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M.P.Th. in Oncology Physiotherapy
Students specialize in cancer rehabilitation—covering fatigue management, lymphoedema care, pain modulation, and post-surgical physiotherapy—building strong clinical expertise for oncology settings.
Overview
This program equips physiotherapists with the advanced knowledge and clinical skills required for cancer rehabilitation. It focuses on managing the physical, functional, and emotional challenges associated with oncological conditions throughout the treatment spectrum—pre-treatment, post-surgery, chemotherapy, and palliative care.
Departments build strong skills in oncology physiotherapy, cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema care, fatigue and pain management, and palliative physiotherapy interventions.
Basics of cancer biology and tumor pathology
Lymphedema management and myofascial release
Prehabilitation and post-treatment rehabilitation
Pain and fatigue management
Palliative care and psychosocial considerations
Oncology-specific physiotherapy assessments
Biostatistics and research methodology
Students explore oncology physiotherapy from fundamentals to advanced care—covering cancer rehabilitation, lymphedema management, fatigue reduction, pain relief, and palliative physiotherapy—building strong clinical and research skills for cancer care.
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
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