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PHYSIOTHERAPY SYLLABUS
GOVT. OF BIHAR
Health (M.E. & I.S.M.) Deptt.
SYLLABUS FOR DIPLOMA IN PHYSIOTHERAPY COURSE
DURATION:3 YEAR + 6 MONTHS INTERNSHIP

FIRST YEAR
THEORY
S.N Subject Full Marks Pass Marks
1. ANATOMY 100 50
2. PHYSIOLOGY 100 50
3. PATHOLOGY 100 50
4. BIO-CHEMISTRY 100 50
5. BIO-MECHANICS 100 50
Total Theory Marks 500 250
PRACTICAL
A. Anatomy 100 50
B. Viva/Voce 40 20
C. Physiology 100 50
D. Viva/Voce 40 20
Total Practical Marks 280 140

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SECOND YEAR
THEORY
S.N Subject Full Marks Pass Marks
1. PSYCHOLOGY 100 50
2. EXERCISE THERAPY 100 50
3. ELECTRO THERAPY 100 50
4. MEDICINE 100 50
5. SURGERY 100 50
6. PHARMACOLOGY 100 50
Total Theory Marks 600 300
PRACTICAL
A. Exercise Therapy 100 50
B. Viva/Voce 40 20
C. Electro Therapy 100 50
D. Viva/Voce 40 20
Total Practical Marks 280 140

THIRD YEAR
THEORY
SN Subject F.M. P.M.
1. PHYSIOTHERAPY IN MEDICINE (P.M.T) 100 50
2. PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SURGERY (P.M.S) 100 50
3. PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION (P.M.R) 100 50
4. PHYCHIATRY 100 50
5. APPLIED MATH & STAISTICS 100 50
Total Theory Marks 500 250
PRACTICAL
A. P.T.M 100 50
B. Viva/Voce 40 20
C. P.T.S 100 50
D. Viva/Voce 40 20
E. P.M.R 100 50
F. Viva/Voce 40 20
Total Practical Marks 420 210
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Note:-
1. A candidate who fails in any paper of a subject may appear again at any subsequent
examination in that paper. No candidate shall be declared to have passed in his third
(Final) year examination unless unless he/she has passed in the part-I Exam and part-II.
2. In order to pass the first, second and third (Final) Year Examination candidate must
obtain at least 50% marks in theory and practical examination separately.
3. After finishing three years of diploma in Physiotherapy, six months of internship
compulsory. The course will not be completed unless internship is completed.

SYLLABUS/COURSE OF STUDY
FIRST YEAR
ANATOMY

SECTION-I
1. HISTOLOGY- Cell, Tissue of the body, Epithelium, Connective tissue, Cartilage, Bone,
Lymph, Muscle, Nerve.
2. OSTEOLOGY-Formation, Function, Growth and repair of bones.
3. EMBRYOLOGY-Ovum, Spermatozoas fertilization, Differentiation, development of
various system.
4. BLOOD VASCULAR SYSTEM- Arteries, Capillaries, Veins, Heart, Lymphatic system.
5. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM- Anatomy of larynx, Trachea and Bronchi, Pleura and lungs.
6. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
7. UROGENITAL SYSTEM.
8. SURFACE ANATOMY.

SECTION-II
Anatomy-

1. Peripheral Nerves.
2. Neuromuscular Junction.
3. Sensory end organ
4. Spinal cord, Ascending & desending tract
5. Brain stem
6. Cerebellum
7. Inferior colliculi.
8. Superior colliuli
9. Diencephalon
10. Hypothalamus
11. Epithalamus
12. Thalamus
13. Cerebrum
14. Carpus striatum
15. Rhinencephalon
16. Lateral Ventricles
17. Meninges
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18. Blood supply of the brain
19. Internal capsule
20. Visual radiation
21. Auditory radiation
22. Extra pyramidal system
23. Pyramidal system
24. Intra Cortical Integration.

SECTION-III
1. The Fascie and muscles of-Head, Neck & Face.
2. Trunk.
3. Upper limb.
4. Lower limb.
5. Classification of joints.
6. Movements of joints.
7. Joints of Head & Neck.
8. Joints of Trunk.
9. Joints of Upper limb.
10. Joints of Lower limb.

