SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

D. Y. PATIL UNIVERSITY

(established under Section-3 of UGC Act.1956 vide notification no. F. 9.21/2000.U.3

dated 20.06.2002 of the Govt. of India)

SYLLABUS

MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

(M.P.T.) DEGREE COURSE

Academic year 2018-19 and Progressively

Sector- 7 Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyanagar, Nerul, Navi Mumbai.

Tel: 91-22-27719217 E mail: physiotherapy@dypatil.edu www.dypatil.com

CONTENTS

Vision, Mission and Goals of the University

1. Introduction

a. D.Y.Patil University

b. School of Physiotherapy

2. Aims and Objectives of MPT Degree Course

3. Regulations relating to Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T.) Degree Course.

4. Syllabus and Scheme of Examination

Vision, Mission & Goals of the University

Vision

To provide quality in all spheres of higher learning in general and Health Services in particular

to all including those in the rural and urban areas of the nation, keeping in view the societal

needs in the global context.

Mission

To impart and disseminate knowledge, develop competencies and also to provide for Research

and Development in the emerging areas of Health Sciences, Science and Technology, Business

Management, Hospitality Management, Law, Liberal Education, Teacher’s Education, Sports

etc.

Goals

To be recognized as one of the leading institutes of higher learning in India and gain recognition

in the global arena.

INTRODUCTION

a) D.Y. PATIL UNIVERSITY:

Visualizing the power of quality as early in the 1980, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil started

providing facilities for higher education for the young talented students over the years. The D.Y.

Patil Group with its commitment and dedication has earned a reputation of being a provider of

quality education in particular in areas of professional significance. It has 150 educational

institutions from the Pre-primary stage to Post Graduate stage located in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai,

Pune and Kolhapur catering to the educational needs of aspiring boys and girls.

In the Medical and Dental education, Dr. D.Y.Patil Medical College and Dr. D.Y.Patil

Dental College & Hospital, Navi Mumbai, have been providing quality education since 1990.

Recognizing this, on the recommendations of the University Grants Commission the

Government of India has declared these two colleges of Padmashree Dr. D.Y.Patil as a Deemed

to be University.

In 2009 following Departments under the ambit of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth have been

approved by University Grants Commission:

D. Y. Patil School of Ayurved & Research Institute

School of Physiotherapy

School of Biotechnology & Bioinformatics

School of Business Management

School of Education

School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies

The Association of Indian Universities has also accepted this University as its member.

The students benefit from the experience of quality teachers and the excellent

infrastructure that they are provided with to help them realize their dreams of becoming

competent professionals who can contribute to cause of national development.

The degrees and diplomas awarded by this University have the same status and

recognition as those awarded by any Indian University recognized by the University Grants

Commission, New Delhi. This University operates its educational programmes in accordance

with the norms, regulations and guidelines laid down by the various statutory Central

Government Bodies - Medical Council of India, Dental Council of India, Central Council of

Indian Medicines and All India Council of Technical Education, New Delhi etc.

b) SCHOOL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, D.Y PATIL UNIVERSITY.

Physiotherapy plays an important role in rehabilitating patient to his or her predisease

status. It is said that a physician adds years to life while a Physiotherapists adds life to years.

In 2009, Department of Physiotherapy started Master of Physiotherapy programme of

two years duration, MPT Part I & Part II. The programme provides an educational experience of

the essentials required for the health care in the country. The educational process involves

knowledge of fundamental & recent advances, ability to make logical / clinical decisions

regarding patient management & adopt interventions of choice independently.

The department of Physiotherapy is very well equipped with modern and advanced

Electrotherapeutic and Exercise therapeutic equipments. Department boasts of State of the Art

Electrotherapeutic & Electrodiagnostic Unit, Kinesiotherapy & Physical Diagnosis Unit,

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Unit, Neuro Physiotherapy Unit, Cardiovascular & Respiratory

Physiotherapy Unit, Sports Physiotherapy Unit & Unit of Physiotherapy in Community Health.

The faculty comprises of well qualified, competent, enthusiastic Post Graduate teachers. MPT

Part I curriculum is common to all the post graduate students irrespective of the speciality which

includes an update of the Basic Sciences such as Biomechanics & Applied Physiotherapy &

Biophysics, Advanced skills of assessment for improving abilities in functional diagnosis and

clinical reasoning. It also includes Allied Subjects such as Management, Ethics & Teaching

Technology.

MPT Part II offers following five specialties:-

Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Neurophysiotherapy

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy in Community Health

Sports Physiotherapy

Curriculum includes study of any one Speciality selected from above & an independent research

project/ dissertation, preferably based on the Specialty.

There is good intra and inter faculty interaction and various integrated programmes are held to

bring about a good learning experience.

The syllabus of M.P.T. has been developed under the supervision of Prof. Mrs. Sujata Yardi,

Director & Chairperson of the Post Graduate Physiotherapy Board of Studies in consultation

with the faculty and further scrutinized by the academic section.

2. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF M.P.T DEGREE COURSE

2.1 The Master of Physiotherapy (speciality) Programme is directed towards rendering

training in Speciality Clinical fields to enhance professional competence in order to fulfill

requirement for Physiotherapy Education and Practice.

