MPT Geriatrics

About Masters in Physiotherapy Geriatrics

Master's in Physiotherapy with a specialization in Geriatrics is a postgraduate program that focuses on the study and treatment of older adults' physical health and functional abilities. Geriatric physiotherapists are trained to work with elderly individuals to enhance their mobility, balance, and overall physical well-being, as well as to address age-related conditions and disorders.

 MPT Geriatrics make understand the professional responsibility, ethical principles and Evidence based physiotherapy in geriatric care.

 It deals with exercise testing, exercise prescription along with understanding cultural and psychological variations and its influence on geriatric rehabilitation

 Geriatric physiotherapists play a crucial role in promoting independence, functional ability, and quality of life for older adults.

Curriculum

The curriculum for a Master's in Physiotherapy with a specialization in Geriatrics typically includes courses on gerontology, age-related conditions, assessment and management of mobility issues, exercise prescription for seniors, and other relevant topics. Practical experience through clinical placements and research projects may also be part of the program.

 It consists of appropriate wheel chair prescription and training in geriatric population, orthosis and assistive mobility devices in old age, approaches in stress management in geriatrics and Public awareness to the various forms of impairment and disability in the specified population.

 It will concentrate on different fields too, typically on anatomy, pathomechanics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, evidence-based treatment, ethics, research and methodology.

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

Scope of Practice

Completing a Master's in Geriatric Physiotherapy can lead to various career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, community health settings, and private practices. Geriatric physiotherapists play a crucial role in promoting independence, functional ability, and quality of life for older adults.

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

 Completing a Master's in Geriatric Physiotherapy can lead to various career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, community health settings, and private practices.

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

 Completing a Master's in Geriatric Physiotherapy can lead to various career opportunities in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, community health settings, and private practices.

 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.

Scope of Practice

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

 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.