COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY

INTRODUCTION

OBJECTIVES

STAFF & DEPARTMENTS

EQUIPMENT

FUTURE PLANS
GUEST LECTURES/PUBLICATIONS

INTRODUCTION

       

             Physiotherapy College is a recognized college in Andhra Pradesh by the Director of Medical Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Indian Association of Physiotherapy (IAP) and it is recognized as a one of the best college in India. Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati, established in the year 1993, under the aegis of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), as a modern super speciality hospital, was granted the status of a University in the year 1995 by an Act of A.P. State Legislature vide Act No.12 of 1995. With the objective of raising this institute to the level of any major medical establishment in advanced countries, under the guidance of professional experts in administration and teaching, this 150 acre campus is gradually growing into a prestigious university.

             Today, SVIMS has 25 super / broad specialty medical departments, two colleges and two inter disciplinary departments and is developing into a centre of excellence for providing medical care, educational achievement and research activity of a very high order in the field of medical and other allied sciences including inter disciplinary fields of physical and biological sciences. In addition to these, SVIMS also provides training in paramedical and allied fields, particularly relating to super specialties.

             The SVIMS is recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 12 (B) of the UGC Act, 1956, and the Medical Council of India has granted recognition for starting DM/M.Ch. Super specialty courses in Cardiology, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, C.T Surgery, Neurosurgery & Urology and MD Courses in Anesthesiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, General Medicine & Transfusion Medicine.

ORIGIN / HISTORY:
             The Department of Physiotherapy is rendering its services since 1993. The college of physiotherapy was established as an academic unit of the department of physiotherapy and is constituent college of SVIMS, Tirupati. Initially department started with 3 years of physiotherapy course and later upgraded with Bachelor in the year 1998, Master in 2003, and as a part of up-gradation of staff, Ph.d is started in the year 2005.

PHILOSOPHY / MISSION:
             Direct experiences and learning by doing are the age old alternatives of passive learning being followed earlier. But learning experience infuses the objectives of inquisitiveness, expression, reasoning, application and appreciation scientific temper, spiritual inclination. Physical training, communicating abilities, vocational training and socio-cultural values are imbibed at college of physiotherapy, SVIMS. Physiotherapy is a science which is used to improve movement dysfunction, to promote the functions of human body and optimal health. It involves the maintenance, assessment, restoration of the physical functions and body performance.

            Physiotherapy is one of the most important rehabilitative services needed in a community. It is a vital therapeutic supplement of the medical profession, integral to the treatment of most patients. It involves the treatment of patients through movement therapy and other advanced technique like low frequency, medium frequency and high frequency currents, manipulations to joints, soft tissue manipulations, facilitatory and inhibitory techniques, motor relearning programmes, neuro developmental therapy, cardio pulmonary physical therapy, fitness programmes etc., to neurological impairment, cardiopulmonary dysfunction, gynaecological impairment , musculoskeletal dysfunctions physiotherapists also train the permanently disabled and handicapped people to make their best use of the abilities. Besides dealing with the preventive and remedial aspects of the disabled, they play a significant role in training sportsmen and in treating any injuries caused. Although a relatively new profession in India, the demand for physiotherapist in the country is immense, especially with increasingly sedentary life styles. As physiotherapist can treat a wide range of disorders, they are highly in demand today making carrier physiotherapy very attractive.

EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTUS:

             Employment opportunities for physiotherapists are tremendous. A physiotherapist could be employed in the rehabilitation departments of hospitals, under the central and state governments, municipal corporations and private bodies, the Institute of the physically handicapped, medical rehabilitation centers, health institutions and defense medical establishments. Physiotherapists can also apt for teaching, while those with adequate capital can establish private clinics of their own.

           Future prospectus: currently there is a lot of demand for physiotherapists in the U.S.A, Canada and Australia. In India too the demand is rapidly increasing, it is estimated that one physiotherapists is required per 10,000 people. At present there are only 5,000 qualified physiotherapists so the demand for trained professionals can only be imagined.

          Moreover, the sedentary urban life styles and lack of exercise brings on a whole gamut or body aches and pains, which requires the assistance of specialized physiotherapists.

          The growing awareness of the role of physiotherapy can play in enabling the physically handicapped to lead productive lives has also increased the demand for trained professionals.

OBJECTIVES

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  1. To promote/Impart basic professional education in Physiotherapy through medium of Medical Physiotherapy Sciences, Clinical Medicine and Surgery with reference to speciality exposure and clinical Physiotherapy.
  2. To train the students in acquiring basic investigations approach to the medical system and surgical intervention regimens and accordingly plan and implement specific physiotherapy measures effectively.
  3. To expose the students to record writing as well a scientific style of write ups.
  4. To be able to select strategies for cure and care, adopt restructure and rehabilitation measures for maximum possible independence of a client at home work place and in the community.
  5. To train/expose the student academically through case presentation, seminar presentation, group discussion etc.
  6. To practice professional autonomy and ethical principles.

STAFF

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PRINCIPAL I/C
Mrs.K.Madhavi.,M.P.T.,
PROFESSOR & PRINCIPAL I/C

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Mr.A.Viswanath Reddy.,M.P.T.,

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Mrs.V.Sreekumari, M.P.T.,
Mr.K.Senthil Kumar.,M.P.T.,
Mrs.C.Shanthi B.P.T.,

TUTORS
Mr.C.Govardhan., B.P.T.,
Mis.N.Kavitha., B.P.T.,
Mr.M.Suresh Kumar.,B.P.T.,
Mrs.Kameswari.,M.P.T.,
Mr.Raghava Krishna., M.P.T.,

PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Mr.I.Murali., M.A.,