Department History
Date of Establishment of the Department: 2008
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that is primarily concerned with remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention. Physical therapists can help people at any stage of life, when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Physical therapists help people maximize their quality of life, looking at physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. They work in the health spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. Physical therapists can practise independently of other health care/service providers and also within interdisciplinary rehabilitation/habilitation programmes in a wide variety of settings.
In India undoubtedly there exists a great need for the quality Physiotherapy services. The Government of Indias national policy on the prevention of disability recognizes the physiotherapist as core member of the team involved in the prevention and management of locomotor disability. Prevention, health promotion, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation take place in multiple settings that may include primary health care centers, education & research centers, fitness clubs, health clubs, hospitals, senior citizen centers, sports centers, workplaces/companies etc.
The Department of Physiotherapy at Punjabi University, Patiala came to independent existence since 2008. The vision of Physiotherapy Department is to be a pioneer in heralding best physiotherapy health care professionals, academicians & researchers and to be an integral part of our communities' need.
Our Mission is
- To provide conducive atmosphere for easy and effective learning.
- To prepare the students to face the global healthcare needs.
- To provide quality physiotherapist well equipped with cognitive, psychomotor and effective skills.
- To inculcate the holistic approach amongst the students for the total rehabilitation of patients.
- To foster the research culture among the students and staffs for timely up gradation of knowledge.
- To provide exposure to the extracurricular activities for all-round development of students.
- To provide quality care with the help of recent advances in physiotherapy for early functional independence of patients.
Department runs two regular courses i.e., Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) and Masters in Physiotherapy (MPT) in four specializations i.e., Musculoskeletal, Neuro-physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary and Sports Physiotherapy. The department is among one of those few universities of India that offer Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Physiotherapy.
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The Department has some of the highest qualified Physiotherapy professionals in the country in its faculty. Books authored by the faculties of the department have become the standard text book of various universities. The staff and students of the Department are actively engaged in the research work in all areas of Physiotherapy and their research output is being published in the reputed national and international journals. By virtue of their research contributions, all the faculty members have earned recognition in their respective areas of specialization. They are invited all over the country and abroad as well to chair scientific sessions, as resource persons and delivering lectures.
Department has collaboration with other institutions for academic and research expertise such as Indian Spinal Cord Injury Center, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research, Balawala, Dehradun, Mullana University, Mullana, Ambala.
Books Published By Faculty
| Name and Designation of Faculty |
Books written |
ISBN with details of Publishers |
| Dr Narinder Kaur Multani, (Professor) |
The Principles of Geriatric Physiotherapy |
JAYPEE brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2007 |
| Dr AGK Sinha, (Professor) |
1.Principles and Practice of Therapeutic Massage. (Reviewed in Physical Therapy, the official journal of American Association of Physical Therapy Nov.2002,vol 82 No 82 p 1138), Principles and Practice of Therapeutic Massage.2nd edition 2010, Sinha, A.G.K., Kumar, M., Singh, S. (Ed) Physiotherapy in Health CareNeed and The Reality., Sinha, A.G.K., Tripathi, S., Sharma, R. Orthoses, Prosthesis and Assistive Devices for Physiotherapists. |
Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2001 ISBN:81-7179-863-2, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi ISBN:9788184488319, Publication Bureau Punjabi University Patiala ISBN 9788130201337, 2012, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2012 ISBN 978-93-5025-898-9 |
| Dr Narkeesh Arumugam, (Professor) |
Clinical Significance of Electrodiagnosis in Disc Herniation. |
LAP LAMBERT Publishing is a trademark ofOmni Scriptum GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich- Bcking- Strabe., 6-8,66121. Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN:13:978-3-659-31643-2.info(at)lap.publishing.com/www.lap-publishing.com. |
| Dr. Sonia Singh |
Factors leading to disability in Chronic Non Specific Back Pain Impact of Back Muscles functions, spinal ROM & Fear-Avoidance Beliefs on Disability in Chronic Non-Specific Back pain |
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN 978-3-659-42356-7, 2012 |
Research Projects By Faculty
| Name of the Investigator |
Title of the project and duration |
Amount sanctioned |
Funding Agency |
Status |
| Dr. Narinder Kaur Multani, (Professor) |
Impact of Therapeutic Intervention in Patients of Osteoporosis |
8,02,600/-w.e.f. 2009-10 to 2012-13 |
UGC, New Delhi |
Completed |
| Dr AGK Sinha, (Professor) |
Surveillance protocol development and intensive physiotherapy for prevention of lateral ankle sprain in sports personA prospective study |
1,60,000/-w.e.f.01.07.2012 for 2 years |
UGC, New Delhi (UGC support for Minor Research Project in Physical Sciences, Biosciences, Maths, Medical, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering & Chemistry to University/ College Teachers. |
Ongoing |
| Dr Narkeesh Arumugam, (Professor) |
Efficacy of Trioflam Phonophoresis versus Conventional Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis Knee and Periarthritis Shoulder, Ergonomic Study in Bunge Rajpura Plant |
22,85,000/-w.e.f. 2014 for 1 year, 5,00,000/ |
Cadilla Pharmaceuticals, Ahemdabad, Bunge India Private Ltd, Rajpura |
Ongoing, Ongoing |
Significant Achievements
Dr. Narkeesh Arumugam
- Patanjali AwardAchievement award(2011) in the field of Physiotherapy - Bharathiya Vellalar Sangam, Tamilnadu, India
- Significant Contribution Award 2013AIIMS Physiotherapy Conference2012- 2013
- Significant Contribution Award 201351st annual conference of IAP 2013 held at Kala academy Panjim, Goa.
