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.