PHYSIOTHERAPY
Module -1
Unit- Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology
UNIT1.1 INTRODUCTION TO ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Define Anatomy and Physiology ,Define Anatomical Position, Locate Regions and cavities of human body,
Define Relationship of parts of the body-Proximal And Distal, Superficial And Deep, Ipsilateral And Contra
Lateral. Differentiate Directional terms- Superior ,Inferior ,Anterior ,Posterior ,Medial and Lateral
Structural organization of human body-Cell, Tissue, Organs systems and its functions
UNIT 1.2 SKELETAL SYSTEM
Define skeleton and explain the functions of skeleton -Divisions of skeletal system- Axial and
Appendicular
Classify of bones- Short bones, Long bones, Flat bones and Irregular bones
Identify and describe the following bones
Axial skeleton-Skull, Mandible, Vertebral column and Thoracic cage
Appendicular skeleton
Upper limb-Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus, Radius and Ulna
Skeleton of Hand
Lower limb-Hip bone, Femur, Patella, Tibia and Fibula
Skeleton of foot
Define joints and classify the joints
Structural -cartilaginous, fibrous and synovial with examples
functional -movable, Immovable and partially movable with examples
UNIT 1.3 MUSCULAR SYSTEM
Name the Muscles of trunk, upper extremity and lower extremity .
Muscles of Trunk -Muscles of Pectoral region- Pectoralis major, Pectoralis minor and Subclavius
Muscles connecting upper limb with vertebral column-Trapzius, Lattismus dorsi, Levator scapula
Rhomboideus major and minor
Muscles of scapular regions-Deltoid, Supraspinatus, Infra spinatus
Teres minor, Subscapularis and Teres major
Muscles of anterior abdominal wall - Rectus abdominis, Internal oblique,External oblique and
Transversus abdominis
Muscles of posterior abdominal wall--Psoas major and minor, Iliacus and Quadratus lumborum
Diagphram
Muscles of Upper limb
Muscles of upper arm - Coraco brachialis, Biceps brachii, Brachiais
And Triceps
Muscles of forearm - Pronator teres, Flexor carpi radialis, Palmaris longus, Flexor carpi ulnaris, Flexor
digitorum superficialis, Flexor digitorum profundus, Flexor pollicis longus, Pronator quadrates,
Brachioradialis, Extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis , Extensor digitorum, Extensor digiti minimi,
Extensor carpi ulnaris, Supinator
Extensor pollicis longus and brevis , Abductor pollicis longus, Extensor indicis
Muscles of Hand-Thenar muscles, Hypothenar muscles, Lumbricals, Palmar interossei and Dorsal
interossei
Muscles of lower limb
Muscles of Gluteal region - Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius and Gluteus minimus
Muscles of Thigh – Sartorius, Quadriceps, Hamstrings and Adductors
Muscles of leg - Tibialis anterior, Tibialis posterior, Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Peronials
Muscles of foot
Identify the Nerve supply and Actions of the following muscles
Pectoralis major, Pectoralis minor, Trapzius, Lattismus dorsi, Levator scapula, Deltoid, Supraspinatus ,
Rectus abdominis, Internal oblique
External oblique, Transversus abdominis Diaphragm, Infra spinatus
Subscapularis, Iliopsoas, Coraco brachialis, Biceps brachii, Brachiais, Triceps, Flexors of forearm,
Extensors of forearm, Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus, Sartorius, Quadriceps,
Hamstrings, Adductors, Tibialis anterior, Tibialis posterior, Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Peronials
UNIT 1.4 BLOOD AND CARDIO VASCULAR SYSTEM
Name the Components and list out the functions of blood .Draw and label the Structure of Heart.
Describe the structure of heart. Nerve supply and Blood supply of heart. Arteries, veins and capillaries.