- Significant Contribution Award 2013Neuroaxis 2013 AIIMS & IAMR Neuro Physiotherapy Conf 2013.
- Significant contribution Award 2014 in Manual Therapy In IndiaAwarded by Brain Mulligan, in Mulligan Conference 2014, organized by Capri Institute, New Delhi and D Y Patil Institute, Pune.
Dr. N.K. Multani
- Jewel of India award 2006 conferred for outstanding contribution in the field of physiotherapy by International Education Society
- IAP Chandigarh Branch Oration Award 2010.
- Dr. N S Yadava Oration Award, 2011
Dr. A.G.K. Sinha
- India medico award of Indian Association of Physiotherapists -2003
- CP Nair oration award of Indian Association of Physiotherapists 2007 for outstanding contribution in professional upliftment.
Facilities
Dr. N.K. Multani
- In order to meet the requirement of clinical material for teaching and research, the Department runs three OPDs. The main OPD (General & Neurological) is located in the Health Centre of University where more than 100 patients receive physiotherapy services every day. The extension center i.e., Geriatric Physiotherapy Clinic at Model Town, Patiala provides specialized care to elderly population of the city. Sports physiotherapy clinic caters to the specific need of sports persons of the university. In all these OPDs the services are provided by the highly qualified Clinical Physiotherapists. These OPDs are equipped with ultra modern equipments like SWD, MWD unit, Combo-therapy, Interferential Therapy unit, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Traction, Infrared, Moist Heat, Whirlpool, Laser Therapy unit, Cryotherapy, Hydrotherapy etc.
Clinical attachments, Department has collaboration with renowned hospitals of Patiala city for clinical training of the students. These extensions are:
- GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, PATIALA
- COLUMBIA ASIA, PATIALA (Multispecialty, 90 bedded)
- SADBHAWNA HOSPITAL, PATIALA (Heart institute, 45 bedded)
- A P TRAUMA, PATIALA (Multispecialty, 22 bedded)
- AMAR HOSPITAL, PATIALA (Multispecialty, 150 bedded)
- NAVJEEVANI, SHULLAR (Pre-vocational training, Physiotherapy services)
Teaching/Practical Labs
- Anatomy Lab
- Physiology Lab
- Electrotherapy Lab
- Clinical Psychology Lab
- Computer Lab
Research Lab
The research lab of the department is equipped with state of the art research equipments such as Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Electrocardiography (ECG), Computerized Spirometry, Bone Mineral Density Evaluation, Foot pressure assessment, Physical fitness evaluation equipments.
Seminars/Conferences Organised
- One day work shop on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation by experts of Apollo hospitals Ludhiana in 2008.
- Two Day Work Shop on Orthotics and Prosthetics by Mr. Nirmalendu Guin prosthetic orthotic engineer of PGIMER, Chandigarh on 14-15 Feb 2009.
- Two days workshop on the topic of Concepts and Techniques of Neural Mobilization by Prof. A.G. Dhandapani in Collaboration with IAP Punjab branch organized in Oct 2009.
- One Day Workshop on Taping Techniques by Dr. Mithilesh & Dr. Sandeep.
- National seminar on theme The Role of Physiotherapy in Health Care DeliveryThe Need and the Reality on 22nd-23rdJanuary 2011.
- National seminar on theme Methodology of Physiotherapy EducationIssues and Challenges on 24th -25th March 2012
- National seminar on theme Research in Physiotherapy on 4th March 2013.
- One day CME on New generation total knee replacement and post surgical rehabilitation organized in collaboration with Max Elite Institute of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation on 8th Feb 2014.
Significant Achievements By Students
- 4 papers were presented by the MPT students of the department at international conferences WCPT Conference, Amsterdam and 10th Asian spinal cord society conference, Sri Lanka, in 2011.
- Several papers of the MPT students of the department found place in publication of repute.
- MPT students of the department has organized and provided physiotherapy/medical coverage to various national/ state level sporting tournaments and championships and has received praise from sports authorities and players for the quality of service rendered.
Young Researcher Scholarship
The Paper entitled "Impact of Menopause on Quality of Life among Indian Women" by Navdeep Kaur, Postgraduate student at Delhi University & Ravinder Kaur, Clinical Physiotherapist at Department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala has been selected for oral presentation at 26th International Conference on Research in Life-Sciences & Healthcare (ICRLSH) organized by Healthcare & Biological Sciences Research Association (HBSRA) to be held on 22-23 December 2019 at Bali, Indonesia. It is a matter of a great honor that the said paper has also been awarded "Young Researcher Scholarship" which is given to 5 selected applicants for each conference to promote participation of students and research scholars in the conference.
Future Plans
- Movement research laboratory - department intends to develop research lab for analysis of abnormal movement and physiological and biochemical aspects of movement.
- Simulation lab for ICU training for advanced training in the cardiopulmonary specialization. It is planned to establish a simulation lab consisting of mannequin and other gadgets of ICU.
- Information dissemination centre on locomotor disabilitylow awareness about the rehabilitative efforts is one of the main reasons for ineffective empowerment of people with disability. Department aims at creating information decimation centre at its OPD where the information of the various aspects of care of disability and schemes of government shall be made available to the public.
Recomended Links
- www.wcpt.org
- www.physiotherapyindia.org
- www.rehabcouncil.nic.in
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13-1-2023