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Giving the healing touch

By Syed Amir Ali Hashmi
The Pioneer

When medication fails to cure the ills, when athletes
tear tendons, dancers sprain their knees, accident
injuries require medical help, a physiotherapist steps in
where a physician leaves off.

A physiotherapist helps in the recovery of people who
could be incapacitated due to injuries sustained in an
accident, or for some other reasons. His job involves
curing illnesses of patients suffering from ailments,
such as arthritis, polio, rheumatism and neurological
disorders. Even heart patients are sometimes referred to
physiotherapist.

"The basic function of a physiotherapist is to examine a
patient before his treatment. He conducts tests on
muscles and nerves to assess the degree of dysfunction,"
says Amir Ateeq, a practicing physiotherapist.

Despite holding such importance in our lives, the
profession is largely unsung. "But now the awareness
about the physiotherapist is spreading and students are
opting for the course," says Ateeq.

Physiotherapists prescribe and oversee a regimen of
muscles and joints strengthening exercises, stretching,
and other non-surgical treatments. They also use
electrical stimulation and ultrasound to relieve patients
of pain associated with injuries or terminal illnesses.
Patients are taught to use crutches, prostheses, and
wheelchairs, and are helped to learn to cope with their
injuries on a day-to-day basis.

"From prenatal stage of a child to old age ailments,
physiotherapist work side by side a doctor. ," says Dr V
K Sherke, Superintendent Physiotherapist, AIIMS.

To become a practising physiotherapist, a Bachelor's
degree, or a Diploma in physiotherapy is a must. There
are institutes that offer short-term courses (of three to
four months' duration) in physiotherapy. However, the
Indian Association of Physical Therapists recognises only
18 of them.

Students have to study a wide range of subjects in the
course, such as anatomy, physiology, pathology,
pharmacology, psychology, medical and surgical conditions
and other topics related to the****utic application,
biomechanics, kineseology, disability prevention and
rehabilitation.

"A physiotherapist can specialise in sports medicine,
cardiac therapy, pediatric therapy and geriatric therapy.
Students can also opt for Masters in physiotherapy with
specialisation in the subject. Further he can pursue
research in the field," says Dr Sherke.

As per a study, one out of every ten thousand people in
India require physiotherapist. It is important to
remember that there are barely 6,000 physiotherapist in
the country.

"The opportunities of employment are in the Government
and private hospitals' rehabilitation departments,
medical rehabilitation centres, health institutions and
defence medical centres. With the demand for
physiotherapist on the rise with each passing day, one
can also opt for private practice," says Dr D R Belsare,
chief physiotherapist, AIIMS.

However, there is a vast difference in the level of
monetary returns for employed professionals and private
practitioners.

Where Government employees usually get a salary of around
Rs 10,000 at the start, private practitioners can earn
much more. But, the difference lies in the level of
investment required in finding space and installing
medical equipment in setting up a clinic.

Teaching is yet another option open to those who have
specialised in physiotherapy. Physical therapists work in
hospitals, schools, home health agencies, amd nursing
homes; others have strong client bases to open their own
clinics.

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Giving the healing touch

By Syed Amir Ali Hashmi
The Pioneer

When medication fails to cure the ills, when athletes
tear tendons, dancers sprain their knees, accident
injuries require medical help, a physiotherapist steps in
where a physician leaves off.

A physiotherapist helps in the recovery of people who
could be incapacitated due to injuries sustained in an
accident, or for some other reasons. His job involves
curing illnesses of patients suffering from ailments,
such as arthritis, polio, rheumatism and neurological
disorders. Even heart patients are sometimes referred to
physiotherapist.

"The basic function of a physiotherapist is to examine a
patient before his treatment. He conducts tests on
muscles and nerves to assess the degree of dysfunction,"
says Amir Ateeq, a practicing physiotherapist.

Despite holding such importance in our lives, the
profession is largely unsung. "But now the awareness
about the physiotherapist is spreading and students are
opting for the course," says Ateeq.

Physiotherapists prescribe and oversee a regimen of
muscles and joints strengthening exercises, stretching,
and other non-surgical treatments. They also use
electrical stimulation and ultrasound to relieve patients
of pain associated with injuries or terminal illnesses.
Patients are taught to use crutches, prostheses, and
wheelchairs, and are helped to learn to cope with their
injuries on a day-to-day basis.

"From prenatal stage of a child to old age ailments,
physiotherapist work side by side a doctor. ," says Dr V
K Sherke, Superintendent Physiotherapist, AIIMS.

To become a practising physiotherapist, a Bachelor's
degree, or a Diploma in physiotherapy is a must. There
are institutes that offer short-term courses (of three to
four months' duration) in physiotherapy. However, the
Indian Association of Physical Therapists recognises only
18 of them.

Students have to study a wide range of subjects in the
course, such as anatomy, physiology, pathology,
pharmacology, psychology, medical and surgical conditions
and other topics related to the****utic application,
biomechanics, kineseology, disability prevention and
rehabilitation.

"A physiotherapist can specialise in sports medicine,
cardiac therapy, pediatric therapy and geriatric therapy.
Students can also opt for Masters in physiotherapy with
specialisation in the subject. Further he can pursue
research in the field," says Dr Sherke.

As per a study, one out of every ten thousand people in
India require physiotherapist. It is important to
remember that there are barely 6,000 physiotherapist in
the country.

"The opportunities of employment are in the Government
and private hospitals' rehabilitation departments,
medical rehabilitation centres, health institutions and
defence medical centres. With the demand for
physiotherapist on the rise with each passing day, one
can also opt for private practice," says Dr D R Belsare,
chief physiotherapist, AIIMS.

