About Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a field which provides information about human body mechanics
in normal and abnormal state of health.

Physiotherapy / Physical Therapy

Physiotherapy is a field which provides information about human body mechanics in normal and abnormal state of health. It involves the evaluation and treatment of numerous physical conditions affecting all age groups, and aims at restoring normal movements, function, relieve pain, prevent illness and injury.


Prospects of the Course

Physiotherapy as a profession has its role in various disciplines like Orthopedics, Neurology, Paediatrics, Sports Medicine, Cardiorespiratory conditions, General Surgery, and Community Based Rehabilitation.

What do Physiotherapists do?

Physiotherapists help patients to overcome a particular pain/problem by educating them about the problem and how to prevent the recurrence of the same. This is achieved by a thorough assessment, which may include tests of muscle strength, joint Motion, sensory and neurological functions, coordination, balance, flexibility, postural screening, movement analysis and other evaluations.

Based on the evaluation, a treatment plan is drawn up. It may comprise instrumental or non-instrumental intervention. Physiotherapy has various hands-on techniques which include soft tissue mobilization and joint mobilization skills to reduce pain, increase joint motion and soft tissue flexibility. Therapeutic exercise will help to restore strength, movement, balance and coordination, and finally to a complete functional recovery.

A physiotherapist reviews the conditions and monitors the progress to aid recovery

Scope of Physiotherapy

Physiotherapists have a wide range of opportunities to work in India and abroad. There are various openings in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, fitness clubs, sports teams, government and nongovernment organizations.

Physiotherapists have a wide range of opportunities to work in India and abroad. There are various openings in hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, fitness clubs, sports teams, government and nongovernment organizations.

Core Subjects Medical Subjects Allied Subjects
Biomechanics of Human Motion Electrotherapy Evaluation and Therapeutics Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Pharmacology Microbiology Pathology Neurology Neurosurgery Community medicine Pediatrics OBG & Gynecology General Surgery Orthopedics General Medicine Ophthalmology Medical Electronics Bioengineering Bio Statistics Psychology Allied therapeutics Research Methodology Sociology Yoga

The college is located adjacent to the JSS Hospital, Mahatma Gandhi Road, Mysore - 570 004, Karnataka. It is located in an independent campus of 20,000 sqft. We have specialized laboratories for all subjects and a well-stocked library with access to physical and digital resources. The college also has adequate facilities for sports and recreation. We have a spacious and well-equipped autonomous department at the JSS Hospital. Additionally, the Physiotherapy College is integrated with the running of JSS Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department. We have collaboration and postings with government and nongovernmental organizations in Mysore, besides extensive community rehabilitation programs. The college is a part of the Medical College, and hence all the facilities are at the disposal of the students. This helps them in gaining valuable experience under the guidance of excellent teaching faculty and good laboratories.

Physiotherapy - Career Prospects

Physiotherapists are practitioners of choice for individuals with conditions that affect movements, function, health and wellness. They will hold all privileges of private practice, apart from these opportunities they are also required as:

  • Consultants in hospitals, nursing home, domiciliary therapy services for clients, Government and NGOs
  • Team therapists for sporting teams
  • As consultants to various industries in occupational healthcare & ergo medicine

Persons with entrepreneurial abilities can excel in the field of fitness and rehabilitation by setting up their own ventures, special schools for specific conditions, Rehabilitation centers, geriatric centers, fitness club, etc.