MPT Orthopaedic

Department of Orthopaedics

MPT in Orthopaedics is a postgraduate program that focuses on the study and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and injuries through physical therapy interventions. This specialized program equips physiotherapists with advanced knowledge and skills in assessing and managing various orthopaedic issues, including fractures, joint replacements, soft tissue injuries, and other musculoskeletal disorders.

The curriculum typically includes courses on orthopaedic assessment, manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgeries, and evidence-based practices in orthopaedic physiotherapy. Students may also gain practical experience through clinical placements and research projects in the field of orthopaedics.

Completing a Masters in Physiotherapy with a focus on Orthopaedics can lead to various career opportunities in orthopaedic hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation centers, private practices, and academic institutions. It enables physiotherapists to work with patients who have orthopaedic conditions, helping them regain mobility, strength, and function while reducing pain and improving their overall physical well-being.

Curriculum

• The curriculum for the Masters of Physiotherapy in orthopaedics will concentrate on different fields, typically on anatomy, pathomechanics, biomechanics, comprehensive assessment, physical diagnosis and evaluation, exercise physiology, evidence-based treatment, ethics, research and methodology.

• Along with that, specialisation-based orthopaedics subjects and cases will also be emphasised separately.

• One month externship will be provided after each semester in reputed hospitals.

Scope of Practice

• Carrer placements will be available from time to time in recognised hospitals.

• It gives opportunities in orthopaedic hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation centres, private practices and work with patients who have orthopaedic conditions, helping them regain mobility, strength, and function while reducing pain and improving their overall physical well-being.

• Having an MPT degree will also make students eligible for a variety of academics, research projects and leadership positions in addition to clinicians.

• It makes room for more advanced investigations and further higher studies.