Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is physical therapy or treatment that helps to restore the mobility and strength of the patient regarding bones and muscles. This treatment method has been one of the major aspects of medical science that has helped the patients to prevent injury, restore bone and structure and maintain health and fitness. All these take to acquire knowledge through a degree course. Willing candidates can check the article below to have a better view at this.
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Physiotherapy Overview
Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) is a four-year long degree course programme. This undergraduate professional degree provides the candidates knowledge about physical movement, channelizing it to avoid injury, pain, disability and ailments of movement. … Read more
Physiotherapy Education
This subject course comes in four specialization levels like any other discipline of science that is Diploma, Undergraduate (Bachelors), Postgraduate (Masters), and Doctorate (Ph.D.). With its diverse use and being a major aspect in medical science, most of the medical colleges and institutes provides admission for this particular course.
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There are several entrance exams for different levels of the Physiotherapy course for the respective colleges located around all over Bangalore.
Physiotherapy Career Prospects
Career scope
Considering its major use and success rate of recovery there is always a demand for Physiotherapists in the healthcare sectors whether it’s public or private. An undergraduate degree in this particular discipline sounds quite promising as for a growing career.
Career Overview
Here are some reliable insights from various sources to provide a better idea about the demand and scope in career:
- According to Cision (report by Pharmaion), the physiotherapy equipment market in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 12% during 2015 – 2020.
- Due to the global pandemic of COVID -19, prevalence of cardiovascular and neurological diseases among the elderly people has increased. Everybody is focusing on maintaining a complete health care and immunity through physiotherapy.
- A report by Grandview research suggest that the global physiotherapy equipment market size was valued at USD 19.9 billion in 2019 and is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 7.7% over the forecast period.
Job profile
This domain of specialization comes with a variety of job profiles corresponding to the subject course. By acquiring in depth knowledge and skills the fresh graduates can grow their career in the following job profiles:
- Physiotherapist/Chief Physiotherapist – The professional who provides the physiotherapy to the patients in clinical setup.
- Home care physiotherapist – This is more of private therapy provided to patients at home.
- Sports physio rehabilitator – As the sports persons get injured a lot there is always a need of some expert physiotherapist to get rid of injuries where this profession comes.
- Therapy Manager – The one who conducts therapy sessions to provide complete heath care and satisfaction to the patients.
- Researcher/Research Assistant – The person who co ordinate team members to determine the parameters in the particular researches on Physiotherapy.
Salaries and demand
The average salary of a Physiotherapist ranges from 2 Lacs INR to 9 lacs INR per annum in India. The salary depends on in the higher studies and experience in work. Besides the salary fluctuates with the different profiles on is working on. The public or the private sectors can be a major factor too.
| Job Profile | Salary Per Annum | |
| Chief Physiotherapist | INR 2-7 Lacs | |
| Home care physiotherapist | INR 2-4 Lacs | |
| Sports physio rehabilitator | INR 4-7 Lacs | |
| Therapy Manager | INR 3-8 Lacs | |
| Researcher/Research Assistant | INR 3-7 Lacs | |
Companies and Industries
There are plenty of Governmental and non-governmental sectors that provide jobs for the above mentioned profiles. All the jobs are regarding health care and treatment so there is demand for these posts through the whole year.
Here are the industries or sectors where fresher’s and experts both can apply for jobs:
- Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-Specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs.
- Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums
- Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children
- Ergonomic Care Advisor
- Sports Physiotherapists along with Sports Associations
- Entrepreneurs in Rehabilitation Centers/ Organizations
- Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes
- Private Practitioners running Private Physiotherapy Practice
- Clinical Researcher
- Lecturer
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Physiotherapy Placement Companies in India
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Physiotherapy Areas of Research
As this domain is well practiced in medical science and health care the discipline has grown and updated gradually with modern tools and technology. As it covers vast area in medical science there is handful modern implements is used in it.
Modern tool and innovation
India has been practicing many modern tools and renovations in Physiotherapy to cure the problems regarding mobility, movement and function. Some of the tools and techniques are mentioned below (according to Medical magazine):
- Hydrotherapy – Hydrotherapy is widely used to from any kind of rehabilitation of injuries and disabilities. Aqua aerobics or Aqua treadmills are used to provide treatment to the patients in immersed water as buoyancy reduces load and smooth weight management.
- Laser and Shockwave Treatment – This is particularly used to in acute stages of a condition like facial palsy or foot drop where nerve is involved. It is used as a stimulator to reduce pain and swelling.
- Advanced Electrotherapy – By this therapy different modulated currents are used in medical purpose like physiotherapy. Some of the modalities like IFT (interferential therapy), TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), US (Ultrasound) can be some good examples of this advancement.
Latest research
- Global and APAC Physiotherapy market is going to witness a growth of about according to a report. The companies like DJO, Storz Medical, and many more are the ones that will drive the growth.
- Impact of COVID-19 on the physiotherapy market is quite vast. This industry is going through a huge crisis; however, it is likely to pick up in the upcoming year.
- The latest update on Global physiotherapy and its instrument market is now available. Check out how the companies are performing in the market.