Department History
Date of Establishment of the Department: 2008
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that is primarily concerned with remediation of impairments and disabilities and the promotion of mobility, functional ability, quality of life and movement potential through examination, evaluation, diagnosis and physical intervention. Physical therapists can help people at any stage of life, when movement and function are threatened by ageing, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions or environmental factors. Physical therapists help people maximize their quality of life, looking at physical, psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. They work in the health spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation. Physical therapists can practise independently of other health care/service providers and also within interdisciplinary rehabilitation/habilitation programmes in a wide variety of settings.
In India undoubtedly there exists a great need for the quality Physiotherapy services. The Government of Indias national policy on the prevention of disability recognizes the physiotherapist as core member of the team involved in the prevention and management of locomotor disability. Prevention, health promotion, treatment/intervention, habilitation and rehabilitation take place in multiple settings that may include primary health care centers, education & research centers, fitness clubs, health clubs, hospitals, senior citizen centers, sports centers, workplaces/companies etc.
The Department of Physiotherapy at Punjabi University, Patiala came to independent existence since 2008. The vision of Physiotherapy Department is to be a pioneer in heralding best physiotherapy health care professionals, academicians & researchers and to be an integral part of our communities' need.
Our Mission is
- To provide conducive atmosphere for easy and effective learning.
- To prepare the students to face the global healthcare needs.
- To provide quality physiotherapist well equipped with cognitive, psychomotor and effective skills.
- To inculcate the holistic approach amongst the students for the total rehabilitation of patients.
- To foster the research culture among the students and staffs for timely up gradation of knowledge.
- To provide exposure to the extracurricular activities for all-round development of students.
- To provide quality care with the help of recent advances in physiotherapy for early functional independence of patients.
Department runs two regular courses i.e., Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) and Masters in Physiotherapy (MPT) in four specializations i.e., Musculoskeletal, Neuro-physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary and Sports Physiotherapy. The department is among one of those few universities of India that offer Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Physiotherapy.
Syllabus
Courses Offered and Faculty
Syllabus
The Department has some of the highest qualified Physiotherapy professionals in the country in its faculty. Books authored by the faculties of the department have become the standard text book of various universities. The staff and students of the Department are actively engaged in the research work in all areas of Physiotherapy and their research output is being published in the reputed national and international journals. By virtue of their research contributions, all the faculty members have earned recognition in their respective areas of specialization. They are invited all over the country and abroad as well to chair scientific sessions, as resource persons and delivering lectures.
Department has collaboration with other institutions for academic and research expertise such as Indian Spinal Cord Injury Center, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Sardar Bhagwan Singh Post Graduate Institute of Biomedical Sciences and Research, Balawala, Dehradun, Mullana University, Mullana, Ambala.
Books Published By Faculty
Dr Narinder Kaur Multani, (Professor)
- The Principles of Geriatric Physiotherapy, JAYPEE brothers, Medical Publishers (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2007, ISBN-10: 9788184481051, ISBN-13: 978-8184481051
- Clinical Significance of Electro diagnosis in Disc Herniation, Lambert Academic. Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3-659-31643-2; ISBN-10: 3659316431
- Role of Footwear Alteration and Bracing in Treatment of Osteoarthritis Knee, 2016, Laxmi Book Publication, Solapur
- Compiled & Edited Conference Proceedings of National Physiotherapy Conference2018 Counteracting Non-communicable Diseases through Physiotherapy ISBN 978-93-84789-81-7
Dr AGK Sinha, (Professor)
- Principles and Practice of Therapeutic Massage., Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2001 ISBN:81-7179-863-2
- Principles and Practice of Therapeutic Massage.2nd edition 2010, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi ISBN:9788184488319
- Physiotherapy in Health CareNeed and The Reality.,Publication Bureau Punjabi University Patiala ISBN 9788130201337, 2012
- Orthoses, Prosthesis and Assistive Devices for Physiotherapists., Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi 2012 ISBN 978-93-5025-898-9
- Physiotherapy Ek Parichay ( In Hindi ) First Edition, 978-93-8567-085-5, Gracious Books, Patiala, 2017
- Physiotherapy: Mudli Jankari, 978-81-302-0453-6, Pearl Books Private Ltd., Patiala, 2017
- Preventive Physiotherapy in Sports- Chapter published in Textbook of Prevention Practice & Community Physiotherapy, 978-93-5270-325-8, Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers, New Delhi, 2018
- Physiotherapy Ek Parichay( In Hindi ) Second Edition 978-93-5419-860-1, Akhoury Gourang K. Sinha, 2020
- Rogon me Physiotherapy First Edition, 978-93-5437-212-4, Akhoury Gourang K. Sinha, 2021
Dr Narkeesh Arumugam, (Professor)
- Clinical Significance of Electrodiagnosis in Disc Herniation., LAP LAMBERT Publishing is a trademark ofOmni Scriptum GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich- Bcking- Strabe., 6-8,66121. Saarbrucken, Germany. ISBN:13:978-3-659-31643-2.info(at)lap.publishing.com/www.lap-publishing.com.
