Semester I

I SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT101 Anatomy (Theory) I 80 100 25 75 5
BPT102 Anatomy (Lab hours) I 64 100 25 75 2
BPT 103 Physiology (Theory) I 32 100 25 75 2

BPT 104 Biochemistry (Theory) 32 100 25 75 2

BPT105 Physiology & Biochemistry (Lab 32 100 25 75 1

hour) I

BPT106 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of 80 100 25 75 5

Exercise Therapy (Theory)
BPT107 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of 32 100 25 75 1
Exercise Therapy (Lab hours)
BPT108 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of 80 100 25 75 5
Electro Therapy (Theory)
BPT109 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of 48 100 25 75 2
Electro Therapy (Lab hours)
BPT110 Computer Application* 32 Qualifying 1
(P/F)
BPT111 General Foundation Course* 48 Qualifying 3
(P/F)
Total 560 900 29
*Qualifying subject. Marks not to be added in the total.

ANATOMY : THEORY –I ( 80 hrs)

CODE: BPT 101

SECTION A

Microscopic, Macroscopic, Radiological and Surface Anatomy of the following :

1. Cells & Tissues

a)Anatomical Nomenclature

b)Structure of Cell, Reproduction of Cells.

c)Tissues: Epithelial, Connective, Muscle & Nervous

2. Skin

a) Types of Skin, Epidermis, Dermis, Nerves, Blood vessels, Age related changes, Repair

b) Appendages of Skin: Pilo -sebaceous Unit, Nail Unit.

SECTION B

1. Skeletal System

a)Morphology of Human Skeleton: The Skeleton in Life, Shape and Proportions of Bone,
Functions of Bone and Skeleton, Mechanical Properties of Bone, Growth of Individual Bones

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 b)Skeletal Connective Tissues: Structure of Cartilage, Bone as a Tissue, Microscopic Structure
and Organization of Bone, Blood Vessels and Nerves of Bone

c) Types of Joints

d) Axial Skeleton: Vertebral Column, Ribs, Sternum and Skull.

e) Appendicular Skeleton: Upper limb, Lower Limb.

2. Muscle

a)Types of Muscle, Attachments of Skeletal Muscle

b) Form and Function in Skeletal Muscle: Form and Fiber Architecture, Functional Implications
of Form.

c) Muscles and Fasciae of Head, Neck, Trunk, Upper Limb, Lower Limb

SECTION C

1. Cardiovascular System
a) Blood vessels,thoracic cavity and heart.

b)arterial system,venous system and lymphatic system.

c)applied anatomy of thorax

2. Respiratory System
Nose and Paranasal Sinuses, Larynx, Trachea. Bronchi, Lungs, Pleura,
Mediastinum ,diaphragm,respiratory movements,

SECTION D

1. Alimentary System
Oral Cavity, Abdomen, Esophagus to Anus,liver,gall bladder,spleen,pancreas.

2. Urinary and Reproductive System

a) Kidneys, Ureter, Bladder, Urethra.

b)Reproductive organs of Male and Female.

ANATOMY LAB. HOURS –I (64hrs)

Code:BPT 102

Surface Anatomy: Identification and Description of surface land marks on Human Specimen

Planes and anatomical terminology.

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Movement nomenclature.

Muscles, Bones, Ligaments, Joints of head, face, trunk, lower and upper extremities ,vertebrae,rib cage
on a dissected human specimen.

Radiology of upper and lower limb, abdomen and thorax

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Anatomy and physiology by Smout and McDowall (Edwad Arnold).

Primary castes anatomy by Basmajian (Williams and Willkins Co. Batlimore).

An Introduction of fundamental Anatomy by David Sinclair.

Kinesiology by Katherine Wells (Saunders Co.)

Anatomy of Chaurasia- All 3 volumes.

Limbs of Dr. Kadasana-All 3 volumes.

Anatomy of Grant

Clinical kinesiology by Signe Brunnstone.

Human Embryology by Hamilton Body and Mossaman.

Kinesiology and applied Anatomy by Resch Burko (Kec & Fileigar).

Applied Anatomy and Kinesiolgy by W. Bower and H. Shose

(Lae and Febigar).

Extermities by Quining Wasbel.

Neuro-Anatomy – Inderbir Singh.

BPT 103 PHYSIOLOGY I 32 HOURS

Objectives-
At the end of the course, the candidate will-
1] Acquire the knowledge of the relative contribution of each organ system in
maintenance of the milieu interior [Homeostasis]
2] Be able to describe physiological functions of various systems with special
reference to Musculoskeletal, Neuro-motor, Cardio-respiratory, Female uro-genital

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function, & Alterations in function with aging
3] Analyse physiological responses & adaptation to environmental stresses-with special
emphasis on physical activity, temperature
4] Acquire the skill of basic clinical examination, with special emphasis to Peripheral &
Central Nervous system, Cardiovascular & Respiratory system, & Exercise
tolerance/Ergography.

Semester-I
Theory-32 hours

Section I

1] GENERAL Physiology 2 hours

Transport through Cell Membrane, Homeostasis, Resting Membrane Potential (RMP)

2] Nerve 2 hours
. i] Action potential
ii] Propagation of nerve impulse

Section II

3] Muscle 7 hours
i] Structure, properties, classification, excitation/contraction coupling
ii] Motor unit-E.M.G, factors affecting muscle tension
iii] Neuro-muscular transmission

Section III

4] Nervous System 15 hrs

i] Receptor physiology
ii] Synapse-structure
iii] Reflexes
v] Physiology of Touch, Pain, Temperature & Proprioception
vi] Labyrinth
vii] Function of Basal Ganglia, Thalamus, Hypo-Thalamus, Pre-frontal lobe, Reticular
Activating System, Cerebellum
viii] Sensory /motor cortex
ix] Limbic system
x] Learning, memory & condition reflex
xi] Physiology of Voluntary movement
xii] A.N.S - Sympathetic/parasympathetic system-adrenal medulla functions-
Neurotransmitters

Section IV

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5] Temperature Regulation 1 Hr
Role of hypothalamus in temperature regulation

6] Special Senses 5 hrs

i] Eye-Errors of refraction-accommodation-reflexes-dark & light adaptation
ii] Ear – structure & function
iii] Vestibular Apparatus

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Textbook of Physiology: Guyton
2. Textbook of Physiology : Ganong
3. Human Physiology: 1. Chaudhary 2. Bijlani
4. Essentials of Medical Physiology: K.Semubulingam, Jaypee Publishers – 1st Edition.

BPT 104 BIOCHEMISTRY ( 32 hrs)

SECTION 1

1. Cell Biology

a) Membrane, Structure & Function;

b) Junction Of Intracellular Organelle In Brief

2. Connective Tissue

Biochemistry Of Connective Tissue-Collagen -Glyco-Protein -Proteoglycans

SECTION 2

1. Carbohydrates

a) Chemistry-Definition, Classification with Examples

b) Functions of Carbohydrates with Mucopolysaccharides

c) Reducing Properties Of sugars of clinical and diagnostic importance e.g.benedict’s test,

Banfood`s Test Etc)

d) Metabolism- Digestion & Absorption Of Carbohydrates, glycolysis, Aerobic, Anaerobic,

Energetics & Regulation;

e) Kreb`s Cycle-Its Energetics & Regulation- Role Of T.C.A. Cycle;

f) Glycogenesis, Glycogenolysis & Their Regulation-Role of Liver in Muscle Glycogen

g) Gluconeogenesis-Significance of H.M.P. Shunt

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h) Hormonal Regulation of Blood Sugar Levels-Important Metabolic Disorders of Glycogen,

Lactose Intolerance, Diabetes Mellitus.

2. Lipids

a) Chemistry-Definition-Classification-[Including Fatty Acids with Examples]-Function -

b) Metabolism-Digestion & Absorption Of Lipids-B-Oxidation-Of Saturated Fatty Acids &

Its

Energetics & Regulation Of Fat Metabolism In Adipose Tissue-Ketone Bodies Formation &

Utilization.Cholesterol & Its Importance[No Biosynthesis Needed]-Classification, Sources

&

Function Of Lipoproteins-Lipoproteinemia Atherosclerosis

3. Nuclic Acids

D.N.A., R.N.A.-Definition-Structure & Function-Types-Genetic Code-Catabolism Of Purine

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Gout

4. Proteins

a) Chemistry-Definition-Function-Classification of Amino Acids-Protein Structure-Effect

Of

Temperature On Proteins- Denaturation-Coagulation; Isoelectric Ph & Its Importance

b) Metabolism-Digestion & Absorption- Decarboxylation- De-Amination- Transmethylation-

Transamination & Their Importance-Detoxification of Ammonia Including Urea Cycle;

c) Special Products Of Amino Acid-E.G. Phenylalnine Glycine ,Methionine[No

Biosynthesis] ;

d) Neuro-Transmitters (No Bio-Synthesis)

5. Enzymes

a) Definition-Co-Enzymes-Classification-Factors Affecting-;

b) General Metabolism Of Enzymes [In Brief] ;

c) Inhibition & Types Of Inhibitors ;

d) Iso-Enzymes ;

e) Clinical & Therapeutic Use Of Enzymes

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SECTION 3

1. Vitamins

a) Water & Fat Soluble-Definition-Classification ;

b) Individual Vitamins-Sources-Co-Enzyme Forms- Function-Reaction Related To

Metabolism

Covered ;

c) RDA, Absorption-& Transport-Deficiency & Toxicity

d) Biological Oxidation

e) Oxidative Phosphorylation & ETC In Brief

2. Minerals

a) Phosphate, Calcium, & Iron [In Details];

b) Magnesium, Flouride, Zink, Copper, Selenium Molybdenum, Iodine-Sources, RDA,

Absorption,-

Transport-Excretion Function & Disorder

SECTION 4

1. Nutrition

a) Importance Of Nutrition-Calorimetry-Energy Value-Calorimeter-Respiratory Quotient

& Its

Significance

b) Basal Metabolic Rate-Definition-Normal Values-Factors Affecting BMR;

c) Energy Requirement-With-Age/Sex/ Thermogenesis/-Specific Dynamic Action Of

Food,-Energy

Expenditure For Various Activities

d) Composition Of Food, Balanced Diet Dietary Recommendations Nutritional

Supplementation -

Nutritional Value Of Carbohydrates/Proteins/Fats & Fibers,

e) Nitrogen Balance & Its Significance-Protein Energy Malnutrition-Kwashiorkor &

Marasmus

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Recommended Books

1. Fundamentals of Biochemistry-by Dr. Deb Jyoti Das,

2. Biochemistry-by-Dr Satyanarayan

3. Textbook of Medical Biochemistry -Chatterje and Shinde

BPT 105 Physiology and Biochemistry Lab Hour I 32 hours

1] Graphs 4 hrs
i] skeletal muscle-properties, SMT, Fatigue, Repeated stimuli
ii] Cardiac muscle- properties, effect of ACh & Adrenaline.
Iiii] Neuron
iv]Menstrual cycle

2] Neuron 3 hrs

3] Synapse 3 hrs

4] Hematology 10 hrs

RBC Count, WBC Count, Differential Count, Bleeding &

Clotting Time, Hb Estimation, ABO & Rh Blood Group, (PCV, ESR

Calculation of blood indices - for demonstration only)

5] Mosso`s finger ergography 2 hrs

BIOCHEMISTRY LAB HOURS ----- 10 HOURS

Clinical Biochemistry :DEMONSTRATION ONLY

a) Liver Function Test & Renal Function Test ;

b) Relevance Of Blood Levels Of Glucose, Urea, Ca-Phosphate-& Uric Acid;

c) Enzymes-Amylase, CPK, LDH,Isoenzymes

d) Lipid Profile-Tri -Glyceride, Cholesterol/HDL/LDL/ALDL Etc

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Textbook of Physiology: Guyton
2. Textbook of Physiology : Ganong
3. Human Physiology: 1. Chaudhary 2. Bijlani
4. Essentials of Medical Physiology: K.Semubulingam, Jaypee Publishers – 1st Edition.

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 5. Fundamentals of Biochemistry-by Dr. Deb Jyoti Das,
6. Biochemistry-by-Dr Satyanarayan
7. Textbook of Medical Biochemistry -Chatterje and Shinde

BPT 106 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of Exercise Therapy

(Theory) (80 Hours)
Course Description: This course involves a study of the basic physical principles as they relate to the application of
Exercise Therapy.
Course Objectives: The student should be able to explain the physical rationale for the selection of appropriate
exercises.

Section I Musculoskeletal and Mechanical Basis of Movement

• Force and force Systems,

• Motion and its Laws,
• Pendulum,
• Friction,
• Work, Energy and Power,
• Stress and Strain
• Planes and Axes
• Bones and their Classification
• Joints and their Classification.,
• Classification of Movement,
• Degrees of Freedom
• Structure of Muscle and its Classification
• Muscle Tension
• Muscle Fiber
• Group Action of Muscles
• Torque & angle of pull

Section II Gravity and Equilibrium

• Definition
• Effects of Gravity
• Centre of gravity,
• Line of Gravity and their Alterations,
• Application of gravity in Human Body and Movement.
• Equilibrium
o Definition,
o Types,
o Effects,
o Supporting Base,
o Role in Human Movement.

Section III Simple Machines

• Levers and their Functions and classification,

• Pulleys and their Functions and classification,
• Inclined Planes and their Functions and classification.

Section IV Miscellaneous

• Elasticity

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 o Stress, Strain, Hooke’s Law, Springs and their properties
• Hydrostatics and Hydrodynamics
o Principles, Application
• Traction: Principles and Application

BPT 107 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of Exercise Therapy (Lab
Hours) 32 hours
Course Description: This course involves a study of the basic physical principles as they relate to the application of
exercise therapy

Course Objectives: The student should be able to explain the physical rationale for the use of exercise therapy.

1. Mechanical Principles applied in Physiotherapy like force, Torque, Centre of Gravity, etc.
2. Demonstration of different types of levers in the human body.
3. Demonstration of different types of pulleys and strings used in Physiotherapy.
4. Demonstration of Archimedes’ Principle of floatation and Bernoulli’s Theorem in
Hydrotherapy.

Recommended Books
Practical Exercise Therapy- Hollis and Cook
Principles of Exercise Therapy- Gardiner
Joint structure and function – Norkin
Exercise Therapy – Carolyn Kisner

BPT 108 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of Electrotherapy (Theory) (80
hours)

Course Description: This course involves a study of the basic physical principles as they relate to the application of
electrotherapeutic modalities.

Course Objectives: The student should be able to explain the physical rationale for the use of physical agent modalities.

Section I Physical principles

a. Physical Properties of matter - adhesion, surface tension, viscosity, density and elasticity.
b. Structure of atom, molecules, elements and compound
c. Introduction to therapeutic currents - Definition, types and characteristic features
d. Static Electricity: Production of electric charge. Characteristic of a charged body. Characteristics of lines of forces.
Potential energy and factors on which it depends. Potential difference and Electromotive Force (EMF).
e. Current Electricity: Units of Electricity: farad, Volt, Ampere, Coulomb, Watt , Conductors, Insulators, Potential
difference, Resistance and intensity
f. Condensers: Definition, principle, Types: construction and working, capacity and uses.
g. Magnetism: Definition. Properties of magnets. Electromagnetic induction. Transmission by contact. Magnetic field
and magnetic forces. Magnetic effects of an electric field.
h. Ohm's law and its application to DC and AC currents.
i Fuse: construction, working and use

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j. Rectifying Devices-Thermionic valves, Semiconductors, Transistors, Amplifiers, transducer and Oscillator circuits.
k. Display devices and indicators-analogue and digital.
l. Transformer: Definition, Types, Principle, Construction, Eddy current, Working uses
m. Chokes: Principle, Construction and working, Uses
n. Amplifiers: Definition, principle, Uses and Application

Section II Electrical Supply and Electric shock

• Brief outline of main supply of electric current

• Electric Shock
o Dangers-short circuit,
o Precaution-safety devices, three- pin, earthing, fuses, etc.
o First aid and initial management of electric shock

Section III Effects of Current Electricity

a. Chemical effects-lons and electrolytes, lonisation, Production of an EMF by chemical actions.

