Top MPT Colleges in Bangalore

Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) is a paramedical masters degree in a physiotherapy course. The MPT course can be done by the students who completed their BPT course with minimum 50% aggregate marks. The MPT mainly focuses on the physical wellbeing of an individual. The MPT course trains students to treat patients who are not physically fit, or have problems with muscle or fractured any of their body parts, etc.

The Master’s in Physiotherapy aims to provide quality physiotherapy treatment and care for the patients. Physiotherapists will engage in restorative and rehabilitative practices for treating the physical conditions that the patient may be suffering from.

The MPT course has the following specializations

1. MPT Cardio-pulmonary Sciences
2. MPT Community Physiotherapy
3. MPT Neurosciences
4. MPT Orthopedics
5. MPT Pediatrics and Women Health

The MPT course is a postgraduate course where the students will be trained on various techniques and treatments of physiotherapy. The course mainly focuses on practical knowledge over theoretical study..

The students of MPT will be studying the following subjects:

• Research Methodology & Biostatistics
• Physiotherapy Practice & Education Technology
• Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology
• Exercise Physiology, Health & fitness
• Advanced Electrotherapy

Specialised fields for MPT course are

• Physiotherapy Practice & Education Technology
• Research Methodology & Biostatistics
• Applied Biomechanics and Kinesiology
• Exercise Physiology, Health & fitness
• Advanced Electrotherapy

The students who have passed B.Sc. (Physiotherapy) or BPT degree from institutions that are affiliated to recognised universities with 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for MPT. The BPT students must have completed their 6-months of internship before joining to MPT course

• After passing MPT a student can pursue PhD and can become lecturers for physiotherapy subjects
• The MPT students can work as Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs; Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs; Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums; Ergonomic Care Advisor, Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children; Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes etc
• The MPT students can work as as Sports Physiotherapists along with Sports Associations, Sports Team, individually hired physiotherapist by elite athletes
• The MPT students can work as Entrepreneur in Rehabilitation Center/ Organizations
• The MPT students can work as Private Practitioner by running Private Physiotherapy Practice;
• The MPT students can work as Clinical Researcher in Clinical Researches funded by Govt. of India and foreign organizations, Agencies, Professional bodies etc

There is no upper age limit to join to MPT courses

The Physiotherapists are responsible to take up the following tasks

• As the Physiotherapists they are responsible for treating the patients and helping them to recover from their disorders
• The physiotherapists are responsible to treat the patients and ensure that their become normal
• The physiotherapists are required to evaluate the Muscle strength evaluation provide proper treatments and exercises
• The physiotherapists are required to give the physical treatment by different methods such as electrotherapy modalities like short-wave diathermy, microwave diathermy, ultrasonic therapy, contrast bath, cryo-therapy, hydro collator, whirlpool therapy, trans-electric muscle stimulation, infra-red therapy, ultraviolet therapy and different therapeutic exercises by automated machines etc
• The physiotherapists are required to evaluate sitting, standing balance in neurologically affected patients
• The physiotherapists are required to apply manual therapy, mobilization, manipulation of soft tissue techniques etc
• The physiotherapists are required to provide aid in-home evaluation to make the environment barrier free and accessible
• Improving the status of patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction
• The physiotherapists are also responsible to treat the reactions and responses of the body to injury, disease or abnormalities in development

The physiotherapy Colleges in Bangalore offer different MPT specializations they are

• Musculoskeletal Disorders & Sports Physiotherapy 
• Neurological & Psychosomatic disorder Physiotherapy 
• Cardio-Respiratory Disorders Physiotherapy / Cardiopulmonary Sciences Physiotherapy 
• Community Rehabilitation Physiotherapy 
• Paediatrics Physiotherapy 
• Community Physiotherapy 
• Orthopedics Physiotherapy 

Neurological and Psychosomatic means mind (psyche) and body (soma) a psychosomatic disorder or a disease which involves both mind and body simultaneously. Some physical diseases are thought to be particularly prone to being made worse by mental factors such as stress and anxiety. The mental state can affect how bad a physical disease is at any given time.

Neurological Physiotherapy is a specialized physiotherapy science which plays a major role in comprehensive therapeutic management of neurological degenerative diseases of the human body. The neurological physiotherapy basically deals with different types of disorders like demyelinating diseases, balance disorders, head injury, disorders of cerebral circulation, spinal injuries and fractures, pain etc.

Cardio-Respiratory Disorders typically describes a range of conditions that affect the heart and lungs. These organs are closely connected, and a problem in one can spill over to the other

Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy is a specialized physiotherapy science wherein comprehensive rehabilitation is done after cardiothoracic surgery, for respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, intensive care in respiratory and cardiac conditions, vascular surgery, pediatrics neonatal respiratory intensive care and many other conditions.

The subjects of different MPT specializations vary accordingly. The students will have a brief idea of specialisations at their undergraduate level. The students can choose their desired specialisations in their MPT course. The students can have a better understanding of their specializations in their MPT couture. The specialisations help them to take up research in their desired subjects after their MPT course

There is a lot of scope for research in the field of physiotherapy. The field is still unexplored and has the huge potential to take up research. Clinical research is a new upcoming area in medical sciences and it is widely developed in India as seen in Western countries and the same holds good for physiotherapy. 
The Physiotherapists in India are now focusing  on evidence based practice over theoretical approach. Physiotherapy is one of the top growing fields in the medical arena with better scope and potential for research.
 