ANATOMY PRACTICAL:-
1. To study the surface land marks on human body.
2. To study the muscles of trunk, lower and upper extremities and face on a dissected
human body.
3. To study the bones of human body with special emphasis on origin and insertion and land-
marks of muscles.
4. To study the anatomy of joints of upper and lower extremities and cerebrum column on a
dissected human body.
5. To study the anatomy of C.N.S. and P.N.S. on a dissected human body.
6. To study the anatomy of respiratory, digestive, urinary and genital system on a dissected
human body.

PHYSIOLOGY:-
SECTION- 1

1. Function of cell.
2. Cell membrane, Digestion, control of food & water intake and secretion &
absorption, Movements of the alimentary canal.
3. Circulation- Cardio vascular system, Mechanical and electro-Physiological activity of
the heart, Regulation of heart and coronary circulation, Haemodynamics, Circulation
through brain, skin and skeletal muscle.
4. Blood & Lymph- Cell renewal system, Haemoglobin, Erythrocyte, Granulocyte,
Lymphocyte, Coagulation, Regulation of hydrogen within the cell.

BIOCHEMISTRY:-
1. Chemistry of Carbohydrate
2. Chemistry of Protein
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3. Chemistry of Lipid
4. Radiosotopes & Their use in Biochemistry
5. Principles of Electrophoresis
6. Liver Function Test
7. Renal Function Test
8. Thyroid Function Test
9. Body Fluid
10. Quality Control
11. Standardization
12. Ultraviolet and visible Light Spectroscopy
13. Elisa
14. Radioimmunoassay
15. Spectrometry
16. Points of Care Testing
17. Introduction of Electrolyte & Water Balance.
18. Clinical Approach of Electrolyte & Water Balance
19. Enzymes
20. Water Soluble Vitamins & Fast Soluble Vitamins.

EXERCISE THERAPY:-
1. Mechanical anatomy of motion and posture.
2. Exercise of the shoulderand hip and evaluation.
3. Exercise of the hand and foot and evaluation.
4. Exercise of the knee and Elbow and evaluation.
5. Various Motion/ assessment.
6. Joints Motion assessment.
7. Manual Muscle Examination.
8. The therapeutic gymnasium.
9. Exercise in water.
10. Resisted exercise.
11. Brief isometric exercise.
12. Exercise based on neurophysiological principles.
13. Crutch and cane exercise.
14. Gait training.
15. Principles of therapeutic exercise.
16. Posture.
17. Exercise for healthy persons.
18. Exercise for spine.
19. Activities of daily living.
20. Massage.
21. Suspension therapy.
22. Neuro Muscular Co-ordination.
23. Starting Positions.
24. Cryotherapy.
25. Traction-Cervical and lumbar.

EXERCISE THERAPY [PRACTICAL]:-

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1. Study of muscle work, joints positions, stability of fundamental and derived positions.
2. To palpate and visualise muscle contractions/Muscle work and its types.
3. To study and practice Mobilization of joints-region-wise with free Exercise, Assisted
Exercise-Resisted Exercise and Resisted Exercise.
4. To study and practice progressive Strengthing Exercise of muscle region wise, using R.M.
Method, De-lorme and watkin’s method, macqueen’s and Oxford techniques.
5. To study and practice Relaxation, General and local by active, passive method and in
Suspension.
6. To study and practice Suspension, therapy-the structure and dimension of qutherie-
Smiths suspension apparatus.
7. Types of Suspension and its application to various parts of body regionwise.
8. To study walking Aids and gait-the structures and dimensions of various walking aids.
9. Gymnasium- To study the structure and function alone with application of shoulder
wheel, shoulder ladder, Pronator-supinator exercisor, wrist Rotator, Static Cycle, Rowing
Machine, Ankle exercisor, flat feet board, springs, weights and pulleys.
10. To study and practice mat exercise with push up blocks and Mat Crutches.
11. To study and practice Co-ordination Frankel’s Exercise.
12. Posture- To study an normal posture and correction of posture.
13. Hydrotherapy- To study the structure and function of whirlpool bath and Hubbard Tank
and its application.
14. Traction- To study and practice Mechanical and Electronic Cervical and lumbar traction-
its application and effects.
15. Goniometry- To measure R.O.M. of joints with a Goniometer.
16. To study and practice Manual muscle testing of various muscle groups region wise. To
measure contractures shortening and deformity.
17. Massage- To study and practice application of all types regionwise.

