Introduction

Physical therapy is an essential segment of modern health care system. It is a "science of healing and art of caring". |It pertains to the clinical examination, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory systems, functional disorders including symptoms of pain, edema, physiological, structural, and psychosomatic ailments. It deals with methods of treatment based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents, and therapeutics modalities to relieve the pain and other complications. Hence, Physical therapy covers basic parameters of healing sciences i.e., preventive, promotional, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative.
According to Higher education commission (HEC) and National Curriculum Review Committees (NCRC), the Physiotherapists are entitled to use the prefix "Dr" before their names according to the notification number No. UHS-REG-21(syndicate)/6794, dated "17 November 2021". However, they must write (PT) at the end. It is also further stated by the higher education commission that only a Physiotherapist can chair the department as Head Of Physiotherapy according to notice number No. HEC/FAD/CURR:DPT/2021/1562 , dated "August 25, 2021".

Mission

To advance the health and wellbeing of our society and addressing their health needs by the preparation of competent Physical Therapists through excellence in education, clinical practice, and internationally recognized research.

Vision

To be recognized regionally and nationally as a center of excellence for innovative physical therapy education and produce competent physical therapy graduates with excellent leadership qualities in academic, clinical practice and research:

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Objective

Department was established and with the objective:
"To provide quality education that requires accumulation of scientific knowledge, acquisition of essential physical therapy skills and the development of professional attitudes and behaviors at undergraduate and postgraduate level". .

Graduates of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program will:

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the basic and clinical sciences relevant to physical therapy, both in their fundamental context and in their application to the discipline of physical therapy.
• Understand, correlate, and apply theoretical foundations of knowledge to the practice of physical therapy; evaluate and clarify new or evolving theory relevant to physical therapy.
• Demonstrate the behaviour of the scholarly clinician by developing and utilizing the process of critical thinking and inquiry, particularly focused on the improvement of the practice of physical therapy and the delivery of health care.
• Engage in reflective practice through sound clinical decision making, critical self- assessment and commitment to lifelong learning.
• Demonstrate mastery of entry level professional clinical skills. Provision of these services is based on the best available evidence and includes physical therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention, prevention activities, wellness initiatives and appropriate health care utilization.
• Prepared to influence the development of human health care regulations and policies that are consistent with the needs of the patient and of the society.
• Demonstrate leadership, management, and communication skills to effectively participate in physical therapy practice and the health care team.
• Incorporate and demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviour to all persons.
• Demonstrate the professional and social skills to adapt to changing health care environments to effectively provide physical therapy care

Programs

5-years Entry Level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Undergraduate Degree Program.
The Program Consists of classroom lectures, Laboratory Practice and Clinical Training in a Healthcare facility and one year House Job after successfully completing the 5 annual Professional examinations.

Number of Seats

40 Seats for Each academic Session.

Fee Structure

Sr. No	Particular	1st Year	2nd Year	3rd Year	4th Year	5th Year
1	Admission Fee No Refundable	10,000	-	-	-	-
2	Tuition Fee	250,000	250,000	250,000	250,000	250,000
3	Registration Fee	10,000	-	-	-	-
4	Security (Refundable)	20,000	-	-	-	-
5	Miscellaneous	-	-	-	-	-
Total		290,000	250,000	250,000	250,000	250,000

Facilities

• Library.
• HEC Digital Library.
• Lecture Theater
• Auditorium.
• Hostel for Girls and Boys.
• Mess & Cafeteria .
• Kinesiology Laboratory
• Biomechanics Laboratory.
• Electrotherapy Laboratory
• Govt. Hospital for Clinical Training
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Students Societies
• Scholarships