PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that works with people to identify and maximise their ability to move and function. And functional movement is the key part of what it means to be healthy. This means that physiotherapy plays a key role in enabling people to improve their health, well being and quality of life.

Due to mechanisation and sedentary lifestyle, people face common muscular skeletal problems which include issues such as backache, stiff shoulders and neck, osteoarthritis knee, etc. Physiotherapists work wonderfully with mainstream doctors to help cure these dysfunctions. Physiotherapy can be considered a health profession which is concerned with maximization of mobility and quality of life by implementing clinical reasoning. A qualified physiotherapist can:

• Establish a physical diagnosis and determine a client’s movement potential.
• Plan and implement physiotherapy treatment programs, using specialised knowledge and skills in exercise prescription and hands-on techniques for the prevention and treatment of movement dysfunction.
• Undertake related professional activities such as research, teaching, administration and consultation.

Physiotherapists carry out work in areas such as gross motor development, postural management, hydrotherapy, orthotic assessment and monitoring, sensory integration, respiratory conditions, orthopedic issues and horse riding for people with special needs. The job of a Physiotherapist has qualities of a professional; who works as preventive, restorative and rehabilitative as well as is an instructor in a health or wellness center. He/She is destined to perform various roles depending upon the circumstances presented to him/her.

COLLABORATION WITH SYNAPSE PHYSIO PVT. LTD.

Synapse Physio Pvt. Ltd. consists of a team of dynamic physiotherapists, dedicated to achieve unique goals in the field of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. Currently, around 150 well-qualified & experienced Physiotherapists are working with Synapse, and are competent to offer Physiotherapy care to multitude of patients at various levels in Corporate Health Sector, Super Speciality Hospitals, Home and Multinational companies (MNC). On viewing the emerging demand of competent Physiotherapists worldwide, Synapse has also leaped in to the field of academics, and further partnered with Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, to provide Physiotherapy Education at Bachelor’s and Post Graduation level.

CAMPUS RECRUITMENT

New graduates in Physiotherapy usually start in general hospitals, gaining experience in different specialities on a rotational basis. Physiotherapists can specialise in particular areas such as acupuncture, sport injuries, intellectual disabilities, respiratory care, neurology and gerontology, rheumatology, pediatrics, occupational health & ergonomics, oncology & palliative care.

Physical therapists have ample job prospects in Hospitals, Nursing homes, Residential Homes, Rehabilitation Centers, Private Offices such as Private Practices or Private Clinics, etc. Additionally, a person with qualification in Physiotherapy can work at Outpatient Clinics, Community Healthcare Centers etc. Graduates can explore roles as:

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Physiotherapy involves assisting and encouraging patients to help themselves to greater levels of independence. The emphasis of the first two years of study is on theory and is designed to give students a firm foundation in the subject. This includes dissection of the human body in order to obtain a thorough knowledge of the structure of the body. In the third and fourth years of study more clinical and practical work is performed, including ward rounds and clinical demonstific base for their studtrations and discussions.

The program is designed to meet the International standards, and is taught by highly qualified faculty. The program has a balanced exposure of both academic and clinical training, and is a full-time program of minimum 4 years plus minimum six months compulsory internship. On completion of the program and having successfully passed the examination, the student would be able to achieve a satisfactory level of efficiency:

• To detect and evaluate, anatomical patho-physiological and psychosomatic impairments resulting in physical dysfunction in various age groups, occupations.
• To understand the rationale and basic investigative approach to the medical system and surgical interventions regimens; and accordingly plan and implement specific Physiotherapy measures effectively.
• To be able to select strategies for cure and care; adopt restorative and rehabilitative measures for maximum possible independence of a client at home, workplace and in the community.
• To ensure quality assurance and motivate the client and his/her family for desirable client compliance.