Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
The Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal and Sports is a specialized two-year postgraduate program designed to enhance individual competence in advanced physiotherapeutic practice. This comprehensive program meets global standards of physiotherapy education and practice, preparing skilled professionals for specialized musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy interventions.
Medium of Instruction: English
Key Program Outcomes: Graduates will master advanced knowledge of human body mechanics and physiotherapeutic sciences, develop expertise in movement dysfunction assessment and evidence-based management, acquire skills in comprehensive physiotherapy evaluation for musculoskeletal and sports disorders, demonstrate proficiency in planning and implementing therapeutic interventions across acute and chronic phases, cultivate self-directed learning abilities, develop teaching competencies for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and gain managerial and administrative skills with understanding of disability compensation legislation
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Curriculum: The program encompasses specialized subjects including Advanced Musculoskeletal Sciences, Sports Physiotherapy, Movement Analysis, Evidence-Based Practice, Advanced Assessment Techniques, Therapeutic Exercise Prescription, Manual Therapy, Electrotherapy Modalities, Research Methodology, Teaching Methodology, Healthcare Management, and Quality Care Concepts at institutional and community levels.
Training Approach: The first year focuses on refreshing theoretical foundations of fundamental physiotherapy subjects, while the second year emphasizes clinical conditions, advanced assessment techniques, and specialized interventions. Students undergo clinical postings in musculoskeletal disorders and sports departments, with additional rotations at reputed national centers for comprehensive exposure. The learning methodology includes interactive seminars, journal reviews, case presentations, case discussions, classroom teaching, mandatory research project with dissertation, and encouraged participation in conferences and workshops.
Career Opportunities: Specialized physiotherapy clinics, sports medicine centers, rehabilitation hospitals, professional sports teams, orthopaedic departments, research institutions, academic positions in physiotherapy colleges, private practice specializing in musculoskeletal and sports injuries, and healthcare administration roles.