Section IV Electrophysiology of Nerve and Muscle

BPT 109 Basic Physics and Physical Principles of Electrotherapy Lab hours
(48 hours)

Course Description: This course involves a demonstration of some basic physical principles as they relate to the
application of electrotherapeutic modalities.

Course Objectives: The student should be able to explain the physical rationale for the use of physical agent modalities.

1. Diode and Triode valves, Transistors, Ammeter, Voltmeter, Galvanometer, Rheostat, Resistance Box,
Transformer, etc.
2. Demonstration of Electrotherapy units like stimulator, Short Wave Diathermy, LASER and Ultrasound, etc.
3. Clinical observation

Recommended Books
1. Clayton’s Electrotherapy
2. Physical Principles Explained by Low and Reed
3. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation – Cameron

BPT Computer Application 32 HOURS

CODE: BPT 110

BPT COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

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Course Description: This course involves an introduction to the use of computers in daily life.
Course Objectives: The students should be able to have a working knowledge of computer software and
hardware and be able to use computers for enhancing their class work.

Section I

• Various components of personal computer.

• Operational skills of common computer applications, including work processing and spread sheet
software

Section II

• Basic knowledge of utility of multimedia.

• Skills of web surfing for literature research relevant to the field of medicine.

Section III

• Power Point Presentations

• Assignments in Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel

Section IV

Introduction to Basic Principles of Programming

Recommended Books :
1. Fundamentals of Computer science - M. Afshar Alam

BPT 109 GENERAL FOUNDATION COURSE (48 HOURS)

Section-1
Chemistry:
1. Electrochemical cells
2. Galvanic Cells
3. Conductance of Electrolytic Solutions
4. Electrolytic cells
5. Batteries
Section-2
Biology:
1. Human Reproduction
- The male reproductive systems
- The female reproductive systems
- Gametogenesis
- Menstrual cycle
- Fertilization and implantation
- Pregnancy and embryonic development
- Parturition and lactation
2. Reproductive health
- Definition
- Population explosion

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 - Birth control
- Medical Termination of pregnancy
- Sexually Transmitted diseases
- Infertility
3. Human health and diseases
- Common diseases in humans
- Innate immunity
- Active and passive immunity
- Vaccination and immunisation
- Allergies
- Autoimmunity
- Immune system in body
- AIDS
- Cancer
- Drugs and alcohol abuse
- Effect of drugs / Alcohol Abuse
- Prevention and control
Section-3
Physics:
- Coulomb’s law
-Forces between Multiple charges
- Capacitors and capacitance
• Definition
• The parallel plate capacitor
• The effect of dieclectric on capacitance
• Combination of capacitors
• Energy stored in capacitors
- Ohm’s law
- Drift of electrons and origin of resistivity
- Combination of resistors – series and parallel
Section-4
English
Noun, pronouns, Adectives verbs, prepositions, conjunctions, letter
writing/essay writing
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II SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT201 Anatomy (Theory) II 64 100 25 75 4
BPT202 Anatomy (Lab hours) II 32 100 25 75 1
BPT203 Physiology (Theory) II 80 100 25 75 5

BPT204 Physiology (Lab hours) II 32 100 25 75 1

BPT205 Sociology 48 100 25 75 3

BPT206 Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy 64 100 25 75 4

(Theory)
BPT207 Fundamentals of Exercise Therapy 64 100 25 75 2
(Lab hours)
BPT208 Fundamentals of Electrotherapy 64 100 25 75 4
(Theory)
BPT 209 Fundamentals of Electrotherapy (Lab 64 100 25 75 2
hours)
BPT 210 Environmental Health Studies* 48 Qualifying 3
(P/F)
Total 560 900 29
*Qualifying subject. Marks not to be added in the total.

CODE:BPT 201 ANATOMY THEORY –II (64 hrs)

Microscopic, Macroscopic, Radiological and Surface Anatomy of the following :

SECTION 1

1. Embryology & Development

a)Early Human Development

b) Development of Individual Systems: Respiratory, Gastro-intestinal, Urinary and

Reproductive, Nervous System and Special Senses,vascular system

c) Musculoskeletal, Cardio-Vascular System.

d)Prenatal Growth in Form and Size

e)Neonatal Anatomy and Growth

SECTION 2

2. head,neck and face

a)anterior and posterior triangle

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 b)parotid gland and submandibular gland

c)TMJ and muscles of mastication

d)blood vessels of neck

e)thyroid gland

f)oral cavity and tongue

g)larynx and pharynx

h)nose and paranasal sinuses

i)ear and middle ear

SECTION 3
Nervous System
a)Regional Organization of Central Nervous System: Spinal Cord and medulla,pons and mid brain
Rhombencephalon,Mesencephalon, Diencephalon, Telencephalon , Basal Nuclei, Fluid
Compartments and Fluid Balance in the CNS,meninges and CSF
b. Blood supply of the brain
c. Ascending and descending tracts
d. Ventricles of the brain

SECTION 4

a)Peripheral Nervous System: Cranial Nerves, Spinal Nerves,Autonomic Nervous System,

Peripheral Apparatus of Special Senses: Gustatory, Olfactory,Peripheral Visual, Accessory
Visual, Auditory, Vestibular.
b)neuroanatomy-applied aspects

CODE:BPT 202 ANATOMY LAB. HOURS--II (32 hrs)

Osteology of skull and vertebrae.

Gross and microscopic anatomy of cerebellum and cerebral hemispheres

Radiology of skull

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Embryological models

Reading xrays.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Anatomy and physiology by Smout and McDowall (Edwad Arnold).

Primary castes anatomy by Basmajian (Williams and Willkins Co. Batlimore).

An Introduction of fundamental Anatomy by David Sinclair.

Kinesiology by Katherine Wells (Saunders Co.)

Anatomy of Chaurasia- All 3 volumes.

Limbs of Dr. Kadasana-All 3 volumes.

Anatomy of Grant

Clinical kinesiology by Signe Brunnstone.

Human Embryology by Hamilton Body and Mossaman.

Kinesiology and applied Anatomy by Resch Burko (Kec & Fileigar).

Applied Anatomy and Kinesiolgy by W. Bower and H. Shose

(Lae and Febigar).

Extermities by Quining Wasbel.

Neuro-Anatomy – Inderbir Singh.

BPT 203 Physiology –II Theory-80hours

SECTION 1
Respiratory system 17 hours
i] Introduction, general organization
ii] Mechanics of respiration
iii]Anatomical & physiological Dead space, ventilation/perfusion ratio,
alveolar ventilation

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iv] Transport of Respiratory gases
v] Nervous & Chemical regulation of respiration
vi] Pulmonary function tests
vii] Physiological changes with altitude & acclimatization

SECTION 2
Cardio-Vascular System 21 hours

i] Structure & properties of cardiac muscle

ii] Cardiac cycle
iii] Heart rate regulation
iv]Blood pressure –definition, regulation, factors affecting blood pressure
v] Cardiac output- regulation & factors affecting cardiac output
vi]Peripheral resistance, venous return
vii] Regional circulation
viii] Normal ECG.
ix] Circulatory Shock

SECTION 3
1 Excretory System 12 hrs
i] Kidneys , structure & function
ii] Urine formation
iii] Micturition –neural control, neurogenic bladder
iv]Renal circulation
v] Body fluid, electrolyte balance

2] Gastro Intestinal System 7 hrs

Organisation, Secretions, Motility of G.I. Tract, Functions of Salivary glands, Liver & Gall
Bladder, Pancreas

3] Endocrine System 10 hrs

Secretion & function of Pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, parathyroid, pancreas

4] Reproductive System 7 hrs

i] Female – Menstrual cycle & related hormones, Functions of Estrogen,
Progesterone & Testosterone
ii] Puberty & Menopause
iii] Male Spermatogenesis and functions of Testosterone

SECTION 4

Exercise Physiology 6 hrs

i] Effects of acute & chronic exercises on cardiorespiratory function
ii] Oxygen /CO2 transport-O2 debt
iii] Effects of exercise on muscle strength, power, endurance, B.M.R.,
Respiratory quotient, hormonal & metabolic effects-respiratory
& cardiac conditioning

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iv] Training-fatigue & recovery
v]Fitness-related to age, gender & body type

BPT 204 PHYSIOLOGY Lab Hours II Practical-32 hours

1] Stethography 3 hrs
i] effect of deglutination;
ii] voluntary hyperventilation

2] Clinical examination 10 hrs

respi/cvs/higher functions /memory/time /orientation/reflexes/motor &
sensory system/abdomen, Cranial nerves

3] Cardiac muscle property 2 hrs

4] Cardiac Cycle 2 hrs
5] Blood pressure–effects of change in posture & exercise 6 hrs
6] Physical fitness 4 hrs
i] breath holding
ii] cardiac efficiency test-Harvard, step test- Master step test
7] Electrocardiography (Demonstration) 2 hrs
8] Vitalograph 3 hrs

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Textbook of Physiology: Guyton
2. Textbook of Physiology : Ganong
3. Human Physiology: 1. Chaudhary 2. Bijlani
4. Essentials of Medical Physiology: K.Semubulingam, Jaypee Publishers – 1st Edition.

BPT 205 SOCIOLOGY (48HOURS)

Introduction of the basic concepts of sociology & social process. Social institutions
(in relation to the individual , family & community ), socio-cultural factors as determinants
of health & the behavior in health & sickness will also be introduced which will allow the
student to relate the above to therapeutic situations in Occupational Therapy.

Introduction ( 1 hrs)
Definitions of sociology, sociology as a science of society, uses of the study of sociology,
application of knowledge of sociology in physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

Sociology and Health ( 3 hrs)

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Social factors affecting health status, social consciousness and perception of illness, social
consciousness and meaning of illness, decision making in taking treatment. Institutions of
health, their role in the improvement of the health of the people.

SECTION 1
1. Socialization ( 4 hrs)
Meaning of socialization, influence of social factor on personality, socialization in hospitals,
socialization in the rehabilitation of patients.
Social Groups - Concept of social groups, influence of formal and
informal groups on health and sickness, the role of primary groups and
secondary groups in the hospitals and rehabilitation settings.

2. Family (2 hrs)
Influence of family on human personality, discussion of chores in the functions of a family on
the individual's health, family and nutrition, the effects of sickness on family, and
psychosomatic disease.

3. Community ( 2 hrs)
Concept of community, role of rural and urban communities in public health, role of
community in determining beliefs, practices and home remedies in treatment.

4. Culture (2 hrs)
Components of culture, impact of culture on human behavior, cultural meaning of sickness,
response of sickness and choice of treatment (role of culture as social consciousness in
moulding the perception of reality), culture induced symptoms and disease, sub-culture of
medical workers.

SECTION 2
1. Caste System ( 2 hrs)
Features of the modern caste system and its trends.

2. Social Change ( 2 hrs)

Meaning of social change, factors of social change, human adaptation and social change,
social change and stress, social change and deviance, social change and health programs, the
role of social planning in the improvement of health and in rehabilitation.

3. Social Control ( 2 hrs)

Meaning of social control, role of norms, folkways, customs, morals, religion law and other
means of social control in the regulation of human behavior, social deviance and disease.

4. Roles ( 2 hrs)
Role taking and making, concepts of role, multiple roles, role set,
role conflicts, role loss and transition, roles and health.

SECTION 3
1. Organization ( 3 hrs)
Goals and functions, organization as systems, organizational impact -
individual, family, community, social structure, power and control

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 in organizations, feminist perspectives on organizations.

2. Sex, gender and feminism ( 2 hrs)

Social construction of sex and gender, sex / gender roles, feminist
critiques of sociology.

3. Work ( 3 hrs)
Work, culture and work, theories of work, unemployment, women
and work.

4. Leisure ( 2 hrs)
Leisure , conceptual and methodological

SECTION 4
1. Social Problems of the Disabled ( 7 hrs)
Consequences of the following social problems in relation to sickness and disability,
remedies to prevent the following problems:

Population explosion, Poverty and unemployment , Beggary, Juvenile delinquency,

Prostitution, Alcoholism, Problems of women in employment,

2. Sociology of the health profession. ( 5 hrs)

Various perspectives, power and autonomy in professions , women and
professions.

3. Social Security ( 3 hrs)

Social security and social legislation in relation to the disabled.

4. Social Worker ( 1hrs)

The role of a medical social worker

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Sociology - Sachdeva

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 BPT 206 FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISE THERAPY (64 Hours)

Section I. Muscle Action

• Muscle work: Isotonic (concentric, eccentric), Isometric (static), Isokinetic
• Mechanical efficiency of the muscles.
• Factors affecting mechanical efficiency of muscle

Section II Fundamental and Derived Positions

• Positions, their muscle work,
• Effects and uses.
• Specify the importance and derived positions for each one:
o standing,
o kneeling,
o sitting,
o lying, and
o hanging
• Pelvic Tilt
Normal pelvic tilts, alterations from normal, anterior tilt (forward) posterior tilt (backward), Lateral tilt. Muscles
responsible for alterations and pelvic rotation. Identification of normal pelvic tilt, pelvic rotation and altered tilts
and their corrective measures.

Section III Movements

• Surface Anatomy of the individual joints

• Classification of Movement: Active, Passive, Active Assisted, Resisted
• Physiological Effects of exercise.
• Rhythm of movement, Timing of movement, Duration of movement.

Principle of application, types, indications and contra - indications of the following and demonstrate the technique for
each:

i Passive movements: Relaxed passive, mobilizing passive (forced P.M. manipulations, serial manipulations).
ii Active movements: Voluntary (free, active assisted, assisted resisted, resisted )
iii Progressive Resisted Exercises - Fractional system, Mac queens set system, Mac Queen's power system. Delorme's
boot, Dumbbells, Sand bags in pulleys, powder board

Section IV Stretching

a. Passive stretching of different muscles/ muscle groups and describe the indications, contra -indications,
physiological effects, advantages and disadvantages of each.
- Muscles of Upper limb, Axial Skeleton, Lower limb

b. Self stretching for all the muscles

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BPT 207 FUNDAMENTALS OF EXERCISE THERAPY LAB HOURS
(64 Hours)
Course Description: This course involves a study of the basic physical principles as they relate to the application exercise
therapy
Course Objectives: The student should be able to explain the physical rationale for the use of exercise therapy.

