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MASTER IN PHYSIOTHERAPY:

Orthopedic physical therapy includes treatment of the musculoskeletal system (which is made up of the muscles and bones of the body) that has been subject to injury or trauma.
NAME OF COURSE :
 Master in Physiotherapy (Orthopedic)
 QUALIFICATIONS / ELIGIBILITY :  B.P.T.
 DURATION  OF COURSE :  4 Semester
 FEES : 
First-Year - Rs. 20000
Second-Year - Rs. 20000
Third-Year - Rs. 20000
Fourth-Year - Rs. 20000
 Examination Fee
Rs. 1500 per Semester/Year
 HOSTEL FEE Rs. 40000 Non AC Facility/Year
 HOSTEL FEE Rs. 60000 for AC Facility/Year
 RE-EXAMINATION FEE Rs. 250 per Paper/Subject
SYLLABUS
M.P.T. IN ORTHOPEDICS
EXAMINATION SCHEME
PART/ YEAR – I (M.P.T. IN ORTHOPEDICS)
Sr. no.
 Subjects
Subject 
Code
 Theory marks
Total marks
Theory Paper
 Internals
1.
Review of human sciences (anatomy, physiology, 
pathology, pharmacology & biochemistry)
 MPO-101 80 20 100
2.
Review of basic therapeutics (exercise therapy, electro
therapy, biomechanics & bio. Engg.)
 MPO-102 80 20 100
3.
Advanced therapeutics & diagnosis (manual therapy, met,
myofascial release, lasers, emg, micro current, radiology &
diagnostic studies., lab ({pathology})
 MPO-103 80 20 100
4.

Practicals

 MPO-104 PRACTICALS 100

PART / YEAR – II (M.P.T. IN ORTHOPEDICS)

Sr. no.

 Subjects
Subject Code
 Theory marks
Total marks
Theory Paper
 Internals
1. Orthopaedics physical therapy MPO-201 80 20 100
2. Vertebral disorders & rehabilitation MPO-202 80 20 100
3. Hand rehabilitation MPO-203 80 20 100
4.
Skill enhancing studies (research & methodology ethics,
educational technology & medicological aspects)
 MPO-204 80 20 100
5. Practical MPO-205 Practical 100
6. Dissertation (based on project work) MPO-206 200 200

M.P.T. (Ortho) – 1st YEAR

Code – M.P.0 -101
REVIEW OF HUMAN SCIENCES 

Course objective

1. Applied anatomy for supportive specialization.
2. Normal functional anatomy for Analysis between normal & abnormal.
3. Subject support : Diagnosis & related mechanics.
4. Pharma : Medical professional supportive purpose / action reaction of the medical related to different specialization.
5. Pathology : Basic condition knowledge, their pathological change & their relevant conditions to support the specialization.
6. Biochemistry : For nutritional & diet chart of different conditions.
 
Unit 1 : Human Anatomy

Out line of general anatomy.

→ Introduction to upper limb & lower limb.
a) Bones & Joints
b) Muscles.
c) Nerves, roots, plexus.
d) Pectoral, Axilla, Scapular, Arm, Forearm, Cubital fossa, Hand.
e) Vascular structure.
f) Thigh, Gluteal region, popliteal fossa.
g) Leg, foot.
→ Introduction of thoracic bones & Joints.
→ Introduction of vertebral column.
a) Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral spine
b) Anatomy of spinal cord.
→ Introduction of Head & Neck :
a) Neck : Side of neck; Back of neck; Triangle of neck.
b) Temporomandibular joint
→ Introduction of Brain & Spinal Cord
a) Meninges, CSF.
b) Blood supply of brain & spinal cord.
c) Outline of ventricles.
d) Outline of brain stem. 
 
Unit II : Human Physiology

Cardiovascular system

a) Structure & Properties of heart
b) Cardiac Cycle
c) The regulation of heart’s performance.
d) Cardiac output.
e) The arterial blood pressure
f) The physiology of vascular system.
g) Lymphatic circulation
 
Respiratory system
 
a) Functional anatomy
b) Ventilation & control of ventilation
c) Alveolar air
d) Regulation of the breathing.
e) Pulmonary function test.
 
