Can I get the details of physiotherapy degree in LPU?

Bachelor of Physiotherapy or BPT is an undergraduate programme that deals with the structure of the human body. The duration of this course is four years and once the duration of the programme is over, students are required to complete a six months internship. Physiotherapy is a kind of treatment that is carried through physical forces such as heat, electricity, mechanical pressure, and mechanical forces. Physical therapy is done in order to maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan. Therapy helps to treat disorders without using drugs. Physiotherapists have a thorough understanding of the human anatomy and the intricacies of bones, muscles and nerves. My brother is pursuing this course from LPU. LPU BPT is approved by IAP ( Indian Association of Physiotherapy), moreover LPU has its own hospital in which you can have practical knowledge of the same. This builds up the confidence of the student and make them more familiar with their work. LPU also has a good placement cell of this department. Students can attain positions in sports training centres, health and fitness centres, hospitals, physiotherapy & rehabilitation centers, spastic societies and special schools. Opportunities also include pursuing higher studies in reputed universities in India and abroad. Students can also avail jobs in health insurance and medical coding companies. Strong emphasis is laid on the theoretical and practical aspects of physiotherapy and healthcare through courses on clinical. Not only Physiotherapy students are also offered by subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability which is also important simultaneously LPU has art labs such as such as orthopedic physiotherapy, general medicine, electrotherapy, neurology provide hands on learning to the students. Full term internship in reputed hospitals and multi-specialty hospitals orients students with the real time work atmosphere and helps improvise their professional skills required to establish themselves as physicians and consultants. LPU BPT students also organized a three day treatment camp for patients of adjoining regions in a bid to provide cost effective treatment to them. A team of 15 students and 4 doctors from LPU remained on duty for the entire duration of camp wherein more than 60 patients were treated for various physical ailments.

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Physiotherapy is a treatment to restore, maintain, and make the most of a patient's mobility, function, and well-being. Physiotherapy helps through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, and health and fitness. Physiotherapists get you involved in your own recovery. As per my knowledge, LPU is the best university to pursue physiotherapy programmes. I have gone through the website and had word with alumni of LPU from the BPT programme. You will have a good scope in the future after successful completion of the BPT course, one can get employment opportunities in both the private and government sectors. The BPT course graduates are lucratively employed in areas such as hospitals, health institutes, fitness centres, private clinics. Let me share why LPU is the best for the BPT programme. One of the few institutes in North India having speciality labs of Neurological rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation & Sports medicine, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation & Paediatrics rehabilitation Hospital teaching with collaboration with JCI and NABH Accredited hospitals in Jalandhar and Ludhiana namely DMC, Fortis, SPS Hospital. Well-equipped Physiotherapy OPD in SBRM Hospital, LPU, Phagwara and Now in Jalandhar. Hospital teaching with collaboration with JCI and NABH Accredited hospitals in Jalandhar and Ludhiana namely DMC, Fortis, SPS Hospital well-equipped Physiotherapy OPD in SBRM Hospital, LPU & Phagwara Focus on Evidence-Based Practice The curriculum is benchmarked against the most renowned institutions of the world in its academic, clinical and is further strengthened through research works which help to strengthen the proficiency of application and judgement of patient care. A list of few companies where students are working is Fortis Hospital, SPS Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Ivy Hospital, Medanta Mediciti, Escorts Hospital and many more. Check the LPU website for more details.

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Hi, Yes, of course. The physiotherapy department at LPU has the distinction of being approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapist (IAP) and it is one of the few institutes in North India having specialty labs of Neurological rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation & Sports medicine, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation & Paediatrics rehabilitation. LPU has a well-equipped Physiotherapy OPD in SBRM Hospital, LPU, Phagwara. The students are getting exposure during their internships in various hospitals like Sir Ganga ram, Medhanta Medicity Fortis Hospital, Escorts Hospital, Max Hospital, Apollo Hospital, Jindal Group of Hospitals, Ivy Hospital, International & National Sports Teams, NIMHANS PGIMR, CMC, and DMC all over India. Guest lectures are planned regularly on recent and advanced treatment approaches of physiotherapy to enhance student learning processes as co-curricular activities. I remember, even during my study, some of the students from the UK did their internship in the LPU physiotherapy department. They interacted with the patients and gave positive feedback to the department. Thanks.

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Dear Sakshi, LPU is good for the physiotherapy degree programme. My friend did BPT there and now working in a hospital. LPU School of Physiotherapy and Paramedical Sciences is approved by IAP ( Indian Association of Physiotherapy), moreover, LPU has its own hospital in which you can have practical knowledge of the same. LPU provides a practice-based approach to train budding practitioners in catering to patients needs. State-of-the-art infrastructure, labs and, up-to-date machinery aid the students in getting a hands-on learning experience to deal with physical problems faced by patients and help them rehabilitate. Some of the placement highlights are: Students of LPU have been recruited as consultant physiotherapists in reputed multi-specialty hospitals like Fortis, Apollo, Medanta, Ivy and, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital. Portea and Health Care at Home did on-campus recruitment of our students. Dr. Kanika Markan was placed as Senior Physiotherapist at Medanta Mediciti Gurgaon. Dr. Shefali Kalpushu was placed as Senior Physiotherapist at Blue cross sapphire care, Melbourne Working as Senior Physiotherapist at Blue Cross Sapphire care, which is a first-class residential and community care center in Melbourne for its aged care services. Some of the students from the UK did their internship in the LPU physiotherapy department. They interacted with the patients and gave positive feedback to the department. Thanks.

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I would suggest LPU as one of the best option. My brother is pursuing BPT course from LPU. LPU BPT is approved by IAP ( Indian Association of Physiotherapy), moreover LPU has its own hospital in which you can have practical knowledge of the same. This builds up the confidence of the student and make them more familiar with their work. LPU also has a good placement cell of this department which is not at all fake. Students can attain positions in sports training centres, health and fitness centres, hospitals, physiotherapy & rehabilitation centres, spastic societies and special schools. Opportunities also include pursuing higher studies in reputed universities in India and abroad. Students can also avail jobs in health insurance and medical coding companies. Strong emphasis is laid on the theoretical and practical aspects of physiotherapy and healthcare through courses on clinical. Not only Physiotherapy students are also offered by subjects like communication, analytical and soft skills to enhance personality and employability which is also important simultaneously.

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