MPT II
Orthopaedic schedule
The teaching/ learning programme will be conducted in modular format. At the end of each module an assessment
will be given.
Recommended textbooks, material must be made available to the students 2 weeks prior to commencement of
module on the website through librarian
June- July Module I: Basics of movement
1. Applied anatomy with emphasis on Biomechanics & Kinesiology of Human motion and
Work Physiology
2. Kinetic and kinematics analysis for various functional activities.
Instructors: Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta
Class will meet every Mon and Fri from 4-6 pm
Assessment: July 28- Written exam
Aug Sept Module II: Clinical aspects of Orthoapedics and traumatology
1. Clinical Symptomatology, Pathophysiology and Patho-mechanics of musculoskeletal
conditions
2. Physiotherapy management following fractures, dislocations and their complications,
Amputations, cumulative trauma disorders and Burns.
3. Physiotherapy management in degenerative disorders and allied conditions.
4. Physiotherapy in post operative management of metabolic, hormonal, neoplastic and
infective conditions of bones and joints.
3. Clinical assessment and rationale of Laboratory investigations along with differential
diagnoses.
5. Physiotherapy following arthroplasty, implants and soft tissue repairs.
6. Pre &post operative physiotherapy in tendon transfer. Electrical stimulation and
biofeedback procedures.
Instructors : Kavitha Raja, JaksonJoseph
Class will meet every Mon and Fri 4-6
Assessment: Case report to be submitted on Sept 29
Oct-Nov Module III: Rehabilitation techniques
1. Functional assessment (Hand function, Gait, Posture A.D.L; occupational work).
2. Hand Rehabilitation.
3. Orthopaedic implants-designs, materials, indications, p1. External aids, appliances,
adaptive self-help devices; prescription, biomechanical compatibility, check-out and
training.
4. Manual therapy: soft tissue manipulations and mobilization, neural mobilization,
acupressure.(Cyriax, Maitland, Butler, McKenzie, Kaltenborn, Mulligan)
5. Pilates-school of thought, Chiropractic school of thought, Osteopathic school of thought
6. Myofascial Release technique and Muscle Energy technique 24
7. Joint manipulation – peripheral joints and vertebral joints.
8. Assessment of locomotor impairments, disabilities and disability evaluation.
9. Physiotherapy management of locomotor disorder, principles of medical and surgical
aspects, sports psychology and retraining.
10. Neurological complications of locomotor disorders.
11. Rehabilitation of paediatric musculoskeletal disorders.
12. Neuromuscular Taping Techniques
13. Electro diagnosis: Electromyography and evoked potential studies.
14. Community based rehabilitation in musculoskeletal disorders.
15. Recent Advances in Musculoskeletal Disorders
Instructors : Kavitha Raja and AditiBhandiwad
Class will meet every Mon and Fri 4-6
Assessment : Paper to be submitted on Nov 28
Dec-Jan Module IV: Sports rehabilitation
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Analysis and classification of sports and sports specific injuries and its management.
Management of sport injuries, sports fitness
Principles of Injury Prevention
Medico legal issues in sports, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Sports
pharmacology.
5. Recent Advances in Sports Physiotherapy.
Instructor: Pradeep Shankar
Class will meet every Mon and Fri 4-6
Assessment : Written exam on Jan 30
Assessment guidelines:
A paper must be between 2500 and 3000 words. No plagiarism with references in Vancouver format, typed neatly
with margins of 1 inch all sides, title page in font 16, text in font 12 Arial, sub heading in bold font size 14. Text must
be double spaced with tables and figures quoted in text and with clear legends. Pages must be consecutively
numbered. Paragraphs must start with an indent.
One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the instructors in a clear plastic
file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class and other details.
A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be
2 hours.
Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references
In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar
Case presentation/ report must include all relevant information covered in the module and is not intended to be a
regular case presentation.One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the
instructors in a clear plastic file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class
and other details.
MPT II
CBRschedule
The teaching/ learning programme will be conducted in modular format. At the end of each module an assessment
will be given
June- July Module I: Introduction
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Health and Illness; Levels of Healthcare & Fitness
Basic Concepts of rehabilitation and foundations of rehabilitation
Institute based rehabilitation services and multi-disciplinary approach.
Methodology of CBR with reference to National Health Delivery system.