Nervous system
 
a) Elementary neuroanatomy
b) Neurons & Neuroglia
c) Properties of nerve fibres, synapse
d) Spinal cord
e) Cerebral cortex
f) Pyramidal & extra-pyramidal system
g) The cerebellum
h) Automatic nervous systems
i) Cerebrospinal fluid
j) Cranial nerves.
 
Unit III : PHARMACOLOGY
 
a) Discussion in details of the following groups of drug. Their effects, uses, side effects and dosage.
1. Drugs used in pain
2. Local anesthetics
3. Steroids.
4. Muscle relaxants.
5. Drug acting upon central nervous systems & autonomic nervous system.
6. Tropically acting drugs
 
Unit – IV PATHOLOGY
 
1. General Pathology (Cell injury, inflammation, repair, immune system)
2. Musculoskeletal system.
a) Bone - Hereditary & metabolic diseases (Osteoporosis, rickets, Osteomalacia, Osteitis fibrosa Cystica, renal osteodystrophy) - Infections (Osteomyelitis, Tuberculosis)
b) Joint : - Degnerative joint disease - Bursitis
c) Skeletal Muscles :- (Muscle artrophy, myositis, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis)
 
3. Nervous system :
a) Infection – (Meningitis, encephalitis)
b) Vascular disease – (Ischaemic encephalopathy, cerebral infarction, intra cranial haemorrhage).
c) Degenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s disease, huntington’s disease, Parkinsonism, motor neuron diseases)
d) Demyelinating disease (Multiple Sclerosis) e) The peripheral nervous system (Peripheral neuropathy, acute idiopathic polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy)
 
Unit – V BIOCHEMISTRY

Diet its nutritional & calorific value of various foods, balance diet, energy requirements of various individuals

REVIEW OF BASIC THERAPEUTICS
Unit I : EXERCISE THERAPY
 
1. Assessment techniques like MMT & Goniometry.
2. Re-education and strengthening.
3. Stretching and mobilization
4. Gait analysis and training (both normal & pathological gait)
5. Relaxation & soft tissue manipulation.
6. Posture
7. PNF
8. Traction.
9. Hydrotherapy
 
Unit II : ELECTROTHERAPY
 
1. Gen. Review of low, medium & currents and their modifications like di-dynamic and Russian currents.
2. Ultrasound
3. UVR and IRR.
4. Cryotherapy
5. Other thermal modalities
 
Various types of prosthesis, patient’s preparation and application.
 
Unit III : BIOMECHANICS
 
1. Evaluation & assessment of joint motion
2. Evaluation & assessment of locomotion
3. Evaluation & assessment of posture
 
Unit IV : BIO-ENGINEERING

1. Various types of orthosis & its uses (limbs & spine)

2. Various types of prosthesis, patient’s preparation & application.
 
ADVANCED THERAPEUTICS AND DIAGNOSIS
Unit I : Manual Therapy
 
Introduction, History, Basic Classification. Assessment for manipulation, discussion in brief about the concepts of mobilization like Cyriax, Maitland and Mullighan in mobilization of joints and Butler in Neural tissue mobilization. Methodology in general with examples of few joints / nerves (Manipulation studies & work according to their specialization).
 
Unit II : Muscle Energy Technique
 
The basic concept and application of technique. Indication and effects & uses.
 
Unit III : Positional release
 
The basic concept and application of technique, Indications and effects & uses.
 
Unit IV : Myofascial Release

Concept and brief discussion of its application techniques.

Unit V : LASERS
 
Production, types, effects, application, indications & contraindications.
 
Unit VI : Nerve conduction studies and EMG

Normal & abnormal action potentials, its recording protocols, analysis & apparatus.

Unit VII : Micro currents

Concept, Indications, Contraindications & Application.

Unit VIII : Biofeed Back

Principles, effects, uses and contraindications.

(FOLLOWING ARE ONLY FOR PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE; NOT FOR THEORY EXAM)
 
Unit IX : Radiology & Diagnostic studies
 
Reading and analysis of
 
1. X-Ray
2. C.T. Scan
3. M.R.I. Scan
 
Their clinical relation with various muscular skeletal disorders and nervous disorders.
 
