Physiotherapy(also called Physical Therapy) is a healthcare profession concerned with prevention, treatment and management of movement disorders arising from conditions and diseases occurring throughout the life span.
Physiotherapists(PT’s) are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages, from newborns to the very oldest, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. PT’s utilize an individual’s history and physical examination in diagnosis and treatment incorporating the results of laboratory and imaging studies.
The practice of physiotherapy (PT) is rapidly changing, and the contemporary PT practitioners are expected to have a higher level of knowledge and skills needed to meet a new demand for autonomous practice in physical therapy, and to fulfill the professional desire for evidence-based practice.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program learning outcomes are aligned to Level 7 of the NQF Emirates (National Qualifications Framework). The BPT curriculum at College of Health Sciences, GMU is in line with global standards to keep up the knowledge base of Physical Therapy and top priority is given for one-to-one clinical teaching at our well-established clinical education facilities. To enhance clinical skills along with classroom teaching, students will be posted at various centers throughout the duration of the study. On successful completion of this program, the student will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and qualify as a Physical Therapist, which would be a stepping stone to a challenging career.
Program Director
Dr. Kumaraguruparan GopalAssistant Professor
Who is a physical therapist?
- Physical Therapists (PTs) provide functional diagnosis and treat patients of all ages with systemic problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.
- PTs evaluate the client/patient by using appropriate clinical methods and procedures associated with physical therapy practice
- PTs develop a treatment plan of care by using a range of physical therapy techniques and procedures to alleviate pain related to movement, promote the individual’s functional ability, overall quality of life and prevent disability.
- PTs perform physical therapy intervention procedures by using appropriate clinical and research decisions/tools for rehabilitating clients/patients.
- PTs promote health in general as well as competitive level, in areas such as sports, work productivity and geriatrics by effectively interacting and maintaining a good interpersonal relationship with other health care providers based on ethical and legal guideline
