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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists restore and maintain people's movement and health through examination, treatment, rehabilitation and advice. It needs Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, often at least 50%, with some colleges admitting through the CUET (Common University Entrance Test), and leads to work in hospitals, sports teams, gyms, special schools, old-age homes and companies.

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Introduction

Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions. It is provided by physical therapists who promote, maintain, or restore health through physical examination, diagnosis, prognosis, patient education, physical intervention, rehabilitation, disease prevention and health promotion

Skill-Set

• Good time management.

• The ability to build a rapport with patients from a variety of backgrounds and Communicate with their relatives and carers.

• Tolerance and patience.

• Good physical health and fitness.

• Interpersonal skills.

• Team working skills

Top Colleges

Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy Affiliated Delhi University

Course :Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB

Admission Mode: CUET University Entrance Test

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

Course: Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Eligibility :Pass in 12th Class of 10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology provided the candidate has passed in each subject separately.

Admission Mode : CUET

Ramaiah Medical College Bengaluru

Course :Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Eligibility :Minimum 50% in their 12th board exams with Physics, Maths, Biology and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.

Admission Mode :Merit Based

Christian Medical College Vellore

Course :Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Eligibility :Candidates should have a minimum pass mark as 35% each in Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Botany & Zoology.

Admission Mode : CMC Entrance Test

Christian Medical College Ludhiana

Course :Bachelor in Physiotherapy

Eligibility :Candidates should have a minimum pass mark as 35% each in Physics, Chemistry & Biology/Botany & Zoology.

Admission Mode : CMC Entrance Test

PGIMER Chandigarh

Course : Bachelors of Physiotherapy

Eligibility : Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent examination recognized by any Indian University or a duly constituted Board with pass marks (50%) in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), Mathematics (i.e.- Physics, Chemistry and Biology as mandates requirements).

Admission Mode :Entrance Test

PT.B.D.Sharma, University of Health Sciences (UHSR), ROHTAK

Course :Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT)

Eligibility :A candidate must have passed Sr. Sec. Certificate Exam. (10+2) of Board of School Education Haryana or equivalent exam with a minimum of 50 % marks in the aggregate in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English taken together and pass the qualifying examination. In case of SC/ST/BC candidates the marks obtained should be read as 40% in qualifying examinations.

Admission Mode :University Entrance Test

Job Prospectus

• Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs

• Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs

• Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums

• Ergonomic Care Advisor

• Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children

• Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes

• Sports Physiotherapists along with Sports Associations, Sports Team, individually hired physiotherapists by elite athletes

• Entrepreneurs in Rehabilitation Centers/ Organizations

• Private Practitioners running Private Physiotherapy Practice

• Lecturer

• Clinical Researcher

Disclaimer: The information provided here is to the best of our knowledge. It is highly recommended that you cross check the source of information through the specific Colleges and Universities. Career Prabhu is in no way responsible for the decisions made solely on the basis of this document