Unit X : Lab (Pathology) Investigations

Methodology of routine examination of blood, urine only.

Analysis of various laboratory Examination reports and their clinical co-relation with various muscular skeletal disorders and nervous disorders.
 
PRACTICAL
Unit I : Exercise Therapy
 
Assessment of joint, muscle & nerves.
 
a) All type of strengthening techniques
b) All types of mobilization techniques.
c) Soft tissues stretching & mobilization
d) Gait analysis & training
e) Postural assessment & re-education
f) Balance & coordination
g) Special technique of exercise therapy
h) Traction
i) Hydrotherapy
 
Unit II : Electro Therapy

a) All types of low & medium frequency currents.

• Faradic
• Galvanic
• High voltage current
• Di dynamic
• Russian
• Interferential Therapy
• TENS
• Microcurrents.
 
b) All types of high frequency currents & modilities.
• Short wave diathermy
• Microwave diathermy
• Ultrasound
 
Unit III : Miscellaneous
 
a) Cryotherapy
b) Biofeedback
c) UVR
d) IRR
e) LASER
f) Other heat modalities.
 
Unit IV : Advanced Manual Therapy

a) Demonstration of any one of following manual therapy (according to their specialization field)

• Cyriax
• Maitland
• Mullighan
• Butler
• Nerve mobilization
 
b) Outline of practical knowledge of Muscle Energy techniques & positional stretch & Myofascial release.
 
1. DEMONSTRATE, ANALYSE, INTERPRET, THEORITICAL / CLINICAL FINDINGS AND JUSTIFY THE SELECTION OF MANIPULATIVE TECHNIQUES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO FULFILL THERAPEUTIC OBJECTIVES.
 
2. DEMONSTRATE MANIPULATIVE SKILLS (MECKENZIE, CYRIAX, MAITLAND, OSTEOPATH) AND COMPETENCY REQUIRED TO FULFILL THE THERAPEUTIC OBJECTIVES
1) Methods of diagnosis
2) Infections in bones and joints
3) Rheumatic disorders.
4) Generalized affections of bone and joints (metabolic & endocrinal).
5) Developmental disorders. (cartilaginous dysplasias, bony dysplasias disorders & chromosomal abnormalities etc.)
6) Congenital disorders.
7) Degenerative disorders.
8) Tumors of bones.
9) Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis
10) Neurological and muscular disorders & peripheral nerve injuries
 
M.P.T. (ORTHO) – 2ND YEAR
Code – M.P.O. – 201
ORTHOPAEDICS (PHYSICAL THERAPY)
COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

Unit I : General Orthopaedics

1) Methods of diagnosis

2) Infections in bones and joints
3) Rheumatic disorders.
4) Generalized affections of bone and joints (metabolic & endocrinal).
5) Developmental disorders. (cartilaginous dysplasias, bony dysplasias disorders & chromosomal abnormalities etc.)
6) Congenital disorders.
7) Degenerative disorders.
8) Tumors of bones.
9) Osteonecrosis and osteochondritis
10) Neurological and muscular disorders & peripheral nerve injuries.
 
Unit II : Regional Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation

Bony & soft tissue disorders of :-

1) Shoulder and arm
2) Elbow and forearm
3) Wrist
4) Hip and thigh
5) Knee and leg.
6) Ankle and foot
 
Unit III – Traumatology
 
a) Incidence, aetiology, clinical features, complications, assessment, investigations and physiotherapy management of the following :-
1. Fractures and dislocations of upper limb.
2. Fractures and dislocations of lower limb.
3. Fractures and dislocations of pelvis.
4. Stress fractures.
b) Burns
c) Management & Rehabilitation of :-
1. Fractures and dislocations of upper limb.
2. Fractures and dislocations of lower limb.
3. Fractures and dislocations of pelvis. 
4. Stress fractures.
 
Unit IV : Some Common Orthopaedic surgeries

Methodology of different types of some common surgeries and its rehabilitation, Menisectomy, laminectomy, patellectomy, total knee replacement, total hip replacement, triple arthrodesis, hip arthrodesis and arthroplasty, bone grafting, internal and external fixations, tendon transfers, nerve suturing and grafting etc.