ELECRO THERAPY & ACTINO THERAPY:-

SECTION-I :-
1. Electrical Fundamentals.
2. Electron Tubes.
3. Power Supplies.
4. Amplifiers.
5. Oscillators.
6. Cathode ray tubes.
7. Transistor.
8. Recorders.
9. Transducers.
10. Radiation.
11. Principles of designs and circuits of infra-red and ultra violet generators, short-wave
diathermy, Microwaves ultra-sonics and electrical stimulators.
12. Signal processes.
13. Display devices and indicators.
14. Magnetic tape- recorders.
15. Data transmission and processing.

SECTION-II :-
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1. Physics of heat.
2. Thermometry.
3. Biophysics of diathermy.
4. Physiology of heat and cold.
5. Thermal radiation, pain and diathermy injury.
6. General principles of thermotherapy.
7. Conduction heating.
8. Luminous and infra-red heating.
9. High frequency instrumentation.
10. Short wave diathermy.
11. Microwaves.
12. Ultrasound therapy.
13. Insrumentation of Electrotherapy.
14. Theraputic electrostimulation.
15. Ionotophoresis.
16. Electrosleep therapy and Anaesthesia.
17. Instrumentation for ultra-voilet therapy.
18. Physiological effects of ultra-voilet radiation.
19. Low frequency currents.
20. T.N.S. interferential therapy.
21. Wax therapy.

SECTION-III :-

ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
1. Bio-electricity.
2. Electric potentials generated by cell.
3. Electrogenic membrane response.
4. Chemoresponsive electrogenic system.
5. Propagation nerve impulse.
6. Neuromuscular Junction.
7. Synaspe.
8. Muscle electrogenic.
9. Electrophysiology of C.N.S.
10. Chronaxie.
11. Strength duration curves.
12. Electrical skin resistance.
13. Electromyography.
14. Nerve conduction studies.
15. Microneurography.
16. Reflex physiology monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes, Microreflexes.
17. Spinograms.
18. Cerebral evoked potentials.

ELECTRO THERAPY & ACTINO THERAPY [PRACTICAL]:-

1. To experience sensory and motor stimulation of nerves and muscles by various types of
low. Frequency currents on self.
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2. To locate and stimulate different motor points regionwise.
3. Therapeutic application of different low frequency currents, Faradic foot bath, faradism
under pressure, stimulation of pelvic floor muscles, lonotophoresis, anodal and cathodal
Galvanism.
4. To study the reaction of degeneration of nerves. To plot strength duration curves. To final
chronaxie and rheobase.
5. To study a hydrocollator unit, its operation and therapeutic application of hot packs-
regionwise.
6. To study a short wave diathermy unit, its operation and different methods of application
region wise.
7. To study a microwave Diathermy. Unit, its operation and methods of application
regionwise.
8. To study a paraffin Wax Bath unit, its operation and different method of application
regionwise.
9. To study a Ultra-sonic therapy Unit, its operation and different methods of application
reginwise.
10. To study a different types of Ultra violet therapy Unit, its operation, assessment of test
doses and application of U.V.R. regionwise.
11. To study a high frequency apparatus, its operation and application regionwise.
12. To study a electro vibrator, its operation and application of cold pack-region wise.
13. To study a Cryotherapy unit, its operation and application of cold pack-region wise.
14. To study a trans Cutaneous Stimulator, its operation and application region wise.

