physical therapy (past, present and future)
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Physical Therapy (Past, Present and Future). Dr. Asghar Khan Director/Associate Professor Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences(RCRS) Riphah International University Islamabad. History. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Physical Therapy(Past, Present and Future)
Dr. Asghar KhanDirector/Associate Professor
Riphah College of Rehabilitation Sciences(RCRS)Riphah International University Islamabad
History The earliest
documented origins of physiotherapy (physical therapy) as a professional group date back to Per Henrik Ling, “Father of Swedish Gymnastics,” who founded the Royal Central Institute of Gymnastics (RCIG) in 1813 for massage, manipulation, and exercise.
http://www.chiropractorswarwick.co.uk/index.php/about-chiropractors-warwick/a-history-of-neuromusculoskeletal-healthcare/a-history-of-physiotherapy-physical-therapy/
Physical Therapy or Physiotherapy?
A health care profession deals with movement dysfunctions threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors by all physical means.
First Physical Therapy School
Established in 1955 with the help of WHO by ministry of health and social welfare in JPMC Karachi.
Initiated by Governor General of Pakistan Ghulam Muhammad
First Principal madam zulikha Subhani.First program 2 years diploma and 4 years
later upgraded to 3 years diploma.
Physical Therapy Education-1955 to 1999Eligibility: Secondary school certificate (10
years of schooling)2 years diploma after secondary school- 19553 years diploma-1961Eligibility: FSc(Pre-medical,12 years of
schooling)3 years degree(BSc-PT) affiliated with
Karachi university-19634 years degree(BS,PT) affiliated with Karachi
university-1999
Physical Therapy entry level degree in Pakistan-started 2007.Program: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Duration: 5 years 17 years of schooling, entry level professional Degree recognized
by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC)
Level: Graduate
Eligibility: F.Sc (pre-Medical) minimum 50 % unadjusted marksCourse: Semester Based (10-Semesters)Internship: One year
First Batch of DPTThe First batch
of Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT) at Riphah Started spring 2008
40 students enrolled in the program
Graduating fall 2012.
Career scopePhysical Therapists are highly in demand
nationally and internationally.
Job opportunities in hospitals ,private clinics, rehabilitation centers, academic institutions and research centers.
Highly in demand internationally especially in UAE, UK and USA
Doctor of Physical Therapy(DPT)Curriculum committee of HEC11 senior
members (including HEC officials )from all over the country
Public sector: 6
Private sector: 5
Riphah Contribution100-Riphah graduates with PP-DPT (M.Phil
Equivalency awarded by HEC) serving the country educational institutes and hospitals.
Awarded the Dr.title for Physical Therapy professionals
Introduced the innovative programs (DPT, PP-DPT, MS-OMPT and MS-SLP)
Honored the physical therapy professionals for the first time in the country with academic titles Asst.Professors and Associate Professor up to Professor.
Recognized physical therapists as Rehab professionals with respect and dignity
Enormous financial support for the Physical Therapists national organization and workshops
Physical Therapist / Physiotherapist
Member of a health care team provide services that help to:
Restore function Improve mobility Relieve pain, and Prevent or limit
permanent physical disabilities.
Physical Therapy Specialties
Orthopedic Manual Physical TherapyNeuromuscular Physical TherapyGeriatric Physical TherapyPediatric Physical TherapySports Physical TherapyGender health care (women’s health)Fitness and Wellness
Continuing Professional Development Courses(CPDs)
Physical Therapy In Emergency CareResearch Methodology &Article WritingEvidence based Manual Therapy SeriesCardiac RehabilitationNeuromuscular Physical Therapy
Continuing Professional Development Courses(CPDs)
Physical Therapists Efforts for uplifting the profession
Vision for Physical Therapists by American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)Physical therapy, by 2020, will be provided by physical
therapists who are doctors of physical therapy and who may be board-certified specialists. Consumers will have direct access to physical therapists in all environments for patient/client management, prevention, and wellness services. Physical therapists will be practitioners of choice in patients'/clients' health networks and will hold all privileges of autonomous practice. Physical therapists may be assisted by physical therapist assistants who are educated and licensed to provide physical therapist directed and supervised components of interventions.
Physical Therapists with the special kids
Physical Therapists and PWDsMain focus in physical disabilities: posture
correction, improve moblity,deformity and contracture prevention or corection,balance and coordination improvement,increse muscle strength, endurance and pain relief.
These are all physical issues and only physical intervention can help and physical therapists have the unique knowledge and skills to provide physical intervention for all those problems.
So to empower PWDs ,we also have to empower Physical Therapists in terms of professional autonomy and job service structure .
Recommendations:Pakistan physical therapy CouncilUnified service structure in the countryMeasures for quality educationJob Opportunities in hospitals and other
institutes of rehabilitations on the district and subdivision level in the country so all citizens could have access to the physical therapy care
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