M.P.Th. in Geriatric Physiotherapy
This specialized M.P.Th. trains students in managing mobility disorders, rehabilitation of elderly patients, functional independence, and age-related musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, combining theory and hands-on clinical practice.
Overview
The program is designed to develop expertise in geriatric physiotherapy, focusing on age-related functional decline, rehabilitation techniques, fall prevention, and health promotion for the elderly. It prepares postgraduates to provide effective physiotherapeutic care for geriatric populations in both clinical and community settings.
Departments build strong skills in geriatric assessment, age-related rehabilitation, mobility enhancement, chronic condition management, and elderly-centered physiotherapy care.
Aging physiology and pathology
Functional assessment and mobility evaluation
Geriatric syndromes: falls, incontinence, dementia, osteoporosis
Balance and gait training techniques
Rehabilitation for arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke recovery
Pain management strategies for older adults
Assistive device prescription and ergonomic modifications
Community and institutional elderly care
Evidence-based practice and biostatistics
Students explore geriatric physiotherapy from basics to advanced care—covering age-related mobility issues, chronic disease management, fall prevention, functional training, and elderly wellness—building strong clinical and research skills in senior-focused rehabilitation.
Core Curriculum
Year 1
Semester
Subject
Semester I
- Basic Sciences
- Basic Therapeutics
Semester II
- Advanced therapeutics in Specialty Subject
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology
Year 2
Semester
Subject
Semester III
- General Physiotherapy in Specialty Subject – Paper 1
- Advances in Specialty Subject – Paper 1
Semester IV
- General Physiotherapy in Specialty Subject- Paper 2
- Advances in Specialty Subject – Paper 2
Contact Us
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad Malkapur, Karad (Dist.Satara), Maharashtra, India. PIN - 415539
