Course Outcome
1] MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY :–
Cognitive : a) Identify, evaluate, analyze & discuss primary and secondary musculo-skeletal
dysfunction, based on biomechanical, kinesiological & patho-physiological principles.
b) Correlate the same with radiological, electrophysiological, biochemical/ haematological
investigations as applicable & arrive at the appropriate Physiotherapy diagnosis with
skillful evaluation of structure and function with clinical reasoning.
c) Understand the pharmaco-therapeutics, its interaction with physiotherapeutic measures
and modify physiotherapeutic intervention appropriately.
d) Apply knowledge of psychosocial factors (personal and environmental factors in the
context of disability associated with the musculo-skeletal system or multiple body
systems) for behavioral and lifestyle modification and use appropriate training and
coping strategies.
Psychomotor : a) Apply theoretical basis of physiological effects, indications, contraindications; and best
available evidence on the effectiveness, efficacy and safe application guidelines for a full
range of physiotherapeutic strategies and interventions, including appropriate modes of
soft tissue & joint mobilization, electrotherapy, therapeutic exercise, and appropriate
ergonomic advise that can be employed to manage problems of the individual’s
structures, functions, activities and participation, capacity and performance levels
associated with the musculo-skeletal system, for relief of pain & prevention, restoration
and rehabilitation measures for maximum possible functional independence at home,
workplace and in community.
b) Prescribe and train for appropriate orthoses, prostheses and walking aids based on
musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Affective: Acquire ethical skills by demonstrating safe, respectful and effective performance of
physical handling techniques taking into account the patient’s clinical condition, the need
for privacy, the physiotherapist, the resources available and the environment.
2] NEURO PHYSIOTHERAPY :–
Cognitive :
a) Be able to identify and analyze movement dysfunction due to neuromuscular
skeletal disorders in terms of biomechanical and biophysical basis, correlate the
same with the health condition, routine electrophysiological, radiological and
biochemical investigations, and arrive at appropriate physical therapy diagnosis
using WHO-ICF with clinical reasoning.
b) Be able to plan realistic goals based on the knowledge of prognosis of the disease
of the nervous system and prescribe appropriate, safe evidence based
physiotherapy interventions with clinical reasoning.
c) Understand infection control principles, best practices and techniques applicable
to a range of setting where clients with neurological conditions would receive
physiotherapy services.
d) Know determinacy of health (environmental, nutritional, self-management/
behavioral factors) and chronic disease management principles related to
neurological health.
Psychomotor : a) Be able to develop psychomotor skills to implement timely and appropriate
physiotherapy assessment tools/techniques to ensure a holistic approach to patient
evaluation in order to prioritize patient’s problems.
b) Be able to select timely physiotherapeutic interventions to reduce morbidity and
physiotherapy management strategies, suitable for the patients’ problems and
indicator conditions based on the best available evidence.
c) Implement appropriate neuro-physiotherapeutic approaches, electrotherapeutic
modalities, joint and soft tissue mobilizations and ergonomic advice for
neuromuscular skeletal systems, contextual factors to enhance performance of
activities and participation in society.
Affective: Be able to develop behavioral skills and humanitarian approach while
communicating with patients, relatives, society and co-professionals, to promote
individual and community health.
3] CARDIO-VASCULAR & RESPIRATORY PHYSIOTHERAPY (INCLUDING CRITICAL CARE)
:–
Cognitive:
a. Identify and analyze cardio-vascular & pulmonary dysfunction in terms of bio-mechanical, and Bio-physical basis and correlate the same with the Health condition,
routine electrophysiological, radiological, and biochemical investigations and arrive atappropriate Physical therapy diagnosis using WHO-ICF tool (Disability, Functioning and
contextual factors) with clinical reasoning.
b. Plan, prescribe appropriate, safe physiotherapy interventions with clinical reasoning
for and prevention of impairments, activity limitations, participation restrictions and
environmental barriers related to cardio-vascular & pulmonary dysfunction in acute care
settings, at home , work place, in society & in leisure activities.
Psychomotor:
a. Utilise skills such as executing exercise tests, PFT, Ankle brachial index, arterial &
venous insufficiency tests
b. Utilise psychomotor skills to implement appropriate bronchial hygiene therapy,
therapeutic exercise, electrotherapeutic modalities, CPCR, Intensive (critical) care, joint
and soft tissue mobilisations, offering ergonomic & energy conservation advice for
patients with cardio-vascular & pulmonary dysfunction.
c. Utilise the knowledge about contextual factors to enhance capacity and performance of
activities and participation in society
d. Utilise the skill to deliver cardiac, pulmonary & vascular rehabilitation
Affective:
a. Develop behavioral skills and humanitarian approach while communicating with
patients, relatives, society at large and co-professionals
b. Develop bed side behavior, respect & maintain patients’ confidentiality.
4] COMMUNITY PHYSIOTHERAPY :–
Cognitive:
Be able to describe:
a) The general concepts about health, disease and physical fitness.
b) Physiology of aging process and its influence on physical fitness.
c) National policies for the rehabilitation of disabled – role of PT.
d) The strategies to access prevalence and incidence of various conditions responsible fo
increasing morbidity in the specific community – role of PT in reducing morbidity,
expected clinical and functional recovery, reasons for non-compliance in specific
community environment & solution for the same.
e) The evaluation of disability and planning for prevention and rehabilitation.
f) Rehabilitation in urban and rural set up.
g) Able to be a part of decision making team regarding the policies for the welfare of special
communities & on issues of disability
Psychomotor:
a) Be able to identify with clinical reasoning the prevailing contextual {e.g. environmental
and psycho-social cultural} factors, causing high risk responsible for various
dysfunctions and morbidity related to sedentary life style and specific community like
women, children, aged as well as industrial workers and describe planning strategies of
interventional policies to combat such problems at community level.
b) Be able to gain the ability to collaborate with other health professionals for effective
service delivery & community satisfaction
c) Utilize the research methodology knowledge for formulation of a research question
(synopsis)
Affective:
Be an empathetic health professional, especially for those in the community, who is away
from the health institutions and having difficulty in healthcare access