1. Demonstration of normal and abnormal pelvic tilts and corrective exercises.

2. Demonstration of Group action of muscles
3. Demonstration of starting and derived positions
4. Demonstration of techniques of giving active movements for various joints and muscle groups
5. Demonstration of Passive Movement techniques for the whole body
6. Demonstration of passive stretching and self stretching techniques of various muscles in the body.
7. Application of PRE principle, Strengthening exercises for different muscles and muscle groups
8. Clinical Observation

Recommended Books

Practical Exercise Therapy- Hollis and Cook

Principles of Exercise Therapy- Gardiner
Joint structure and function – Norkin
Exercise Therapy – Carolyn Kisner

BPT 208 Fundamentals of Electrotherapy (64 hours)

Section I Electro magnetic Radiation
Electromagnetic spectrum.: Physical Principles and their Relevance to Physiotherapy Practice

Section II Therapueutic Effects Heat and Cold therapy

• Introduction
• Physical principles and Physiological effects of heat and cold on body tissues
• Thermal agents: PWB, Hydrocollator, Fluidotherapy, Whirlpool, Contrast Bath, Cryotherapy

Section III Electrotheraeutic Modalities

Introduction, physical principles and production (including circuit diagrams) of the following electrotherapeutic
modalities:
a . Therapeutic Ultrasound
b Short Wave Diathermy
c. Microwave Diathermy
d. LASER
e. Ultra Violet Radiations
f. Infrared Radiations
g. Interferential Therapy
h. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation

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Section IV Alternating Current, Direct Current and Modified Currents

• Introduction
• Production of Direct Current, physiological and therapeutic effects of constant currents
• Modified Direct Current-various pulses, duration and frequency and their effect on Nerve and Muscle tissue.
• Production of interrupted and surged current & their effects.
• Faradic current
• Iontophoresis

BPT 209 Fundamentals of Electrotherapy Lab hours (64 hours)

Course Description: This course involves a demonstration of some basic physical principles as they relate to the
application of electrotherapeutic modalities.

Course Objectives: The student should be able to explain the physical rationale for the use of physical agent modalities.

1. Practical application of PWB, Hydrocollator, Fluidotherapy, Whirlpool, Contrast Bath, Cryotherapy

2. Demonstration of circuits in Electrotherapy units like stimulator, SWD, LASER and Ultrasound, etc.
3. Demonstration of principles of application of therapeutic currents – preparation of machine, preparation of patient,
preparation of part etc.
4. Functioning of electrical stimulator
5. Hydrocollator unit, its operation and therapeutic application of Hot packs-regionwise.
6. Paraffin wax bath unit, its operation and different method of application- regionwise.
7. Various forms of therapeutic cold application region wise including ice, cold packs, vasocoolant sprays, etc.
8. Clinical observation

Recommended Books
1. Clayton’s Electrotherapy
2. Physical Principles Explained by Low and Reed
3. Physical Agents in Rehabilitation - Cameron

BPT 210 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ( 48 hrs)

SECTION I:

1. The Multidisciplinary Nature Of Environmental Studies ( 5 hrs)

Definition, scope and importance

Need for public awareness

2. Natural Resources: ( 5 hrs)

Renewable and non-renewable resources:

Natural resources and associated problems.

A. Forest resources: Use and over-exploitation, deforestation, case studies. Timber extraction,
mining, dams and their effects on forests and tribal people.

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 B. Water resources: Use Andover-utilization of surface and ground water, floods, drought,
conflicts over water, dams benefits and problems.
C. Mineral resources: Use and exploitation, environmental effects of extracting and using
mineral resources, case studies.
D. Food resources: world food problems, changes caused by agriculture and overgrazing, effects
of modern agriculture, fertilizer-pesticide problems, water logging, salinity, case studies
E. Energy resources: growing energy needs, renewable and non-renewable energy sources use
of alternate energy sources. Cast studies.
F. Land resources: Land as a resource, land degradation, man induced landslides, soil erosion
and desertification.
a. Role of an individual in conservation of natural resources.
b. Equitable use of resources for sustainable lifestyles

SECTION 2:
1. Ecosystems ( 4 hrs)
A. Concept of an ecosystem
B. Structure and function of an ecosystem
C. Producers, consumers and decomposers
D. Energy flow in the ecosystem
E. Ecological succession
F. Food chains, food webs and ecological pyramids
G. Introduction, types, characteristic features, structure and function of the following
ecosystem
Forest ecosystem

Grassland ecosystem

Desert ecosystem

Aquatic deco systems (ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, oceans, estuaries)

2. Biodiversity And Its Conservation ( 5 hrs)

A. Introduction – definition: genetic, species and ecosystem diversity.
B. Biogeographical classification of India
C. Value of biodiversity: consumptive use, productive use, social, ethical, aesthetic and option
values
D. Biodiversity at global, National and local levels
E. India as a mega-diversity nation
F. Hot spots of biodiversity
G. Threats to biodiversity: habitat loss, poaching of wildlife, man-wildlife conflicts
H. Endangered and endemic species of India
I. Conservation of biodiversity: In situ and Ex-situ conservation of biodiversity

3. Environmental Pollution (5 hrs)

Definition

Causes, effects and control measures of :

A. Air pollution
B. Water pollution

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D. Marine pollution
E. Noise pollution
F. Thermal pollution
G. Nuclear hazards
a) Solid waste Management: causes, effects and control measures of urban and industrial
wastes
b) Role of an individual in prevention of pollution
c) Pollution case studies
d) Disaster management: floods, earthquake, cyclone and landslides

SECTION 3:
1. Social Issues and the Environment ( 9 hrs)
From Unsustainable to Sustainable development

Urban problems related to energy

Water conservation, rain water harvesting, watershed management

Resettlement and rehabilitation of people; its problems and concerns, case studies

Environmental ethics: Issues and possible solutions

Climate change, global warming, acid rain, ozone layer depletion, nuclear accidents and
holocaust. Case studies

Wasteland reclamation

Consumerism and waste products

Environment Protection Act.

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

Water (Prevention and control of Pollution) Act

Wildlife Protection Act

Forest Conservation Act

Issues involved in enforcement of environmental legislation

Public awareness

2. Human population and the Environment ( 10 hrs)

Population growth, variation among nations

Population explosion – Family Welfare Program

Environment and human health

Human Rights

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 Value Education

HIV/AIDS

Women and Child Welfare

Role of Information Technology in Environment and human health

Case Studies

SECTION 4

Field Work ( 5 hrs)

Visit to a local area to document environmental assets-river/forest/grassland/hill/mountain

Visit to a local polluted site – Urban/Rural/Industrial/Agricultural

Study of common plants, insects, birds

Study of simple ecosystems-pond, river, hill slopes etc. (Field work equal to 5 lecture hours)

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Environmental Science by NCERT

III SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT301 General Medicine & Pediatrics 80 100 25 75 5
BPT302 Pathology 48 100 25 75 3
BPT303 Microbiology 32 100 25 75 2

BPT304 Clinical Psychology 48 100 25 75 3

BPT305 Exercise Therapy (Theory) 80 100 25 75 5

BPT306 Exercise Therapy (Lab hours) 96 100 25 75 3

BPT307 Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy 80 100 25 75 5
I (Theory)
BPT 308 Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy 96 100 25 75 3
I (Lab hours)
Total 560 800 29

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BPT 301 GENERAL MEDICINE & PEDIATRICS {80 Hrs.}

Section – I (38 hrs)

1. Genetic, Immunological, Environmental, Climatic Factors in Disease. {2 Hrs.}

2. Diseases due to Infection
Major Manifestations of Infection, Principles of Management

Diseases due to: Viruses, Chlamydeous, Rickettsiae, Bacteria, {3 Hrs.}

Spirochetes, Fungi, Protozoa, Helminthes, Arthropods, STD.

3. Diseases of the alimentary tract and pancreas including: stomach and

duodenum, large and small intestine and pancreas {3Hrs.}

Gastro-intestinal hemorrhage, inflammatory bowel disease.

4. Diseases of the teeth {1 Hrs.}

5. Diseases of the Liver and Biliary System including:
jaundice, portal hypertension , ascites , renal failure,

hepatic encephalopathy , fulminant hepatic failure , acute and {3 Hrs.}

chronic parenchymal disease , tumors of the liver , liver transplantation ,

gall stones , cholecystitis

6. Nutritional factors in disease. {3Hrs.}

7. Disturbances in water, electrolyte and acid – base balance.
Physiology of water and electrolytes, major manifestations of electrolyte

and acid – base disorders, hypernatremia, hyponatremia, hyperkalaemia, {4 Hrs.}

hypokalaemia, sodium and water excess, calcium, phosphate and

magnesium disorders, metabolic acidosis and alkalosis, respiratory acidosis

and alkalosis, mixed acid – base disorders.

8. Diseases of Kidney and Genito- urinary system including:

Acute glomerulonephritis syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, recurrent

haematuria, renal failure, glomerular diseases, infections if the kidney {4 Hrs.}

and urinary tract, obstruction of the urinary tract, urinary tract calculi

and nephrocalcinosis, congenital abnormalities of the kidney,

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 drug – induced kidney disorders and tumors.

9. Diseases of the endocrinal system and metabolism including: {3 Hrs.}

Hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal diseases

Sexual disorders, Diabetes Mellitus

10. Diseases of the Blood.

Disorders of the erythrocytes & leucocytes, Blood transfusion,

Haemostasis Disorders of the venous thrombosis {3 Hrs.}

11. Oncology (clinical presentation and principles of management) {3 Hrs.}

12. Principles of Geriatric Medicine.

Demography of aging, normal old age, Atypical presentation of disease {4 Hrs.}

Acute confusion, urinary incontinence, immobility, falls.

13. Acute poisoning

Assessment of severity, general principles, general features and management and prevention.
{2 Hrs.}

Section – II CARDIAC DISEASE {14 Hrs.}

1. Disorders of heart rate, rhythm, and conduction. {2 Hrs.}

2. Ischaemic (Coronary) heart disease, Myocardial Infarction. {2 Hrs.}
3. Vascular disease {2 Hrs.}
4. Diseases of the heart valves. {2 Hrs.}
5. Congenital Heart Disease. {2 Hrs.}
6. Diseases of the myocardium. {2 Hrs.}
7. Diseases of the pericardium. {2 Hrs.}

Section – III PULMONARY DISEASE {10 Hrs.}

1. Obstructive pulmonary disease. {1 Hrs.}

2. Infections {2 Hrs.}
3. Tumors of the Bronchus and lungs. {2 Hrs.}
4. Interstitial pulmonary diseases. {1 Hrs.}
5. Diseases of the nasopharynx, larynx, trachea. {2 Hrs.}
6. Diseases of the pleura, diaphragm, chest wall. {2 Hrs.}

Section – IV SKIN {8 Hrs.}

1. Signs & symptoms of skin disease. {1 Hrs.}

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2. Skin damage from environmental hazards. {1 Hrs.}
3. Infections, infestations, insect bites, & stings. {1 Hrs.}
4. Immunologically mediated skin disorders. {2 Hrs.}
5. Skin disorders in AIDS, immunodeficiency & veneral disease. {1 Hrs.}
6. Brief description of eczematous dermatomes, psoriasis, lichen planus, acne,
rosacea, and similar disease, malignant disease of skin,

disorders of keratinization, skin problems in infancy, old age, {2 Hrs.}

pregnancy & the skin, metabolic disorders & reticulo histiocytic proliferative disorders, disorders
of hair & nails, systemic disease, disorders of pigmentation,

principles of management of skin diseases.

Section V PSYCHIATRY (10 hours)

1. Brief description of epidemiology and etiological factors.

2. Classification of psychiatric disorders.
3. Clinical interview (MSE)
4. Brief description of psychological and physical treatments used.
5. Brief description of clinical syndromes (organic psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, schizophrenia,
affective disorders, neurotic, stress related and somatoform disorders, eating disorders, sleeping disorders,
sexual dysfunction, puerperal mantal disorders personality disorders, factitious disorders)
6. Psychiatric problems in a general hospital, community psychiatry, legal aspects of psychiatry.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Principles & Practical Medicine – Davidson

2. Medicine for students – Golwalla
3. Principle of Internal Medicine – Harrisson

BPT302 PATHOLOGY (48HOURS)

1. Introduction to Pathology
Definitions
Branches {1 Hrs.}
Pathology as a Science
Correlation between Pathology and Occupational Therapy
2. Cell Injuries, Death and Adaptation
Definitions and Causes
Mechanisms {2 Hrs.}
Morphology of Cell Injury
Apoptosis
Cellular Adaptations to Growth and Injury

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 3. Acute and Chronic Inflammation
General Features of Inflammation
Vascular Changes and Cellular Events-Acute Inflammation.
Chemical Mediators of Inflammation. {2 Hrs.}
Definitions, Causes and Histological Features-Chronic Inflammation.
4. Tissue and Cell Repair
Normal Cell Growth
Repair by Connective tissue
Wound Healing {2 Hrs.}
Fracture Healing
Pathological Aspects of repair
5. Hemodynamic Disorders
Edema, Hyperemia and Congestion, Hemorrhage, Hemostasis and {2 Hrs.}
Thrombosis, Embolism, Infarction, Shock.

6. Disorders of Immune System

Cells of the Immune System
Immune Mechanisms of Tissue Injury {2 Hrs.}
Autoimmune Disease: Mechanism, RA, SLE, Myasthenia Gravis.
Immunodeficiency Diseases: Differences between Primary and Secondary Immunity, AIDS.
7. Neoplasms
Definitions and Nomenclature.
Characteristics. {2 Hrs.}
Carcinogenesis, Carcinogenic agents
Biology of Tumor Growth, Tumor Immunity.
8. Environmental Disorders
Injury by Chemical Agents {2 Hrs.}
Injury by Physical Agents
9. Infectious Diseases
Categories of Infectious Agents
Host barriers to Infection {2Hrs.}
Immune Evasion by Microbes
10. Nutritional Disorders
Nutritional Deficiencies {2 Hrs.}
Obesity
Diet and Systemic Disease
11. Vascular System
Vascular Wall Cells and their Response to Injury
Arterial Diseases: Arteriosclerosis, Hypertension and Hypertensive {3 Hrs.}
Vascular disease, Buerger’s disease, Aneurysm. Venous Disease:
Varicose Veins, Phlebothrombosis, Thrombophlebitis.
Lymphatic Diseases: Lymphangitis, Lymphoedema.
12. Cardiac System
Principles of Cardiac Dysfunction
Types of Heart Disease: Ischemic Heart Disease,
Hypertensive Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, ` {3 Hrs.}
Myocardial Heart Disease, Pericardial Heart Disease,
Congenital Heart Disease.
13. Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System
Anemia, Polycythemia, Leukopenia, Leukemia, Deficiencies of { 3Hrs.}
Factor VIII and IX, Splenomegaly.
14. Respiratory System
Atelectasis, Obstructive Lung disease, Restrictive Lung Disease,

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 Vascular Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Infections: Pneumonia, {4 Hrs.}
Tuberculosis, Lung Abscess, leural Disorders: Pneumothorax,
Hemothorax.
15. Gastrointestinal System
Gastritis, Gastric Ulcerations, Ischemic Bowel Disease, Appendicitis,
GI Tract Infections, Cohn’s Disease, Jaundice, Hepatic Failure, {3 Hrs.}
Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Cholelithiasis, Cholecystitis, Diabetes Mellitus,
Pancreases.
16. Urinary and Reproductive System
Nephritis, Kidney Stones.
Male Genital Tract: Specific Inflammation. {2 Hrs.}
Female Genital Tract: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause and
Post Menopausal Changes, Endometritis, Carcinoma of the Mammary Glands.
17. Endocrine System
Hyperpituitarism, Hypopituitarism, yperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism. {2Hrs.}
18. Musculoskeletal System
Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Osteoma,
Osteosarcoma, Chondroma, Chondrosarcoma, {3 Hrs.}
Osteochondrosarcoma, Muscular Dystrophy.
19. Integumentary System
Psoriasis, SLE, Acne Vulgaris. {2 Hrs.}
20. Nervous System
Hydrocephalus, Meningitis, Hematoma , Multiple Sclerosis,
Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinsonism, G.B. Syndrome. {4 Hrs.}

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1.Basic Patho – Kumar
4.Textbook Of Pathology By Boyd

BPT303 MICROBIOLOGY (32HOURS)

1. Immunology
Brief description of immune system, Immunity, Immune Responses,
Immunodeficiency Diseases,&Hypersensitivity disorders 8hrs