- Prevalence of Learning Disability and Other Associated Problems, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2020, ISBN-10 : 6139924812, ISBN-13 : 978-6139924813
Dr. Sonia Singh (Assistant Professor)
- Factors leading to disability in Chronic Non Specific Back Pain Impact of Back Muscles functions, spinal ROM & Fear-Avoidance Beliefs on Disability in Chronic Non-Specific Back pain LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN 978-3-659-42356-7, 2012
- Compiled & Edited Conference Proceedings of National Physiotherapy Conference2018 Counteracting Non-communicable Diseases through Physiotherapy ISBN 978-93-84789-81-7
Dr. Sandeep Singh (Assistant Professor)
- Vertical Vestibular stimulation in CP Children, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN 978-613-9-94630-3, 2018
Research Projects By Faculty
| Name of the Investigator |
Title of the project and duration |
Amount sanctioned |
Funding Agency |
Status |
| Dr. Narinder Kaur Multani, (Professor) |
Impact of Therapeutic Intervention in Patients of Osteoporosis |
8,02,600/-w.e.f. 2009-10 to 2012-13 |
UGC, New Delhi |
Completed |
| Dr AGK Sinha, (Professor) |
Surveillance protocol development and intensive physiotherapy for prevention of lateral ankle sprain in sports personA prospective study |
1,60,000/-w.e.f.01.07.2012 for 2 years |
UGC, New Delhi (UGC support for Minor Research Project in Physical Sciences, Biosciences, Maths, Medical, Agricultural Sciences and Engineering & Chemistry to University/ College Teachers. |
Completed |
| Dr Narkeesh Arumugam, (Professor) |
Efficacy of Trioflam Phonophoresis versus Conventional Ultrasound Therapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis Knee and Periarthritis Shoulder, Ergonomic Study in Bunge Rajpura Plant |
22,85,000/-w.e.f. 2014 for 1 year, 5,00,000/ |
Cadilla Pharmaceuticals, Ahemdabad, Bunge India Private Ltd, Rajpura |
Completed |
| Dr Narkeesh Arumugam, (Professor) |
Efficacy of Simultaneous application of B/L transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) alongwith therapist assisted sensorimotor training (TASTT) on paretic hand in subacute stroke patients for 3 years |
14,49,680 w.e.f. May 2017 to November 2020 |
DST-SERB |
Completed |
| Dr. N.K.Multani,
Dr. Sonia Singh,
Dr. Ravinder Kaur (PT)
|
Evaluation of Balance Control and Pattern of Muscle Activation from Functional Perspectives across the Ages for 3 years |
54,00,000 w.e.f. July 2018 to July 2021 |
DST-SERB |
Completed |
| Project Implementation Group- Dr. N.K.Multani,
Dr. Narkeesh A,
Dr. Sonia Singh
|
For Research work of post-graduates and developing infrastructure of Department for 5 years |
83,00,000 w.e.f. 2019 |
DST-FIST (S & T Institutional and Human Capacity Building, 1817) |
Ongoing |
Significant Achievements
Dr. N.K. Multani
- Jewel of India award 2006 conferred for outstanding contribution in the field of physiotherapy by International Education Society
- IAP Chandigarh Branch Oration Award 2010.