Role of National Institutes, District Rehabilitation Centre and Primary Health Centre (with
appropriate exposure).
6. Public awareness to the various disabilities. Communications. Message generation and
dissipation.
7. Persons with disability; Act – 1995 and related Government infrastructure.
8. Role of Government in CBR, inter-sectoral programs and co-ordination. Implementation of
the Act.
9. Role of Non-Government organizations in CBR.
10. Scope of community physiotherapy.
Instructors : Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta
Class will meet every Tue & Thu from 2-4
Assessment : Presentation on July 31
Aug-Sept Module II: Disability and geriatrics
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Disability detection and early intervention.
Physical fitness, stress management through yoga and psychosomatic approaches.
Home exercise programs for various classifications of disabilities.
Physiotherapist as a Master Trainer in CBR.
Physiotherapy in maternal and child health care.
Evaluation and theories of aging; Assessment of the elderly; Exercise prescription for the
elderly; Psychosocial and safety issues in elderly
7. Geriatric Rehabilitation
8. Holistic physiotherapy for the aged.
Instructors: Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta
Class will meet every Tus & Thu from 2-4
Assessment: written exam on Sept. 30th
Oct-Nov Module III: Occupational health, ergonomics and women’s health
1. Occupational Health, Occupational Hazards, Industrial Hygiene, Vulnerable workers group
and labor law;
2. Industrial therapy, Injury prevention and returning the worker to productivity
3. Ergonomics, Principles, Issues related to hand tools, posture, material handling and lifting
4. Prevention of work related Injuries and redesigning workspace, Designing auditory and
visual displays for workers; Occupational stress; Environmental Pollution – nose, vibration
etc.
5. Physiotherapy role in industry – preventive, intervention, ergonomic and rehabilitative.
6. Women’s, Health : Women’s reproductive health and health care; Exercise prescription in
pre and post natal stage;
7. Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction during pregnancy and
post menopause;
8. Treatment of Incontinence and Pelvic floor dysfunction; Special problems related to women.
9. Recent Advances in Community Physiotherapy.
Instructors: Kavitha Raja, AditiBhandiwad
Class will meet every Tues & Thu from 2-4
Assessment: assignments ( ONE ON ERGONOMICS AND ANOTHER ON WOMEN’S HEALTH) to be submitted on Nov
27.
Assessment guidelines:
A paper must be between 2500 and 3000 words. No plagiarism with references in Vancouver format, typed neatly
with margins of 1 inch all sides, title page in font 16, text in font 12 Arial, sub heading in bold font size 14. Text must
be double spaced with tables and figures quoted in text and with clear legends. Pages must be consecutively
numbered. Paragraphs must start with an indent.
One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the instructors in a clear plastic
file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class and other details.
A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be
2 hours.
Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references
In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar
Case presentation/ report must include all relevant information covered in the module and is not intended to be a
regular case presentation.One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the
instructors in a clear plastic file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class
and other details.
Physiotherapeutics
Jan Module I: Basics of Physiotherapy
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Maternal and child care in general physiotherapy.
Cardiopulmonary medications and their effect on activity performance.
Use of Exercise therapy techniques and application on various types of cases.
Application of electrotherapy techniques on patients, monitoring of dosages and winding up
procedure.
Ergonomic aspects of exercise on oxygen, energy consumption MET value of various
exercises and activity.
Effect of aerobic, anaerobic as well as Isometric and Isokinetic exercises on cardiac
function.
General Guidelines to be followed in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation,
Burns Rehabilitation and Cancer Rehabilitation Protocol.
CPR, monitoring systems and defibrillators and artificial respirators.
Instructors: Renukadevi, BipinPuneeth
Class will meet every Tue and Thu from 2-4
Assessment: submitted paper on Jan 29
Feb- March Module II: Miscellaneous disorders and Yoga
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Physiotherapy in psychiatric conditions.
Massage, Mobilization and Manipulation
Principles of Neurological approaches.
Physiotherapy in common conditions of skin.
Physiotherapy following Plastic Surgery.
Physiotherapy Following Obstetric and Gynecological Disorders.