2. Bacteriology 8hrs
a. Morphology, Nutritional Requirements, Metabolism, Growth,
Classification and Identification of Bacteria
b.Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, Neisseria, Mycobacteria,
Clostridium,salmonnela,vibrio-colera,E-coli, Sigella, Tetanus
3. Virology 8hrs
a.General Characteristics and Classification Of Virus

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 b. Virus-Host Interaction .
c. DNA and RNA Viruses, HIV

4. Miscellaneous 8hrs
a. Brief description of medical mycological classification, candilla, Ring Worm,
Cryptoccus
b.Parasitology(malaria, amebiosis, ascaris)
c. Bacteriology of Water, Milk and Air.
d . Hospital Infection
e.Diagnostic Microbiology,

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
1. Textbook Of Microbio - P.Chakraboty
2. Textbook Of Microbio - Anantnarayan

BPT304 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY &EXPERIMENTAL

PSYCHOLOGY (48HOURS)
Definition, application and methods in psychology.
Biology of Behavior.
Sensory processes and perception. (2HRS)
Principles of learning.
Classical and Instrumental Conditioning, Cognitive learning. (4 Hrs.}
Memory.
Theories, long and short – term memories, forgetting, amnesia. {4Hrs.}
Thinking and Language.
Concepts, thinking process, problem- solving and decision making,
creative thinking and language communication. {4Hrs.}
Motivation.
Theories, Biological and Social motives, frustration and conflict of motives, motives to know and be
effective. {5 Hrs.}
Emotion and Stress. {4Hrs.}
Expression and perception of emotions, physiology and application of emotion.
Social perceptions, influences, and relationships. {3 Hrs.}
Attitudes.
Nature and measurement of attitudes.
Attitude theories {3 Hrs.}
Factors in attitude change
Behavior and attitudes
Development – A Lifespan Perspective (infancy, childhood, adolescence, adult, old age)
{5 Hrs.}
Brief description of Psychological assessment and testing. {2 Hrs.}
Personality
Defining and thinking about personality {4Hrs.}
Theories and issues and controversies and research
Abnormal Psychology. {3Hrs.}
Therapy for Psychological distress. {2 Hrs.}

EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
1.Mechanics of brain & neuropsychological experiments on sensory system.{1 Hrs.}
2.Review of literature of experiments on learning & retention, memory,
perception, emotion, motor behavior & reaction time, motivation & {2 Hrs.}

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rewards, attention.

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Morgan C.T., King R. A., Weijz J. R .,Schopler J.

Introduction to Psychology, 7th edn. ( Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.)
Papalia D. E., Olds S. W.
Human Development, 5th. (Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd
Munn N.L.Introduction to Psychology-(Premium Oxford, I.B.P. Publishing Co.)
Parameshwaran E. G. & Ravichandra K. - Experimental Psychology : A Laboratory Manual (1st edn. )
( Seema Publications, Delhi ) Munn Julia ( ed. )
Laboratory Psychology : A Beginner’s Guide ( Psychology Press Ltd., East Sussex, U.K.)

SUBJECT CODE: 305 Hours:80

EXERCISE THERAPY (Theory)

Course description and objectives: This course includes a detailed study of some techniques of evaluation used in
Physiotherapy that will help to make students able to assess problems related to different systems of the body and to
make appropriate inferences.

1. Muscle Grading:
• Principles and application of manual muscle testing
• Grading of muscles of the upper limb, lower limb, Back, Abdominals and Neck.

2. Goniometry:
• Introduction.
• Description of various types of goniometers,
• Principles and application of goniometry.
• Study of normal ranges of motion of various joints of the body.
• Measurement of ROM of the individual joints of the body in different planes using a goniometer.
3. Posture:
• Introduction.
• Types of posture.
• Postural mechanisms.
• Postural Abnormalities in saggital and coronal planes.
• Assessment of posture.
• Introduction to postural correction measures.
4. Gait:
• Introduction.
• Phases of gait and their sub-phases.
• Determinants and variables of gait.
• Abnormal gaits.
• Introduction to various methods used for gait analysis.
• Introduction to gait training.
5. Balance:
• Definition.
• Types of balance.
• Factors responsible for maintenance of balance.
• Balance dysfunction and its causes.
• Methods used in evaluating static and dynamic balance in detail with a special mention to the most commonly

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• Introduction to various balance training strategies.

6. Neuromuscular Co-ordination:
• Definition
• Mechanism of Neuromuscular co-ordination.
• Causes of inco-ordination with emphasis on cerebellar and basal ganglia dysfunctions.
• Assessment of co-ordination dysfunction
• Brief idea about training of coordination particularly the Frenkel exercises regimen.
• Neuromuscular re-education with emphasis on PNF (Principles, Procedures and Techniques).

7. Basic principles of General fitness.

• Warm up exercises.
• Aerobic exercises.
• Cool down exercises.

8. Therapeutic Gymnasium
• Set-up of gymnasium & its importance.
• Various equipments in the gymnasium.
• Operational skills & uses of the equipments.
9. Crutch Walking.
• Introduction to walking aids.
• Classifications and components of crutches.
• Characteristics of a good crutch..
• Preparing a patient for crutch walking ( strengthening of crutch walking muscles, Measurement of crutches)
• Types of crutch walking on even ground and stairs.

10. Relaxation:
• Introduction.
• Types (Local and General)
• Indications of local and general relaxation with description of muscle fatigue and spasm.
• Prerequisites of relaxation methods.
• Detailed study of local and general techniques of relaxation.

11. Hydrotherapy:
• Review of Hydrostatics and hydrodynamics.
• Indications and contra-indications for hydrotherapy.
• Therapeutic uses of hydrotherapy.
• Guidelines for preparation of patients and therapist.
• Brief explanation about the design, Construction, types, safety features, cleaning the pool, water heating
systems, and Hygiene of the pool.
12. Bed Rest Complications:
• Indications of prolonged bed rest.
• Complications after a period of prolonged immobilization related to Neurological, Musculoskeletal,
Cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems.
• Prevention and treatment of the complications.

SUBJECT CODE: 306 Hours:96

EXERCISE THERAPY (Lab Hours)

1. Demonstration of muscle grading.
2. Goniometry of various joints of body.
3. Assessment of posture.

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5. Assessment of coordination and demonstration of Frenkel Exercises.
6. Orientation to therapeutic gymnasium.
7. Demonstration of various walking aids. Various types of crutch walking and crutch measurement.
8. Positioning of the patient and different techniques of relaxation.

Recommended Books:
1. Principles of Exercise Therapy-Dena Gardiner
2. Measurement of Physical Function. Cynthia Norkins
3. Therapeutic Exercise by Carolyn Kisner
4. Exercise therapy by Hollis
5. Physical rehabilitation by O Sullivan

BPT 307 ELECTROTHERAPY AND ACTINOTHERAPY I (80 hrs)

Course description: This course involves a detailed study of application , techniques, effects, indications, contra-
indications, precautions, operational skills of equipment, patient preparation of physical agent modalities used in
Physiotherapy.

Course Objectives: Student should be able to operate all physical agent modalities safely and effectively.

1. Medium Frequency Currents Interferential therapy

2. Electrical Reactions and Electro-diagnostic tests
a) Electrical Stimuli and Electrical Properties of Nerve and muscle tissue.
b) Types of lesion and development of reaction of degeneration
c) Faradic - Intermittent direct current test.
d) S.D. Curve and its interpretation.
e) Chronaxie, Rheobase & pulse ratio
f) EMG, NCV tests
g) TENS

3. Actinotherapy
a) Infra red rays-Wavelength, frequency, types & sources of IRR generation, technique of irradiation,
physiological and therapeutic effects.
b) Ultra-violet rays
c) Physics: Electric arc, process of ionisation, and transmission of current through gases; types of lamps.
Construction of lamps: High pressure Hg vapor lamps, Kromayer lamp, Tridymite formation, Cooling,
Spectrum - Hg vapor lamps (in brief), Fluorescent tube for UV production, PUV A apparatus, Care of
lamp. Physiological and Therapeutic effects - in detail. Photo-sensitization in brief. Indication, Contra -indications and
dangers. Technique of application: Test dose, local treatment, general irradiation,
treatment.Conditions (common) in which above treatment given. Sensitisers (in brief) Filters.Comparison between l.
R. and U.V.
d) Erythema- Development, appearance, and duration. Wavelength. Penetration. Pigmentation. Tolerance.

BPT 308 ELECTROTHERAPY AND ACTINOTHERAPY I LAB HOURS (96 hrs)

Course description: This course involves a detailed study of application techniques, effects, indications, contra-
indications, precautions, operational skills of equipment, patient preparation of physical agent modalities used in

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Physiotherapy.

Course Objectives: Student should be able to operate all physical agent modalities safely and effectively.

1. Basic operation of electric supply to the equipment and safety device.

2. Sensory and motor stimulation of nerves and muscles by various types of low frequency currents on self.
3. Locate and stimulate different motor points region wise, including the upper and lower limb, trunk & face.
4. Therapeutic application different low frequency currents faradic foot bath, faradism under pressure,
iontophorsis.
5. Reaction of degeneration of nerves. Plot strength duration curves. Chronaxie and Rheobase.
6. TENS Stimulator, its operation and application - regionwise.

IV SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT401 General Surgery including Obstetrics and 80 100 25 75 5
Gynaecology
BPT402 Pharmacology 80 100 25 75 5
BPT403 Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Theory) 80 100 25 75 5

BPT404 Biomechanics and Kinesiology (Lab 32 100 25 75 1

hours)
BPT405 Manual Therapy (Theory) 80 100 25 75 5

BPT406 Manual Therapy (Lab hours) 64 100 25 75 2

BPT407 Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy II 80 100 25 75 5
(Theory)
BPT408 Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy II (Lab 64 100 25 75 2
hours)

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BPT401 GENERAL SURGERY INCLUDING OBSTETRICS AND

GYNAECOLOGY (80 HOURS)
Section - I {20 Hrs.}

General scheme of case taking: history, physical examination,

investigations, progress, follow – up, termination. {2 Hrs.}
Healing and wound management. {2 Hrs.}
Accident and emergency surgery, warfare injuries. {3 Hrs.}
Resuscitation & support (acute & long term). {2 Hrs.}
Wound infections. {2 Hrs.}
Immunology and organ transplantation. {2 Hrs.}
Tumors, cysts, ulcers, sinuses. {2 Hrs.}
Burns. {2 Hrs.}
Arterial & venous disorders. {2 Hrs.}
Lymphatic and lymph nodes. {1 Hrs.}

Section – II SURGERIES OF THE THORAX, HEART AND PERICARDIUM {25

Hrs.}
Investigation methods. {2 Hrs.}
Cardio – respiratory resuscitation {1 Hrs.}
Thymus. {1 Hrs.}
Chest injuries and Diseases of the chest wall. {1 Hrs.}
Diseases of the pleura. {1 Hrs.}
Trachea. {1 Hrs.}
Diseases of the Bronchi and Lung {2 Hrs.}
Post –operative pulmonary complications. {1 Hrs.}
Diaphragm {1 Hrs.}
Mediastinal tumors. {1 Hrs.}
Cardiac surgeries: extra cardiac, closed intracardiac, open cardiac
operations {2 Hrs.}
Pericardium. {1 Hrs.}
Congenital Heart Diseases {2 Hrs.}
Acquired Heart Disease. {2 Hrs.}
Aortic aneurysm {1 Hrs.}
Cardio thoracic trauma. {1 Hrs.}
Skeletal cardiomyoplasty. {1 Hrs.}
Cardiac transplantation. {1 Hrs.}
Heart lung transplantation. {1 Hrs.}
Mechanical circulatory support. {1 Hrs.}

Section – III GYNAECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS {15 Hrs.}

History taking
Terminologies used. {1 Hrs.}

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Classification of Diseases.
Birth control {1Hrs.}
Reproduction.
Placenta and placental membranes. {1 Hrs.}
Foetus.
Physiological changes during pregnancy.
Endocrinology in relation to reproduction. {1 Hrs.}
Foetus – in - utero.
Foetal skull and maternal pelvis.
Antenatal care.
Antenatal assessment of foetal well - being. {1 Hrs.}
Normal labour, normal puerperium. {2 Hrs.}
Complications of pregnancy and labour. {2 Hrs.}
Special considerations: previous history of C- section, Rh negative, elderly primigravida, grand
multipara, bad obstetric history, and obesity. {2 Hrs.}
Term, newborn infant, low birth weight baby. {1 Hrs.}
Diseases of the foetus and newborn. {1 Hrs.}
Pharmacotherapeutics, induction of labour, operative obstetrics.
Special topics: foetal distress, intrapartum foetal monitoring, shock in
obstetrics, acute renal failure, blood coagulation disorders, {2 Hrs.}
high – risk pregnancy, immunology in obstetrics .
Aids to diagnosis in obstetrics.

Section-IV EYE {8 Hrs.}

Brief description of anatomy and physiology of the eye. {1 Hrs.}

Ophthalmic optics and brief description of examination. {2 Hrs.}
Diseases of the eye and adnexa of the eye. {1 Hrs.}
Disorders of motility of the eye. {1 Hrs.}
Ocular manifestations of diseases of the nervous system. {1 Hrs.}
Brief description of immunopathology of the eye. {1 Hrs.}
Preventive ophthalmology. {1 Hrs.}

Section – V E.N.T. {12 Hrs.}

Ear (5 hrs)
Brief description of anatomy and physiology, peripheral receptors & central neural pathways of
auditory and vestibular system.
Audiology and acoustics.

Brief description of assessment of hearing.

Hearing loss.
Assessment of vestibular functions.
Disorders of vestibular system.
Diseases of the external and middle ear.
Otosclerosis.
Facial nerve and its disorders.
Brief description of Meniere’s disease, acoustic neuroma,
otalgia, tinnitus.
Tumors of external ear, middle ear, and mastoid.

Nose and Para nasal Sinuses (3 hrs)

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Brief description of anatomy and physiology.
Classification of diseases and disorders
Rhinitis (acute, chronic, allergic, other forms of non – allergic rhinitis)
Trauma to the face.
Sinusitis.

. Throat (4 hrs)
Brief description of diseases of the oral cavity, salivary glands,
pharynx larynx, trachea, esophagus. {1 Hrs.}
Brief description of the techniques used. {1 Hrs.}
Brief description of clinical examination. {1 Hrs.}
Indications and types of operative surgery. {1 Hrs.}
Instrumentation {1 Hrs.}

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Text book of surgery , S.das

Baileys & Love – Text book of surgery
Text book of Surgery – David C. Sabiston

BPT 402 PHARMACOLOGY {80 Hrs.}

Section – I General Pharmacological Principles

1. Definitions and Routes of Drug Administration {3 Hrs.}

2. Pharmacokinetics: transportation across membranes, absorption,

distribution, biotransformation, excreation, {3 Hrs.}

kinetics of elimination

3. Pharmacodynamics: principles and mechanisms of drug action,

combined effects of drugs, drug dosage, {4 Hrs.}

factors modifying drug action.

