Physiotherapist

What Do They Do?

  • Imagine a person suffering from back pain or difficulty walking after an injury.
  • They visit a physiotherapy clinic to get treatment.
  • A physiotherapist guides them through exercises, movements, and therapies to reduce pain and improve movement.
  • 👉 In simple words: Physiotherapists help people recover from pain, injuries, and movement problems.

🎓 How to Become a Physiotherapist

The courses to pursue this career are given below :

These Physiotherapy programs help students learn body movement therapy, pain management, rehabilitation exercises, injury recovery, and physical treatment methods.

BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

Duration: 4.5 Years (Includes Internship)

Eligibility: 12th Pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Minimum 50% Marks)

Entrance Exam: State-Level CETs / University-Level Entrance Exams

📝 Exam Details

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State-Level CET University Entrance Exams

Note: Physiotherapy programs include classroom learning, practical training, rehabilitation exercises, hospital internships, and patient treatment sessions.

These advanced Physiotherapy programs help students specialize in rehabilitation, sports injuries, neurological therapy, orthopedic care, and advanced physical treatments.

MPT (Master of Physiotherapy)

Duration: 2 Years

Eligibility: BPT Graduate with Internship Completion

Entrance Exam: State PG CETs / University-Specific Entrance Exams

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State PG CETs University Entrance Exams

Note: Advanced Physiotherapy programs focus on specialized rehabilitation, movement therapy, patient recovery, and practical clinical training.

Note:

(Age limits, marks, and admission process may vary depending on the college or state.

Below are some colleges that offer these courses.

These courses are available in many colleges and universities across India. You can choose colleges based on your location, budget, and entrance exams.)

🏛️ Colleges offering these courses in India

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After Class 12

Christian Medical College (CMC),Vellore, Tamil Nadu Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (SRIHER),Chennai, Tamil Nadu Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities, New Delhi

After Graduation

Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai Sancheti College of Physiotherapy, Pune
STEP 1

Imagine you are working as a Physiotherapist in a clinic or hospital.

STEP 2

People visit you with body pain, injuries, or difficulty in movement.

STEP 3

You examine their body movements and find out the problem.

STEP 4

You help them do exercises, stretches, and therapies to reduce pain and improve movement.

STEP 5

You help patients recover from injuries and improve their physical health.

STEP 6

If helping people recover through physical exercises and therapy excites you, this career may suit you.

Hospitals

Help patients recover from injuries, surgeries, and physical pain.

Physiotherapy Clinics

Provide exercise therapy and rehabilitation treatments.

Sports Centres

Help athletes recover from sports injuries and improve fitness.

Rehabilitation Centres

Support patients recovering from accidents, strokes, and surgeries.

Schools & Special Care Centres

Help children and people with physical difficulties improve movement.

Home Healthcare Services

Visit patients at home and provide therapy sessions.

Physiotherapy Colleges

Teach physiotherapy students and provide practical training.

Abroad Opportunities

Work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and sports clinics in different countries.

(Click Yes or No for each question)

1. Are you interested in learning how the human body moves?

2. Do you like helping people recover from pain and injuries?

3. Have you ever thought about helping people improve their body movement?

4. Imagine you are working as a physiotherapist. A patient has trouble walking after an injury comes to you for treatment. You check their pain, movement, and muscle strength. You teach them simple exercises and help them to get back to their normal movement. Would you like doing this type of work?

5. Imagine a patient visiting your clinic with severe back pain. The patient find it difficult to walk. You guide them through exercises and therapy sessions to reduce pain and help them to move better. Would you enjoy doing this type of work?