PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GENERAL MEDICAL & SURGICAL CONDITIONS

Paper Code: 
BPT 404
Credits: 
8
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Able to integrate theoretical knowledge with clinical assessment.
Develop the ability to collect history, perform relevant clinical assessment and frame appropriate electrotherapeutic and exercise therapy management for the patients.
Demonstrate clinical decision making ability and provide appropriate patient care.
Develop effective communication with patients, family, colleagues and students
To carry out research and publications towards upliftment of the field of Physiotherapy.

Unit I: 
Introduction to General principles and concepts of physiotherapy

Brief review of the following surgical condition and various Physiotherapeutic modalities aims means and techniques of physiotherapy should be taught and complication. Peripheral Nerve Injuries. Pre & Post operative physiotherapeutic managements of Nerve Repair / Grafting.

Unit II: 
PT Management following Burns, skin graft and Hand

Burn & its classification physiotherapy management. Pre & postoperative physiotherapy of skin grafting.
Physiotherapy of case after reconstructive surgery of hand. Physiotherapy in Hand Injury.

Unit III: 
Rehabilitation of Abdomen

Abdominal Surgical Quadrants
Pre and post Operative physiotherapy management of following abdominal surgical conditions including incisions pre and postoperative complications
Herniorraphy Nephrectomy Radical Mastectomy etc

Unit IV: 
Rehabilitation of Inflammatory Conditions and Sports Injuries

Physiotherapy in obstetrics
Physiotherapy in PID, Stress incontinence, prolapsed uterus, etc.
Pre & post operative physiotherapeutic managements of Neurosurgical conditions

Unit V: 
Rehabilitation In Pediatric Medicine

Cerebral palsy define and
Prenatal, peri-natal and postnatal physiotherapy care
Muscular Dystrophy: PT Management.
PT Management of Meningitis, Encephalitits, Hydrocephalus, Spina Bifida, CTEV, CDH,

References: 

Cash textbook of general medical and surgical conditions for physiotherapists- Downie Jaypee Brothers.
Cash textbook of heart, chest and vascular disorders for physiotherapists- DownieJaypee Brothers.
Principle and practices of cardiopulmonary physical therapy – Frown Felter- Mosby.
Chest physiotherapy in intensive care unit- Mackanzie – Wiiliams& Wilkins.
Restoration of motor functions in stroke patient: A Physiotherapist approach- Johnstone Churchill Livingstone.
Physiotherapy Obstetrics and Gynecology – Polden – F.A. Davis

Academic Year: 
2023-24
Unit VI: 
Practical
Unit VI Description: 
Various techniques of Physiotherapy for the above mentioned condition/diseases should be demonstrated and practical by the students. Assessment planning and management of orthopedics conditions General viva Practical record
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