4. Adverse Drug Effects {3 Hrs.}

Section - II
1. Drugs acting on Central Nervous System: anesthetics, alcohols, alkaloids, narcotics, neuroleptics
hypnotics, anticonvulsants, sedatives, stimulants, antianxiety {7 Hrs.}
2. Drugs acting on peripheral nervous system: Skeletal muscle relaxants,
local anesthetics {6 Hrs.}

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3. Drugs acting on the Autonomic Nervous System: cholinergic & anticholinergic drugs, adrenergic
& antiadrenergic drugs. {4 Hrs.}
4. Drugs acting on cardiac vascular system. {7 Hrs.}
5. Drugs acting on the respiratory system {5 Hrs.}
6. Drugs acting on the Kidney. {6 Hrs.}
7. Drugs affecting Blood and Blood formation {4 Hrs.}
8. Gastrointestinal Drugs {4 Hrs.}
9. Antimicrobial Drugs {3
Hrs.}
10. Drugs acting on Skin and Mucous membrane {2 Hrs.}
11. Antiseptics, Disinfectants, and Ectoparasiticides {3 Hrs.}
12. Chelating agents {2 Hrs.}
13. Chemotherapeutic agents. {4 Hrs.}
14. Hormones and drugs affecting endocrine functions {2 Hrs.}
15. Vitamins {2 Hrs.}
16. Metabolic and other inorganic compounds. {2 Hrs.}
17. Immunologic agents. {2 Hrs.}
18. Diagnostic agents. {2 Hrs.}

BOOKS RECOMMENDED:

1. Pharmacology by Gaddum
2. Medical Pharmacology by Drill
3. The pharmacology Principle of Medical Practise by Krantx & Carr
4. The pharmacological basis of therapeutics by Goodman, L.S. Gilman A
5. Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics - By Satoskar and Bhandarkar
6. Medical Pharmacology - Goth Anders

CODE : BPT 403 BIOMECHANICS & KINESIOLOGY THEORY ( 80 hrs)

Course Description: This course involves a description of biomechanical principles

Course Objectives: The student will be able to tailor an effective treatment programme using
biomechanical
principle
SECTION 1
1. Review of the fundamentals of biomechanics
2. Joint Structure and Function.
a. Basic principles of joint design and a human joint.
b. Tissues present in human joint including dense fibrous tissue, bone, cartilage and connective
tissue.
c. Classification of joints.
d. Joint function, Kinematics chains and range of motion.
e. General effects of injury and disease

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f. Recall anatomy and study the biomechanics of the spine, shoulder girdle, joints of the upper
extremity, pelvic girdle and the joints of the lower extremity.

SECTION 2
Muscle Structure and Function
a. Mobility and stability functions of muscle
b. Elements of muscles structure and its properties.
c. Factors affecting muscle tension.
d. Types of muscle contraction and muscles work.
e. Classification of muscles and their functions.
f. Group action of muscles, co-ordinated movement.

SECTION 3
Postures and Gait
a. Posture: Definition, factors responsible for posture, relationship of gravity on posture Postural
in
balance: factors responsible for in balance in static and dynamic
positions including ergonomics.
b. Description of normal gait, determinants of gait, spatio temporal features, and analysis
c. Gait division: Types, causative factors and analysis.

SECTION 4
Regional Structure and Function
a. The vertebral column
b. Shoulder complex
c. Elbow complex
d. Wrist and Hand complex
e. Hip complex
f. Knee complex
g. Ankle and Foot complex.

CODE : BPT 404 BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY- LAB.

HOURS 32 hrs
Course Description: This course involves a description of biomechanical principles

Course Objectives: The student will be able to tailor an effective treatment programme using biomechanical
principle
1. Study the effects of forces on objects.
2. Determination of the C.G. of an object
3. Identification of axes and planes of motion at the joints of spine, shoulder girdle, joints of upper extremity,
pelvic girdle and joints of lower extremity.
4. Study the effects of different types of muscle contraction, muscle work group action of muscles and coordinated
movement.
5. Analysis of normal posture respect to L.O.G. and the optimal position of joints in Antes o posterior and lateral
views.
6. Analysis of normal gait and measurement of spatio- temporal features.

Recommended Books
1. Joint Structure and Function- Norkin

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2. Biomechanics of Human Motion- Leveau

SUBJECT CODE: 405 Hours: 80

MANUAL THERAPY (THEORY)

Course description and objectives: This course includes a detailed study of some special techniques of treatment used
in Physiotherapy that will help to make students able to treat problems that are related to different systems of the body.

1. Basic concepts in manual therapy

• Definition of manual therapy, mobilization and manipulation.
• History of manual therapy
• Theoretical Basis for Manipulation Therapy
a) Anatomy and biomechanics of the spinal disc, zygapophysical joints and peripheral joints.
b) Neurophysiological effects of manual therapy
• Manual therapy by physiotherapists.
• Biomechanical principles in manual therapy.

2. Introduction to Manual Therapy Techniques:

• Maitland concepts and techniques
• Mulligan concepts and techniques
• McKenzie concepts and techniques
• Cyriax concepts and techniques
• Buttler conepts and techniques
• Muscle energy technique

3. Massage:
• Definition and History of massage
• Massage manipulations.
• Physiological and therapeutic effects of various massage manipulations on various systems of body.
• Indications and contra indications of Massage.
• Pre-requisites of massage application (Such as position of the patient, inspection of treatment part,
draping etc.).
• Regional Massage: Massage for Upper extremity, Lower extremity, Face.

4. Passive stretching:
• Definitions of stretching and flexibility.
• Various flexibility tests (Thomas, Ely’s, Ober’s etc)
• Indications and contra-indications
• Therapeutic effects.
• Techniques of passive stretching.
• Methods of stretching for major muscles of the body.

5. Peripheral Joint mobilization:

• Definition and principles.
• Indications and contra indications.
• Causes of joint range limitation.
• Therapeutic uses of passive joint mobilization.
• Various approaches of joint mobilization.
• Passive mobilization techniques for various joints of the body.

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6. Motor Learning:
• Introduction to learning and difference between learning and performance.
• Factors affecting motor learning with a special focus on Feedback and its types.
• Theories of motor learning and their practical implications.
• Introduction to different strategies used to enhance motor learning.
7. Motor control:
• Introduction.
• Factors responsible for motor control.
• Theories and their implications.
• Introduction to various treatment techniques based on different models of motor control.
8.Yoga:
• Introduction.
• Principles of Yoga.
• Basic Yogic postures & their effects.
9.Chest physiotherapy:
• Overview of anatomy of thorax
• Breathing exercises
• Postural drainage, its indications and contraindications.
• Respiratory muscle training.

SUBJECT CODE: 406 Hours: 64

MANUAL THERAPY (Lab Hours)

The course involves hands on demonstrations of manual therapy techniques:

1. Maitland technique
2. Mulligan technique
3. McKenzie technique
4. Cyriax technique
5. Buttler technique
6. Muscle energy technique
The course also involves practical sessions of :
1. Various massage manipulations and practical demonstration of regional massage.
2. Flexibility tests and passive stretching of individual muscles and muscle groups.
3. Passive mobilization of various joints of the body.
4. Demonstration of various asanas and pranayams.
5. Demonstration of postions used for postural drainage with different manipulations.

Recommended Books:
1. Massage, Manipulation & Traction---Sydney Litch
2. Massage by Hollis
3. Measurement of Physical Function. Cynthia Norkins
4. Therapeutic Exercise by Carolyn Kisner
5. Principles of Exercise Therapy-Dena Gardiner
6. Physical Therapy of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine by Grant
7. Grieve's Modern Manual Therapy
8. Science and Practice of Mannual therapy by Eyal Lyderma
9. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, by Robert Donatelli
10. Motor control by Shummway Cook.

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 BPT 407 Electrotherapy and Actinotherapy (Theory) – II 80 hrs
Thermal Agents
A. Superficial heat - paraffin wax bath, moist heat, electrical heating pads, mode of heat Transfer
B. Cryotherapy
C. Deep heat: SWD
i. Properties of H.F: Currents Sustained and Unsustained, Damped and Undamped, Impedance,
Nodes and Anti nodes with examples of fields, set up, etc., and Wavelength.
ii.Production of H.F. Currents: Principles, Construction of apparatus with diagram, Tuning of
machine, Regulation of current
iii.Methods: Condenser field, Cable Method, and effects of 2 fields.
iv.Physiological and therapeutic effects of Short Wave Diathermy (S.W.D)
v.Technique of application: Testing machine, preparation of patient, types of electrodes, position
and size of Electrodes, leads, and application of current dosage .
vi.Specific requirement - application of: Condenser field method: Spacing need and type, Position,
application, size of electrode. Cable method: Type of application.
vii.Dangers and precautions.
viii.Pulsed diathermy: Indications and contra indications.
D. MWD
E. US
Explain with the aid of diagram the production of US. Properties of U.S: Reflection, transmission,
absorption. Properties of ultrasonic field: depth of penetration in relation to (a) intensity and (b) frequency.
Effect on tissues: Thermal, mechanical, chemical and biological. Coupling media. Pulsed U.S. Uses of U.S.
Techniques of application: Methods - Direct contact, water bath, water bag; Dosage in acute and chronic
conditions; Testing of apparatus. Dangers. Indications and contra -indications. 6. Therapeutic Light in Physiotherapy
LASER : Define laser and briefly outline its therapeutic indications, contra - indications, efficacy, and precautions
advisable.

BPT 408 ELECTROTHERAPY AND ACTINOTHERAPY LAB HOURS II

64 hrs
Course description: This course involves a detailed study of application techniques, effects, indications, contra-
indications, precautions, operational skills of equipment, patient preparation of physical agent modalities used in
Physiotherapy.

Course Objectives: Student should be able to operate all physical agent modalities safely and effectively.

1. Hydrocollator unit, its operation and therapeutic application of Hot packs-regionwise.

2. Various types of infrared lamps and their application to body regionwise.
3. Paraffin wax bath unit, its operation and different method of application- regionwise.
4. Different types of Ultra violet units, their operation, assessment of test dose and application
ofUVR -regionwise.
5. SWD,MWD,LASER methods of applications ,safety ,precautions.
6. Short wave diathermy unit, its operation and different methods of application - regionwise.
7. Microwave diathermy unit, its operation and different methods of application - regionwise.
8. Ultrasound unit, its operation and methods of application - regionwise.
9. LASER unit, its operation and methods of application - regionwise.

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10. Various forms of therapeutic cold application region wise including ice ,
coldpacks,vapocoolantsprays, etc.
11. Intermittent pneumatic therapy unit its operation and different methods of application - regionwise.

Recommended Books
1. Clayton’s Electrotherapy
2. Clinical Electrotherapy- Nelson and Currier
3. Electrotherapy Explained- Low and Reed

V SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT501 Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine 96 100 25 75 6
BPT502 Radiology 48 100 25 75 3
BPT503 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy I (Theory) 48 100 25 75 3

BPT504 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy I (Lab hours) 32 100 25 75 1

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 BPT505 Neurophysiotherapy I (Theory) 48 100 25 75 3

BPT506 Neurophysiotherapy I (Lab hours) 32 100 25 75 1

BPT507 Clinical Training* 256 Qualifying 8
(P/F)
Total 560 600 25
*Qualifying subject. Marks not to be added in the total.

BPT 501 ORTHOPAEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE (80 HRS)

Course Description:
This course introduces and enables the student to understand orthopaedic conditions which commonly
cause disability and their medical and surgical management.
Course objectives: The student will demonstrate an understanding of orthopaedic conditions which
commonly cause disability and their medical and surgical management.

1. SECTION A

INTRODUCTION &TRAUMATOLOGY (12 hours)

GENERAL LECTURES (2 Hrs)
Introduction to Orthopaedics and terminologies
Approach to the patient and bedside manners
Clinical History and Examination

Definition, Classification, Clinical Features, Differential Diagnosis, Investigations, Medical and

Surgical

Management of the Following

a) General Principles, outline the following

i. Types of Fractures including patterns. Open and closed fractures and fracture
dislocations.
ii. Differences between dislocation subluxation.
iii. General & Local signs & symptoms
iv. Principles of management-Conservative and Surgical.
v. Prevention and treatment of complications including fracture disease, Volkmann's
ischaemic contracture, Sudeck's Atrophy, Carpal Tunnel syndrome. Myositis ossificans,
and shoulder-hand syndrome.
vi. Functional Bracing
vii. Soft Tissue Injuries

b) Upper Limb Trauma

i. Enumerate major long bone fractures and joint injuries.
ii. Enumerate the major soft tissue Injuries.
iii. Describe their clinical features. Principles of management and complications.

c) Lower Limb Trauma

i. Enumerate major long bone fractures and joint injuries.
ii. Enumerate major spinal fractures and joint injuries.
iii. Enumerate the major soft tissue Injuries.
iv. Describe their clinical features. Principles of management and complications

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v. Enumerate the major soft tissue Injuries.
vi. Describe their clinical features. Principles of management and complications

d) Spinal Trauma

e) Polytrauma
i. Nerve Injuries
ii. Vascular Injuries

2. SECTION B

GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS (20 hours)

a) Congenital Deformities
Outline the clinical features and management of CTEV, CDH, Flat foot, vertical talus, limb deficiency
(radial club hand and femoral, tibial and fibular deficiencies meningomyelocoele, Arthrogryposis
multiplex congenita and Osteogenesis imperfecta, Congenital Torticollis, Spina Bifida, Sprengel’s
Shoulder, etc.

b). Developmental Disorders of Bone

Outline the Clinical Features and Management of Cartilage Dysplasia And Bony Dysplasia.

c) Infections Of Bones and Joints

Outline the Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, Investigations, Differential Diagnosis and Management of
Osteomyelitis, Pyogenic Arthritis, Septic Arthritis, etc.

d) Tuberculosis of Bones and Joints

Outline the Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, Investigations, Differential Diagnosis and
Management of spine, Hip, Knee, SI Joint, Poncet’s Tuberculous Rheumatism, Tubercular
Osteomyelitis, etc.

SECTION C
3. REGIONAL ORTHOPEDICS INCLUDING COMMON SPORTS INJURIES(30 hours)

Outline the Definition, Classification, Clinical Features, Pathogenesis, Investigations, Differential

Diagnosis, Complications and Management of the following conditions:

a) Shoulder
Tendinitis, Peri Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Injury, Deltoid Fibrosis, Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder,
etc.

b) Elbow
Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Recurrent Slipping of Ulnar Nerve, Pulled Elbow, etc.

c) Wrist and Hand

Ganglion, DeQuervain’s Disease, Trigger Thumb and Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s
Contracture, etc.

d) Spine
Cervical: Brachial Neuralgia, Brachial Plexus Injury, Thoracic Inlet Syndromes, Torticollis, Cervical
Spondylitis, PID, etc.
Thoracic and Lumbar Spine: Deformities of the spine, Spondylolisthesis, Lumbosacral Strain, Lumbar
Canal stenosis, Spondylitis, PID, etc

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e) Hip
Coxa Vara, Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, AVN, etc.

f) Knee
Deformities, Quadriceps Fibrosis, Recurrent Dislocation of the Patella, Osgood Schlatter’s Disease,
Loose Bodies, Anterior Knee Pain, Chondromalacia Patellae, etc.

g) Foot And Ankle

Painful Heel, Plantar Fascitis, Posterior Heel Pain, Deformities, Forefoot pain, metatarsalgia, Tarsal
Tunnel Syndrome, etc
SECTION D
MISCELLANEOUS
Special Surgical Techniques (10 hours)
a) General Principles and Applications of the Following:
b) Arthrodesis and Arthroplasty
c) Tendon Transfer
d) Muscle Lengthening
e) Tenotomy
f) Tendon repair
g) Osteotomy
h) Nerve Suturing
i) Discectomy
j) Spinal Fusion
k) Laminectomy
l) Soft Tissue Release
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Outline the clinical features and management, including reconstructive surgery of: Radial, median and
ulnar nerve lesions.
Sciatic and lateral popliteal lesions
Brachial Plexus injuries including Erb's, Klumpke's and crutch palsy.

Amputations (6 hours)

i. Classify amputations. List indication for surgery.

ii. Outline pre-operative, operative and prosthetic management.
iii. Outline prevention and treatment of complications.

