Physiotherapy is emerging as an important discipline in the field of medicine. But, physical therapy education in India is still lagging behind in comparison to the whole world. There are a few universities that provide the doctorate program in physical therapy, but there are not many people who opt for it. And whoever opts is mostly found, continuing this level of education in foreign countries.
Most of the top ranking universities in developed world have active research work going as regular Ph.D. program in thrust areas of Physiotherapy and allied discipline. Unfortunately, in India there is hardly any research activity in this field and not many universities are offering Ph.D. degree in spite of the fact that many universities are offering masters course in Physiotherapy. One of the leading universities that offer the doctorate program in physical therapy is the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi.
Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions, illnesses, or injuries that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities as well as they would like in their daily lives.
Physical therapists practice in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private offices that have specially equipped facilities. These jobs can be physically demanding. Interventions may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy techniques, assistive and adaptive devices and equipment, and physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities.
Physical therapist education programs include foundational science courses, such as biology, anatomy, physiology, cellular histology, exercise physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics, pharmacology, pathology, and radiology/imaging, as well as behavioral science courses, such as evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning.
Physical therapists should have strong interpersonal communication skills. Physical therapists must possess problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, patience, manual dexterity, physical stamina, and the ability to work closely with a variety of people. If practiced privately, physical therapy has a huge potential to grow for a nation like India as well as for the individual.
