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Contemporary physiotherapists manage the not inconsiderable task of restoring, maintaining, and promoting the overall health and fitness of growing segments of the population. Conditions ranging from back pain to heart disease, arthritis to paraplegia (paralysis of legs), fractures and amputations, cervical spondylosis to frozen shoulder, head injury and strokes are increasingly being treated by physiotherapists. A physician perhaps restores a patient’s health but it’s the physiotherapist who improves the quality of his/her life.
Bachelor and diploma courses in physiotherapy are offered by around 18 colleges recognized by the All India Physiotherapists Association. The four-year graduate degree programme is followed by a six-month internship. Eligibility is Plus Two or equivalent with a 50 percent average in physics, chemistry and biology, and a pass in English. The other medical colleges and institutes which offer similar courses are: University of Madras, Chennai; School of Physiotherapy, Mumbai; L. T. Medical College, Sion; Nair Hospital College, Mumbai; Christian Medical College, Vellore; Government Medical College, Chennai; Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad; Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
As awareness is increasing, a growing number of youngsters are opting for it. Physiotherapy is expected to be among the fastest growing occupations in the next few years.