Department of Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Sciences
Physiotherapy is a vital pillar of the modern healthcare system — a science of healing and an art of caring. It focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of functional impairments related to the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. It plays a key role in managing conditions associated with pain, edema, limited mobility, structural imbalances, postural issues, and psychosomatic symptoms.
Physiotherapists employ evidence-based approaches to restore movement, promote recovery, enhance functional independence, and improve quality of life. The scope of physiotherapy extends across the entire human lifespan and includes:
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Management of orthopedic injuries, joint dysfunction, fractures, and post-trauma cases through manual therapy, exercise, and electrotherapy.
Neurological Rehabilitation: Treatment of stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, and neuropathies using neuroplasticity-based interventions.
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: Enhancing respiratory and cardiac function, especially in ICU and critical care units, with airway clearance, breathing exercises, and mobilization.
Pre- and Post-Operative Rehabilitation: Preparing patients for surgery by improving baseline strength and function (prehabilitation), and accelerating recovery post-surgery through early mobilization, pain relief, and functional training. Common surgeries include joint replacements, spinal surgeries, cardiac procedures, and abdominal operations.
Sports Physiotherapy: Prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries, performance optimization, biomechanical analysis, and return-to-play protocols.
Pediatric Physiotherapy: Managing developmental disorders, congenital conditions, and neuromuscular deficits in infants and children with child-friendly and play-based interventions.
Geriatric Physiotherapy: Focusing on age-related challenges such as osteoporosis, arthritis, balance disorders, fall prevention, and maintenance of independence.
Women’s Health Physiotherapy: Specialized care for antenatal and postnatal rehabilitation, pelvic floor dysfunction, incontinence, post-mastectomy care, and osteoporosis management.
Critical Care & ICU Physiotherapy: Supporting critically ill patients with chest physiotherapy, early mobilization, ventilator weaning, and prevention of ICU-acquired complications.
Treatment strategies include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, postural re-education, electrotherapy modalities, hydrotherapy, gait training, ergonomic advice, and patient education. Physiotherapy not only addresses existing problems but also empowers individuals with preventive strategies and long-term self-management tools.
The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences is dedicated to producing competent, ethical, and research-driven professionals who are prepared to serve in diverse clinical and academic settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, ICUs, sports teams, schools, women’s health clinics, and community outreach programs
Program Objectives:
| 1. Knowledge and Evidence Based Practice | Integrate comprehensive evidence based knowledge in basic and clinical sciences, applying theoretical foundations to sustainable physical therapy practice |
| Evaluate and synthesize emerging theories and evidence to advance rehabilitative healthcare delivery | |
| Demonstrate critical thinking in clinical decision making using current best practices and research | |
| 2. Clinical Excellence and Professional Growth | Apply evidence based examination, evaluation, diagnosis, and intervention techniques promoting inclusive healthcare |
| Engage in continuous professional development through research, self-reflection, and lifelong learning | |
| Develop innovative therapeutic approaches that consider environmental impact and sustainability in healthcare delivery | |
| Master entry level clinical competencies while incorporating sustainable healthcare practices | |
| 3. Leadership and Community Impact | Lead initiatives in developing equitable healthcare policies and regulations that serve diverse community needs |
| Foster global partnerships and interprofessional collaboration to enhance healthcare delivery | |
| Demonstrate inclusive communication and cultural competency skills across diverse populations | |
| Advocate for accessible rehabilitation services and health promotion in underserved communities | |
| Champion sustainable healthcare practices that consider environmental impact | |
| Build community awareness about rehabilitation through partnership-based initiatives |
Program Outcomes
| Healthcare Excellence and Innovation | Serve as equitable primary healthcare providers delivering evidence based physical therapy care |
| Implement innovative and sustainable therapeutic approaches regardless of gender | |
| Integrate best practices ensuring equal access and treatment for all patients | |
| Leadership and Professional Engagement | Promote equal leadership opportunities across gender in healthcare settings |
| Foster inclusive partnerships and interprofessional collaboration | |
| Champion gender responsive healthcare practices and workplace policies | |
| Demonstrate professional responsibility and ethical practice in diverse environments | |
| Research and Evidence Integration | Identify and investigate research problems considering gender specific health needs |
| Translate research findings into gender sensitive clinical practice | |
| Contribute to advancement of rehabilitation sciences through inclusive scholarly activities | |
| Address gender-based disparities in healthcare research | |
| Socio Cultural Awareness and Advocacy | Address healthcare disparities across gender, culture, and socioeconomic status |
| Advocate for gender equitable healthcare policies and accessibility | |
| Develop inclusive practices that respect gender diversity and cultural contexts | |
| Theoretical Application and Adaptability | Correlate theory with gender responsive clinical practice |
| Develop creative solutions considering diverse patient needs | |
| Implement environmentally conscious and inclusive healthcare practices | |
| Education and Community Engagement | Provide equitable education to all stakeholders |
| Promote health literacy and rehabilitation awareness across genders | |
| Foster sustainable healthcare knowledge in underserved communities | |
| Challenge gender stereotypes in healthcare education and practice |
Eligibility
The criterion for admission to DPT is intermediate at least in first Division (60%marks) and entry test also mandatory.
DPT Course
DPT Program Structure
Program Duration
The duration of DPT Program will be FIVE years. The program will be having total of ten (10) semesters.
Each year there will be two semesters namely the Fall Semester (September to January) and the Spring Semester (February to June).
Each semester will be of 18 weeks duration that will be arranged as per academic calendar or follows:
- Week 1 – Week 8: Teaching and training
- Week 9: Mid-term Exam
- Week 10 – Week16: Teaching and Training
- Week 16-18: Final Exam
Credit Hours
The DPT Program has 174 credit hours. Total credit hours are accumulated in Theory credit hours 130 and practical credit hours 44 in ten semesters
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for all courses in the DPT program will be English
Instructional Strategies
The instructional strategies include lectures, group discussions, tutorials, seminars, problem-based learning, self-study, field work etc.
Semester vise distribution of courses
The distribution of the courses in the ten semesters is given in the following tables.