- Dr. N S Yadava Oration Award, 2011
- Award of Honour on Women’s Day, 2016 by Kishan Chand Goyal Memorial Charitable Trust & Patiala Social Welfare Society
- Women Physio Legend Award, OMPTCON 2018 at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi on 11th March 2018
- Significant Contribution Award 2018 in National Seminar at MMIPR, MMU Mullana, Ambala
- Best Paper Award for “Prevalence of Menstrual Disorders and its association
with % Body Fat in Athletic and Non Athletic Females of Punjabi University
Patiala” in National Physiotherapy Conference on Counteracting Non Communicable Diseases through Physiotherapy, 9-10 March 2018 at Patiala
- Shakti of Physios Award (Empowered Woman Award 2021) at Sports Connect 4, 4th National Sports Conference on Sports Physiotherapy and Advancements at Amritsar, 11th & 12th December 2021
Dr. A.G.K. Sinha
- India medico award of Indian Association of Physiotherapists -2003
- CP Nair oration award of Indian Association of Physiotherapists 2007 for outstanding contribution in professional upliftment.
- Conferred upon Fellowship award of IAP – the highest award of Indian Association of Physiotherapists for professional upliftment - 2017
Dr. Narkeesh Arumugam
- Patanjali AwardAchievement award(2011) in the field of Physiotherapy - Bharathiya Vellalar Sangam, Tamilnadu, India
- Significant Contribution Award 2013AIIMS Physiotherapy Conference2012- 2013
- Significant Contribution Award 201351st annual conference of IAP 2013 held at Kala academy Panjim, Goa.
- Significant Contribution Award 2013Neuroaxis 2013 AIIMS & IAMR Neuro Physiotherapy Conf 2013.
- Significant contribution Award 2014 in Manual Therapy In IndiaAwarded by Brain Mulligan, in Mulligan Conference 2014, organized by Capri Institute, New Delhi and D Y Patil Institute, Pune.
- Synergy 2014: provided by Mohamed Sathak A.J. College of Physiotherapy on 27-9-14 at Chennai.
- Young Scientist Award Uttarakhand State Council for Scheme and Technology (UCOST), Dehradun (2016)
- Award of Appreciation for Delivering Lecture on “Research in Physiotherapy-Planning to Publishing” at Physio-UDAAN-First Annual Conclave of Physiotherapists, New Delhi (2017)
- Award of Appreciation at Subharti College of Physiotherapy on Topic “Spinal Manual Therapy in various Disorders of Spine” (2017)
- Shreshtha Acharya Award by Punjab Sewa Parishad to Dr. Narkeesh in September 2020
Facilities
- In order to meet the requirement of clinical material for teaching and research, the Department runs three OPDs. The main OPD (General & Neurological) is located in the Health Centre of University where more than 100 patients receive physiotherapy services every day. The extension center i.e., Geriatric Physiotherapy Clinic at Model Town, Patiala provides specialized care to elderly population of the city. Sports physiotherapy clinic caters to the specific need of sports persons of the university. In all these OPDs the services are provided by the highly qualified Clinical Physiotherapists. These OPDs are equipped with ultra modern equipments like SWD, MWD unit, Combo-therapy, Interferential Therapy unit, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Traction, Infrared, Moist Heat, Whirlpool, Laser Therapy unit, Cryotherapy, Hydrotherapy etc.
Clinical attachments, Department has collaboration with renowned hospitals of Patiala city for clinical training of the students. These extensions are:
- GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, PATIALA
- MANIPAL HOSPITAL, PATIALA (Multispecialty, 90 bedded)
- SADBHAWNA HOSPITAL, PATIALA (Heart institute, 45 bedded)
- A P TRAUMA, PATIALA (Multispecialty, 22 bedded)
- AMAR HOSPITAL, PATIALA (Multispecialty, 150 bedded)
- NAVJEEVANI, SHULLAR (Pre-vocational training, Physiotherapy services)
Teaching/Practical Labs
- Anatomy Lab
- Physiology Lab
- Electrotherapy Lab
- Exercise Therapy Lab
- Computer Lab
Research Lab
The research lab of the department is equipped with state of the art research equipments such as Electromyography (EMG), Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV), Electrocardiography (ECG), Computerized Spirometry, Bone Mineral Density Evaluation, Foot pressure assessment, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator with MEP Functional NeuroMapping (rTMS) System, Body Composition analyzer, Physical fitness evaluation equipments, Wireless EMG system and Force Platform, EEG etc
Gait Lab
The Department has developed a 3-Dimensional Gait Analyzer lab with the funds provided by DST-FIST (Department of Science & Technology) and has installed sophisticated equipments like Force Platforms (Multiaxial) for Kinetic and Ground Reaction Force Analysis, Video Cameras, Movement Inertial Sensor along with G walk to measure ground reaction forces and Centre of Pressure displacement during gait & various postural positions.