Aims

On completion of the course of study having successfully passed the examination, the

candidate would be able

to function as a consultant in the respective physiotherapy speciality through knowledge

of the fundamental and recent advances

to make logical / clinical decisions regarding patient management & adopt interventions

of choice independently

to acquire skills in teaching technology & gain experience in research methodology

to practice Physiotherapy in respective Speciality, maintaining the highest regards for

ethical aspects

to acquire expertise in clinical reasoning, problem solving and measurement of treatment

outcome, emphasizing

on the recent diagnostic & therapeutic trends in the concerned speciality

to take up teaching assignments independently for undergraduate teaching programme.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the candidate shall be able to:

Acquire in-depth knowledge of structure and function of human body related to the

respective branch of speciality, movement dysfunction of human body, cause thereof, &

of principles underlying the use of physiotherapeutic interventions, for restoring

movement dysfunction towards normalcy.

Demonstrate skill in Physical & Functional diagnosis pertaining to patient under care.

Demonstrate ability to make clinical decision (based on evaluation) regarding

Physiotherapy strategy techniques and select appropriate outcome measures based on the

comprehensive knowledge of speciality.

Planning and implementation of treatment programme adequately and appropriately for

all clinical conditions related to respective specialty in acute and chronic stage, in

intensive care, indoor, outdoor and institutional care, independent practice, on fields of

sports and community and during disaster situations implementing evidence-based skill

in the management

Demonstrate an expertise in health promotion, early identification and intervention for

quality restoration of function.

Demonstrate ability to critically appraise recent physiotherapeutic and related literature

from journals & adopt diagnostic & therapeutic procedures based on it.

Demonstrate proficiency in classroom and clinical teaching using newer and appropriate

technology.

Demonstrate proficiency in conducting a professional scientific research, documentation

& presentations at various levels.

3. REGULATIONS RELATING TO MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY (M.P.T)

DEGREE COURSE

3.1 PREAMBLE:

3.1.1 This syllabus is framed under the provision of Rule 26 (C) of the MOA 2003 of the

University.

3.1.2 The Master of Physiotherapy programme shall be under the Faculty of Medicine.

3.1.3 The name of the Degree programme shall be Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T)

3.2 ELIGIBILITY:

3.2.1 Every candidate for admission to the course for the degree of Master of Physiotherapy

(Speciality) should have the Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy of the University or a degree

of another University recognized as equivalent thereto.

3.3. DURATION OF THE COURSE:

3.3.1 Master of Physiotherapy (speciality) shall be a full time course with duration of two

academic years

3.4. MASTER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY CURRICULUM:

3.4.1 The aim and objectives of the M.P.T curriculum is to train a post- graduate candidate in the

respective speciality to enable him to function as a consultant in the respective physiotherapy

speciality thorough knowledge of the fundamental and recent advances. He should be able to make

logical / clinical decisions regarding patient management & adopt interventions of choice

independently. During this period, he will be expected to acquire skills in teaching technology &

gain experience in research methodology. He should have highest knowledge of ethical aspects to

practice Physiotherapy in respective Speciality,

3.4.2 The teaching and training programme shall be evolving one and there shall be more emphasis

on demonstration, clinical work, seminars and group discussion than on classroom teaching. The

student shall have expertise in clinical and theoretical framework in respective speciality.

3.4.3 The progress of the student shall be monitored through the seasonal examinations. A record of

student’s work shall be maintained which would form the base for internal assessment of MPT Part

I. The students shall be encouraged to do clinical presentations, to participate in group discussions

and seminars, to enable them to develop personality, expression and acquire depth of knowledge.

Student is expected to submit a research proposal during MPT part I and submit the dissertations

during MPT part II six months prior to university examination.

3.5. REGULATIONS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION (MPT COURSE):

3.5.1 The scheme of examination for the M.P.T. course shall be divided into two University

examinations, namely, MPT Part I examination at the end of 1st academic year, MPT Part II

examination at the end of 2nd

academic year.

3.5.2 The examination shall be open to a candidate who satisfies the requirement of attendance,

minimum 50% in Prelims conducted annually each year and submission of research synopsis

within 6 months in 1st year and submission of Dissertation by the end of 6 months in the 2

nd year.

3.5.3 Certificate to the above effect be procured from the Head of the Department by the candidate

along with the application for examination and the prescribed fee. Examination shall be held twice in

a year.

3.6. MAXIMUM MARKS IN EXAMINATION:

3.6.1 For passing the examination, the candidate must secure a minimum of 50% marks of total

marks each in theory and practical.

3.7. DURATION OF EXAMINATION:

3.7.1 Each written paper of 100 marks shall be of 3 hours duration.

3.8. ATTENDANCE:

3.8.1 85% attendance is mandatory in each term of each year to be eligible to appear for Annual

University Exams

CURRICULUM FOR THE MASTERS DEGREE IN PHYSIOTHERAPY [SPECIALITY]

M. P.T. [Sp]

Title – This course shall offer FIVE specialties & the respective Degree shall be called as

follows –

1. Master of Musculo-skeletal Physiotherapy -----------M.P.T(Musculoskeletal Conditions)

2. Master of Neuro Physiotherapy----------------------------M.P.T.(Neurological Conditions)

3. Master of Cardio Vascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy----M.P.T. (Cardio vascular &

Respiratory Conditions)

4. Master of Community Physiotherapy-----------------------------M.P.T.(Community health)

5. Master of Sports Physiotherapy---------------------------M.P.T.(Sports)

Duration –

This course is of total 80 weeks over a period of two academic years. It is conducted in two Parts

i.e. - M.P.T part I & M.P.T. part II. M.P.T. Part – I having duration of 39 weeks in one academic

year & M.P.T. Part- II having 41 weeks in next academic year respectively. University

examination shall be held at the end of Part - I & II respectively.

