Maharashtra University of Health Sciences Courses

M.P.T.

Eligibility:

Every candidate for admission to the course for the degree of Master of Physiotherapy (specialty) should have the Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy of the University or a degree of another University recognized as equivalent thereto.

Eligibility for appearing for the Exam:

Every candidate presenting himself/herself for the examination for the first time shall submit, at least six months prior to the university examination, the four written copies of a dissertation not less than 2500 words consisting of the result of his/her own study carried out under the guidance of a recognized post graduate teacher together with review of recent advances pertinent to that theme. The acceptance of the dissertation by the examiners shall be a condition precedent to the admission of the candidate for the written & clinical (practical) examination. Dissertation based on the specialty subject should be A candidate who has submitted his/her dissertation once will not be required to submit a fresh dissertation if he/she re-appears for the examination in the same branch on a subsequent occasion, provided that the dissertation has been accepted by the examiners.

The examination for the degree of Master of Physiotherapy (specialty) shall be held at the end of the course-i.e. - at the end of three academic years. The Degree of Master of Physiotherapy (specialty) shall not be conferred upon a candidate unless he/she has passed in the written, clinical (including viva voce) and the dissertation prescribed for the examination in accordance with the provision.

Goal of the M.P.Th (Specialty) Programme:

The goal of training of post- graduate candidate in the respective specialty is to enable him /her to function as a consultant in the respective physiotherapy specialty. This requires a thorough knowledge of the fundamental and recent advances. He/she should be able to make logical decisions regarding patient management & adopt interventions independently. During this period he/she will be expected to acquire skills in teaching technology & gain experience in research methodology. He/she should practice Physiotherapy in respective Specialty, maintaining the highest regards for ethical aspects.

The programme shall focus on clinical reasoning, problem solving and measurement of treatment outcome, emphasizing on the recent diagnostic & therapeutic trends in Manipulative therapy, Neurodevelopment approach & Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapeutic skills.

Objectives of the Programme: -

At the end of the course the candidate shall be able to:

• Acquire the in-depth knowledge of structure and function of human body related to the respective branch of specialty.
• Acquire the in-depth knowledge of movement dysfunction of human body, cause thereof, & of principles underlying the use of physiotherapeutic interventions, for restoring movement dysfunction towards normalcy.
• Demonstrate ability to critically appraise recent physiotherapeutic and related medical literature from journals & adopt diagnostic & therapeutic procedures based on it.
• Demonstrate skill in Physical & functional diagnosis pertaining to patient under care.
• Demonstrate ability to make clinical decision & select appropriate outcome measures based on the comprehensive knowledge of theoretical aspects of specialty.
• Demonstrate an expertise in evidence-based skill in the management of movement dysfunction.
• Demonstrate an expertise in health promotion & quality restoration of functional movement pertaining to specialty.
• Planning and implementation of treatment programme adequately and appropriately for all clinical conditions related to respective specialty in acute and chronic stage, in intensive care, indoor and outdoor institutional care, independent practice, on fields of sports and community and during disaster or natural calamities.
• Demonstrate proficiency in planning and executing Physiotherapy services and teaching technology skills.
• Demonstrate managerial and administrative skills.
• Demonstrate the knowledge of legislation applicable to compensation for functional disability & appropriate certification.

The syllabus for Master’s degree in Physiotherapy(s pecialty) shall be as under:

The First year programme shall be common for all four Specialties.

M.P.Th.(Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal sciences)

First academic year: Applied Physiotherapeutic – I & II

The programme shall focus on application of following advances in Physiotherapy practice with special reference to Child, Women & Geriatric health care.

• Manual medicine & therapeutic exercise
• Clinical Biomechanics & Bioengineering Applied Physiotherapeutic - I
• Fitness & health promotion Nutrition and diet
• Advanced electrotherapeutics
• Electro Diagnosis
• Neuro-developmental & neuro-physiological approach Applied Physiotherapeutic - II
• Teaching Technology Principles of Ethics\Administration & Management in Clinical Practice.

