INTRODUCTION
Physiotherapy is a branch of modern science, for preventing, correcting, acute &chronic bodily malfunction, life saving measure in I.C.C.U., physical and psychosomatic disorders using mobilization, manipulation. Therapeutic ultra sound electrical &thermal agents etc., for diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Physiotherapy is playing an important role in rehabilitation of the handicapped. It is estimated that there are SO million handicapped people in India. One physiotherapist and 2 assistant physiotherapists are required for ten patients. Hence the Govt. felt the urgent need to start a professional Vocational course of the Assistant Physiotherapist at Intermediate level.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

• To prepare the students to identify loco motor disability & mental disability including cases of drug addiction.
• To prepare the students to use simple physic-occupational therapy in Dist., General Teaching Hospitals and Rehabilitation centers.

TRAINING IN SKILLS
Students are trained in various systems of function of body parts, handling of equipments, develop skills in Massage, Hydrotherapy, transporting of patients, electrical stimulation, Joint exercises, polio myelitis and post operative exercises. They are also trained to maintain - records.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Govt. & Private Employment:
As Assistant-Physiotherapist in Rehabilitation Centers, juvenile delinquency Homes, Remand Homes, Prisons, Health Club, Rural Rehabilitation Centers, General Hospitals, Medical Colleges, Private Physiotherapy Centre, Physiotherapy Colleges, Artificial Limb Centre Gymnasiums, Beauty Parlour & Clinics, Nature Cure Centre, Massage Centre, etc.

Self Employment:
Can set up the Following under the supervision of qualified physiotherapist: Physiotherapy Centers. Mobile Physiotherapy Centers, Mobile Physiotherapy Clinics, Personal Attendant for disabled persons.

FUTURE CAREER PROSPECTS
Students are eligible for further studies like B.P.T. (Bachelor in Physiotherapy)

PHYSIOTHERAPY SYLLABUS