Total Transcript hours -----------------------------------------------------------------=3520 hours

6 ½ hours / full day = 39 hours / week x 39 weeks = 1521 hours in M.P.T. part-I + 1599 hours in

M.P.T. part –II = 3120 hours + additional clinical 200 hours/ year for “On Call / Sunday/

Holiday Duty”.

M.P.T. Part – I – Duration- 39 weeks [1721 hours = 1521+200]

1) Didactic/ clinical training / lab-5 hrs / week = 195 hrs

2) Regular Clinical posting – 30 hrs/ week x 39 week = 1170 hrs + On Call duty 200 hrs=

1370 hrs / year

3) Scientific Inquiry – 156 hrs [includes projects / review of literature/ seminars/ case

presentation etc.

M.P.T. Part – II – Duration- 41 weeks [1799 hours = 1599+200]

1) Didactic/ clinical training / lab-3 hrs / week = 123 hrs

2) # Regular Clinical posting – 24 hrs/ week x 41 week = 984 hrs [ # the student shall be

permitted to complete any one clinical assignment out side the institute in need be, with

the consent of the Guide & the H.O.D.] + On Call duty 200 hrs= 1184 hrs / year

3) Dissertation & Scientific Inquiry – 492 hrs.

Dissertation should be submitted 6 months prior to the MPT Part II University

examination

Course Description -

Part –I – This course is common to all the students. This course includes an update of the Basic

Sciences such as Biomechanics & Applied Physiotherapy, Biophysics etc for improving abilities

in functional diagnosis and clinical reasoning. This course also includes Allied Subjects such as

Management, Ethics & Teaching Technology. The candidate has to study 5 Cases for

presentation at the time of practical examination.

Part –II – This course includes study of any one Specialty selected from above & an

independent research project/ dissertation, preferably based on the Specialty.

[Please see the syllabus for further details]

Medium of Instruction –English

Eligibility-

Candidate holding a Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized university in India or abroad.

The candidate should be a member of Maharashtra State OTPT Council.

He / She shall be belonging to at least 10+2+3 ½ years education pattern.

Admission –

The course shall commence in the second half of the academic year. The Candidate will select

the Speciality as per the choice / merit at the time of admission at the M.P.T. Part- I. Candidate

will be get the transcript only after the completion of the entire course. Transcript for only

M.P.T. Part-I will not be issued to any candidate.

A. In case there is any vacancy created during its first term of M.P.T Part – I, such vacancy

shall be filled at the beginning of the second term, by selecting the candidate from the

waiting list.

B. One PG teacher shall register not more than 3 students per academic year as a guide.

Attendance –

The candidate shall put up minimum 85 % attendance requirement as per the University byelaws

with satisfactory performance in the didactic / practical/* Clinical training, & attendance

requirement as per the University byelaws with satisfactory performance in Clinical posting in

Each assignment which will be a pre-requisite [to be duly certified by the Guide & H.O.D.] for

the admission at the respective university examination a] A candidate who does not fulfill the

required attendance or/ & satisfactory performance in the didactic/ practical/* Clinical training or

clinical posting, shall repeat the term/s till he/she fulfils the prescribed requirements.

Hostel facility –

It will be Mandatory, in case the candidate is assigned for a Residency post.

SYLLABUS --------M.P.T [Part – I]

Manual Medicine & Applied Physiotherapy

Objectives –

At the end of the course, the candidate will-

Acquire the knowledge & skill of various approaches of Manual therapy for Joints of the

limbs/spine.

Be able to integrate the Manual Therapies to rehabilitate the Mechanical Neuro –

Muscular Problems

Be able to impart knowledge & clinical training to undergraduate students in Manual

therapy

Syllabus –

1. Physiological and accessory movements, Biophysics of contractile and non contractile

tissues, Response to mechanical loading.

2. Principles of Articular Neurophysiology and its Clinical Applications.

3. History of Manual Therapy. Overview of various Manual Therapy approaches for all the

skeletal joints.

4. Clinical reasoning and differential clinical diagnosis based on various approaches such as

Maitland, Kaltenborne, Cyriax, Mulligan, Meckenzie etc.

5. Principles of different soft tissue mobilizations like Myofacial Techniques, Neural Tissue

Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique etc.

6. Practical application of various Manual Therapy modes given in no. 4 & 5 above.

7. Therapeutic Exercise as an adjunct to manual therapy.

Advanced Electro Therapeutics

Objectives –

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire the update knowledge of Production / biophysics, the Physiological &

therapeutic effects of various Electrical Currents, Thermal Agents, Ultrasound & Electro-

Magnetic Radiations & Potential Risk Factors on prolonged exposure.

Acquire the knowledge about various Pharmaco Therapeutic agents to be used in

combination with various Electrotherapeutic modes, with appropriate clinical decision &

reasoning in the management of Pain, Tissue healing / Wound care and skin conditions.

Be able to train the undergraduate students in this subject at pre-clinical level.

Syllabus –

1. Recent concept of Physiological and Therapeutic Effects of Low, Medium and High

Frequency Currents.

2. Cellular response to environmental and man made Electro magnetic field, Risk factors of

prolonged exposure, Safety measures.

3. Advanced Electrotherapeutics in the management of Pain including neuropathic,

psychosomatic pain.

4. Principles of combinations of drugs with Therapeutic Currents, Ultrasound.

5. Advanced Electro Therapeutics in Tissue healing, Wound care, Management of Scars

keloids, Muscle Plasticity & Integumentary Conditions.

6. Biofeedback – Principles and Applications.

Electro-Physiology and Electrodiagnosis

Objectives-

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Be able to interpret the E.M.G. and Nerve Conduction Studies with appropriate clinical

reasoning.