Recommended Books
1. Outline of Fractures- Adams
2. Outline of Orthopedics- Adams
3. Turek
4. Campbell

BPT 502 RADIOLOGY 48 HOURS

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 Section I Introduction and Radiographs of Upper limb
• Introduction
• Principles of radiography, identification of gross anatomical features in plain
radiographs.

• Radiographs of :

Upper Limb

Shoulder region

X-ray - Plain Film

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI of the shoulder with its excellent soft tissue discrimination offers the best non-
invasive way to study the shoulder. MRI gives us direct imaging of the rotator cuff,
muscles and tendons of the glenohumeral joint in multiplanar projections

Pathologies

Osteonecrosis, Osteoarthritis, Ant. Dislocation, Posterior Dislocation, Rotator Cuff Tear,

fractures & dislocations

Elbow & forearm

X-ray - Plain Film - AP view, Lat view

Forearm : AP view, Lat view

Pathologies:

Fractures & dislocations

Wrist - X-ray - Plain Film

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

MRI has added a new dimension in the diagnoses of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at the
wrist. The transaxial picture at the level of the hook of the hamate provides an
optimum view, enabling evaluation of the tendons and the study of their relationship.
The sine qua non of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is to see edema of the median nerve.

Pathologies

Madelung's Deformity, Trapezium Fracture, Failure of Segmentation, Hypertrophic

Osteoarthropathy, Hamate Fracture, Torn Scapholunate Lig.

Hand:
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X-ray - Plain Film

MRI - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Pathologies

Gamekeeper's fracture, Scleroderma

Section II – Radiographs of Spine

X-ray - Plain Film

MRI and CT, Pathologies : Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Odontoid Fx, PIVD, Cervical
Ribs,spondylosis, spondylolesthesis, spinal fractures and dislocations , potts spine,ankylosing
spondilytis

Section III – Radiographs of Lower Limb

Pelvis & hip

X-ray - Plain Film

Pathologies

Osteomalacia, Fractures of head and neck of femur ,AVN, Paget's Disease, Rickets, Posterior
Dislocation, Posterior Dislocation, Osteonecrosis, Septic Arthritis, Transforaminal Fracture,
Osteonecrosis

Knee region:

Chondrocalcinosis, Fracture, Bone Cyst, Condylar Fx, Baker's Cyst, Osteoarthritis

Ankle region & Foot: Septic arthritis, Osteomyelitis, Stress fracture, Osteochondritis
Dissecans,pott’s fracture,

iii) Abdomen

Plain Radiograph, AP, Lat.

iv) Thorax

Plain Radiograph: male, female

Rib fractures, flail rib, lung and pleural diseases, cardiac diseases,

v) Head, Face & Neck

Plain Radiograph skull, AP, Lat.

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Plain Radiograph Neck, AP,

Section IV- RECENT ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING

1. Computed tomography: Basic principle-data accumulation-image reconstruction

storing the image-viewing the image-evaluation of image - equipment for
tomography-

table-gantry-x-ray generator-different generations--image quality-patient exposure artefacts.

2. Magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic resonance imaging- basic principle-

Instrumentation-Magnetic field gradient coils-Spin echo imaging sequence-multi slice -

imaging-multi echo imaging-contrast-multi planar imaging-inversion recovery pulse

sequence-signal to noise ratio-fast imaging techniques-safety considerations.

3. Digital radiographic imaging:

History and development; Theory and Principle Digital fluoroscopy system-

Digitized image- digital subtraction techniques- digital image processing- future

Equipment developments- Clinical application - PACS (Picture Archival and

Communication System)-Digital Image quality-: Laser film printers.

Recommended Books

• A concise Textbook of Radiology Peter Armstrong, Martin L. Wastie

• Textbook of Radiology David Sutton

BPT503 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy I (Theory) 48

BPT504 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy I (Lab hours) 32
BPT505 Neurophysiotherapy I (Theory) 48
BPT506 Neurophysiotherapy I (Lab hours) 32

BPT 503 ORTHOPEDICS PHYSIOTHERAPY – I 48 hrs

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of
patients with orthopedic conditions.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of
patients with orthopedic conditions

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 1. Introduction
a) Assessment of the Patient
b) Setting of Treatment Goals and Plans
2. Traumatology
a) General Physiotherapy approach
b) Effects of different therapeutic modalities in various Traumatic conditions.
c) Principles of fracture management including Physiotherapy at different stage.
d) Prevention and management of complication of fractures.
e) Dislocations Fractures and Soft Tissue Injuries: Signs, symptoms, common sites,
assessment and physiotherapeutic management.
i. Upper limb Trauma
ii. Lower limb Trauma
iii. Spinal trauma

3. Peripheral Nerve Injuries

a) Outline the clinical features and management, including reconstructive surgery
Radial, median and ulnar nerve lesions.
b) Sciatic and lateral popliteal lesions
c) Brachial Plexus injuries including Erb's, Klumpke's and crutch palsy.

4. Orthopedic surgery
a) Pre and postoperative assessment and management of surgeries like:
b) Osteotomy, Arthrodesis, Arthroplasty, joint replacements
c) Tendon transplant, soft tissue release, Grafting.
d) Spinal stabilization, Reattachment of limbs, Illizarov's technique
e) Spinal surgeries In C.P. & Polio

BPT 504 ORTHOPEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPY – I (LAB HOURS ) 32 hrs

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of patients with orthopedic
conditions.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of patients with orthopedic
conditions

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:

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1. History taking of the conditions of patients.
2. Assessment
3. Clinical diagnosis of the presentations.
4. Investigations and tests of different clinical presentations
5. Physiotherapy management of the various disorders & surgeries

Recommended Books
1. Cash’s Text Book Of Orthopaedics & Rheumatology For Physio Therapists-Jaypee Bros.
2. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.-by Brotzman& Wilk
3. Therapeutic Exercise -----By-Kolby & Kisner
4. Physical Rehabilitation----By O`Sullivan Schmitz
5 Cash’s Text Book Of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy-By Marian Tidswell.

Referal Books
1. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy-By Donatelli
2. Manual Therapy -By Maitland,
3. Neural Tissue Mobilisation-Butler
4. Manual Mobilisation Of Extremity Joints-By Fredy Kaltenborn,Maitland

BPT 507 CLINICAL TRAINING 256 hours

Students will engage in clinical practice in Physiotherapy departments in

the Physiotherapy setting to enhance their clinical skills and apply

contemporary knowledge gained during teaching sessions.

Semester VI

VI SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT601 Neurology and Neurosurgery 80 100 25 75 5
BPT602 Physiotherapy in General Medicine and 32 100 25 75 2
General Surgery (Theory)
BPT603 Physiotherapy in General Medicine and 32 100 25 75 1
General Surgery (Lab hours)
BPT604 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy II (Theory) 48 100 25 75 3

BPT605 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy II (Lab hours) 32 100 25 75 1

BPT606 Neurophysiotherapy II (Theory) 48 100 25 75 3

BPT607 Neurophysiotherapy II (Lab hours) 32 100 25 75 1
BPT 608 Clinical Training* 256 Qualifying 8
(P/F)
Total 560 700 24
*Qualifying subject. Marks not to be added in the total.

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 BPT601 NEUROLOGY and NEUROSURGERY (80 HRS)

Section I. NEUROANATOMY
Review the basic anatomy of the brain and spinal cord including: Blood supply of the brain and spinal
cord, anatomy of the visual pathway, connections of the cerebellum, and extra pyramidal system,
relationship of the spinal nerves to the spinal cord segments, Long tracts of the spinal cord, the
brachial and lumbar plexuses, and cranial nerves.

Section II. NEUROPHYSIOLOGY

Review in brief the Neurophysiological basis of tone and disorders of tone and posture, bladder
control, muscle contraction and movement and pain.

Section III. Brain, Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Disorders: Clinical features & management

• Circulation of the brain & spinal cord-Cerebro-vascular accidents Cerebrovascular accidents:

General classification - thrombotic, embolic, haemorrhagic & Inflammatory strokes; Gross
localisation and sequelae
• Pyramidal & Extra Pyramidal lesions
• Disorders of Nerve roots & peripheral nerves
• Disorders of the spinal cord & cauda equina
• Demyelinating diseases
• Disorders of higher cortical function
• Disorders of cerebellar function
• Trauma - broad localisation, first aid and management of sequelae of head injury and spinal
cord injury.

Section IV - Miscellaneous

• Epilepsy
• Disorders & Diseases of muscle
• Infections of the nervous system
• Tetanus-management
• Hereditary & Degenerative disorders

BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Brain’s Diseases of the Nervous System- J Walton
Neurology – Adams
Neurology & Neurosurgery illustrated - Lindsay
Paediatrics – O.P. Ghai

CODE:BPT 602 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GENERAL MEDICINE AND

GENERAL SURGERY (32 hrs)
Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of patients with general
medical and general surgical conditions.

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Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of patients with General Medical
and General Surgical conditions

Section A: Assessment and Techniques of Treatment

1. Assessment of the patients, medical history, past treatment, breathing pattern and pain.
2. Identify problems: Pain, increased secretions, defective posture and decreased exercise tolerance.
3. Treatment techniques: Breathing exercise, huffing and coughing, mobilizing exercise, posture correction and
4. Graduated exercise programme.

Section B: Physiotherapy Management in General Medical Conditions

1. Review of the patho-physiology and principles of Physiotherapeutic management in the following conditions:
a) Diabetes Mellitus
b) Oncology
c) Geriatric Medicine.

2. Common condition of Skin - Acne, Psoriasis, Alopaecia, Leucoderma, Leprosy.

a) Obesity
b) Psychiatric Disorders

Section C: Physiotherapy in General Surgical Conditions

1. Review of the patho-physiology and principles of pre and postoperative Physiotherapy management of
the following:
a) General abdominal surgeries including GIT, liver, spleen, kidney, bladder, etc.
b) Wounds, Burns and Plastic Surgery:
b.i) Wounds, ulcers pressure sores.
b.ii) Burns and their complications.
b.iii) Common reconstructive surgical procedures for the management of wounds, ulcers, burns and consequent
contractures and deformities.

Section D: Physiotherapy Management in Gynaecology and Specific Surgical Conditions

1. Gynaecological and Obstetric conditions

a) Common operation of reproductive system, including surgical intervention for child delivery.
b) Pre- natal, antenatal and post natal Physiotherapy management.
2. Common organ transplant surgeries - heart, liver, bone marrow, etc.

CODE : BPT 603 PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GENERAL MEDICINE AND

GENERAL SURGERY (LAB HOURS) 32 hrs

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of general medical and general
surgical conditions.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of patient with General medical
and general surgical conditions

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:

1. History taking of the conditions of patients.

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2. Assessment of medical and cardiopulmonary functions
3. Clinical diagnosis of the presentations.
4. Investigations and tests of different clinical presentations
5. Physiotherapy management of the various diseases & surgeries

Recommended Books

1. Physiotherapy In Gynaecological & Obstetrical Conditions-Poldon M & Mantle J

2. Tidy's Physiotherapy. 12th Ed. Thomson A, Skinner A & Piercy J
3. Therapeutic Exercise -Kisner C. & Colby L A
4. Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine
5. Textbook of Psychiatry – Neeraj Ahuja
6. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy – Frownfelter D & Dean E
7. P J Mehta's Practical Medicine – Mehta P J

BPT604 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy II (Theory) 48

BPT605 Orthopaedic Physiotherapy II (Lab hours) 32
BPT606 Neurophysiotherapy II (Theory) 48
BPT607 Neurophysiotherapy II (Lab hours) 32

BPT 604 ORTHOPEDICS PHYSIOTHERAPY- II 48 hrs

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of
patients with orthopedic conditions.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of
patients with orthopedic conditions

1. General Orthopedics
a) Review of the Condition, Assessment, Management and Treatment Goals and plans
for the following Conditions
b) Congenital deformities: Torticollis Thoracic inlet Syndrome, CTEV, Foot
deformities, Developmental dysplasia of the hip, etc.
c) Acquired Deformities: Deformities of spine, knee, shoulder, hip, hand etc. , VIC
d) Bone & joint tuberculosis
e) Diseases of the joints: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis,
Reiter’s disease, Gout

2. Regional Orthopedics

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 Review of the Condition, Assessment, Management and Treatment Goals and plans for
the following Conditions
a) Shoulder - Tendinitis, Peri Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Injury, Deltoid Fibrosis,
Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder, etc.
b) Elbow - Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow, Recurrent Slipping of Ulnar Nerve, Pulled
Elbow, etc.
c) Wrist and Hand - Ganglion, DeQuervain’s Disease, Trigger Thumb and Finger,
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren’s Contracture, etc.
d) Spine
i. Cervical - Brachial Neuralgia, Brachial Plexus Injury, Thoracic Inlet
Syndromes, Torticollis, Cervical Spondylitis, PID, etc.
ii. Thoracic and Lumbar Spine - Deformities of the spine, Spondylolisthesis,
Lumbosacral Strain, Lumbar Canal stenosis, Spondylitis, PID, etc
e) Hip - Coxa Vara, Slipped Upper Femoral Epiphysis, AVN, etc.
f) Knee - Deformities, Quadriceps Fibrosis, Recurrent Dislocation of the Patella,
Osgood Schlatter’s Disease, Loose Bodies, Anterior Knee Pain, Chondromalacia
Patellae, etc.
g) Foot and Ankle - Painful Heel, Plantar Fascitis, Posterior Heel Pain, Deformities,
Forefoot pain, metatarsalgia, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, etc
3. Amputation
a) Assessment, Management and Treatment Goals of Amputation
b) Levels of Amputation, Stump Care, Bandaging, Pre and Post Prosthetic
Management, Prosthetic Checkout, Complications and their Management, etc

4. Prosthetics & Orthotics

a) Introduction
b) Upper limb prosthesis and its rehabilitation
c) Lower limb prosthesis and its rehabilitation
d) Upper limb orthoses and its rehabilitation
e) Lower limb orthoses and its rehabilitation
f) Spinal orthoses and its rehabilitation

BPT 605 ORTHOPEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPY – II (LAB HOURS ) 32 hrs

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Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of patients with orthopedic
conditions.

Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of patients with orthopedic
conditions

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:
1. History taking of the conditions of patients.
2. Assessment
3. Clinical diagnosis of the presentations.
4. Investigations and tests of different clinical presentations
5. Physiotherapy management of the various disorders & surgeries

Recommended Books
1. Cash’s Text Book Of Orthopaedics & Rheumatology For Physio Therapists-Jaypee Bros.
2. Clinical Orthopaedic Rehabilitation.-by Brotzman& Wilk
3. Therapeutic Exercise -----By-Kolby & Kisner
4. Physical Rehabilitation----By O`Sullivan Schmitz
5 Cash’s Text Book Of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy-By Marian Tidswell.

Referal Books
1. Orthopaedic Physical Therapy-By Donatelli
2. Manual Therapy -By Maitland,
3. Neural Tissue Mobilisation-Butler
4. Manual Mobilisation Of Extremity Joints-By Fredy Kaltenborn,Maitland

SUBJECT CODE: BPT-664 HOURS:64

NEUROPHYSIOTHERAPY

Course Description and Objectives: This course involves a description of the Assessment and Treatment
of patients with neurological Dysfunctions. To make students able to conduct a safe and effective treatment
of the patients suffering from various neurological dysfunctions.

Components of Neurological Assessment with emphasis on: (3 Hours)

• Assessment of higher functions.
• Sensory assessment (Superficial, Deep and combined cortical sensations)
• Cranial nerve Assessment.
• Tonal Assessment.
• Reflex Examination.
• Assessment of gait in various neurological populations.
• Functional Evaluation (Introduction to various functional measures).
Introduction to Treatment Procedures: (2 Hours)
• Sensory re-education.
• Motor re- education.

