Physiotherapy is a health care profession that is primarily concerned with the remediation of impairments,
disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential
through education, examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention
Physiotherapy management commonly includes prescription of or assistance with specific exercises, manual
therapy and manipulation, mechanical devices such as traction, electrotherapy modalities which include
heat, cold, sound waves, radiation, assistive devices, prosthesis, orthosis and other interventions.
For those interested in higher studies, take up teaching as a career option , post graduation that is
Masters in Physiotherapy and even PhD programs are available in India & overseas. It is a professional
career which has many specialties including Musculoskeletal disorders, Sports medicine, Pediatrics,
women's health, Community based rehabilitation, Neuro rehabilitation, Cardio respiratory rehabilitation.
Physiotherapist’s practice in many settings, with increase in demand both in India as well as in abroad
where he/she can work in private/owned physiotherapy clinics, outpatient clinics, multispecialty hospitals,
corporate offices, health and wellness clinics, rehabilitation hospitals, extended care facilities like
private home care, education and research centers, schools, hospices, fitness centers and also as sports physio.
Duration : 4 years + 6 months internship
Eligibility : Pass in 10 + 2 with 45% of marks in PCB
Age : Completed 17 years by 31st December. should be less than 35 years