Acquire the sound knowledge of use of E.M. G. machine for the simple Electrodiagnostic

studies of motor unit and methodology of Sensory and Motor Conduction and Reflex

Study.

Expertise in the skill of using various electrical currents for the purpose of

Electrodiagnostic & be able to interpret the same with appropriate clinical reasoning.

Be able to train the undergraduate students at Preclinical & Clinical level.

Syllabus –

1. Physiology of Resting Membrane Potential, Action Potential, Propagation of action

Potential

2. Classification – a) Muscle fiber b) Nerve fiber c) Motor unit

3. Synapse and Synaptic Transmission, Transmission at Neuro Muscular Junction

4. Propagation of nerve impulses, Physiology of Muscle Contraction

5. Electrical excitability of muscle and nerve and propagation of nerve impulse.

6. Muscle plasticity in response to electrical stimulation.

7. Pain modulation – Afferent pain transmission and role of central nervous system

8. Reflex – Classification and Properties.

9. Sensations – Path ways and Classification.

10. Type of Nerve injury and Wallerian Degeneration.

11. Electro Diagnosis with Therapeutic Currents – S.D. curve, Faradic Galvanic Test, Tests

for Sensory & Pain Threshold & Pain tolerance.

12. Electromyography – a) Instrumentation, Electrodes b) E.M.G.- Normal and Abnormal.

13. Nerve Conduction - a) Sensory/Motor b) “F” Wave c) “H” Reflex d) Blink Reflex

14. Decremental Studies for Neuro Muscular Junction Disorders.

Biomechanics & Bio-engineering

Objectives-

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire the updated knowledge of the Patho-mechanics of the Human Movement

Be able to apply the principles of Biomechanics in functional analysis of movement,

Ergonomic Analysis / advice and Prostheses / Orthotics

Be able to prescribe, check out & train in the application of lower limb prostheses, and

Spinal / lower extremity Orthosis used as mobility aids

Be able to prescribe the Ergonomic alterations at the Work Place and Industry.

Be able to fabricate, temporary hand splints & functional splints for Gait training.

Acquire skill in disability evaluation & will be able to CERTIFY the same.

Be able to impart knowledge & train the students in this subject at the undergraduate

level.

Syllabus –

1. Forces, Equilibrium, Levers- laws –mechanical advantage

2. Applied mechanics in the evaluation procedures

3. Material properties of bones and soft tissues.

4. Internal & External forces during Posture & Activity.

5. Kinetics / Kinematics of extremity & spinal joints including T.M. Joint, Posture, Gait,

Jogging, Running, Climbing up and down & A.D.L., Methods of kinetic and kinematic

Investigations, Applied mechanics in Physiological and Pathological deviations.

6. Biomechanics of Thoracic cage, Biomechanics of Respiration & Circulation.

7. Analysis of functional hazards related to Environment / Industry and Clinical reasoning

for the appropriate Ergonomic advise.

8. Applied mechanics in the application of Prostheses, Orthoses & Mobility aids –

Materials, designs and biomechanical compatibility.

9. Requirement and Prescription criteria in Orthotic, Prosthetic application, with reference

to Biomechanical and ergonomic consideration for energy efficiency and safe function.

10. Check out procedures in Prosthetic & Orthotic Fabrication of temporary splints for Face,

Hand & Lower Limb for support, prevention of deformities & functional training.

Neuro – Development & Principles of Neuro-physiological approaches

Objectives-

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire updated knowledge of development of nervous system with emphasis on

sensory-motor behavior with special reference to Locomotion

Be able to understand various aspects of Physiological aging of the nervous system.

Be able to identify the abnormalities in the development of nervous system

Be able to examine assess & analyze dysfunction of the nervous system with special

reference to locomotion.

Describe concepts of various Neuro-physiological approaches of Physio Therapy

management.

Describe concepts of Motor Control, Motor Learning and Relearning with special

emphasis on locomotion. Recent concept regarding functions of nervous system.

Syllabus –

1. Applied Neuro Anatomy and Neuro Physiology – Neuron, synapse and factors exerting

an influence on motoneuron pool, production of voluntary movement, reflexes &

reactions.

2. Neurodevelopment –a) Sensory-Motor integration with emphasis to locomotion b)

Cognition & Social behavior.

3. Abnormalities of Neurodevelopment.

4. Assessment movement a) Tone b) Coordination c) Abnormal movements

5. Integration of assessment data & analysis & application of Principles of Management.

6. Prioritizing Short & Long term goals in management

7. Strategies to improve Motor function.

8. Assessment of Neurogenic Hand and Foot

9. Neuro-Physiology of aging & its effects on Movement, Posture and Locomotion.

Exercise Physiology, Fitness & Health Promotion

Objectives-

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire updated knowledge of Physiology of Physical Exercise and will be able to

interpret the Physiological effects of the vital parameters of simple laboratory tests

such as “Stress Test”

Acquire the skill of using Bicycle-Ergometry & Treadmill for the purpose of General

Fitness & Exercise tolerance for Healthy persons.

Be able to prescribe & train for general fitness and health promotion for children,

pregnant and lactating females, obese and elderly subjects.

Be able to impart knowledge for training the undergraduate students.

Syllabus –

1. Assessment of Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory Conditions - Principles of assessment,

Tests for Cardio-Respiratory fitness. Interpretation of Radiological and Routine

Biochemical Investigations Differential Diagnosis. Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory

Dynamics including Neural and Hormonal Control

2. Role of Aerobic and Anaerobic mechanism during exercises.

3. Acute effects of High, Burst and Short duration exercises.

4. Acute effect of Steady level exercise on following parameters – Blood flow, Heart

Rate, Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Respiration Rate, Acid Base Balance, Body

Temperature, Fluid-Electrolyte Balance and Substrate Utilization.