However, there is a vast difference in the level of
monetary returns for employed professionals and private
practitioners.

Where Government employees usually get a salary of around
Rs 10,000 at the start, private practitioners can earn
much more. But, the difference lies in the level of
investment required in finding space and installing
medical equipment in setting up a clinic.

Teaching is yet another option open to those who have
specialised in physiotherapy. Physical therapists work in
hospitals, schools, home health agencies, amd nursing
homes; others have strong client bases to open their own
clinics.

Read the complete news at:
http://www.dailypioneer.com

News Plus
http://www.mantra.com/newsplus

Jai Maharaj
http://www.mantra.com/jai
Om Shanti

Panchaang for 9 Ashadh 5104, Monday, July 7, 2003:

Shubhanu Nama Samvatsare Dakshinaya Nartana Ritau
Mithun Mase Shukl Pakshe Indu Vasara Yuktayam
Chitra Nakshatr Shiv-Siddha Yog
Balav-Kaulav Karan Navami Yam Tithau

Hindu Holocaust Museum
http://www.mantra.com/holocaust

Hindu life, principles, spirituality and philosophy
http://www.hindu.org
http://www.hindunet.org

The truth about Islam and Muslims
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educational purposes of research and open discussion. The contents of
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and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
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Giving the healing touch

By Syed Amir Ali Hashmi
The Pioneer

When medication fails to cure the ills, when athletes
tear tendons, dancers sprain their knees, accident
injuries require medical help, a physiotherapist steps in
where a physician leaves off.

A physiotherapist helps in the recovery of people who
could be incapacitated due to injuries sustained in an
accident, or for some other reasons. His job involves
curing illnesses of patients suffering from ailments,
such as arthritis, polio, rheumatism and neurological
disorders. Even heart patients are sometimes referred to
physiotherapist.

"The basic function of a physiotherapist is to examine a
patient before his treatment. He conducts tests on
muscles and nerves to assess the degree of dysfunction,"
says Amir Ateeq, a practicing physiotherapist.

Despite holding such importance in our lives, the
profession is largely unsung. "But now the awareness
about the physiotherapist is spreading and students are
opting for the course," says Ateeq.

Physiotherapists prescribe and oversee a regimen of
muscles and joints strengthening exercises, stretching,
and other non-surgical treatments. They also use
electrical stimulation and ultrasound to relieve patients
of pain associated with injuries or terminal illnesses.
Patients are taught to use crutches, prostheses, and
wheelchairs, and are helped to learn to cope with their
injuries on a day-to-day basis.

"From prenatal stage of a child to old age ailments,
physiotherapist work side by side a doctor. ," says Dr V
K Sherke, Superintendent Physiotherapist, AIIMS.

To become a practising physiotherapist, a Bachelor's
degree, or a Diploma in physiotherapy is a must. There
are institutes that offer short-term courses (of three to
four months' duration) in physiotherapy. However, the
Indian Association of Physical Therapists recognises only
18 of them.

Students have to study a wide range of subjects in the
course, such as anatomy, physiology, pathology,
pharmacology, psychology, medical and surgical conditions
and other topics related to the****utic application,
biomechanics, kineseology, disability prevention and
rehabilitation.

"A physiotherapist can specialise in sports medicine,
cardiac therapy, pediatric therapy and geriatric therapy.
Students can also opt for Masters in physiotherapy with
specialisation in the subject. Further he can pursue
research in the field," says Dr Sherke.

As per a study, one out of every ten thousand people in
India require physiotherapist. It is important to
remember that there are barely 6,000 physiotherapist in
the country.

"The opportunities of employment are in the Government
and private hospitals' rehabilitation departments,
medical rehabilitation centres, health institutions and
defence medical centres. With the demand for
physiotherapist on the rise with each passing day, one
can also opt for private practice," says Dr D R Belsare,
chief physiotherapist, AIIMS.

However, there is a vast difference in the level of
monetary returns for employed professionals and private
practitioners.

Where Government employees usually get a salary of around
Rs 10,000 at the start, private practitioners can earn
much more. But, the difference lies in the level of
investment required in finding space and installing
medical equipment in setting up a clinic.

Teaching is yet another option open to those who have
specialised in physiotherapy. Physical therapists work in
hospitals, schools, home health agencies, amd nursing
homes; others have strong client bases to open their own
clinics.

Read the complete news at:
http://www.dailypioneer.com

News Plus
http://www.mantra.com/newsplus

Jai Maharaj
http://www.mantra.com/jai
Om Shanti

Panchaang for 21 Bhadrapad 5104, Tuesday, September 16, 2003:

Shubhanu Nama Samvatsare Dakshinaya Jivana Ritau
Kanya Mase Krishna Pakshe Mangal Vasara Yuktayam
Krittik-Rohini Nakshatr Harshan-Vajr Yog
Vanij-Vishti Karan Shasthi-Saptami Yam Tithau

Hindu Holocaust Museum
http://www.mantra.com/holocaust

Hindu life, principles, spirituality and philosophy
http://www.hindu.org
http://www.hindunet.org

The truth about Islam and Muslims
http://www.flex.com/~jai/satyamevajayate

o Not for commercial use. Solely to be fairly used for the
educational purposes of research and open discussion. The contents of
this post may not have been authored by, and do not necessarily represent
the opinion of the poster. The contents are protected by copyright law
and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
o If you send private e-mail to me, it will likely not be read,
considered or answered if it does not contain your full legal name,
current e-mail and postal addresses, and live-voice telephone number.
o Posted for information and discussion. Views expressed by others
are not necessarily those of the poster.