BPT

The Assam Kaziranga University, Jorhat

Physiotherapy is a 4 years 6 months duration program which includes 6 months internship. Physiotherapy practice spans the field from health promotion to prevention to rehabilitation for individuals and populations throughout the lifespan. Physiotherapy diagnoses movement dysfunctions based on skillful examination and evaluation irrespective of the cause or etiology and delivers the skilled therapeutic intervention to foster enhancement in physical functioning and maximizing overall quality of life. Physiotherapists provide the initial access into the health care system for persons with impairments and functional limitations amenable to physiotherapy and involve in reciprocal referral relationships with other health care professionals. A Physiotherapist's role also includes that of a teacher, researcher, and consultant. Develop techniques such as therapeutic massage and manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy, specialized techniques in the field of various specialties relevant to physiotherapy practice. The physiotherapist can properly plan and device appropriate physiotherapeutic intervention for all clinical conditions related to physiotherapy in acute and chronic phases, critical care, indoor and outdoor. More employment opportunities and pursuing higher studies are the main advantages of this program.