Orthopaedic Schedule

MPT II

Orthopaedic schedule

The teaching/ learning programme will be conducted in modular format. At the end of each module an assessment will be given.

Recommended textbooks, material must be made available to the students 2 weeks prior to commencement of module on the website through librarian

June- July Module I: Basics of movement

Applied anatomy with emphasis on Biomechanics & Kinesiology of Human motion and Work Physiology
Kinetic and kinematics analysis for various functional activities.

Instructors: Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta

Class will meet every Mon and Fri from 4-6 pm

Assessment: July 28- Written exam

Aug Sept Module II: Clinical aspects of Orthoapedics and traumatology

Clinical Symptomatology, Pathophysiology and Patho-mechanics of musculoskeletal conditions
Physiotherapy management following fractures, dislocations and their complications, Amputations, cumulative trauma disorders and Burns.

Physiotherapy management in degenerative disorders and allied conditions.
Physiotherapy in post operative management of metabolic, hormonal, neoplastic and infective conditions of bones and joints.

Clinical assessment and rationale of Laboratory investigations along with differential diagnoses.

Physiotherapy following arthroplasty, implants and soft tissue repairs.
Pre &post operative physiotherapy in tendon transfer. Electrical stimulation and biofeedback procedures.

Instructors : Kavitha Raja, JaksonJoseph

Class will meet every Mon and Fri 4-6

Assessment: Case report to be submitted on Sept 29

Oct-Nov Module III: Rehabilitation techniques

Functional assessment (Hand function, Gait, Posture A.D.L; occupational work).
Hand Rehabilitation.
Orthopaedic implants-designs, materials, indications, p1. External aids, appliances, adaptive self-help devices; prescription, biomechanical compatibility, check-out and training.
Manual therapy: soft tissue manipulations and mobilization, neural mobilization, acupressure.(Cyriax, Maitland, Butler, McKenzie, Kaltenborn, Mulligan)
Pilates-school of thought, Chiropractic school of thought, Osteopathic school of thought
Myofascial Release technique and Muscle Energy technique 24
Joint manipulation – peripheral joints and vertebral joints.
Assessment of locomotor impairments, disabilities and disability evaluation.
Physiotherapy management of locomotor disorder, principles of medical and surgical aspects, sports psychology and retraining.
Neurological complications of locomotor disorders.
Rehabilitation of paediatric musculoskeletal disorders.
Neuromuscular Taping Techniques
Electro diagnosis: Electromyography and evoked potential studies.
Community based rehabilitation in musculoskeletal disorders.
Recent Advances in Musculoskeletal Disorders

Instructors : Kavitha Raja and AditiBhandiwad

Class will meet every Mon and Fri 4-6

Assessment : Paper to be submitted on Nov 28

Dec-Jan Module IV: Sports rehabilitation

Analysis and classification of sports and sports specific injuries and its management.
Management of sport injuries, sports fitness
Principles of Injury Prevention
Medico legal issues in sports, Sports Psychology, Sports Nutrition and Sports pharmacology.
Recent Advances in Sports Physiotherapy.

Instructor: Pradeep Shankar

Class will meet every Mon and Fri 4-6

Assessment : Written exam on Jan 30

Assessment guidelines:

A paper must be between 2500 and 3000 words. No plagiarism with references in Vancouver format, typed neatly with margins of 1 inch all sides, title page in font 16, text in font 12 Arial, sub heading in bold font size 14. Text must be double spaced with tables and figures quoted in text and with clear legends. Pages must be consecutively numbered. Paragraphs must start with an indent.

One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja.Hard copy to be submitted to either of the instructors in a clear plastic file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class and other details.

A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be 2 hours.

Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references

In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar

Case presentation/ report must include all relevant information covered in the module and is not intended to be a regular case presentation.One soft copy to be sent to Dr Kavitha Raja. Hard copy to be submitted to either of the instructors in a clear plastic file folder. Title page must clearly state name, elective, date, title of paper, title of class and other details.

MPT II

CBRschedule

The teaching/ learning programme will be conducted in modular format. At the end of each module an assessment will be given

June- July Module I: Introduction

Health and Illness; Levels of Healthcare & Fitness
Basic Concepts of rehabilitation and foundations of rehabilitation
Institute based rehabilitation services and multi-disciplinary approach.
Methodology of CBR with reference to National Health Delivery system.
Role of National Institutes, District Rehabilitation Centre and Primary Health Centre (with appropriate exposure).
Public awareness to the various disabilities. Communications. Message generation and dissipation.
Persons with disability; Act – 1995 and related Government infrastructure.
Role of Government in CBR, inter-sectoral programs and co-ordination. Implementation of the Act.
Role of Non-Government organizations in CBR.
Scope of community physiotherapy.

Instructors : Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta

Class will meet every Tue & Thu from 2-4

Assessment : Presentation on July 31

Aug-Sept Module II: Disability and geriatrics

Disability detection and early intervention.
Physical fitness, stress management through yoga and psychosomatic approaches.
Home exercise programs for various classifications of disabilities.
Physiotherapist as a Master Trainer in CBR.
Physiotherapy in maternal and child health care.
Evaluation and theories of aging; Assessment of the elderly; Exercise prescription for the elderly; Psychosocial and safety issues in elderly
Geriatric Rehabilitation
Holistic physiotherapy for the aged.