Physiotherapy is a very promising career field that is also considered as a rewarding and satisfactory profession abroad. The physiotherapists have a larger role and responsibility in hospitals across the globe. After clearing the licensing examination of the given country, it opens up wide opportunities for the physiotherapists.

The MPT course gives a detailed training on the following: 

• In-depth research in musculo-skeletal, sports, neuro-muscular, geriatrics, pediatrics, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation
• Extending the physiotherapy expertise to all sectors of the community
• Developing skilled physiotherapy professionals as per international standards
• This profession helps to encourage development and facilitates recovery, enabling people to stay in work while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible.
• Create professionals that add life to years, i.e., help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.

There are many job opportunities for MPT course graduates. Some of those MPT jobs are mentioned below:

• Chief Physiotherapist
• Lecturer
• Research Assistant
• Sports Physio Rehabilitator
• Self Employed Private Physiotherapist
• Therapy Manager

The fresh MPT students will be earning around 3 lakhs to 5 lakhs per annum. The average MPT course salary is INR 3.47 Lakh per annum.
 

Students seeking admission to MPT courses should have successfully passed B.Sc. Perfusion Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 50% from a University recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. The Admission for MPT is of 2 modes:

• Merit Admission - Students looking for Institution Merit seats have to write Institution based Entrance exams if any.

• Direct Admission under Management Quota - Students can get Direct Admission to the top colleges of Bangalore under Management Quota. Most of the colleges have Management Quota seats and students can reserve seats for admissions in advance.

The students of MPT will be studying the concepts that are related to the allied health subjects. Some of the important subjects that the student’s study in MPT are:

The syllabus may vary from different Allied Health boards but all the above subjects are some of the important ones and are covered in all the colleges that are recognized by RGUHS and Medical Council of India (MCI) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

There are many top educational institutes in Bangalore that provide excellent placement opportunities for MPT graduates. One of them is MS Ramaiah Medical College. Other Colleges are KIMS, Dayananda Sagar University, RV College of Physiotherapy, Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy and Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy.
However, there are also some colleges that lack dedicated Placement Departments for MPT students. The students should cross verify from educational guidance centres before joining these institutes for the MPT programme. The students have to be cautious while choosing the colleges for their MPT course.
 

Students should be very careful while selecting the colleges for their MPT studies. The students should follow a checklist before choosing any institute for their studies.

Some of the tips that the students should follow before selecting the college are:

Check for Accreditations and Recognitions - students should initially check for the accreditations, affiliations and recognitions of the colleges. The students should be aware that many colleges are not giving accurate information on their websites.

Students should cross verify the same from various sources both online and offline. So, it is advised to think twice and cross verify the information of the colleges by the students before taking any decisions.

Check for Placement Statistics - students can get accurate placement information available on official websites. Some of the colleges for the sake of marketing are highlighting the wrong placement statistics on the websites and misguiding the students. The students should be very careful about such bad marketing techniques. They should cross verify the same from multiple sources available on both offline and online modes.

Previous year’s passing percentage - students should look for the passing percentage of the previous years of the colleges genuinely from the multiple sources of both offline and online methods. Students should be cautious because there are few colleges in Bangalore that provide wrong information about their previous years passing percentages. They should cross verify the information provided on the websites from different sources both from online and offline methods.

Prepare the list of colleges - students should prepare the list of the colleges according to their budget. Then the students are advised to contact the counsellors or educational experts with the list of the colleges

Contact the educational counsellors - students can contact Galaxy Educational Services with the list of the colleges made by them. The counsellors at Galaxy Educational Services are educational experts and give guidance to the students and help them to choose the relevant college that is well within their budget.

There are many online websites that give ratings and rankings for the colleges in India. Some of the information provided by them is correct, but sometimes most of the information given in these websites is irrelevant and inaccurate.

Students should always contact government registered bodies for getting details about the ranking and ratings of the colleges. Galaxy Educational Services is an ISO 9001: 2008 certified government registered educational centre with 16 years of experience in the education sector. They provide the reviews and rankings for the institutes that are based on extensive research.

For finalizing a college for MPT in Bangalore, it is better to follow the below checklist:

• Check whether your marks match with the college eligibility criteria like academic performance, final percentage, etc. and the college admission requirements
• Finalize the budget and check if the college fee structure is suitable for your decided budget.
• Review the college infrastructure and campus facilities from multiple reliable sources.
• Research about the authenticity of the information provided by the institutions like college placement history, popular recruiters, campus placement records and average CTC offered to students. Most of the colleges are passing wrong information.
• Check what are the additional facilities offered by the colleges like subject-oriented research, internships, dissertation opportunities and extracurricular activities by not only trusting the college management but also by doing your own research through 

A perfusionist can find employment in the following areas:

• Lecturer
• Therapy Manager
• Sports Physio Rehabilitator
• Physiotherapist
• Professor
• Researcher
• Research Assistant
• Therapy Manager
• Research Analyst