Who is a Physiotherapist?
A physiotherapist is a medical professional who assists patients with physical issues caused by sickness, accident, or ageing. They work in a variety of settings, from a hospital ward to the stadium of a famous sports club. Your job, regardless of speciality, is to rehab sick and damaged individuals. Children, the elderly, stroke patients, and persons with sports injuries are among the patient populations.
A physiotherapist (also known as a physical therapist) is a vital element of the healthcare team whose role is to return patients to normalcy without the use of medications through the use of movement, sports massage, therapeutic procedures, and regular exercise.
Today, a sedentary lifestyle has resulted in numerous health problems in life and Physiotherapy is considered a viable remedy.
How to become a Physiotherapist?
The fundamental need is a 10+2 certificate from a recognized university in the science stream.
Candidates must have Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as major courses in their 10,+2 with a final examination grade point average of 50% or more.
You must also pass an admission exam conducted specifically for physiotherapy students.
Later get yourself enrolled for a degree course. Moreover, don’t forget to get an internship or training certificate.
For pursuing higher studies, it is not compulsorily required. It is entirely up to the person whether or not they choose to do so. Going for a master’s degree, on the other hand, not only enhances skills but also raises the pay scale.
Courses & Duration
Physiotherapy courses are available at diverse educational levels, including certificate, diploma, UG, PG, and PhD. Candidates can select any of the courses based on their educational level and financial capabilities.
B.P.T (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) – 4.6 years
M.P.T (Master of Physiotherapy) – 2 Yrs.
Specialisation
There are numerous courses one can opt for. It totally depends on your interests. Some of the physiotherapy specialisations are mentioned below:
- Paediatric Physiotherapy
- Obstetrics Physiotherapy
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Neurology Physiotherapy
- MSK&Orthopaedics Physiotherapy
- Geriatrics Physiotherapy
- CBR Physiotherapy
- Physiotherapy for Cardiovascular Disease
A Physiotherapist Roles and Responsibilities in the Health Sector:
As paramedical science plays a growing role and duty in a hospital setting, physiotherapy is a promising, fulfilling, and satisfying job.
Electrotherapy modalities such as diathermy, ultrasonic therapy, contrast bath, cryotherapy, hydrocollator, whirlpool therapy, trans-electric muscle stimulation, infrared therapy, ultraviolet therapy, and others are used to treat patients, as are various therapeutic workouts performed by automated equipment.
Use manual therapy, mobilisation, tendon manipulation, and other treatments. Training in a chair with gait, with or without ambulatory aids.
Employment Opportunities for Physiotherapists
Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centres, and Non-Governmental Organisations
- Corporate Physiotherapist in Multinational Corporations
- Instructor of Health Care Physiotherapy in Modern Gyms
- Ergonomic Care Consultant
- Physiotherapists in Physically Disabled Children’s Special Schools
- Sports physiotherapists work with sports associations, sports teams, and exceptional players who hire physiotherapists on their own.
- Lecturer
- Clinical Investigator
Why to become a Physiotherapist?
- Physiotherapists in India are well compensated. When contrasted to certain other health industry jobs, the starting pay scale is higher.
- The demand for physiotherapists has risen as people’s quality of life and lifestyles have changed, and this trend is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. As a result, the number of job prospects for new therapists is greater.
Dr.D.Arul Mozhi Selvan
Principal
Aditya College of Physiotherapy
