synopsis of Physiotherapy practice. tribute on world physiotherapy day

1. Resource Person -
Prof. Satyen Bhattacharyya
Asst Prof : BIMLS, Bardhaman
8348050005 www.fitofine.org fitofine

2. "Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement
rehabilitative programs that improve or restore
human motor functions, maximize movement ability,
relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent
physical challenges associated with injuries,
diseases and other impairments.
Definition of PHYSIOTHERAPY by WHO

3. • Like medicine,
physiotherapy
has evolved over
the years, in
various
geographical
locations.
HISTORY OF
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Its not a new concept

4. HISTORY OF
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Hippocrates: Father of
medicine
460-355 BC
Claudeus Galen
460-355 BC

5. HISTORY OF
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Susrut: Father of surgery:
Discovered various exercises and
manual therapy to treat muscles and
joints
1500 BC
Patanjali: Author of Yoga sutra:
‘exercise can kill disease’
400 AD

6. In the book «Cong-fou»
(3000 BC)
Manipulation techniques
used to treat pains with
immediate relief
Avicenna: 1000 AD,
Persia
Book of healing:
described modern
physiotherapy
techniques

7. HISTORY OF MODERN
PHYSIOTHERAPY
• In 1894 Physiotherapy training program
started in England
• New Zealand's started in 1913 (University of
Otago in New Zealand in 1913)
• America- 1914 (Reed College in Portland
(Oregon), founded in 1914

8. History Of Modern
PHYSIOTHERAPY in INDIA
• In India physiotherapy education started during 1950’s.
• From certificate course slowly it graduated to diploma,
bachelor’s degree and super specialization in MPT.
• PhD is also available.
• Indian physiotherapists enjoy independent work status.
They are employed in Govt. And private hospitals,
rehabilitation set ups, sports clubs, NGO’s and also can
open their independent clinic.

9. Where we reached today?
• Orthopedic
• Neurology
• Pediatric
• Obs & Gynae
• Sports
• Geriatrics
• Cardio Thoracic

10. What we deliver to patient now?
• Manual therapy
• Exercise
• Electrotherapy
• Dry needling
• Cupping
• Chiropathy
• MET
• MFR
• Taping
• Osteopathy
We deliver more than society think

11. We move the society …….
As we are HUMAN MECHANICS

12. Where we are leading to…..?

13. What society should do?

14. Exercise
Yoga

15. End note