Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Five Years Degree Program Approved by HEC
Physical therapy is an essential segment of modern health care system. It is a “science of healing and art of caring”. It pertains to the clinical examination, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory systems’ functional disorders including symptoms of pain, edema, physiological, structural and psychosomatic ailments.
Physical therapy deals with methods of treatment based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents, and therapeutics modalities to relieve the pain and other complications.
Hence, Physical therapy covers basic parameters of healing sciences i.e. preventive, promotive, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative.
GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME:
Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
Areas of Practice
- Acute Care
- Extended Care Facility
- Home Health
- Outpatient Clinic
- Rehabilitation Hospital
- Research Center
- Wellness, Prevention, Sports, and Fitness Centers
EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS TREATED BY PHYSICAL THERAPISTS
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Balance
- Burns
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Developmental Delays
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Dislocations
- Fractures
- Hand Injuries
- Headaches
- Incontinence
- Lymphedema
- Osteoporosis
- Pelvic Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Scope of Graduates of Physical Therapy
Foreign Countries
PT Employment Expected to Grow by 39% through 2020
Highest Growth Expected in Rural Areas and Geriatrics
Scope in Pakistan
Public Sector
- Physiotherapist in a Academia and Universities
- Physiotherapist to many sports team of government Institutes
- Seats Major Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers
- Extended Physiotherapy services to all districts (at least 4) and tehsil (at least two) head quarter hospitals
- Physiotherapy services extended to Rural Area
Private Sector
- Physiotherapist Clinic in Community
- Private Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers
- Physiotherapy Gyms
- Consultants for Private Sports Teams
Dr. Ayesha Bashir
Lecturer & Incharge
