School Of Physiotherapy, ITM (SLS) Baroda University

Physiotherapy is a health care profession which assists people to restore, maintain and maximize their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. The terms “physiotherapy” and “physical therapy” mean the same thing and are used int al therapy” mean the same thing and are used interchangeably, as are the terms “physiotherapist” and “physical therapist”. Physiotherapists have in-depth knowledge of how the body works and specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury and disability. Physiotherapy includes rehabilitation, as well as prevention of injury, and promotion of health and fitness. Physiotherapists often work in teams with other health professionals to help meet an individual’s health care needs. The profession employs a holistic approach to treatment, looking at the patient’s lifestyle and engaging them in their own treatment. As professionals, physiotherapists are experts at providing physiotherapy treatment for: Preventing injury and disability; Managing acute and chronic conditions; Improving and maintaining optimal physical performance; Rehabilitating injury and the effects of disease or disability; Educating patients to prevent re-occurrence of an injury. Patients may be referred to or seek assistance from a physiotherapist for a variety of health issues and receive valuable assistance. To be recognized as a nationally and internationally acclaimed physiotherapy education program for the benefit of the society. groom competent physiotherapists equipped with cognitive, psychomotor, values, digital technology and lifelong learning skills and capable of fulfilling the requirements of the society foster cutting edge scholarly activity and innovation to fulfil the requirement of academia and clinical needs. establish a partnership with the local, national and international community as well as paramedical industry. ...view more