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In present times, as the hectic lifestyle is increasing and due to mechanization and desk lifestyle People are suffering from musculoskeletal problems like back pain , stiffness in shoulder and neck , osteoarthritis of knee etc. , which are causing problems in the smooth functioning of various body parts, increasing the risk of heart disease and heart disease. As the number of cases of bone and muscle damage due to accidents is rising, the need for physiotherapists is also increasing . According to the World Health Organisation ( WTO ) There is currently a shortage of about 95,000 physiotherapists in India .
Career with Human Services as a Physical Therapist
It is worth noting that the person who does physiotherapy is called a physiotherapist . The services of a physiotherapist have the characteristics of a professional who works in preventive , restorative and rehabilitative forms. He plays his role as a trainer in a health center or wellness center. Apart from this, he provides his services in various roles depending on the circumstances. The job of a physiotherapist is to get physical exercises done for the patients. This also includes getting them to do exercises through machines and reducing their mental pressure through conversation . Physiotherapists use their special knowledge , experience and techniques to solve disorders and other problems in various systems of the body. These include diseases related to brain and nervous system , muscles , joints , heart and breathing . Under physiotherapy, heat radiation , massage , traction , water therapy and diathermy etc. are the treatments. It includes physical and Psychological approach is also used.
Physiotherapy is a rapidly growing multidisciplinary career option
Physiotherapy is a rapidly growing career option in India. There are immense employment opportunities for physiotherapists in the government and private sectors . After the Corona period, people's awareness towards health has increased even more , since then the job opportunities for a physiotherapist have increased in many ways . In government hospitals, physiotherapists are also called bhaitish therapists. This is a permanent position. There is a huge demand for physiotherapist professionals in government as well as private hospitals. For those who do a degree course in physiotherapy, the maximum job opportunities in the private sector are in places like private hospitals , poly clinics or multispecialty hospitals. In addition , candidates with qualification in Physiotherapy can attend out patient clinics , Can work in community health care centers , health clubs , special schools and senior citizen centers etc. Can work with various sports centers , teaching , various companies working abroad etc.
There are also many opportunities for self-employment in physiotherapy. After the Corona period, people have started taking such services at their homes as well. For such home visits, people are happily ready to pay the fixed fee to the physiotherapist. Mobile unit is also a form of this , through which Nowadays physiotherapy services are being provided at home. Apart from this , one can also provide physiotherapy services by opening his own centre as a physiotherapist.
There are immense possibilities of research in the field of physiotherapy. National institutes like ICMR , DBT , DRDO , INSA , CSIR also provide grants for this. State governments have also made provisions. After research, one can serve as a research associate or as a principal investigator. There are great opportunities for youth as physiotherapists not only in India but also abroad . As far as income is concerned, the income of a physiotherapist increases with his experience.
Skills required for a career as a Physiotherapist
Some skills are necessary for the career of a physiotherapist . Physiotherapist should have the goal of human service in mind. There should be skill to communicate efficiently with the patient and other people . Physiotherapist should have teamwork skills so that it becomes easy for them to work in a team. Physiotherapist should be tolerant and patient . Physiotherapist should be able to work under pressure because there are many occasions when the patient needs immediate treatment. In such a situation, the patient's disease should be diagnosed while remaining calm . Physiotherapist should have technical skills as well as the skills to take timely decisions and provide treatment to the patient with time management .
How to become a Physiotherapist
It is worth noting that to get admission in the degree course of Physiotherapy, one must have minimum 50 % marks in 12th with Physics , Chemistry and Biology . To become a Physiotherapist, one can get a Physiotherapist degree from any recognized university which is called BPT. Its duration is four years. The post graduation degree of physiotherapist course is called MPT. Its duration is two years. Diploma in physiotherapy can also be done . Under Physiotherapy , subjects like physiotherapy , human body , cardiovascular are taught . At present, there are about 350 BPT and about 200 MPT institutes in the country. Since practical is very important in physiotherapy course . It is related to human health care. Therefore, online or distance mode courses are not recognized in this field. It is also important that admissions are given in physiotherapy courses by conducting entrance exams by many universities and various medical institutes of the country.
Where to do a course in Physiotherapy ?
There are many institutes in every corner of Madhya Pradesh and the country that offer diploma, degree and post graduation in physiotherapy. If you are interested in making a career in human service in the field of physiotherapy, then you can move forward on the path of your career by choosing a suitable physiotherapy institute for studies as per your ability and qualification.
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