Unit V : Amputation
 
1. Types, Levels and procedures.
2. Pre and post operative rehabilitation.
3. Prosthesis and stump care
 
Unit VI : Vascular and Neural Injuries and Disorders
 
1. Thoracic outlet/ inlet syndrome.
2. Volkman’s ischaemic contractures.
3. Compartment syndrome.
4. Neuropathies.
5. Peripheral nerve injuries.
 
Unit VII : Miscellaneous

Leprosy, cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, principles of geriatric rehabilitation and some common conditions of geriatric patients.

Unit VIII : Bioengineering

Orthosis and splints : Their types, applications, care & uses.

PRACTICALS
 
Related to assessments, investigations and physiotherapy management of all the above conditions.
1. Soft tissue injuries, tightness, structural changes.
2. Bone injuries (fractures & dislocation of spine)
3. Pelvic injuries.
 
Code – M.P.O. – 202
VERTEBRAL DISORDERS AND REHABILITATION

ANALYSE, INTERPRET AND EVALUATE VARIOUS LEVELS OF SPINAL CORD INJUIRES.

BE ABLE TO RATIONALISE THE TREATMENT APPROACH ACCORDING TO THE MANAGEMENT NEEDED (MEDICAL / SURGICAL) AND TO APPLY APPROPRIATE TECHNIQUES.
 
COMPARE THE EFFECT AND EFFICIENCY OF VARIOUS APPROACHES / TECHNIQUES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES.
 
Classification, pathophysiology, causes, clinical features, complication examinations, management, physiotherapy treatment.
 
Advance technique like Mait land, Cyriax, PNF etc. apply according to the necessary cases.
 
Unit I : Review of anatomy and biomechanics of vertebral column.
 
Unit II : Congenital disorders of vertebral column & vertebral deformities.
 
Unit III : Inflammatory disorders of vertebrae, vertebral joints, soft tissues.
 
Unit IV : Disease of the vertebral joints, segmental instability.
 
Unit V : Disorders of structural changes, changes of alignment of bone, joint of vertebral column.
 
Unit VI : Low Back pain, pain in vertebral column & programme stiffness disorders.
 
Regional : - Cervical Lumbar Thoracic Sacral, etc.
 
UNIT VII :
 
1. Soft tissue injuries, tightness, structural changes.
2. Bone injuries (fractures & dislocation of spine)
3. Pelvic injuries.
 
Unit VIII : Spinal cord injuries
 
1. Types, classification.
2. Pathology
3. Level
4. Examination.
5. Management & rehabilitation.
6. Orthopaedic surgeries.
7. Bio engineering appliances & support devices.
8. Pre & post operative rehabilitation.
 
Code – M.P.O. – 203
HAND REHABILITATION
 
ANALYSE, INTERPRET AND EVALUATE VARIOUS LEVELS OF HAND INJURIES AND THEIR FUNCTIONAL IMPORTANCE.
 
RATIONALISE VARIOUS APPROACHES FOR HAND REHABILITATION BASED ON ETEIOLOGY OF DISRASE AND TO PROGRESS WITH REHABILITATION.
 
PLAY HIS ROLE AS AN EFFICIENT TEAM MEMBER ALONG WITH OTHER PROFESSIONAL SUCH AS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS FOR EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONAL VOCATIONAL.
 
Unit I

Functions of hand as motor and sensory organ with advanced bio and patho mechanics of hand. Classification of hand injuries and principles of hand Rehabilitation (Functional and Vocational Training).

Unit II
 
a) Tendon injuries
b) Nerve injuries
c) Crush injuries
 
Incision and their effects on later rehabilitation, fractures, joint injuries and correction of Deformities.
 
Unit III

a) Burns in hand, b) Spastic hand, c) Rheumatoid hand, d) Hand in hansen’s disesase, e) Reflex sympathetic dystrophy

Unit IV
 
a) Phantom hand pain
b) Prosthetic hand
c) Orthosis of hand and their uses.
 
PRACTICALS
 
Related to assessment, investigations and physiotherapy management of all the above conditions. 
 