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 • Assistive Technology in Neurological rehabilitation.
• Current trends in Neurological Rehabilitation.
Cerebellar Dysfunction: (3 Hours)
• Review of anatomy and physiology of cerebellum.
• Causes and Clinical picture of cerebellar problems.
• Evaluation of cerebellar dysfunction.
• Training of balance, coordination and gait problems in cerebellar problems.
Balance: (3 Hours)
• Definition.
• Types of balance.
• Factors responsible for maintenance of balance with emphasis on the role of sensory input systems.
• Balance dysfunction and its causes.
• Methods used in evaluating static and dynamic balance in detail with a special mention to the most
commonly used scales.
• Balance training strategies and vestibular rehabilitation.
Poliomyelitis: (3 Hours)
• Introduction. And Etiopathology.
• Clinical picture of poliomyelitis in acute, recovery and residual stages.
• Post polio residual paralysis.
• Assessment and management of poliomyelitis, orthotic aids commonly used in the
management of polio.
• Introduction to surgeries in polio and their physiotherapy management.

Peripheral Nerve Lesions: (3 Hours)

• Anatomy of a peripheral nerve.
• Introduction to myelination of nerve fibers and to the process of nerve degeneration and
regeneration.
• Classification, causes and clinical picture of peripheral nerve injuries.
• Radial nerve, median nerve, ulnar nerve etc entrapments and injuries.
• Physical therapy assessment and management of peripheral nerve injuries.
Polyneuropathies: (5 Hours)

• Review of the anatomy and physiology of peripheral nerves.

• Aetiological classification with emphasis on GB syndrome, diabetic neuropathy and
Charcot-Marie tooth neuropathy.
• Neuropathies of facial nerve.
• Pathological changes occurring in peripheral neuropathies.
• Physical therapy assessment and management.
Muscular dystrophy: (5 Hours)
• Definition and types of muscle dystrophy.
• Detailed study of Duchenne, Becker’s, Facioscapulohumeral and limb girdle dystrophies.
• Clinical presentation and stages of DMD.
• Assessment and management with emphasis of treatment of contractures and deformities,
strengthening of muscles and respiratory problems in DMD.
• Various types of orthoses used and wheel chair management in DMD.

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Motor Neuron Disease: (3 Hours)

• Introduction , Aetiology and types (Amyotropic lateral sclerosis, Progressive muscular

atrophy, Progressive bulbar palsy).
• Impairments in motor neuron diseases and prognosis of various types and differential
diagnosis.
• Physical therapy assessment and management.

Cerebral palsy: (5 Hours)

• Introduction.
• Normal developmental process and milestones.
• Classification and clinical presentation of various categories of cerebral palsy.
• Assessment of the impairments including various developmental milestones.
• Management of impairments with emphasis on special treatment approaches like NDT and
Rood’s Approach.

Parkinson’s Disease: (3 Hours)

• Introduction.
• Etiology and pathophysiology.
• Clinical presentation and disease course.
• Assessment of impairments in detail and introduction to commonly used scales in Parkinson’s
disease.
• Management and its recent trends.

Spinal cord injuries: (7 Hours)

• Classification and causes of spinal cord lesions with focus on cord syndromes.
• Designation of neurological level of injury and clinical manifestations and functional expectations
with different levels of injury.
• Physical therapy examination of various systems of the body.
• Management with special consideration to mat program, transfers and wheel chair management.

Stroke: (8 Hours)
• Introduction and review of cerebral blood flow.
• Aetiology and various vascular syndromes (Middle, Anterior, Posterior and vertebra-basilar artery
syndromes).
• Recovery after stroke and factors affecting it.
• Assessment with the study of various measurement scales used in stroke.
• Rehabilitation of stroke patients with a special attention to treatment of abnormal gait, postural
control, upper and lower extremity function, balance and cognitive and perceptual deficits.
• Current trends in management.

Multiple Sclerosis: (3 Hours)

• Definition with an introduction to difference in myelination between peripheral and central
nervous system.
• Etiology and pathophysiology.
• Clinical features and clinical types of multiple sclerosis.
• Assessment, diagnostic criteria and prognosis and various measurement scales used in
multiple sclerosis.
• Rehabilitation management with emphasis on treatment of balance and coordination,
spasticity, fatigue.

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Traumatic Brain Injury: (4 Hours)
• Introduction and classification.
• Factors affecting the recovery.
• Direct and indirect impairments after TBI with special consideration to abnormal tone, and
abnormal posturing.
• Clinical rating scales (GCS, RLA, RDR).
• Physical therapy assessment and management with emphasis on ICU Management and
currents treatment trends.

Special considerations (4 Hours)

• Bobath, PNF, MRP and Rood approach.

• Issues in Motor Control, Motor Learning.
• Electromyography, Nerve conduction velocity examination and evoked potentials.

Suggested readings:
1. Proprioceptive Neuro Muscular Facilitation- By Herman Kabat.
2. Physical Rehabilitation -O` Sullivan
3. Physical medicine & Rehabilitation -Braddom.
4. Normal Development-Illingworth.
5. Cash`s Text Book For Physiotherapists In Neurological Disorders.
6. Neurology by Victor Adams

SUBJECT CODE: BPT-665 HOURS:32

NEUROPHYSIOTHERAPY (Lab Hours)

Course Description and Objectives: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of
patients with neurological conditions. The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of
patient with neurological conditions

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:
1. Basic history taking to determining whether the brain spinal cord or peripheral nerve is involved.
2. Assessment of higher mental function such as orientation, memory, attention, speech and language.
3. Assessment of cranial nerves.
4. Assessment of motor power.
5. Assessment of sensory function touch, pain and position.
6. Assessment of tone- spasticity, rigidity and hypotonia.
7. Assessment of cerebellar function.
8. Assessment of higher cortical function.
9. Assessment of gait abnormalities.
10. Practical demonstration of various balance training strategies.
11. Treatment methods used in polio, Motor neuron disease, Muscle dystrophies, Peripheral nerve
injuries and Polyneuropathies.

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The students will be shown patients and taught practical application of various treatment methods with the
emphasis on recent trends in management of patients with:

1. Cerebral palsy
2. Parkinson’s disease
3. Spinal cord injuries
4. Stroke
5. Traumatic brain injury
6. Multiple sclerosis

The students will be given an idea of practical application of various special treatment techniques.

BPT 608 CLINICAL TRAINING 320 hours

Students will engage in clinical practice in Physiotherapy departments in

the Physiotherapy setting to enhance their clinical skills and apply

contemporary knowledge gained during teaching sessions.

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VII SEMESTER

Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT 701 Community Medicine and Rehabilitation 48 100 25 75 3

BPT702 Sports Physiotherapy I (Theory) 48 100 25 75 3

BPT703 Sports Physiotherapy I (Lab hours) 32 100 25 75 1
BPT704 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I 48 100 25 75 3
(Theory)
BPT705 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I (Lab 32 100 25 75 1
hours)
BPT706 Organisation & Administration: Laws and 48 100 25 75 3
Ethics
BPT707 Prosthetics & Orthotics 48 100 25 75 3
BPT708 Clinical Training* 256 Qualifying 8
(P/F)
Total 560 700 25
*Qualifying subject. Marks not to be added in the total

BPT 701 COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION (48 Hrs)

Section I Conceptual framework of Community Medicine and rehabilitation

• Definitions and various models or rehabilitation. (2Hrs)

• Epidemiology of disability with emphases on locomotor disability, its implications on the
individual, family, society, economy and the state. Describe the following communicable
diseases with reference to reservoir, mode of transmission, route of entry and level of
prevention.

( Poliomyelitis , Meningitis & Encephalitis , Tuberculosis, Filariasis, Leprosy , Tetanus ,

Measles. )

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 Description of the Epidemiology of Rheumatic heart disease, cancer, chronic degenerative
disease and cerebrovascular accidents. (7 Hrs)

Section II Nutritional deficiencies and Occupational disorders (6 Hrs)

• Outline the influence of nutritional factors such as Protein Energy Malnutrition, Anemia,
Vitamin and mineral deficiency on disability.
• Preventive aspects of disability and organizational skills to manage it.
• Define occupational health and list methods of prevention of occupational diseases and hazards.

Section III Support Structure for persons with disabilities

• Education of the persons with disabilities. (2Hrs)

• Vocational Rehabilitation. (4 Hrs)
• Community Based Rehabilitation and Out -Reach programs to rehabilitate persons with
disabilities living in rural areas
o Define community based and institution based rehabilitation. Describe the advantage
and disadvantage of institution and community based rehabilitation. (5Hrs)
• Statutory provisions, schemes of assistance to persons with disability. (3 Hrs)
• Role of the Voluntary Sector in rehabilitation of the Persons with Disabilities. (3 Hrs)
• Legislative support for Rehabilitation
o Outline the Employees State insurance scheme and its various benefits
o Describe the social security measures for protection from occupational hazards,
accidents, diseases, and the workman's compensation act (3 Hrs)
• Strategies for awareness , public education , and information
o List the principles of health education, methods of communication and role of health
education in rehabilitation services. (3 Hrs)
• Basic principles of administration and finance including personnel management and budget
preparation and procurement etc. (2 Hrs)
• Role of technology and manpower for rehabilitation. (2 Hrs)
• Outline selected National Health Programs (2 Hrs).

Section – IV Description of roles of members of the Rehabilitation Team (4Hrs)

Physician

Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist

Clinical Psychologists

Social worker

Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineers

Audiologists and Speech Therapists

Hearing aid and ear mould technicians

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 Orientation and Mobility instructors

Teachers for various categories of children with disabilities.

Vocational instructors, Counselors and Placement Officers

Multi purpose rehabilitation workers

The family

BOOKS RECOMMENDED

1. Disabled Village Children – David Werner

2. Textbook of community medicine – Park and Park

BPT702 Sports Physiotherapy I (Theory) 48

BPT703 Sports Physiotherapy I (Lab hours) 32
BPT704 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I (Theory) 48
BPT705 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy I (Lab 32
hours)

BPT 702 SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY-I (48hrs)

Section I : Sports Assessment and Evaluation

A. Assessment and Evaluation

a. On field and off field evaluation including pre participation evaluation
b. Review of Assessment and Evaluation of Various Joints - Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, Fingers,
Hip, Groin, Thigh, Knee, Lower Leg, Ankle, chest, abdomen and spine

B. Introduction to Exercise testing.

a. Preliminary Requirements
b. Indications, Methodology and Contraindications

C. Introduction to Body Composition Analysis.

a. Definition
b. Different Techniques

Section II : Emergency care of a sports person.

a. Cardiopulmonary Resucitation
b. Transfers
c. First Aid for acute sports injuries

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Section III: Introduction to Exercise physiology

A. Energy transfer during exercise

a. Adenosine Triphosphate-Phosphocreatine system
b. Lactic acid system
c. Aerobic system
d. Maximal Oxygen uptake
e. Oxygen debt
B. Energy generation capacity during exercise:
1. Measurement and evaluation of anaerobic energy systems
a. The immediate energy system
b. Performance tests of anaerobic power and capacity
c. The short term energy systems
2. Measurement and evaluation of aerobic energy systems
a. Direct calorimetry
b. Indirect calorimetry
• Closed circuit spirometry
• Open circuit spirometry
c. Respiratory Quotient
d. Respiratory exchange ratio
e. The maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max)

Section IV: Therapeutic Exercises

Open and Closed Kinetic Chain Exercises
Isokinetics
Aquatic Therapy
PNF
Re - establishing Proprioception and Kinesthesia
Plyometrics

BPT 703 SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY I LAB HOURS (32 hrs)

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of patients
with sports conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of patients with
sports conditions

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:

1. History taking of the conditions of patients.

2. Assessment - on field and off field
3. Emergency care
4. Clinical diagnosis of the presentations.
5. Investigations and tests of different clinical presentations
6. Techniques of Body Composition Analysis
7. PNF Techniques in Sports
8. Plyometrics, Aquatic, Isokinetic, OKC and CKC exercises – Practical Application

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Suggested reading :

1. Prentice, William E., Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine, St. Louis: McGraw Hill PublishingCompany.

2.Gray, Gary W., Lower Extremity Functional Profile, 1st Edition, Adrian, MI: Wynn Marketing.

3.Prentice, W. “Therapeutic Modalities for Allied Health Professionals” McGraw Hill.

4.Norkin & White: Measurement of Joint Motion - A Guide to Goniometry - F.A.Davis.

5.Dvir: Isokinetics: Muscle Testing, Interpretation and Clinical Applications, W.B. Saunders.

6.Reed: Sports Injuries - Assessment and Rehabilitation, W.B. Saunders.

7.Lillegard, Butcher & Rucker: Handbook of Sports Medicine: A symptom - Oriented Approach,

8.Butterworth & Heinemann Baker: The Hughston Clinic Sports Medicine Book, Williams & Wilkins

9.Sinha A.G.: Principle and Practices of Therapeutic Massage - Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi

10.Basmajian John V.: Therapeutic Exercise, Williams & Wilkins.

11.William E. Prentice: Rehabilitation Techniques - Mosby.

12.Werner Kuprian: Physical Therapy for Sports, W.B. Saunders.

13.Andrea Bates and Norm Hanson: Aquatic Exercise Therapy, W.B. Saunders.

14.Hartley: Practical Joint Assessment, A Sports Medicine Manual, upper and lower quadrants, C.V. Mosby.

15.Kennedy: Mosby’s Sports Therapy Taping Guide.

16.Malone: Orthopeadic and Sports Physical Therapy, C.V. Mosby.

17.Albert: Eccentric Muscle Training in Sports and Orthopeadics, W.B. Saunders.

18.Voss et al - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - Patterns & Techniques- Williams & Wilkins

CODE: 704 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY-I (Theory) ( 48hrs)

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment of patients with
Cardiopulmonary conditions and the various Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy procedures.

SECTION A – ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND

RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS

1. Review of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory systems.

SECTION B: EVALUATION OF CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY

SYSTEM

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2. Assessment: Describe physical assessment in Cardiorespiratory dysfunction:
a) Inspection:
i) Posture (recumbent, erect, orthopneic)
ii) Breathing pattern (rate, rhythm, use of accessory muscles)
iii) Chest movement (Intercostals and diaphragmatic components)
iv) Chest deformity (Barrel chest, pigeon chest),
v) Spinal deformity(scoliosis, kyphosis, kyphoscoliosis)
vi) Sputum (color, type, volume, consistency)
vii) Cough (types, productive/non-productive, presence of a normal cough reflex).
b) Palpation:
i) Tactile and vocal fremitus
ii) Mobility of thoracic spine and rib cage.
c) Percussion:
i) Dullness and hyper resonance.
d) Auscultation:
i) Normal and abnormal breath sounds.

3. Measurement:
a) Chest expansion at different levels
b) Exercise tolerance (six minute walk test)
c) Post - operative range of motion.
d) Post-operative muscle strength

SECTION C – CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOPULMONARY

PHYSIOTHERAPY

1. Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy treatment Procedures:

a) Indication, goals and procedure of breathing exercises.
b) Breathing exercises: Diaphragmatic breathing exercises, Deep breathing exercises,
localised basal expansion, apical expansion, specific segmental exercise.
c) Chest mobilisation exercises.
d) Relaxation positions for the breathless patient - high side lying, forwarded lean sitting,
relaxed sitting, forward lean standing, relaxed standing.
e) Controlled breathing.
f) Airway Clearance Techniques:
i) Postural Drainage Therapy
ii) Forced Expiratory Techniques

(1) Coughing

(2) Huffing
iii) Percussion, Vibration and Shaking
iv) Endotracheal Suctioning
v) Active Cycle of Breathing Technique
vi) Autogenic Drainage

2. Principles of humidification therapy and methods of correcting humidity deficits.

Principles of operation of pass - over humidifiers and bubble -diffusion humidifiers.