5. Exercise Testing, Planning & Prescription, Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Training

6. Conditioning effects of various levels of Sub-Maximal Exercises.

7. Conditioning exercises for Strength / Endurance / Flexibility.

8. Fatigue – Types, Relevance with Exercise Tolerance tests & Training

9. Principles of health promotion for Growing Children, Healthy Adults, Pregnant

/Lactating females, Elderly, Sports person

10. Obesity –exercises for weight reduction

11. Body temperature regulation

Nutrition & Diet

Objectives –

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire the updated knowledge of requirement of ideal nutrition for general fitness &

health promotion, in children, pregnant and lactating females, and sportsmen in field

games / athletes and in aging population.

Be able to prescribe appropriate diet during weight reduction programme & later, for

maintenance / prevention of obesity.

Syllabus –

1. Nutrition – aerobic & anaerobic metabolism & various components of Food & Energy

Values, Hormonal influence, O2/CO2 Transmission, Acid-Base balance, Electrolyte

Balance.

2. Energy update – expenditure during rest, confinement during illness and various levels

of Physical Exercises, factors influencing energy uptake and substrate utilization.

Diet – for Growing Age, Pregnancy, Lactation, Acute Illness, Convalescent Period,

High level of Physical Activity, Aging & Sports.

3. Body composition – Obesity – prescription of Diet & its modification during weight

reduction programme.

Professional Issues, Ethics and Constitution

Objectives –

At the end of the course, the candidate will acquire the knowledge of

Ethical Codes of Physiotherapy practice, Moral and Legal aspects of Physiotherapy

practice

Constitution and Function of Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).

Role of World Health Organization (WHO) and World Confederation of Physiotherapists

(WCPT)

Syllabus-

1. Concept of Morality, Ethics and Legality.

2. Rules of Professional conduct, Medico Legal and Moral Implications.

3. Communication skills, Client interest and Satisfaction.

4. Inter Disciplinary Relation, Co-partnership, Mutual Respect, Confidence and

Communication, Responsibilities of the Physiotherapists, Status of Physiotherapist in

Health Care.

5. Role of Professional in Socio Personal and Socio Economical context

6. Need of Council Act for regulation of Professional Practice, Self-Regulatory role of

Professional Association.

7. Constitution and Functions of IAP.

8. Persons with Disability Act

9. Role of WCPT, Various branches and special interest group of WCPT.

Administration, Management & Professional Practice

Objectives-

At the end of the course, the candidate will-

Acquire the managerial & Management skills in Planning, implementation and

administration in clinical practice [service / self employment] & academic activities

including the skill of Documentation and use of information technology in professional

practice.

Be able to impart the knowledge to the undergraduate students.

Syllabus:-

1. Management - Concept of Theories of Management & their application to Physio

Therapy practice with quality assurance at various levels of health delivery system,

teaching institutions, & self employment – Managerial strategies of planning &

Organization of Structure, Delivery, funding of service delivery, information

technology, time management& career development.

2. Administration & Marketing – personal Poliices –Communication & Contract.

Administration principles based on Goal & Function at large Hospital / Domiciliary ser

up / Private Clinic / Academic Institution

3. Methods of maintaining records – Budget planning

4. Performance analysis – Physical structure, reporting system, Man P Status, Functions,

Quality & Quantity of Services, Turn over – Cost benefit, Contribution.

Community Health

Objectives-

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire the In-depth understanding of the concept of Community Based

Rehabilitation.

Be able to assist in planning & organizing camps at Community level

Be able to import services & training at the Community level effectively with

minimum resources.

Syllabus-

1. Definition of Community, Concepts of Community, Community Based / Institutional

Based Rehabilitation.

2. WHO definition of Health & Disease.

3. Health Care Delivery System – 3 tier.

4. Disability- types, evaluation & prevention, PWD Act (2001), modes of disability, attitude

towards the disabled.

5. Health Promotion for All, peripubertal age group, women, aged, obese/overweight

individuals, cardiovascular & pulmonary conditions, musculoskeletal conditions,

neurological conditions, metabolic conditions & sports person.

6. Woman & Child care.

7. Geriatrics

8. Industrial Health

Teaching Technology

Objectives –

At the end of the course, the candidate will –

Acquire the knowledge of concepts of Educational Objectives, various methods of

teaching & learning, various evaluation methods & Principles of curriculum planning.

Acquire the skill in communication, teaching skills in classroom, laboratory & clinical

teaching including bed-side teaching.

Syllabus-

1. Role of an educator

2. The environment – Physical surroundings, colleagues. The necessities for ideal

environment.

3. Process of learning– principles of learning (CHRIST), Principles of adult learning,

learning and motivation, student teacher relationships.

4. Educational Objectives.

5. Teaching learning methods and aids – lecture as a teaching tool, Micro and small group

teaching, bed side teaching for clinical skills, teaching learning aids.

6. Skill development- Clinical skills, Communication skills, Counseling skills

7. Evaluation – Mechanics of paper setting, M.C.Qs., validation of M.C.Q.s, M.C.Q. bank,

S.A.Qs , L.A.Qs, Viva, Objective Structure Clinical Examination( O.S.C.E.), Objective

Structure Practical Examination(O.S.P.E.)

8. Curriculum planning – Integrated teaching, Problem based learning, Evidence based

medicine.

9. Continuing Medical Education.

Research Methodology & Bio-statistics

Objectives –

At the end of the course, the candidate will acquire the knowledge of

Objectives and Types of Research, Criteria of Research.