ENGLISH:-
1. Grammar:- Student will be expected to use the following grammatical features correctly
in context:-
a. Verb:- The following forms, simple present, simple past, simple future, present
continuous, past continuous, future continuous, present perfect, present perfect
continuous, past perfect, future perfect.
b. Adverb:- Their formation, the position of certain types.
c. Preposition:- The most common uses simple prepositions, selected verb
preposition or verb advervial particles.
d. Article, Conjunction, Subject-verb agreement, Direct and reported speech,
transformation of sentences, including Active and Passive voice.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS:-

1. Bhaskaran and Horsbourgh, strentgthen your English [O.U.P., 1973]

2. S. Pitcorder. Intermediate English Practice Book.
3. Standard Allen, Living English P Structure [Longman, 1974]
4. F.T. Wood, A. Remedial English Grammar for foreign Students [Machmillan, 195]
5. C.D. Sidhu, An Intensive course in English A Remedial Workbook [orient Longman,
1978]
6. Comprehension:- Student will be expected to answer questions on language and
content of the prescribed book. Question will be related to the text, and will aim
at testing students compreshension of standard English. Question will be framed
in such a way as to discourage cramming.
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Prescribed Books:- A choice of short stories, Ed. By Shaki Batra and P.S. Sidhu
Oxford University Press.
7. Vocabulary:- Student will be expected to expand their vocabulary through
prescribed and general reading.
(i) G.A. Pitman Activating Vocabulary.
(ii) Longman’s Simplified English series by late Nineteenth century
twentieth- century writers.
(iii) Mienael West Series.
8. Composition:- Student will be expected to produce guided compositions,
totalling about 200 words, on a variety of subjects within their experience.

SECOND YEAR

PSYCHOLOGY:-

1. Definition and scope of psychology in relation to occupational therapy, physical therapy.

2. Methods of studies in Psychology.
3. Psychological development of human individual from conception to birth and birth to old
age.
4. Special need, characteristics and problems of the various groups of handicapped.
5. Learning factors affection learning, learning disability techniques to dead with.
Implication of various handicaps in the learning process. Principles of learning for various
handicapped groups. Techniques of motivating the handicapped children.
6. Adjustment, criteria of mental health, adjustment problem faced by handicapped
children, counselling and guidance with special reference to the physically and mentally
handicapped.
7. Interaction with the family, community and peer groups. Communication patterns.
Specific problem faced by handicapped, development of social skills and sensitivity
training.
8. Role of psychologist in Rehabilitation of the handicapped.

MEDICINE:-

General Medicine including respiratory disease:-

1. Infection and antibacterial agents.

2. Infection disease.
3. Chemical and physical agents carrying disease.
4. Disease of Metabolism.
5. Deficiency disease.
6. Disease of endorcine glands.
7. Disease of the digestive system.
8. Disease of the lymphatic system.
9. Disease of the blood.
10. Disease of the cardio vascular system, circulatory failure ischaemic heart disease,
hypertension, pulmonary heart disease, congenital heart disease, peripheral vascular
disease, embolism and thrombosis.
11. Collagen disease.
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12. Disease of the respiratory system, the trachea, the bronchi, the lungs, diaphragm and the
pleura.
13. Disease of the kidney.
14. Disease of the skin- sensory disorders, pigmentary anomalies, vaso motor disorder,
dermatitis, focal in fections, fungal infection, cutaneous, viral infections, parasitic
infection, erythmatous conditions, scleroderma and allied conditions, A trophy and
hypertrophy, disease of the head, tropical skin disease.
15. Psychiatry
a. Definition and introduction to Psychiatry in relation to O.T. and P.T.
b. Concept of normal and abnormal.
c. Behaviour disorders. Causes and managememt:-
i. Psychoneurotic disorders.
ii. Psychotic disorders.
iii. Phychosomatic disorders.
d. Techniques of Therapy:-
i. Psychotherapy:-
• Group Therapy
• Psychoderma
• Behaviour Modification
• Family Therapy
• Play Therapy
ii. Drug Therapy
iii. E.C.T.
e. The role of Psychiatrist in dealing with the problems of mental health.
16. Paediatrics
17. Geriatric
18. Nursing and Bandaging.

SURGERY:-

1. Surgical wounds-haemorrhage, shock-water and electrolyte balance, burns.

2. Surgery of head and neck, elementary system and genitourinary system.
3. Neurosurgery.
4. Cardio- vascular and thoracic surgery
5. Gynaecology and obstetrics.
6. E.N.T.

