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DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY

Diploma in Physiotherapy Course Syllabus & Subjects Overview

A Diploma in Physiotherapy syllabus is a 6 Month NVQ Level IV ghycourse structure, (10 Semesters of Two Weeks and Final Semester of Four Weeks - 5 Days a Week - Each Fulltime designed to assist students in gaining proper foundation knowledge and skills to serve the functions of aiding medical emergencies. Physiotherapy is one of the allied courses of medical sciences. Therefore, the Diploma in Physiotherapy syllabus is set to spearhead the need for conceptual knowledge through theoretical and practical pedagogy methods. The DPT Syllabus is divided into 4 semesters, defining the important DPT Subjects for study.

The course curriculum of Diploma in Physiotherapy syllabus is designed in categories of Physical Therapy, Physical Movements, Massages, and Exercise to improve and cure injuries, diseases and deformities. The DPT Syllabus structure highlights various rehabilitation techniques taught to the students for treating patients so they can return to their normal healthy lifestyles sooner. Some of the important Diploma in Physiotherapy subjects are Physiology, Biochemistry, Anatomy, Rehabilitation Science, Food and Nutrition, etc. An in-depth understanding of the Diploma in Physiotherapy Syllabus has been provided below

Diploma in Physiotherapy Subjects

Topic – semester (1) 2 weeks full time

Human Anatomy and Physiology

SUBJECTS

	General Anatomy
	Musculoskeletal System
	Upper Extremity & Lower Extremity
	Spine and Thorax, Back Muscles
	Head and Neck
	Nervous System
	Sensory System
	Cardiovascular System
	Lymphatic System
	Respiratory System
	Digestive System & Urinary & Reproductive System

Topic – semester (2) 2 weeks fulltime

Basic of Pharmacology, Pathology, and Microbiology

SUBJECTS

	General Physiology
	Blood
	Cardiovascular System
	Respiratory System
	Nerve Muscle Physiology
	Nervous System
	Renal System
	Digestive System
	Endocrinology
	Pathology
	Microbiology

Topic – semester (3) 2 weeks fulltime

Topic – semester (4) 2 weeks fulltime

Biomechanics and Kinesiology

SUBJECTS

	Mechanics
	Motion & Force
	Friction & Gravity
	Equilibrium
	Levers
	Pulleys
	Elasticity
	Springs
	Muscular system
	Joint structures and functions
	Posture

Topic – semester (5) 2 weeks fulltime

Topic – semester (6) 2 weeks fulltime

Biochemistry

SUBJECTS

	Nutrition
	Carbohydrates
	Lipids
	Amino Acids
	Proteins
	Study of hemoglobin and myoglobin with their functions •
	Enzymes
	Biochemistry of connective tissue
	Vitamins
	Diabetes mellitus

Topic – semester (7) 2 weeks fulltime

Topic – semester (8) 2 weeks fulltime

Topic – semester (9) 4 weeks fulltime

Physiotherapy in Orthopedic Conditions, Orthotics, and Prosthetics

SUBJECTS

	PT assessment for Orthopedic conditions
	Fractures
	Principles of various schools of thought in manual therapy
	Degenerative and inflammatory conditions
	Infective conditions
	Deformities
	Poliomyelitis
	Leprosy
	Amputations
	Spinal conditions
	Osteoporosis
	Orthopedic surgeries
	Shoulder joint
	Elbow and forearm
	Wrist and Hand
	Hip
	Knee
	Ankle and Foot
	Orthotics and ProstheticS

Topic – semester (10) 2 weeks fulltime

Topic – semester (11) 4 weeks fulltime

Physiotherapy in Sports and Cardiology Conditions

SUBJECTS

	Physiotherapy in Sports
	Sports injuries Spine
	Sports injuries Hip
	Sports injuries Knee
	Sports injuries Leg & ankle
	Sports injuries Head & face
	Sports injuries Shoulder
	Sports injuries Elbow
	Sports injuries Wrist and hand
	Principles of injury prevention
	Principles of training & Rehabilitation in sports injuries
	Sports in Special age groups; Female athlete triad, Younger athlete, and Older athlete
	Physiotherapy in Cardio-Respiratory and General Conditions
	Physiotherapy techniques to increase lung volume
	Physiotherapy techniques to decrease the work of breathing
	Physiotherapy techniques to clear secretions
	Drug therapy
	Management of wound ulcers
	Physiotherapy in dermatology
	Neonatal and Pediatric Physiotherapy
	Physiotherapy in Obstructive lung conditions
	Physiotherapy in Restrictive lung conditions
	Management of breathlessness
	Physiotherapy following Lung surgeries
	Burns management
	Physiotherapy management following cardiac surgeries
	Cardiac Rehabilitation
	Physiotherapy management following Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)
	Abdominal Surgeries
	Management of Amputations following Diabetes, PVD - Prosthesis in amputations of lower limbs following ulcers and gangrenes
	Physiotherapy intervention in the management of Medical, Surgical and Radiation Oncology Cases
	Home program and education of family members in patient care
	Physiotherapy in Obstetrics
	Geriatrics

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	Review of basic Neuro - Anatomy and Physiology
	Physiotherapy evaluation of a neurological patient
	Peripheral nerve injuries, surgical resection & repair
	Traumatic Brain Injury
	Neurosurgery
	Rehabilitation Theory

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	Electrotherapy

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