Basic concepts of research, Design problems & sampling techniques of research

The knowledge of various types of study design & planning for the same

The skill of planning for a Research Study

The skill of various methods of Data Analyses.

Syllabus-

1. Meaning of Research, Research Approaches, Significance of Research, Research Process,

Criteria of Good Research, Defining the Research Problem, Selecting the Research

Problem, Necessity & Technique in defining the problem. Research Design: Developing

a Research Plan.

2. Data Collection: Collection of primary data, observation method, interview method, data

through questionnaires & schedules, collection of secondary data, selection of appropriate

method of data collection, guidelines for developing questionnaire, Interview methods,

Survey vs Experimental method

3. Processing & Analysis of data: Data analysis, Statistics & Research, measures of central

tendency, Dispersion, Asymmetry, Relationship, Regression Analysis.

4. Testing of Hypothesis: Parametric tests, Non Parametric tests (Distribution free tests),

Design & Analysis of Experiments.

5. Ethical Concepts in Research

6. Role of Computer in Research

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION - MPT PART I

Eligibility for Annual Exams

1. Minimum 50% in Prelims

2. Submission of research synopsis within 6 months in 1st year

3. Minimum 85% attendance in each term.

MPT Part I examination will be held at the end of first academic year.

Theory

There will be 3 papers .

Paper I – Applied Physiotherapy I 75 marks

Paper II – Applied Physiotherapy II 75 marks

Paper III- Research and Biostatistics 50 marks

Total 200 marks

Paper I , Applied Physiotherapy I- will be based on Subjects Manual Medicine &

Applied Physiotherapy, Advanced Electrotherapeutics, Electrophysiology &

Electrodiagnosis, Biomechanics & Bioengineering , Teaching Technology.

Paper II , Applied Physiotherapy II- will be based on Subjects Neurodevelopment &

Principles of Neurophysiological Approaches, Exercise Physiology, Fitness & Health

promotion, Nutrition & Diet, Community Health, Professional Issues, Ethics &

Constitution and Administration, Management & Professional Practice.

Paper III will be based on Research Methodology and Biostatistics

The pattern of question Paper I & II is as follows:

Q1) Long answer question 20 mks

Q2) Long answer question 20 mks

Q3) Short answer questions (any 5 out of 6) 7 mks each- 35 mks

Total 75 mks each

The pattern of question Paper III is as follows:

Answer ANY 5/6 (10X 5= 50 mks )

3 Questions on Research Methodology

2 Questions on Biostatistics

Practicals

Case 1 - Based on Surgical conditions 75 Marks

Case 2 – Based on Medical conditions 75 Marks

Spots – 6 of 5 Marks each 30 Marks

Based on Electrodiagnosis, Orthosis/Prosthesis, Pulmonary

Function Test, E.C.G., X-ray Chest/Extremities and Spine,

ABG, etc.

Internal Assessment 20 mks

(10 marks allotted for 5 case presentations throughout the 1st year and 10 marks for Seminar

Presentation throughout the 1st year )

Total Marks for Practicals 200 Marks

SYLLABUS MPT PART - II (Speciality)

Master of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy MPT (Musculoskeletal Conditions)

1) Embryological development, growth & maturation of Musculoskeletal system.

2) Applied Anatomy & Physiology of Musculoskeletal system.

3) Applied Biomechanics of Joints & Soft tissues. Kinetic and kinematic analysis for various

functional activities.

4) Epidemiology, Pathophysiology & Pathomechanics of various Musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

Fractures, dislocation, soft-tissue involvement, infective and inflammatory conditions,

post-operative conditions, Neuromuscular Diseases and Neurovascular diseases) etc.

5) Assistive technology to enhance musculoskeletal function

External aids, appliances, adaptive self-help devices, prescription, biomechanical

compatibility, checkout and training.

Orthopaedic Impants- Designs, materials, indications, post-operative assessment and

training & clinical implications for management with recent advances.

6) Evaluation of Disability & Compensation.

7) Advances in field of Manual Medicine.

8) Recent advances in Pain evaluation & management.

9) Advanced Skills of Physical & Functional assessment including relevant investigations

of musculoskeletal system and appropriate outcome measures.

10) Clinical decision making skills in Assessment & Management of Musculoskeletal

dysfunctions in Neonates, Pediatric, Adult & Geriatrics.

11) Evidence based practice in assessment & management.

12) Ergonomics in Musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

13) Home Program & Counselling of care givers

14) Emergency Care & Musculoskeletal Therapeutics.

Advances in Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions Paper I- based on topics from

number 1 to 8

Advances in Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Conditions Paper II- based on topics from

number 9 to 14

Master of Neurophysiotherapy

MPT (Neurological Conditions)

I. Physiotherapy in Pediatric neurological conditions

1) Embryological development, growth & maturation of nervous system

2) Applied Anatomy and Physiology of nervous system, Normal development.

3) Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Pathomechanics of pediatric Neurological and

Neuropsychological dysfunctions.

4) Advanced skills of physical, cognitive and perceptual assessment including relevant

investigations,

5) Assessment of posture, movement and gait and Use of appropriate outcome measures in

pediatric neurological and neurosurgical conditions

6) Theories of motor control and learning, Neuroplasticity

7) Clinical decision making skills in Assessment and treatment, Evidence based practice in

pediatric population

8) Physiotherapy management of all Congenital and Acquired Neurodevelopmental conditions,

Advanced Neurotherapeutic skills in management.