ORTHOPAEDICS:-

1. Postural defects- anteroposterior and lateral curves of the spine, the feet, genu valgum,
genu varum.
2. Back pain.
3. The spine, the intervertlbral disc, Osteoporosis, anky losing spondylitis, spina bifida,
Torticollis, Tuberculosis of the spine and sacroliiac joints, Osteomyelitis, Tumours.
4. The hip-congenital dis location, coxa vara, Tuberculosis, bursistis.
5. The knee injuries to medical ligament, lateral ligament, semilunar cartilages, cruciate,
ligament chronic strain, chondromalacia, patella, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteorthritis,
synovitis, clicking knees, tuberculosis, strain.
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6. The foot and ankle-painful feet, peseavus, hallux, gout, painful heel, the ligament of the
ankle, tuberculosis, strain fractures.
7. The shoulder girdle-pain in the shoulder, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
cervico-brachial junction, recurrent dislocation of the shoulder, tuberculosis.
8. The elbow-tenis elbow, myositis-ossifians, ulnar palsy, tuberculosis.
9. The wrist and hand-tenosynovitis, tuberculosis, ganglion, rupture of tendons,
contractures.
10. Pyogenic infection.
11. Tuberculosis.
12. Chronic arthritis, Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis.
13. Disease of nervous system, poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy.
14. Common fractures of spine and extremities.
15. Radiology.

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN MEDICINE:-

Part-I

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS

1. Examination of neurological disorders and principles of treatments.

2. Hemiplegia, Cerebral palsy, Tabes dorsalis, Cerebellar ataxia, extra Pyramidal lesions [In
Detail].
3. Disseminated sclerosis, peroneal muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic lateral sclorosis
progressive muscular Atrophy, Syringomyelia, Sub-acute combined degeneration of cord.
4. Peripheral nerve lesions [In Details].
5. Neuritis and Neuralgia-Brachial, Sciatica and facial palsy [In Details].
6. Infections-poliomyelitis, Meningitis, Encephalitis, Polyneuritis.
7. Myopathies.
8. Paediatrics and Geriatrics:-
a. Special problems of elderly and children related to special condition which they
are prone to.
b. Treatment as modified to the particular needs of each age group.

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SURGERY:-

Part-I

1. Orthopaedics and Fractures.

i. Fractures and dislocation.
ii. Types of displacement.
iii. Classifications.
iv. Immediate and late sign and symptoms.
v. Changes at fracture site and its surrounding tissues.
vi. Reasons for union, Non-union, delayed union.
vii. Methods of reduction and fixation.
viii. Healing of fractures and factors influencing it.
ix. Common fractures of Upper and lower extremeties and their complications.
x. Corrective Surgery.
a. Arthroplasty, Arthrodlesis, Osteotomy, Tendon Transplant, Soft tissue
release, grafting.
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b. Physical therapy as applicable to above conditions.
2. Injuries:-
i. Soft tissue injuries.
ii. Crush Injuries.
iii. Repair of injured tendons and nerves.
iv. Injuries of Semilunar cartilage and cruciate ligaments of knee:-Physical
therapy applicable to above complications.
3. Deformities:-
i. Congenital:- Torticollis, cervical rib, sprengels shoulder, spinabifida, Talipes
Equini Varus and valgus hallux valgus, pes planus and other common
deformities.
ii. Acquired:-Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis, Coxavera, genu valgum.
Genuvarum and recuratum, planus and other common deformities.
iii. Other miscellaneous:- Orthopaedic condition commonly treated by Physical
Therapy:-Physical therapy related to above condition.
iv. Amputations:- Traumatic, Elective, common sites of amputations in upper
and lower extremities, advantages and disadvantages, physical therapy as
applicable to care of prosthetic training with emphasis in lower extremity.

Note:- Emphasis should be on the assessment of disability with the selection of treatment
based on these. Where possible therapy should be related to the activities of daily living and
patient’s occupation and directed towards the development of self confidence and
independence.