Describe Systemic and pulmonary circulation ,Define Cardiac cycle,Define and Detect Pulse and Blood
Pressure
Explain Effects of exercise on cardiovascular system -Weight training: Heart rate,Stroke volume, Cardiac
output, Blood pressure and Blood distribution
Explain Effects of exercise on cardiovascular system -Endurance training: Heart rate,Stroke volume,
Cardiac output, Blood pressure and Blood distribution
UNIT 1.5 RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
Name the parts of Upper and lower respiratory tract. Draw the Structure and list out the functions of
Lungs , Define Inspiration and Expiration
Describe Lung volumes and capacities - Tidal volume , Residual volume
Explain the Effects of exercise on respiratory system
UNIT 1.6 NERVOUS SYSTEM
Classify Nervous System - Central nervous system ,Peripheral nervous system and Autonomic Nervous
system
Draw the Structure of Brain and Spinal cord
List out the functions of – Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Thalamus, Hypothalamus, Basal ganglia, Midbrain,
Pons, Medulla, Meninges and Cerebro spinal fluid
List out Cranial nerves and spinal nerves - Olfactory nerve, Optic nerve, Occulomotor, Trochlear,
Trigeminal, Abduscent, Facial, Vestibulo cochlear, Glossopharyngeal, Vagus, Spinal accessory and
Hypoglossal
Define Reflex action .Describe Motor and sensory pathway .Differentiate LMN and UMN lesion
UNIT 1.7 BASIC PATHOLOGY
Define pathology .Describe Normal cell and cellular adaptations – Atrophy, Hypertrophy, Hyperplasia and
Metaplasia
Define Cell injury .Differentiate Acute and Chronic inflammation –cellular and vascular events
Define and classify diseases – Infective, Immunologic and Genetic
Deficiency Differentiate the types of Immunity - Natural immunity
And Acquired immunity
Define Basic pathological terms - Necrosis , Gangrene , Thrombosis
Embolism , Anemia , Shock and Hemorrhage
MODULE 2
Basics of sports and physical fitness
Unit 2.1 Concept of sports and physical fitness
Define physical fitness and function. Define of sports fitness Understand prevention sports injures
Unit 2.2 Definition of health Understand WHO model of health and preventive care, Acquire Knowledge
of optimal health and understand the concept of homoeostasis
Unit 2.3 Activity based fitness training
Understand the concept of Anaerobic Fitness training, Understand application of De Lorme Regimen and
Demonstrate strength training for –Chest, Back, Legs, Arms and Abdominals
Understand the concept of Aerobic Fitness training
Target heart rate and calculation of target heart rate (Karvonen Formula) and Rate of Perceived Exertion
(RPE)
Demonstrate usage of -Treadmill training, Cycling, Elliptical training and Marathon running
Unit 2.4 Sports specific strengthening
Demonstrate strength training for – Sprinting, Short put, Volleyball and Tennis
Unit 2.5 Flexibility of muscle
Understand the concept of muscle flexibly - Demonstrate self-stretching of – Pectorals, Trapezius,
Deltoid , Triceps,Gluteus, Hip adductors, Hamstrings , Quadriceps and Calf muscle
Unit 2.6 Communication and vocabulary
Define Sports related Terminology – Load, Repetition, Sets, Fatigue
And Repetition maximum
Understand Communication in inter-professional level
Unit 2.7 Classification of BMI
Define and calculate of BMI, Identify Obesity, Identify malnutrition
Unit 2.8 Sports medicine model
Define job role, understand the concept of working in a team
Unit 2.9 First aid services
Practice First Aid and Demonstrate Basic life support
Unit 2.10 Supportive services
Define and practice PRICER, Define Sprain and strain, Define Contusion, Define Bruises and Define
Fracture
Unit 2.11 Ethics in sports and physical fitness
Understand the concepts of - Business practices, Professional boundaries, Abuse of substance, Client
confidentiality, Conflicts of interest, Professional certifications, and Professional representation of skills,
abilities and knowledge, Intellectual property, Medical advice And Professional education
Unit 2.12 Nutrition
Understand the Importance of Nutrition, Understand Sports related nutrition, Define Balanced diet,
Understand supplement and Understand and practice Sports and personal hygiene