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3. Principles of Aerosol Therapy:
a) Describe the physical properties of aerosols and their deposition in the alveoli.
b) Describe the principles of operation of nebulisers.

SECTION D: CONCEPTS IN ICU CARE

1. Mechanical Ventilation:
Modes, Physiological Effects, Indications, Contraindications, Benefits, Complications,
weaning from Ventilator.

2. Principles of Intensive Care Physiotherapy:

a) Knowledge of the following equipment: Endotracheal tubes, tracheostomy tubes,
Humidifiers, ventilators, High frequency ventilators, differential ventilators, CPAP
masks, suction pump, Electrocardiogram.
b) Pressure monitors - arterial, central venous, pulmonary artery and pulmonary
wedge, temperature monitors.
c) Assess: special instructions pertaining to any operation performed, respiration, level of
consciousness. Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, sputum expectorated (colour and
quantity), drugs (time last does of analgesic given), drains, presence of pacemaker or
intra aortic balloon pump. ECG and blood gas results. Describe chest radiograph with
respect to expansion of lungs, size of heart, presence of secretions and placement of
chest tubes.

CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY LAB HOURS (32 hrs)

CODE:BPT 705
Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment of patients with
cardiopulmonary conditions, training of the various techniques involved in Cardiopulmonary
Physiotherapy, and orientation to ICU/critical care.

1. The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:
a. History taking of the conditions of patients.
b. Assessment
2. The student shall be practically taught and given hands-on training for the various techniques
and procedures involved in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy.
3. The student shall be oriented to the ICU environment and will be taught the use of various
tools and equipments in the ICU.

Recommended Books

1. Cash`S Text Book For Physiotherapists In Chest, Heart & Vascular Diseases
2. Chest Physical Therapy & Pulmonary Rehabilitation-D. Frownfelter & E. Dean
3. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems-Webber B & Pryor
4. Resource Manual for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention – AACVPR
5. Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation - AACVPR

ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION: PHYSIOTHERAPY LAWS and ETHICS

(BPT 706)
(48 HRS)

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Course Description: This course involves a description of ethical code of professional practice, as well as its moral
& legal aspects; role of W.H.O.& W.C.P.T.
At the end of the course the student will acquire the knowledge of the basics in Managerial & Management skills

Course Objectives: This course is aimed to enable the candidate to acquire the knowledge of ethical code of
Professional practice, as well as its moral & legal aspects; role of W.H.O.& W.C.P.T. At the end of the course the
student will acquire the knowledge of the basics in Managerial & Management skills.

Section I
1. General Administration & Management
a.Planning & Organisation: Planning Cycle, Principles of Organisational Charts, Resource and
Quality management, Planning change
b. Hospital Management: Hospital Organisation, Staffing, information, Communication and co -
ordination with Physiotherapy. Services of hospital Cost of service, Monitoring and Evaluation.
c. Self Management
i.Preparing for first job
ii. Time Management
iii Career development

Section II
1. Administration of the department
a.Describe methods of administration in a Physiotherapy department
1. Records: their purpose eg. Attendance, statistics, inventory, stock.
2. Maintenance of records eg. Methods of community and institutional based Departments (CBR & IBR)
3. Referrals- purpose and types of referral
b.Demonstrate administration of the following
1. Store keeping materials, inventory records, purchase ordering petty cash accounting.
2. General maintenance of equipment, furniture, buildings, costing of splints/ aids/ equipment/ articles/ made in
Physiotherapy
c.Describe and demonstrate:
1. Types of correspondence
2. Methods of filing.

Section III
1. Describe methods for care of equipment and materials
2. Discuss budgeting- including items for an annual budget.
3. Discuss considerations for constructions of a new department, and modification of an old
department including:
1. Space required
2. Allotment of space, e.g. suitability for access, plumbing requirements & circulation of air.
4. Plan assessment forms e.g. Pre-vocational ADL hand function & higher functions for initial
evaluation and progress recording.
5. Outline method of writing Physiotherapy department annual reports. Calculate monthly and annual
statistics. Make plans for future requirements eg. Consider staff patient ratio, equipment and staff requirements.
6. Plan to organize picnic or sports program for patients.
7. Outline legal aspects related to rehabilitation: Medico Legal cases, Workman’s’ Compensation
Act & Insurance Facilities & Other financial benefits available for the disabled.
8. Outline safety precautions in Physiotherapy

Section IV
1. Physiotherapy Ethics
a. History & Philosophy of Physiotherapy

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 b Rules of professional conduct & code of ethics.
C Major ethical principles applied to moral issues in health care
d. Relationship with patient, co-professionals and other professionals.
e. Provision of services and advertising
f. Sale of goods.
g. Professional and government licensing bodies, accreditation and education standards.
h. Laws and legal concepts
i Law - protection from malpractice claim
j. Consumer protection act, liability and documentation.

BPT 707 Prosthetics and Orthotics 48 HOURS

Course Description: This course involves a description of biomechanical principles of application
of variety of aids & appliances used for ambulation, protection & prevention, various material
used for orthoses & prostheses,
fabrication of simple splints made out of low cost material

Course Objectives: The student will be able to apply biomechanical principles for the prescription and use of
variety of aids & appliances used for ambulation, protection & prevention and understand the fabrication of
simple splints made out of low cost material

ORTHOTIC DEVICES
Principles involved in prescribing orthotic devices for different parts of the body. Outline the
purpose of each type and list major indication and contraindications and demonstrate
methods of training in their use.

ORTHOTICS 32 hours

Terminology and types of orthoses:

1)Lower limb orthoses

• Shoes
• Foot orthoses
• Ankle-foot orthoses
• Hip-knee-ankle –foot orthoses
• Trunk-hip-knee-ankle-foot orthoses
• Orthotic options for patients with paraplegia
2)Trunk orthoses
• Corset
• Rigid orthoses
• Cervical orthoses
• Scoliosis orthoses
3) Orthotic maintenance
• Shoes
• Shells ,bands,& straps
• Uprights
• Joints& locks
4) Physical therapy management
• Preorthotic examination
• Orthotic prescription

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• Facilitating orthotic acceptance
• Orthotic training
• Final examination & follow –up care
5) Functional capacities
• Paraplegia
• Hemiplegia

PROSTHETICS 32 hours
Prescription checklist.

Artificial limbs and their functions. Methods of training in their use.

1)Partial foot prostheses

2)Transtibial prostheses
• Foot-ankle assembly
3)Transfemoral (above- knee) prostheses
• Knee unit
• Axis system
• Friction mechanism
• Extention aid
• Stabilizers
• Socket
• Fit and alignment
• Suspension
4) Disarticulation prostheses
• Knee disarticulation prostheses
• Hip disarticulation prostheses
5) Socks , sheaths and liners
6) Prosthetic maintenance
• Socket and suspension
• Knee unit
• Foot-ankle assembly
• Exterior finish
7) Physical therapy management
• Prescription considerations
• Physical examination
• Psychological considerations
• Prosthetic prescription
• Temporary prosthesis
• Prosthetic examination
• Facilitating prosthetic acceptance
• Prosthetic training
• Final examination and follow-up care
8) Functional capacities

Recommended Books :

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• Susan B O’sullivan, physical rehabilitation,5th edition,
• Orthotics & prosthetics in rehabilitation,Michelle M lusardi,Caroline C neilson
• PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS (DAVIES)

BPT 708 CLINICAL TRAINING 256 hours

Students will engage in clinical practice in Physiotherapy departments in

the Physiotherapy setting to enhance their clinical skills and apply

contemporary knowledge gained during teaching sessions.

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Code No. Subject Hours Marks IA EA Credits

BPT801 Research Methodology & 80 100 25 75 5
Biostatistics(Theory)
BPT802 Sports Physiotherapy II (Theory) 48 100 25 75 3
BPT803 Sports Physiotherapy II (Lab hours) 32 100 25 75 1

BPT804 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II 48 100 25 75 3

(Theory)
BPT805 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II (Lab 32 100 25 75 1
hours)
BPT806 Research Project 64 100 25 75 2
BPT807 Clinical Training* 256 Qualifying 8
(P/F)
Total 560 600 23
*Qualifying subject. Marks not to be added in the total.

BPT 801 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND BIOSTATSICS (80

HOURS)
To familiarize the student with the basics of the research process

Section – I Research Methodology( 44 hrs)

Introduction: need for research in clinical therapy, approaches to research, single-case designs,
qualitative research, observational techniques, surveys, questionnaires & other descriptive (4 hrs)
2. Research design & concepts (4 hrs)
3. Questionnaires, surveys & sampling (4 hrs)
4. Nature of data (3 hrs)
5. Techniques of descriptive statistics (4 hrs)
6. Designing the study( 6 hrs)
7. Sources of error in research( 2 hrs)
8. Putting theory to practice( 2 hrs)
9. Writing up a research for publication( 5 hrs)
10. Reading published research critically (5 hrs)
11. Ethical Issues in research, elements of informed consent (5hrs)

Section –II Biostatistics (20 hrs)

1. Introduction to Bios- stats

2. Testing hypothesis
3. . Techniques, using statistics, some basic maths, symbols in statistics
4. Matching the research design to the statistical test
5. Non-parametric tests for same - & matched – subjects design
6. Parametric tests for same - & matched – subjects design
7. Non – parametric tests for different – (unrelated) subjects design
8. Parametric tests for different – (unrelated) subjects design
9. Non – parametric & parametric tests for correlation designs
10. Estimation

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BOOKS RECOMMENDED

Medical uses of statistics-John C Bailar III and Frederick Mosteller

Fundamentals of Biostatistics- Khan & Khanum Ist Edition
Biostatistics K.V Rao Ist Edition
Research Methodology-K.R Sharma 2002
Research Methods for clinical therapist Carolyn M.H
Physical therapy research :Principals and application :E Domhold
Hand book of research in physical therapy :C.E. Bork

BPT802 Sports Physiotherapy II (Theory)

BPT803 Sports Physiotherapy II (Lab hours)
BPT804 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II (Theory)
BPT805 Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy II (Lab
hours)

BPT 802 SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY II (48 hrs)

Section I: Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine

a. Basic principles of Training
b. Rehabilitation Goals in Sports Medicine
c. Mechanism, prevention, assessment and Physiotherapy and medical management of Sports
Injuries
i. Spinal injury,
ii. Upper limb injury
iii. Lower limb injury

Section II: Sports Biomechanics

a. Application of basic principles of Biomechanics in Sports
b. Introduction to Biomechanics of following sports
Tennis
Running
Swimming
Cycling
Throwing

Section III: Sports Techniques

a. Bandaging
b. Taping
c. Sports Massage
d. Functional Rehabilitation

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a. Introduction to Doping and Ergogenic Aids in Sports

b. Introduction to protective gear used for spine, upper limb, and lower limb.
c. The athlete with a disability.
d. Medical problems in athlete.
e. Female athlete

BPT 803 SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY II LAB HOURS (32 hrs)

Course Description: This course involves a description of the assessment and treatment of patients
with sports conditions.
Course Objectives: The student will be able to conduct a safe and effective treatment of patients with
sports conditions

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:

1. Assessment and Physiotherapy and medical management of Sports Injuries

i. Spinal injury,
ii. Upper limb injury
iii. Lower limb injury

2. Functional Rehabilitation.
3. Bandaging & Taping
4. Biomechanical analysis of Tennis, Running, Swimming, Cycling and Throwing
5. Sports Massage - Techniques

Suggested reading :

1. Prentice, William E., Rehabilitation Techniques in Sports Medicine, St. Louis: McGraw Hill PublishingCompany.

2.Gray, Gary W., Lower Extremity Functional Profile, 1st Edition, Adrian, MI: Wynn Marketing.

3.Prentice, W. “Therapeutic Modalities for Allied Health Professionals” McGraw Hill.

4.Norkin & White: Measurement of Joint Motion - A Guide to Goniometry - F.A.Davis.

5.Dvir: Isokinetics: Muscle Testing, Interpretation and Clinical Applications, W.B. Saunders.

6.Reed: Sports Injuries - Assessment and Rehabilitation, W.B. Saunders.

7.Lillegard, Butcher & Rucker: Handbook of Sports Medicine: A symptom - Oriented Approach,

8.Butterworth & Heinemann Baker: The Hughston Clinic Sports Medicine Book, Williams & Wilkins

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9.Sinha A.G.: Principle and Practices of Therapeutic Massage - Jaypee Brothers, New Delhi

10.Basmajian John V.: Therapeutic Exercise, Williams & Wilkins.

11.William E. Prentice: Rehabilitation Techniques - Mosby.

12.Werner Kuprian: Physical Therapy for Sports, W.B. Saunders.

13.Andrea Bates and Norm Hanson: Aquatic Exercise Therapy, W.B. Saunders.

14.Hartley: Practical Joint Assessment, A Sports Medicine Manual, upper and lower quadrants, C.V. Mosby.

15.Kennedy: Mosby’s Sports Therapy Taping Guide.

16.Malone: Orthopeadic and Sports Physical Therapy, C.V. Mosby.

17.Albert: Eccentric Muscle Training in Sports and Orthopeadics, W.B. Saunders.

18.Voss et al - Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - Patterns & Techniques- Williams & Wilkins

BPT 804 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY-II (Theory) ( 48hrs)

Course Description: This course involves a description of the Physiotherapy management in the
various Cardiovascular and Respiratory disorders.

SECTION A – PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT IN OBSTRUCTIVE AND

RESTRICTIVE LUNG DISEASES

1. Assessment
2. Identification of problems.
3. Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy management including exercise based Pulmonary
4. Rehabilitation.

SECTION B – PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT IN CHEST INFECTIONS

1. Assessment
2. Identification of problems.
3. Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy management including exercise based Pulmonary
4. Rehabilitation.

SECTION C – PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION AFTER

MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

1. Role of the physiotherapist in a coronary care unit during the first 48 hours.
2. Principles of formulation of an exercise programme for Cardiac Rehabilitation.

SECTION D- PHYSIOTHERAPY MANAGEMENT AFTER CARDIAC AND

PULMONARY SURGERIES
1. Pre-operative management
2. Post- operative management
3. Exercise based Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

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 CARDIOPULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY-II (LAB HOURS) ( 32 hrs)

CODE: BPT 805

Course Description: This course involves a description of the Physiotherapy treatment of

patients with Medical and Surgical Cardiopulmonary disorders and conditions.

The students will be shown patients of relevant diseases and disorders for:
1. Clinical diagnosis of the presentations.
2. Investigations and tests of different clinical presentations.
3. Physiotherapy management of the various disorders & surgeries .

Recommended Books

1. Cash`S Text Book For Physiotherapists In Chest, Heart & Vascular Diseases
2. Chest Physical Therapy & Pulmonary Rehabilitation-D. Frownfelter & E. Dean
3. Physiotherapy for Respiratory and Cardiac Problems-Webber B & Pryor
4. Resource Manual for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Secondary Prevention – AACVPR
5. Guidelines for Pulmonary Rehabilitation - AACVPR

BPT 806 RESEARCH PROJECT 64 HOURS

1. Research Project will be done under the supervision of the Faculty Members.
2. Presentation of the same will be held

BPT 807 CLINICAL TRAINING 256 hours

Students will engage in clinical practice in Physiotherapy departments in

the Physiotherapy setting to enhance their clinical skills and apply

contemporary knowledge gained during teaching sessions.

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