THIRD YEAR

BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY:-

KINESIOLOGY:-

1. Introduction of kinesiology.
2. Fundamentals of Human motion, C.G., line of gravity, plane and axis of motion in human
body.
3. Musculo-skeletal system, skeletal muscles-types and properties, function and co-
ordination of the muscular system, types of muscular action, function, Classification
and motion of the joints of vertebral column, upper extremity and lower extremity.

BIOMECHANICS:-

1. Introduction to mechanics, biomechanics, static, Dynamic.

2. Scalar and vector quantities.
3. Motion cause, kind and factor mofifiying motion.
4. Force-Nature, magnitude and its components.
5. Lever- classification, principles and anatomic levers.
6. Motion and force-Newton’s law of motion, friction, and equilibrium-
principles of stability.
7. Posture and locomotion.

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN MEDICINE:-

Part-II
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1. Pathological changes:-
Review of pathological changes and principles of the treatment by the physical therapy
of:-
I. Inflammation-acute, chronic and suppurative.
II. Oedema- Traumatic, obstructive, paralytic, Oedema due to poor muscle and
laxity of the fascia.
2. Arthritis and allied condition [In Details]
i. Spondylosis and disorders.
ii. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stills’s disease, infective arthritis.
iii. Spondylitis, ankylosing spondylities.
iv. Nor-Articular Rheumatism-Fibrositism, Myalgia, Bursitis, Peri-Arthritis etc.
3. Disease of the respiratory system:-
i. Mechanism of Respiration.
ii. Examination of chest of patients and Principles of Physical Therapy.
iii. Bronchitis, Asthma, Lung abscess, Bronchiectasis, Emphysema.
4. Common condition do skin:- Acne, Psoriasis, Alopecia, Leucoderma, Leprosy.
5. Common cardiac disorders:- Thrombosis, Embolism, Buerger’s disease, Arteriosclerosis,
Thrombophlebitis, Phlebitis, Gangrene, Congestive Cardiac Failure, Hypertension.
6. Deficiency Disease:- Rickets.

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SURGERY:-

Part-II

1. Complication common to all operation:- Pre and Post operative Physical Therapy.
2. Wounds, local infection, ulcers, surgical procedures related to peripheral vascular
disease.
3. Burns, degree of burns, skin grafts.
4. General Abdominal surgery and obstetrics and Gynaecology:-
i. Abdominal- incisions:- Its pre and post operative physical therapy.
ii. Operation on stomach, intestines, Appendisectomy, Spleenectomy,
Cholecystectormy.
iii. Operation on abdominal wall, hernia.
iv. Operation of Genitio-urinary system, Prostatectomy Nephrectomy.
v. Antenatal and post natal training.
vi. Prolapse rectum.
vii. Complication of Pregnancy.
viii. Weak abdominal and pelvic floor muscles.
ix. Strees incontinence.
x. Prolapse uterus.
xi. Special points related to pelvic surgery.
xii. Pelvic inflammatory condition.
xiii. Surgery of the Breast-Radical mastectomy.

Physical therapy related to above conditions.

5. Thoracic surgery:-
i. Thoracic incision-pre and post operative treatment and later rehabilitation of the
patients.
ii. Lobectomy, Pneumonectomy, Thoracotomy, Thoracoplasty.
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iii. Operation on chest wall.
iv. Common complications with emphasis to atelectasis, Pneumothorax,
Bronchopulmlnary fistula, pre and post operative physical therapy related to
cardiothoracic surgery.
v. Operation on pericardium and heart, chronic constrictive pericarditis valvular
incompetence and stasis, Mitral Valvotomy, Congenital heart defects:-Patent
ductus arteriosus, Tetrology of fallot.
6. Ear, Nose and Throat condition:-Otitis Media, Sinusitis, Vasomotor Rhinorrhoea,
Adenoids, Tonsilities, Physical Therapy related to above conditions.
7. Neuro-Surgery:-
i. Cranial surgery:- Head Injuries, Intra cranial abscess. Intracranial lumbar.
ii. Surgery of spinal cord and cauda equina. Spina Bifida and its complications.
Infections of the spine. Epidural abscess. Tuberculosis. Lumbar disc herniation.
Cervical disc herniation, Laminectomy, pre and post operative Physical therapy
related to above conditions.

iii. Surgery of peripheral nerves, Peripheral nerve injuries, pre and post operative
physical therapy as applicable to above condition.
8. Pre and post operative physical therapy, related to plastic surgery:- Tendon
transplantation in Leprosy, Polio etc. Pre and post operative physical therapy related to
above conditions.

