Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is often abbreviated as PT , is a health care profession with remediation of impairments & disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis & physical intervention carried out by physical therapist. Department of Physiotherapy is headed by HOD DR MUKESH JOSHI AND DR VARUN JOSHI . They are very well versed with their work. Apart from routine activities; this department also works for social welfare by organizing camps at various remote areas for patients under Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan.

Speciality Areas:

The American Board of physical therapy specialities list 8 specialist certifications.

Cardio Vascular & Pulmonary:

Manual therapy is used in this field to assist in learning lung secretions experienced with :

  • - Cystic Fibrosis
  • - Post coronary bypass surgery
  • - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • - Pulmonary Fibrosis

Geriatric:

Specialized in treating oldee adults.

Integumentary:

Treatment of the condition involving the skin and related organs. Commonaly used interventions include:

  • - Exercise
  • - Edema control
  • - Splinting
  • - Compression garments

Neurological:

Working on individuals who have a neurologic disorder include:

  • - Alzheimer’s disease
  • - Charocot- Marie tooth disease
  • - Cerebral palsy
  • - Multiple sclerosis
  • - Parkinson’s disease
  • - Spinal cord injury
  • - Stroke

Orthopaedic:

Orthopaedic therapist are trained in the treatment of post operative orthopaedic procedures : Joint & Spine mobilization, neuromuscular re-education, hot / cold packs and electrical muscle stimulation- are modalities often used to expedite recovery in the orthopaedic setting.

Paediatric:

These therapists are specialised in diagnosis, treatment management of infants, children. Treatment focuses on improving gross and fine motor skells, balance and co-ordinations, strength and endurance as well as cognitive / sensory processing integrations.