Seminars/Conferences Organised
- One day work shop on “Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation” by experts of Apollo hospitals Ludhiana in 2008.
- Two Day Work Shop on “Orthotics and Prosthetics” by Mr. Nirmalendu Guin prosthetic orthotic engineer of PGIMER, Chandigarh on 14-15 Feb 2009.
- Two days workshop on the topic of “Concepts and Techniques of Neural Mobilization” by Prof. A.G. Dhandapani in Collaboration with IAP Punjab branch organized in Oct 2009.
- One Day Workshop on “Taping Techniques” by Dr. Mithilesh & Dr. Sandeep.
- National seminar on theme “The Role of Physiotherapy in Health Care DeliveryThe Need and the Reality” on 22nd-23rdJanuary 2011.
- National seminar on theme “Methodology of Physiotherapy EducationIssues and Challenges” on 24th -25th March 2012
- National seminar on theme “Research in Physiotherapy” on 4th March 2013.
- One day CME on “New generation total knee replacement and post surgical rehabilitation” organized in collaboration with Max Elite Institute of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation on 8th Feb 2014.
- Seminar on Management of Painful Hip in September 2015
- Seminar on “Tips of success in Physiotherapy” on 5th October 2016 by Dr. Navneet Arora, Professor, IIT Roorkee
- Seminar by Healthcare at Home – by your side on 25th July 2017
- National Physiotherapy Conference on Counteracting Non-communicable Diseases through Physiotherapy, 9-10 March 2018 at Patiala
- Seminar by Mukesh Nayak on World Physiotherapy Day Celebration in September 2019
- MFR hands on workshop at Department of Physiotherapy on 27th & 28th November 2021 by Dr. Arunmozhi, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, SBS University, Dehradun
- Seminar on Clinical Radiology in Physiotherapy on 11th December 2021 by Dr. Shikha Sood, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla
- Webinar on theme “Standing Up To Harassment: Your Mobile Friend My Ambar” on 21st April 2022
- Webinar on theme “Menstrual Cups – The Eco-Warriors, Let’s switch to zero-waste periods” 25th April 2022 by Dr. Sophia Rodrigues, Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, Manipal Hospitals, Goa
- Workshop on R software: Advance data analysis tool on 15th June 2022 by Dr. Sahil Raj, Department of Management studies, Punjabi University, Patiala
- Seminar on utilization of SPSS in research by Dr. Rohtash, Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Punjabi University, Patiala
Significant Achievements By Students
- 4 papers were presented by the MPT students of the department at international conferences WCPT Conference, Amsterdam and 10th Asian spinal cord society conference, Sri Lanka, in 2011.
- Several papers of the MPT students of the department found place in publication of repute.
- MPT students of the department has organized and provided physiotherapy/medical coverage to various national/ state level sporting tournaments and championships and has received praise from sports authorities and players for the quality of service rendered.
- PG students participate in paper and poster presentations in various Physiotherapy conferences organized at state and national level every year.
- BPT and MPT students takes active part in various Physiotherapy camps organized at nearby villages to serve the community.
Young Researcher Scholarship
The Paper entitled "Impact of Menopause on Quality of Life among Indian Women" by Navdeep Kaur, Postgraduate student at Delhi University & Ravinder Kaur, Clinical Physiotherapist at Department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala has been selected for oral presentation at 26th International Conference on Research in Life-Sciences & Healthcare (ICRLSH) organized by Healthcare & Biological Sciences Research Association (HBSRA) to be held on 22-23 December 2019 at Bali, Indonesia. It is a matter of a great honor that the said paper has also been awarded "Young Researcher Scholarship" which is given to 5 selected applicants for each conference to promote participation of students and research scholars in the conference.
Sports related
- Participation in 15th World baseball softball women championship – July 15 -24, 2016 Canada
- National - Gold medal won at 38th Senior National Softball Championship - 04-08 Oct 2016 Andhra Pradesh
- Gold medal in 9th Federation Cup, Softball, Punjabi University Patiala, 18th -20th June 2017 - Simranjot Kaur BPT VI sem
- Won Silver medal at 39th Senior National Softball Cup, West Bengal, 25th - 30th December 2017 - Simranjot Kaur BPT VI sem
Recomended Links
- www.wcpt.org
- www.physiotherapyindia.org
- www.rehabcouncil.nic.in
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Dr. Ravinder Kaur
Last Updated on:
30-09-2023