PHYSICAL THERAPY IN SURGERY:-

1. Introduction.
2. Definitions concerned in the phase of disability process.
3. Definition concerned with causes of impairment, functional limitation and disability.
4. Rehabilitation and disability prevention.
5. Present rehabilitation service.
6. Reservation and legislation for rehabilitation services for the disabled.
7. Community and rehabilitation.
8. Basic principles of administration, budget, approach personnel and space etc.
9. Contribution of social worker towards rehabilitation.
10. Vocational evaluation and goals for disabled.
11. Rural rehabilitation incorporated with primary health centre.
12. Principles of Prosthetics and Orthotics.
a. Lower Extremity Orthotics.
b. Spinal orthotics.
c. Upper extremity Orthotics.
d. Upper extremity Prosthetics.
e. Lower extremity Prosthetics.
13. Principles of communication, impairment:-
a. Speech production.
b. Communication disorders secondary to brain damage.
c. Aphasia and its treatment.
d. Evaluating language.
e. Dysarthria and its treatment.
f. Non aphasic language disorders.
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14. Code and conduct.
15. Ethics and management.
a. Principles in management of social problems.
b. Social needs of the patient.
c. Rehabilitation centre environment.
d. The social worker as member of the rehabilitation team.
e. Community resources.
16. Principles in management of vocational problems.
a. Vocational evaluation.
b. Vocational goals for several disabled.
17. Mental subnormality:-
a. Identification and assessment of the mentally subnormal.
b. Classification of the mentally subnormal.
c. Common characteristics of different categories of the mentally subnormal.
d. Causes, prevention and management of the mental subnormal.
e. Training of the mentally subnormal.
f. Home education programme.
g. Rehabilitation of the mentally subnormal.
18. Definition, scope, importance of A.D.L.
19. Goal of self help devices.
20. Teaching A.D.L. in the following areas:-
a. Wheel chair activities.
b. Bed activities.
c. Self care activities:-
i. Toilet.
ii. Eating.
iii. Dressing.
iv. Miscellaneous.
21. Principles of design materials used.
22. A.D.L. form.
23. A.D.L. room.
24. Relationship of A.D.L. to occupational therapy and physical therapy.
25. Practicals:-Eating device, bathing device, shoe wearing adapted device, brushing
device, combing device, writing device, leather cuff amputee, helping hand, socking
devices.

PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

To examine and evaluate the patients suffering from muscular neurological and skeletal
conditions.

I. Examination.
1. Motor:- Muscle, Tone, Muscle power grading, Measurement of girth.
2. Range of Motion:- Coniometry, contracture, deformity, and measurement of limb
length.
3. Sensory:- Touch, Pain temperature, Pressure and Kinesthetic sense.
4. Neurological:-
i. Primitive reflexes, Motor development.
ii. Superficial and deep tendon reflexes.
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iii. Involuntary movements. Inco-cordination, Gait.
5. Respiratory system:-
a. Measurement of chest expansion.
b. Pattern of breathing, diaphragmatic.
c. Localized costal breathing.
6. Functional Evaluation of A.D.L.’s:-
a. The aims and plans of treatment of the patients suffering from the
diseases as per theory syllabus.
b. To operate the electro-therapeutic and mechanic-therapeutic
equipments for treatment of patients as per electro-therapy and exercise
therapy practical syllabus of first year.

