Diploma In Physiotherapy
DPT (Diploma in Physiotherapy) course teaches professionals to maximize the performance of human movement, enable clients to achieve optimal independence in physical movement and function, implement evidence-based techniques to manage disorders of the human body for people of all age groups, provide treatment, preventive advice, and care, rehabilitate those with physical and psychological impairment and maximize clients’ functional abilities for healthy lifestyles.
Physiotherapy or Physical Therapy is the medical technique of healing that involves physical prescription and restoration, physical movement, force, and activities to redress hindrances or distortions in regular bodily movements, and physical rehabilitation to normalcy through back rubs and physical exercise and movements—affiliated to UP State Medical Faculty Lucknow.
Eligibility Criteria
The basic eligibility criteria for pursuing a Diploma in Physiotherapy is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics from a recognized board of the country.
Admission Procedure
Admission is based on marks scored by candidates in the board examination. The minimum aggregate mark required is 45%. (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Duration: 2 Years
Career Prospects
Such professionals are responsible for treating physically challenged people across orthopaedic departments, private & government sectors, health institutions, rehabilitation centres, defence medical organizations, gyms, health centres, NGOs, sports clubs, sports franchises, etc.
Owing to society’s changing lifestyle, cases of musculoskeletal problems have been on an alarming increase in recent times. Such problems can usually be solved by the intervention of a physiotherapist. Most such cases are referred to physiotherapists.
