The Department of Physiotherapy spearheads education and patient care around the restorative science of physiotherapy. Established in 1996, the department offers undergraduate (BPT), postgraduate (MPT) and Ph.D programmes which are recognised globally. All programmes are affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
The Department of Physiotherapy collaborates with the students of medicine and other allied sciences. This fosters an academic environment where they learn and grow together. Through an integrated committee of cultural, literary and sports teams, and collaborative community programmes, the students learn to respect and work with other streams of health sciences.
BACHELORS IN
PHYSIOTHERAPY
(BPT)
ELIGIBILITY
Minimum 50% in their 12th board exams with Physics, Maths, Biology and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
ADMISSION
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DURATION
4.5 years including a 6-month compulsory rotating internship.
INTAKE
40 students a year.
INTERNSHIP
During 6-month compulsory rotating internship, students spend time in the Paediatrics, OBG and Orthopaedics wards, General Medicine and General Surgery wards as well as Neurology and Neurosurgery wards. Community posting is also mandatory during this time.
COURSE OF STUDY
- ANATOMY
- PHYSIOLOGY
- BIOCHEMISTRY
- BIOMECHANICS
- PSYCHOLOGY
- SOCIOLOGY
- PATHOLOGY
- MICROBIOLOGY
- BIOSTATISTICS
- EXERCISE THERAPY
- ELECTROTHERAPY
- GENERAL MEDICINE
- GENERAL SURGERY
- MUSCULOSKELETAL & SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
- ORTHOPAEDICS & TRAUMATOLOGY
- CLINICAL TRAINING III
- CARDIORESPIRATORY & PHYSIOTHERAPY
- NEUROLOGY & NEUROSURGERY
- COMMUNITY MEDICINE
- NEURO-PHYSIOTHERAPY
- COMMUNITY PHYSIOTHERAPY
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & BIOSTATISTICS
- CLINICAL TRAINING IV
MASTERS IN
PHYSIOTHERAPY
(MPT)
ELIGIBILITY
Merit-based selection, followed by an
interview.
ADMISSION
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DURATION
2 years
INTAKE
20 students a year.
ELECTIVE COMBINATIONS
Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal
Disorders and Sports (MPT-MSS)
Master of Physiotherapy in Neurological and
Psychosomatic Disorders (MPT-NPD)
Master of Physiotherapy in Cardiorespiratory
Disorders (MPT-CRD)
Master of Physiotherapy in Pediatric
Physiotherapy (MPT-PP)
Master of Physiotherapy in Community
Physiotherapy (MPT-CP.)
CURRICULUM
Classroom teaching, clinical postings along
with workshops, journal reviews, case
presentations and case discussions.
Postings at Ramaiah along with
opportunity for external postings.
Ph.D IN
PHYSIOTHERAPY
The Department of Physiotherapy also
offers a Ph.D in Physiotherapy with a
guide-student ratio of 1:3.
Cross-cultural exchanges and cultural sensitization are the key aspects that underlie the exchange programmes.
The department, under the Medical College, currently runs institutional programmes with the University of Ghent, Belgium and the University of Groningen, Netherlands. Students have also had the opportunity of receiving enhanced learning through Overseas International Learning (OIL) programmes.
The Rehabilitation Services are extended in the area of Sports Physiotherapy with a collaboration with the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to set up the KSCA-Ramaiah Rehab Centre at the KSCA premises in Bengaluru. The Centre will not only work with sport injuries but with sports preventive care as well.
International students have the opportunity to participate in clinical observership for 4-6 weeks at the Ramaiah Hospitals. Students from Ramaiah too have the opportunity for summer school placement in Europe and the Philippines.
Focusing on the innate ability of physiotherapy to make a difference in lives, the Department of Physiotherapy has been actively involved in a number of community outreach programmes including:
- Visiting a differently abled children’s school in BEL, Bengaluru, three times a week to offer rehabilitation. Both UG and PG students get to be a part of this on a rotational basis.
- Manning and overseeing the physiotherapy clinic at the Sai Mandalli Physiotherapy Center and the Dignity Foundation for the elderly.
- Collaborating with the Dignity Foundation to create fitness awareness for senior citizens.
The department is proactive in original research being undertaken by various members of the faculty. There are 9 ongoing funded research projects currently handled by the department. The research efforts are funded by both Government and non-Government agencies such as RGUHS, ICMR, PFI, TDF and DST.
DR. SAVITA RAVINDRA
Professor & Head, Physiotherapy, BSc
(PT), MSc (PT)
Dr. Savita Ravindra brings over 36 years of experience of teaching and consulting. She has been associated with the Ramaiah Group since 1996 as a Professor and as a Head of Department.
- She has a particular interest in Health Promotion and Cardiorespiratory Care
- Is Vice President of the National Association
- Indian representative to the Asia West Pacific regional body
DR. VEENA KIRAN NAMBIAR
Associate Professor, BSc (PT), MSc (PT)
DR. SONI SATHISH
Associate Professor, BSc (PT), MSc (PT)
DR. SHOBHALAKSHMI S
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
DR. RAMESH D V
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
DR. NANDA KUMAR S
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
MRS. KIRTI JOSHI
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
DR. SHASWAT VERMA
Associate Professor, BSc (PT), MSc (PT), Ph.D Scholar
RUTH BOYLE
Associate Professor, BSc (PT), MSc (PT), Ph.D Scholar
DR. SUNDAR KUMAR VELUSWAMY
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
DR. DIANA RODRIGUES
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
Ms. B. DIVYA PRIYA
Lecturer, BPT, MPT
MS. RIYA RAHUL THOTE
Lecturer, BPT, MPT
MS. BETTY THOMAS
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
MS. RAJITHA ALVA
Associate Professor, BPT, MPT
“At Ramaiah, the biggest focus was on basics, basics, basics! Here, they help you build a strong foundation and you realise later how that simplifies so many complexities you face. Even where I am working now, I always find myself having an upper edge over my colleagues, all thanks to a solid understanding of the basics from Biomechanics!”
SHRUTI J. SHENOY
Currently working at ATI Physical
Therapy, Bloomington, Indiana
“One thing that I learnt in so many years at Ramaiah (both as a student and as a lecturer) is that if you want to learn and excel, you have to work hard at it, as the focus is on self-driven learning. From Day 1 of graduation to postgraduation, there’s no spoon feeding. One gets the best of experienced faculty both from physiotherapy and other departments of the medical college. But how much one extracts from the course is up to his/her motivation and capacity.
I would still love to be back in this institute and serve more and more.”
ADITI SHARMA
Graduated and worked with Ramaiah,
Department of Physiotherapy as a
lecturer for three years.
“Thanks to Ramaiah, I grew to be adaptable to any professional setting irrespective of my specialisation or my area of interest. This has helped me be a very versatile physiotherapist and opened more arenas of opportunity for me.”
INDU SIVAKUMAR
Currently working at Sunnyside Home
Kitchener, Canada
“At Ramaiah, it was always a healthy environment where I constantly learnt and was challenged. The Physiotherapy department provided me with great, fun classes where I could explore my passions more. They brought professors into my life with whom I could have enriching conversations. I am grateful for the real life experiences through which I can put my passions into practice. The work experience I got at the Memorial Hospital is one I will never forget or take for granted.”
KANCHAN KOUL
Currently working at Sita Bhateja
Hospitals, Bengaluru.