9) Early identification and intervention in paediatric neurological disorders,Physiotherapy in

intensive care unit

10) Home programme and counselling of care givers and genetic counselling.

II. Physiotherapy in adult neurological conditions

1) Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Pathomechanics of adult Neurological and

Neuropsychological dysfunctions.

2) Advanced skills of physical, cognitive and perceptual assessment including relevant

investigations,

3) Assessment of posture, movement and gait and Use of appropriate outcome measures in adult

neurological conditions

4) Clinical decision making skills in Management of Neurological & Neuropsychological

dysfunctions in Adult & Geriatrics,Evidence based practice.

5) Post operative care in Neurosurgical conditions and corrective surgeries for secondary

complications

6) Physiotherapy management of all neurological conditions, use of advanced Neurotherapeutic

skills

7).Assistive technology to enhance Neurological function

8) Ergonomics in Neurological dysfunctions.

9) ICU management and early intervention for neurological dysfunctions in adult

10) Management of terminally ill, Home programme and counselling of care givers

Advances in Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions Paper I- based on Physiotherapy in

Pediatric neurological conditions

Advances in Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions PaperII - based on Physiotherapy in

Adult neurological conditions

Master of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapy

MPT (Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Conditions)

1) Anatomical and embryological development (growth and maturation) of the cardio-pulmonary

system

2) Applied Anatomy, Physiology & Biomechanics related to Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

System, Anatomical and physiological differences between adult and neonate/ pediatric systems

3) Epidemiology & Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary System.

4) Pathomechanics of the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary System.

4) Principles of Exercise Physiology in Health & Disease & Fitness training.

5) Advanced skills of Physical & Functional Assessment including rationale for the relevant

Investigations of the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary System with appropriate outcome measures to

assess effectiveness of treatment.

6) Clinical decision making skills in Assessment & Management of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary

dysfunctions in Neonates, Pediatric, Adult & Geriatrics.

7) Implications of cardio-pulmonary Pharmacology in assessment and management

8) Evidence based practice in assessment & management.

9) Exercise Testing, Planning & Prescription, Aerobic & Anaerobic training in health and

disease

10) Risk factors, Preventive measures & Health promotion.

11) Intensive Care Unit & Role of Physiotherapist in ICU.

12) Emergency Care & Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Therapeutics.

13) Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

14) Advances in Assessment & Management of PVD

15) Ergonomics in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Conditions

16) Physical activity – Assessment/measurement and recommendations

17) General and Disease specific Quality of life assessment

18) Disability evaluation.

19) CPCR

Advances in Physiotherapy in Cardio vascular and Pulmonary conditions Paper I – based

on topics Cardiovascular Conditions

Advances in Physiotherapy in Cardio vascular and Pulmonary conditions Paper II- based

on will topics from Pulmonary System

Master of Community Physiotherapy

MPT (Community Health)

I. General Concepts of Physiotherapy in Community Health

1. Definition of Community, Concepts of Community, Community Based Rehabilitation.

2. Epidemiology of dysfunctions related to Community.

3. Public health education methods and appropriate media – Public awareness of the various

4. disabilities, communications, message dissipation and outcome measures

5. Role of Government & NGOs in CBR, inter-sectoral programs and co-ordination, Implementation

of the Acts- PWD Act, Factory Act etc.

6. W.H.O.`s policies-about rural health care -Role of P.T.as a member of Rehab team- Medical

person/P.T./O.T. audiologist/speech therapist /Prosthetist & Orthotist/vocational guide in CBR

of Person with disabilities.

7. Health care in the Community – Principles & Health Care Delivery Systems in the

Community.

II. Role of Physiotherapy in Disability and Dysfunction

1) Evidence-Based Practice in assessment & management of dysfunctions.

2) Advanced Skills of Physical & Functional assessment including relevant investigations for

dysfunctions related to Community and appropriate outcome measures.

3) Clinical Decision Making skills in assessment & management of dysfunctions related to

community.

4) Policies, Strategies & Services pertaining to Disabled. (Health & Insurance policies/schemes

for the welfare of PWD (State & National)

5) Evaluation of Disability & Compensation

III. Industrial Health

1. Applied anatomy, physiology and biomechanics related to Industrial health.

2. Clinical decision making skill in assessment and management of dysfunction related to

Industrial physiotherapy- prevention of injuries, physiological restoration, rehabilitation in

industrial injuries, work station adaptations/ modifications.

3. Role of Yoga in Stress management

4. Environmental stress in the industrial area --Accidents due to a] Physical agents- e.g.-

Heat/cold, light, noise, Vibration, U.V. radiation, Ionizing radiation.

b] Chemical agents-Inhalation, local action, ingestion,

c] Mechanical hazards-overuse/fatigue injuries due to ergonomic alteration & ergonomic evaluation

of work place-mechanical stresses.

5. Psychological hazards- e.g.-executives, monotony & dissatisfaction in job, anxiety of work

completion with quality, Role of P.T. in Industrial setup & Stress management relaxation modes.

6. Role of Physiotherapy in industry – preventive, promotive, curative, intervention, ergonomic

and rehabilitative services.

7. Ergonomic considerations and health promotion in the industry, job analysis, job description,

job demand analysis, task analysis, Employee fitness, job modification, Employment acts.

Vocational Rehabilitation; evaluation & management.

IV. Disaster Management & Advances.

V. Women’s health

1. Applied anatomy, physiology and biomechanics related to Women’s health- Peri pubertal age to

geriatric age- from menarche to menopause

2. Clinical decision making skill in assessment and management of dysfunction related to

mother & child.