7. Yoga
a. Concept of Yogic Practices – Kinds of Yogic Practices; Asana, Pranayama, Kriya,
Mudra, Bandha, Dhyana.
b. Asana: Definition, Scope and Limitations of Asanas – Classification of Asanas –
Safety Measures and Precautions while performing Asanas
c. Pranayama: Meaning – Different Phases in Pranayama Practice Safety Measures
and Precautions.
d. Meaning & benefits of Bandha – Different Bandhas. Meaning of Mudra – Types of
Mudra
e. Practicing methods and benefits of Kriyas – Meaning – Types of Kriyas; Neti;
Dhauthi.
f. Meaning & concept of Meditation – Yogic practices and physical exercise. Yoga
Practices and Other Systems of Exercises – Asanas Vs. Muscular Exercises –
Pranayama Vs Deep Breathing Exercises – Importance of Nerve Culture in Yoga Yoga and Competition –
g. Yoga and Modern Education
Instructors: SaikrishnanAshwini andAditi
Class will meet every Tues and Thu 2-4
Assessment:Seminar on 26 and 31 March
26- Aruna,CT, Nagendrappa,
31- Namita, Neha,Prashanth
Assessment guidelines:
A paper must be between 2500 and 3000 words. No plagiarism with references in Vancouver format, typed neatly
with margins of 1 inch all sides, title page in font 16, text in font 12 Arial, sub heading in bold font size 14. Text must
be double spaced with tables and figures quoted in text and with clear legends. Pages must be consecutively
numbered. Paragraphs must start with an indent.
One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the instructors in a clear plastic
file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class and other details.
A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be
2 hours.
Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references
In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar
Case presentation/ report must include all relevant information covered in the module and is not intended to be a
regular case presentation.One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the
instructors in a clear plastic file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class
and other details.
Paediatrics
June-July Module I: Growth and development
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Normal motor development ( development during Prenatal, Infancy, and child hood)
Reflex maturation.
Developmental assessment and diagnosis.
Developmental screening using various scales.
Genetic basis of paediatric disorders. Embryology & genetic counseling.
Cardio-respiratory assessment of neonate and infant and related paediatric disorder.
Instructors: Annie Thomas and Siddesh NS
Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1
Assessment : written paper on July 30
Aug-Sept: Clinical aspects of paediatric disorders
1. Principles of laboratory investigations for differential diagnosis.
2. Clinical symptomatology and patho-physiology of locomotor and cardiopulmonary
disorders.
3. Growth and development of a child and its disorders
4. Maturational, Pathophysiological and recovery process in the CNS.
5. Assessment of progressive locomotor disorders – Neuropathic and Myopathic.
6. Early intervention- high risk babies, Neonatal care and management
7. Management of congenital locomotor disorders including the prosthetic and orthotic
management.
8. Management of neuropediatric patients.
Instructors: Annie Thomas, Siddesh NS
Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1
Assessment- case presentation
Oct-Nov Module II: Physiotherapy principles in paediatrics
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Motor learning process – Theory and Techniques.
Disorders of perception and sensory integration.
Integrated approach in management of pediatric disorders.
Pediatric surgeries and its post-operative management.
Instructors: Kavitha Raja &Siddesh NS
Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1
Assessment: written exam On Nov 29
Dec-Jan Module III: Adapted physical activity and health
1. Analysis of fitness and exercise prescription for special pediatric populations – cereral
palsy, downs syndrome, polio, muscular dystrophy, juvenile diabetes and obesity.
2. Adaptive equipment for physically challenged children.
3. Physical therapy in public schools.
4. Sports and fitness in paediatrics.
5. CBR in pediatric conditions.
6. Recent Advances in Pediatric Physiotherapy
Instructors: Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta
Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1
Assessment: practical output- final report due on Jan 31
Assessment guidelines:
A paper must be between 2500 and 3000 words. No plagiarism with references in Vancouver format, typed neatly
with margins of 1 inch all sides, title page in font 16, text in font 12 Arial, sub heading in bold font size 14. Text must
be double spaced with tables and figures quoted in text and with clear legends. Pages must be consecutively
numbered. Paragraphs must start with an indent.
One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the instructors in a clear plastic
file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class and other details.
A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be
2 hours.
Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references
In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar
Case presentation/ report must include all relevant information covered in the module and is not intended to be a
regular case presentation.One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the
instructors in a clear plastic file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class
and other details.