4. Uses of statistical methods in physiotherapy. Methods of collection classification, tabulation & presentation of data.
 
Code – M.P.O. – 204
SKILL ENHANCING STUDIES
Course Objective
 
BIOSTATISTICS & COMPUTER FOR COLLECTING DATA & PROGRAMME FOR PROJECT WORK & FOR PLANNING EFFECTIVE TREATMENT.
 
ETHICS & MEDICOLEGAL ASPECTS FOR CLINICAL PURPOSES.
 
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING & LEARNING PURPOSES.
 
Unit I : Research Methodology
 
Introduction
Central tendency – Mean, Median, Mode & standard deviation
Correlation & Regression :-
Karl pearson’s co relation method.
Rank co relation method.
Regression & coefficients.
Sampling & hypothesis & testing
Data collection
Types of sampling.
Random sampling.
T-test, Z-test, Chi-square testing.
 
Unit II : Physiotherapy Ethics
 
1. Morals and ethics.
2. Ethical issue in physical therapy
3. Rules and regulation of association / council.
 
Unit III : Physical Therapy & Law

Mediolegal aspect of physical therapy, liability, negligence eco practice licensure, workmen compension. Maintaining the medical Register.

Unit IV : Physiotherapy Department Management
 
1. Policies and procedures.
2. Recruitment, interview, probation, salary, hours of working, leave facilities, retirement, referred policy.
3. Maintenance of records, equipments, statistics.
4. Planning, design construction, expansion plan.
 
Unit V : Physiotherapy Education Technology

i) Aims, philosophy and trends and issues:-

a) Educational aims.
b) Agencies of education.
c) Formal and informal education
d) Major philosophies of education (naturalism, idealism, profemation, realism).
 
Physiotherapy of education in India (past, present and future) current issues and trends in educations.
 
ii) Concepts of teaching and learning.
 
i) Theories of teaching
ii) Relationshop between teaching and learning.
iii) Psychology of education.
iv) Dynamics of behaviour, motivational process of learning perception, individual differences, intelligence personality.
 
iii) Curriculum :
i) Curriculum committee.
ii) Development of a curriculum for physiotherapy.
iii) Types of curriculum.
iv) Placing, courses placement, time allotment.
v) Correlation of theory and practice.
vi) Hospital and community areas for clinical instructions.
vii) Clinical assignments.
 
iv) Principles and methods of teaching :
i) Strategies of teaching.
ii) Planning of teaching.
iii) Organisation, writing lesson plan.
 
5. M.S. Office, Dos.
 
6. Application computer in medical sciences.
iv) A.V. aids.
v) Teaching methods – socialized teaching methods.
 
v) Measurement and evaluation.
i) Natures of measurement of Educations, meaning, process personnel standardized. Non standardized. 
ii) Standardized tools, important tests of intelligences, aptitude, instrument, personality, achievements and status scale.
iii) Programme evaluation
iv) Cummulative evaluation
 
vi) Guidance and cousnelling :
i) Philosophy, principles and concepts, guidance and counseling services.
ii) Faculty development and development of personnel for physiotherapy services.
 
Unit VI : Computer (Non University Examination)
 
1. Introduction of software & hardware.
2. M.S. Office, Dos.
3. Application computer in medical sciences.
 
Code – M.P.O. – 205
PRACTICALS
Practical Examination : Total Hours of Practical Examination will be 6 hours.

Practical examination will be divided into two parts :

1. Two Large Cases – 30 marks each (30×2=60 marks)
2. One small Case – 10 marks (10 × 1 = 10 marks)
 
Large cases for example : PIVD, Spondylolisthesis, Back pain, cervical radiculopathy etc.
Small cases for example : Ligament injuries, tendinities, bursitis, etc.
 
Following procedures will be included in the practical examination :
1. Assessment
a) Physical b) Clinical c) Pathological
d) Other Investigations.
 
2. Differential diagnosis & its reason.
3. Treatment : Physiotherapy Management & advanced technique application.
4. Home programme.
 
Fracture cases : Intensive care, Emergency care, positioning, reduction, plaster application, care in period Of immobilization & post immobilization rehabilitation.
 

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