SYLLABUS FOR DPT III YEAR (FINAL YEAR)

STATISTICS & APPLIED MATHS

1. Meaning and definition of statistics and biostatistics, satstical data, frequency series,
frequency distribution, normal distribution curve, histogram.
2. Measurement of central value-mean, median, mode, measure of dispersion or variability,
range, semi, inter-quartile, standard deviation, variance, cofficient of variation, finding
percentile norms.
3. Percentile rank by interpolation in cumulative distribution.
4. Correlation- product-movement cofficient and rank differences correlation reliability and
significance-standared eron of a mean and its interpretation.
5. Reliability of a difference between means, testing hypothesis, T and F test.
6. Computation of chisquare form a contigency table & its interpretation.

PHARMACOLOGY

1. General pharmacology (In Brief):

1) Introduction & general concepts.
2) Pharmaco-kinetics (routes of administration, metabolism & elimination).
3) Pharmaco-dynamics (mechanism of drug action, therapeutic & side
effects, toxicity).
2. Autonomic Nervous System (In Brief):
1) Brief outline of sympathetic-parasympathetic nervous system.
2) Therapeutic engents-uses, effects and interaction with physical therapy.
3. Cardio-vascular system (In Brief):
1) Drug classification.
2) Commonly used drugs and its interaction with physical therapy.
4. Glcocorticoids, thyroxin-uses, side effects and interaction with physical therapy (in Brief):
5. Central Nervous System (In Brief):
1) Anaesthetic agenst-uses, side effects and interaction with physical
therapy.
2) Sedatives and hypnotics- uses, side effects and interaction with physical
therapy.
3) Anti epileptic drugs- uses, side effects and interaction with physical
therapy.
4) Analysis- uses, side effects and interaction with physical therapy.
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5) Anti inflammatory drugs- uses, side effects and interaction with physical
therapy.
6) Psychotherapeutic agents-uses, side effects and interaction with physical
therapy.
7) Alcoholism and drug dependence and interaction with physical therapy.
8) Therapeutic agents used for movement disorders- uses, side effects and
interaction with physical therapy.
6. Respiratory System (In Brief):
1) Therapeutic agents, in peptic ulcer, diarrhoea- uses, side effects and
interaction with physical therapy.
7. Gastrointestinal System (In Brief):
1. Therapeutic agents in peptic ulcer, diarrhoea- uses, side effects and
interaction with physical therapy.
8. Diabetes mellitus (In Brief):
1. Drug therapy and its interaction with physical therapy.
9. Geriatric (In Brief):
Pharmacology challenges in geriatric are group and its effects on physical therapy.
1. K.D. Tripathi. “Essentials of med pharmacology”
2. Larence & Bernett, “Clinical pharmacology”
3. Lynne Eddy, “Physical therapy in Pharmacology”
4. F.S.K. Barar, “Essential of Pharmacotherapeutics.”
10. Routes & Mode of drug administration (In Brief):

BIOCHEMISTRY

1. Carbohydrates:- Definition, classification with examples and general function.

Metabolism-Glycolysis, T.C.A. Glycogen metabolism, blood sugar regulation diabetes
and diabetic keto- acidosis.
2. Lipids:- Definition, classification and general function, Essential fatty acids, cholesterol,
blood lipid, Brief/review of lipoproteins, metabolism-oxidation of fatty acids, cholesterol
synthesis, and fatty liver.
3. Protein:- Definition, classification, and Bio-medical imporance. Study of haemoglobin
and immunoglobulin
4. With function plasma proteins and functions. Metabolism: General reaction of amino
acids. Formation and fate of ammonia-Urea cycle.
5. Nucleic Acids:- Brief overview of the structure of RNA and DNA including nucleotides.
6. Nutrition: Basic Principles of nutrition of nutrition of carbohydrates, Proteins and lipid
caloric requirement and balance diet.
7. Enzyme:- Definition, classification with example factors affecting enzyme action. Brief
study of enzyme inhibition. Clinical important of enzymes.
8. Vitamins:- Definition, classification and function. Dietary sources, Daily requirement
and deficiency disorders.
9. Water and Electrolyte Balance:- General outline of fluid compartments of the body with
their water and electrolyte content and balance, Dehydration.
10. Tissue Chemistry:- Chemistry of connective tissue, bone and teeth. Composition
function and chemical mediators of nerve structure of muscle tissue. General
Biochemistry of muscle contraction and relaxation.