Second and Third academic year: Advances in Physiotherapy in (Specialty) I & II

• Functional and applied anatomy
• Clinical biomechanics – Kinesiology & Neurobiomechanics.
• Clinical decision making skills in evaluation & management of all pediatric, adult and geriatric dysfunction due to various pathology/patho-physiology of musculo-skeletal system.
• Advances in functional diagnostic procedures & various outcome measures
• Recent advances in pain evaluation and management
• Advances in the field of Manual Medicine.
• Principles of musculoskeletal health and performance related fitness used in sports & industrial health.
• Ergonomics in Musculoskeletal dysfunction.
• Assistive technology used for stability and mobility to enhance function.
• Evidence based practice
• Evaluation of disability

M.P.Th.( Physiotherapy in Neurosciences)

First academic year : Applied Physiotherapeutic – I & II

The programme shall focus on application of following advances in Physiotherapy practice with special reference to Child, Women & Geriatric health care.

• Manual medicine & therapeutic exercise
• Clinical Biomechanics & Bioengineering Applied Physiotherapeutic - I
• Fitness & health promotion Nutrition and diet
• Advanced electrotherapeutics
• Electro Diagnosis
• Neuro-developmental & neuro-physiological approach Applied Physiotherapeutic - II
• Teaching Technology Principles of Ethics \
• Administration & Management in Clinical Practice.

Second and Third academic year: Advances in Physiotherapy in (Specialty) I & II

• Neuro-anatomy & Neuro-physiology.
• Development and growth
• Theories of motor control & learning
• Advanced skills in assessment of pediatric, adult and geriatric neuropathological, neuropsychological and neurosurgical conditions.
• Clinical decision-making & evidence based practice to formulate effective assessment and treatment programme.
• Advanced neuro-therapeutic skills for management.
• Outcome measures to assess effectiveness of treatment.
• Assistive technology used for stability and mobility to enhance function
• Intensive care management & early intervention of neurological conditions.
• Management of terminally ill
• Management of progressive neuro-degenerative disorders due to disease and ageing.
• me programme and counseling of care-takers, genetic counseling.
• Evaluation of disability
• Legislation and social care.

M .P.Th. (Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary sciences)

First academic year: Applied Physiotherapeutic – I & II

The programme shall focus on application of following advances in Physiotherapy practice with special reference to Child, Women & Geriatric health care.

• Manual medicine & therapeutic exercise
• Clinical Biomechanics & Bioengineering Applied Physiotherapeutic - I
• Fitness & health promotion Nutrition and diet
• Advanced electrotherapeutics
• Electro Diagnosis
• Neuro-developmental & neuro-physiological approach Applied Physiotherapeutic - II
• Teaching Technology Principles of Ethics\Administration & Management in Clinical Practice.

Second and Third academic year: Advances in Physiotherapy in (Specialty) I & II

• Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary system - Changes occurring with Growth and Development.
• Patho-physiology of Cardiopulmonary system.
• Biomechanics of Cardio- Pulmonary system
• Principles of Exercise Physiology in health & disease.
• Assessment of Physical and functional capacity.
• Clinical decision making skills in functional diagnosis & management of cardiovascular pulmonary dysfunction in neonates, pediatrics, adult, women and geriatrics in intensive care units.
• Outcome measures to assess effectiveness of treatment.
• Peripheral vascular dysfunction assessment and management.
• Management of the critically ill.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Ergonomics in Cardiopulmonary dysfunction
• Risk stratification, Prevention and health promotion
• Cardio-Pulmonary fitness training and disability evaluation.

M.P.Th.( Physiotherapy in Community Medical Sciences )

First academic year: Applied Physiotherapeutic – I & II

The programme shall focus on application of following advances in Physiotherapy practice with special reference to Child, Women & Geriatric health care.

• Manual medicine & therapeutic exercise
• Clinical Biomechanics & Bioengineering Applied Physiotherapeutic - I
• Fitness & health promotion Nutrition and diet
• Advanced electrotherapeutics
• Electro Diagnosis
• Neuro-developmental & neuro-physiological approach Applied Physiotherapeutic - II
• Teaching Technology Principles of Ethics\Administration & Management in Clinical Practice.

Second and Third academic year: Advances in Physiotherapy in (Specialty) I & II

• Applied anatomy, physiology and biomechanics related to women’s health, mother & child, geriatric, sports & industrial health.
• Clinical decision-making skill in assessment & management of dysfunction related to community health.
• Principles of fitness training for health promotion in community
• Evidence based practice.
• Advances in disaster management.
• Principles of Community based rehabilitation.
• Ergonomic considerations with special emphasis to Industry
• Assistive Technology used for Stability & Mobility to enhance function.
• Role of Physiotherapist as a member in Disaster Management team.
• Evidence Based Practice in Community Health.
• Health care in the Community – Principles & delivery systems
• Regulatory Agencies & Legal Issues.