Instructors: Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta

Class will meet every Tus & Thu from 2-4

Assessment: written exam on Sept. 30th

Oct-Nov Module III: Occupational health, ergonomics and women’s health

Occupational Health, Occupational Hazards, Industrial Hygiene, Vulnerable workers group and labor law;
Industrial therapy, Injury prevention and returning the worker to productivity
Ergonomics, Principles, Issues related to hand tools, posture, material handling and lifting
Prevention of work related Injuries and redesigning workspace, Designing auditory and visual displays for workers; Occupational stress; Environmental Pollution – nose, vibration etc.
Physiotherapy role in industry – preventive, intervention, ergonomic and rehabilitative.
Women’s, Health : Women’s reproductive health and health care; Exercise prescription in pre and post natal stage;
Diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction during pregnancy and post menopause;
Treatment of Incontinence and Pelvic floor dysfunction; Special problems related to women.
Recent Advances in Community Physiotherapy.

Instructors: Kavitha Raja, AditiBhandiwad

Class will meet every Tues & Thu from 2-4

Assessment: assignments ( ONE ON ERGONOMICS AND ANOTHER ON WOMEN’S HEALTH) to be submitted on Nov 27.

Assessment guidelines:

A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be 2 hours.

Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references

In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar

Physiotherapeutics

Jan Module I: Basics of Physiotherapy

Maternal and child care in general physiotherapy.
Cardiopulmonary medications and their effect on activity performance.
Use of Exercise therapy techniques and application on various types of cases.
Application of electrotherapy techniques on patients, monitoring of dosages and winding up procedure.
Ergonomic aspects of exercise on oxygen, energy consumption MET value of various exercises and activity.
Effect of aerobic, anaerobic as well as Isometric and Isokinetic exercises on cardiac function.
General Guidelines to be followed in Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, Burns Rehabilitation and Cancer Rehabilitation Protocol.
CPR, monitoring systems and defibrillators and artificial respirators.

Instructors: Renukadevi, BipinPuneeth

Class will meet every Tue and Thu from 2-4

Assessment: submitted paper on Jan 29

Feb- March Module II: Miscellaneous disorders and Yoga

Physiotherapy in psychiatric conditions.
Massage, Mobilization and Manipulation
Principles of Neurological approaches.
Physiotherapy in common conditions of skin.
Physiotherapy following Plastic Surgery.
Physiotherapy Following Obstetric and Gynecological Disorders.
Yoga
Concept of Yogic Practices – Kinds of Yogic Practices; Asana, Pranayama, Kriya, Mudra, Bandha, Dhyana.
Asana: Definition, Scope and Limitations of Asanas – Classification of Asanas –Safety Measures and Precautions while performing Asanas
Pranayama: Meaning – Different Phases in Pranayama Practice Safety Measures and Precautions.
Meaning & benefits of Bandha – Different Bandhas. Meaning of Mudra – Types of Mudra
Practicing methods and benefits of Kriyas – Meaning – Types of Kriyas; Neti; Dhauthi.
Meaning & concept of Meditation – Yogic practices and physical exercise. Yoga Practices and Other Systems of Exercises – Asanas Vs. Muscular Exercises – Pranayama Vs Deep Breathing Exercises – Importance of Nerve Culture in Yoga - Yoga and Competition –

Yoga and Modern Education

Instructors: SaikrishnanAshwini andAditi

Class will meet every Tues and Thu 2-4

Assessment:Seminar on 26 and 31 March

26- Aruna,CT, Nagendrappa,

31- Namita, Neha,Prashanth

Assessment guidelines:

A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be 2 hours.

Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references

In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar

Paediatrics

June-July Module I: Growth and development

Normal motor development ( development during Prenatal, Infancy, and child hood)
Reflex maturation.
Developmental assessment and diagnosis.
Developmental screening using various scales.
Genetic basis of paediatric disorders. Embryology & genetic counseling.
Cardio-respiratory assessment of neonate and infant and related paediatric disorder.

Instructors: Annie Thomas and Siddesh NS

Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1

Assessment : written paper on July 30

Aug-Sept: Clinical aspects of paediatric disorders

Principles of laboratory investigations for differential diagnosis.
Clinical symptomatology and patho-physiology of locomotor and cardiopulmonary disorders.
Growth and development of a child and its disorders
Maturational, Pathophysiological and recovery process in the CNS.
Assessment of progressive locomotor disorders – Neuropathic and Myopathic.
Early intervention- high risk babies, Neonatal care and management
Management of congenital locomotor disorders including the prosthetic and orthotic management.
Management of neuropediatric patients.

Instructors: Annie Thomas, Siddesh NS

Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1

Assessment- case presentation

Oct-Nov Module II: Physiotherapy principles in paediatrics

Motor learning process – Theory and Techniques.
Disorders of perception and sensory integration.
Integrated approach in management of pediatric disorders.
Pediatric surgeries and its post-operative management.

Instructors: Kavitha Raja &Siddesh NS

Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1

Assessment: written exam On Nov 29

Dec-Jan Module III: Adapted physical activity and health

Analysis of fitness and exercise prescription for special pediatric populations – cereral palsy, downs syndrome, polio, muscular dystrophy, juvenile diabetes and obesity.
Adaptive equipment for physically challenged children.
Physical therapy in public schools.
Sports and fitness in paediatrics.
CBR in pediatric conditions.
Recent Advances in Pediatric Physiotherapy

Instructors: Kavitha Raja, Saumen Gupta

Class will meet every Wed and Sat from 11-1

Assessment: practical output- final report due on Jan 31

Assessment guidelines:

A written exam will consist of 6 questions of 10 marks each. Questions may have subquestions. Time allotted will be 2 hours.

Seminar must be of 1-1.5 hours duration with appropriate pictures/ videos etc. A list of references

In Vancouver format must be given to all participants prior to the seminar