DPT Department

About

The DPT program is a five-year professional degree designed to produce “Physical Therapists” who can act as primary healthcare providers. The curriculum focuses on clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Values:

• Patient-Centered Care:Focus on providing effective and efficient care tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
• Evidence-Based Practice:Stay updated on latest research and best practices in physiotherapy to ensure high-quality services.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:Work effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
• Innovation and Leadership: Foster a culture of innovation, leadership, and excellence in physiotherapy practice.

Academic Calendar

While a specific day-to-day calendar is typically provided to enrolled students, the general cycle follows:

• Admissions: Open in August/September each year.
• Academic Session: Starts in November.
• Semester Vise Examinations.

Future / Job Opportunities

Graduates have diverse career paths in:

• Public/Private Hospitals:Working in departments like Orthopedics, Neurology, and Cardiology.
• Rehabilitation Centres: Providing intensive therapy in specialized facilities for:
• Orthopedic Rehab (Ortho Rehab): Treating musculoskeletal issues like joint fractures, ligament tears, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery (e.g., knee/hip replacements).
• Pediatric Rehab (Peads Rehab): Working with infants and children with developmental delays, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, or congenital disabilities to improve motor skills through play-based therapy.
• Cardiorespiratory Rehab: Helping patients manage heart and lung conditions (like COPD or heart failure) through breathing exercises, endurance training, and airway clearance techniques.
• Neurological Rehab: Focusing on patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, or Multiple Sclerosis.
• Sports Injury Rehab: Designing sport-specific exercises for athletes to ensure a safe return to play after injuries.
• Private Practice:Establishing independent physical therapy clinics.
• Sports Sector:Team physiotherapists for cricket, football, and other sports clubs.
• Academia & Research:Teaching in medical colleges or pursuing clinical research.
• International Opportunities: High demand in the Middle East, USA, UK, and Canada (subject to licensing exams).