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Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT )

Physical therapy is an essential segment of modern health care system. It is a “science of healing and art of caring”.  It pertains to the clinical examination, evaluation, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal, Neurological, Cardio-Vascular and Respiratory systems’ functional disorders including symptoms of pain, edema, physiological, structural and psychosomatic ailments.

Physical therapy deals with methods of treatment based on movement, manual therapy, physical agents, and therapeutics modalities to relieve the pain and other complications.

Hence, Physical therapy covers basic parameters of healing sciences i.e. preventive, promotive, diagnostic, rehabilitative, and curative.

 

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a Five Years Degree Program Approved by HEC

1st Semester
Course Subjects and Credit Hours

Course Subjects and Credit Hours

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Anatomy – I 4(3-1)
2 Physiology – I 3(2-1)
3 Kinesiology – I 3(2-1)
4 English – I (Functional English) 3(3-0)
5 Pakistan Studies 2(2-0)
6 Introduction To Computer 3(2-1)
Total 18
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester II)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester II)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Anatomy – II 4(3-1)
2 Physiology – II 3(2-1)
3 Kinesiology – II 3(2-1)
4 English – II (Communication Skills) 3(3-0)
5 Islamic Studies / Ethics 2(2-0)
6 Sociology 2(2-0)
Total 17
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester III)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester III)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 English – III (Technical Writing & Presentation Skills) 3(3-0)
2 Medical Physics 3(2-1)
3 Anatomy – III 3(2-1)
4 Physiology – III 2(2-1)
5 Biomechanics & Ergonomics – I 3(3-0)
6 Biochemistry – I 2(2-0)
Total 17
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester IV)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester IV)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Anatomy – IV (Neuro Anatomy) 3(2-1)
2 Biomechanics & Ergonomics – II 3(2-1)
3 Health & Wellness 2(2-0)
4 Biochemistry – II 3(2-1)
5 Exercise Physiology 3(2-1)
6 Molecular Biology & Genetics 2(2-0)
Total 16
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester V)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester V)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Pathology & Microbiology – I 2(2-0)
2 Pharmacology & Therapeutics – I 2(2-0)
3 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – I 3(2-1)
4 Therapeutic Exercises & Techniques 3(2-1)
5 Biostatistics – I 3(3-0)
6 Behavioral Sciences (Psychology & Ethics) 2(2-0)
7 Supervised Clinical Practice – I 3(0-3)
Total 18
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester VI)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester VI)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Pathology & Microbiology II 3(2-1)
2 Pharmacology & Therapeutics II 2(2-0)
3 Physical Agents & Electrotherapy – II 3(2-1)
4 Biostatistics II (University Optional) 3(3-0)
5 Community Medicine & Rehabilitation 3(3-0)
6 Supervised Clinical Practice II 3(0-3)
Total 17
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester VII)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester VII)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Medicine I 3(3-0)
2 Surgery I 3(3-0)
3 Radiology & Diagnostic Imaging 3(2-1)
4 Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy 3(2-1)
5 Evidence Based Practice 3(2-1)
6 Supervised Clinical Practice III 3(0-3)
Total 18
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester VIII)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester VIII)

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Medicine II 3(3-0)
2 Surgery II 3(3-0)
3 Neurological Physical Therapy 3(2-1)
4 Scientific Inquiry & Research Methodology 3(2-1)
5 Emergency Procedures & Primary Care In Physical Therapy 3(2-1)
6 Supervised Clinical Practice IV 3(0-3)
Total 18
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester IX)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy 3(2-1)
2 Prosthetics & Orthotics 2(2-0)
3 Clinical Decision Making & Differential Diagnosis 3(3-0)
4 Manual Therapy 3(2-1)
5 Professional Practice (Laws, Ethics & Administration) 2(2-0)
6 Integumentary Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
Total 18
Course Subjects and Credit Hours (Semester X)

Course Subjects and Credit Hours

Sr. No Subjects Credit Hours
1 Obstetrics & Gynaecological Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
2 Paediatric Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
3 Gerontology & Geriatric Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
4 Sports Physical Therapy 2(2-0)
5 Supervised Clinical Practice VI 4(0-4)
6 Research Project 6
Total 18

Physical therapists are health care professionals who diagnose and treat individuals of all ages with medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.

Areas of Practice

  1. Acute Care
  2. Extended Care Facility
  3. Home Health
  4. Outpatient Clinic
  5. Rehabilitation Hospital
  6. Research Center
  7. Wellness, Prevention, Sports, and Fitness Centers

EXAMPLES OF CONDITIONS TREATED BY PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

  1. Arthritis
  2. Back Pain
  3. Balance
  4. Burns
  5. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  6. Developmental Delays
  7. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
  8. Dislocations
  9. Fractures
  10. Hand Injuries
  11. Headaches
  12. Incontinence
  13. Lymphedema
  14. Osteoporosis
  15. Pelvic Pain
  16. Sports Injuries
  17. Stroke
  18. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Public Sector

  • Physiotherapist in an Academia and Universities
  • Physiotherapist to many sports team of government Institutes
  • Seats Major Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Extended Physiotherapy services to all districts (at least 4) and tehsil (at least two) head quarter hospitals
  • Physiotherapy services extended to Rural Area

Private Sector

  • Physiotherapist Clinic in Community
  • Private Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers
  • Physiotherapy Gyms
  • Consultants for Private Sports Teams

i. F.Sc. (Pre-Medical) with minimum 60% marks

OR

ii.  A-Levels (Biology, Physics & Chemistry)

OR

iii. Equivalent with minimum 60% marks, equivalence from IBCC will be required