concerns on conditions, procedures, home programs with patients, peers and colleagues in a timely manner within the acceptable norms of settings.
• CRITICAL THINKING
  Will apply analytical thought to a body of knowledge , analyze based on empirical evidence, draw relevant assumptions or implications , formulate arguments, critically evaluate policies and theoretical framework and formulate a scientific approach to knowledge development.
• PROBLEM SOLVING
  Will demonstrate capacity to extrapolate theoretical knowledge and apply competencies gained to solve problems and real life situations.
• ANALYTICAL REASONING
  Will evaluate reliability and relevance of evidence, synthesize data, assess validity of arguments supporting hypothesis, debate theoretical frameworks, draw valid conclusions and support them with evidence
• RESEARCH RELATED SKILL
  Present results of the experiment in form of scientific peer reviewed publications and demonstrate a sense of scientific enquiry and reflective thinking.
• AWARNESS OF ETHICL/LEGAL ISSUES
  Will demonstrate ethical values related to patient care, work practices, unbiased actions in all aspects of work and refrain from malpractice, unethical behavior, falsification, plagiarism, misinterpretation of data.
• PROFESSIONALISM
  Participate as team player in multidisciplinary teams, display professional and personal integrity and honesty and exhibit self reflection and self awareness.
• LIFELONG LEARNER
  Will demonstrate ability to acquire knowledge and skills through continuous learning, participation and engagement in self paced, self directed learning and education programs focused at personal and professional skill development.

DOCTORATE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
• The department has 3 research supervisors available for Ph D scholars. For further information Kindly see the details listed under Ph D programs.

Eligibility

• Candidates who have completed 17 years of age and must have passed 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th Grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English, and Biology individually.
• The candidate should secure minimum of 45% of marks together (aggregate) in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category.
• The minimum marks for the purpose of eligibility shall be forty percent (40% aggregate in PCB) in optional subjects in case of students belonging to SC/ST and OBC students from Karnataka or as decided by the Government of Karnataka. Provided further that, the student shall have studied and passed English as one of the subjects.
• The candidate should have passed both years (11th & 12th grade) in the higher secondary examination in the respective board wherever it applies.

OR

• Shall have passed two years Pre University examination conducted by the pre-University board of Karnataka state, with English as one of the subject and physics, chemistry, and biology as optional subjects.

OR

• Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/councils/intermediate examination established by state Government/central Government and recognized as equivalent to two year pre University examination by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and physics, chemistry and biology as optional subjects and the candidate shall have passed subjects of English, physics, chemistry and biology individually.

OR

• Shall have passed an intermediate examination in science of an Indian university/ Boards/council or other recognized examining bodies with physics, chemistry, and biology which shall include a practical test in these subjects and also English as a compulsory The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, physics, chemistry, and biology individually.

OR

• Candidates with regular three years diploma in physiotherapy (DPT) course with compulsory 6-month rotatory internship from state/central/foreign recognized board.

Duration Of The Course:

The total duration of the course shall be Four and half years which includes four years course period (eight semesters) and a minimum of six months of rotatory Internship.

Awards & Honours

Students Awards

Program Education Objective & Program Outcome

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are statements that describe what students are expected to know. These relate to the skills, knowledge and behaviour that students acquire through their program. Through the achievement of the course aims and learning outcomes, the physiotherapy graduates of Dept of physiotherapy, SDUAHER will demonstrate the following program outcomes.

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