3. Anatomy of Pelvic floor-Physiological changes occurring in female during pregnancy,

Physical exercises during pregnancy. -Clinical reasoning for care to be taken while

performing exercises during pregnancy.

4. Physiotherapy in Maternal Health & Child Health including early intervention. Prenatal

/antenatal programme

5. Physiotherapy during labor -Post-natal exercise programme after normal delivery, assisted

delivery or delivery with invasive procedures.

6. Importance of Breast feeding

7. Fitness programmes for mothers, and

8. Psychological and emotional changes and coping with demands of new born.

9. Role of PT in Uro-genital dysfunctions. Common Gynaecological surgeries and role of P.T

10. Osteoporosis and Menopause.

VI. Geriatric Health Promotion

1. Applied anatomy, physiology and biomechanics related to Aging / degenerative changes-

Musculoskeletal / Neuromotor/ cardio respiratory / Metabolic/ integumentary / sensory

2. Clinical decision making skill in assessment and management of dysfunction related to

geriatric health.

3. Role of Physiotherapy in a Geriatric Home.

4. Holistic Intervention for the Aged

5. Fitness and Health promotion in elderly.

6. Psychosomatic approaches in management of disorders of stress, reducing risk factors and

promoting life-style changes and disability prevention

7. Assistive Technology used for Stability & mobility to enhance function.

VII. Health promotion in the Community

1. Peripubertal age group, Women, Geriatrics, Obese & Overweight Individuals, Cardio-Vascular &

Pulmonary conditions, Neurological conditions, Musculoskeletal conditions, Metabolic dysfunctions

& Sportsperson.

2. Yoga for Physical and Mental Health Promotion in Women’s Health, Geriatric Health, Industrial

Health & Sports.

Advances in Physiotherapy in Community Health Paper I- based on topics from I to IV

Advances in Physiotherapy in Community Health Paper II - based on topics from number

V to VII.

Masters of Sports Physiotherapy

Part I:

1.Introduction to Sports Medicine

2.Growth and Maturation of Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Nervous System

3.Aerobic System of Energy Delivery and Utilization, Human Energy Transfer, Energy

Expenditure During at Rest And during various Sports

4.Applied Exercise Physiology:

a. Training of Muscle Strength

b. Environment Stress and Exercise Performance

c. Training of Aerobic and Anaerobic Power

5.Biomechanics, Pathomechanics, and Pathophysiology of Various Sports and Related Injuries

6.Body Composition Analysis and Nutrition Related to Specific Sports for Maximizing Sports

Performance

7.Principles of Diagnosis, Intervention, and Specific Outcome Measures In Sports Injuries

8.Strength Training and Conditioning Program Design for Sports Players

9.Pre Participation Evaluation of Risk, Assessment and Safety of Exercise in Sports

10. Regional Assessment of Soft tissue injuries in (Upper Limb, Lower limb, Spine, TM joint)

and Rationale of Sports therapeutic Skills in Management with Recent Advances

11.On field Evaluation Of Sports Injuries And Rationale for Management With Emphasis On

Evidence Based Practice

12.Prehablitation , Principles of Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation(Principle Of

Rehabilitation,Principles of Tissue Healing, Methods Of Rehabilitation)

Part II

1. Overview of Applied Biomechanics of tissues and structures of Musculoskeletal System

related to sports performance

2. Evaluation of Core and Strategies to improve core strength to improve sports performance

3. Sports Emergency and Their Onsite Management, CPCR, Special Emphasis On

a. Concussion

b. Neck Injuries

c. Facial Injuries

d. Thoracic And Abdomen Injuries

4. Assessment and Evaluation of Sports specific Health Related Fitness Component and Skill

Related Fitness Component

5. Sports and Exercise Psychology

6. Problem of Special Population:

a.Female Athlete

b.Adolescent Athlete

c.Aging Athlete

d.Disabled Athlete

7. Non Traumatic Medical Condition Of Athlete and its Management

a. -Cardiovascular System

b. -Respiratory System

c. -Gastroenterology

d. -Diabetes

e. -Infection

f. -Tired Athlete, Overtraining syndrome

g. -DOMS

h. -Epilepsy Etc

8. Performance Enhancing Drugs/Blood Doping

9. Ethicolegal Aspect in Sports Physiotherapy

10.Sports performance Analysis

10.Overview of surgical management of sports injuries including recent advances

11.Sports Equipment(Including gym equipment) and Protective equipment in sports

12.Sports management: Principles of management, planning, organization, budget, policy

procedures, and quality assurance, Communication skills, leadership quality & teamwork

Advances in Physiotherapy in Sports Paper I - based on Part I

Advances in Physiotherapy in Sports Paper II- based on Part II.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION – MPT (PART II)

Eligibility for Annual Exams

1. Minimum 50% in Prelims

2. Submission of Dissertation within 6 months in 1st year

3. Minimum 85% attendance in each term.

MPT Part II examination will be held at the end of second Academic Year.

Theory

There will be 2 papers of 100 marks each based on Speciality

Nomenclature of Paper I will be “Advances in Physiotherapy in Speciality – I”

Nomenclature of Paper II will be “Advances in Physiotherapy in Speciality – II”

The pattern of each paper can be as follows

Q.1)LAQ - 30 marks

Q.2)LAQ - 30 marks

Q.3)Write short answers ( any 4 out of 5)

10 mks each - 40 marks

Total 100 marks each

Practical

Case 1 – Based on Speciality 75 marks

Case 2 – Based on Speciality 75 marks

Viva based on Dissertation 30 marks

Internal Assessment 20 marks

(Journal club- 10mks; 5 Cases- 10 mks)

Total 200 marks