Faculty of Physiotherapy Therapy (FPT)
Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy was established in 1998 and was affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and subsequently under MAHER(Deemed to be University) since 2004. The primary aim of the institution is to provide students a conducive and active learning environment that develops skilled physiotherapists who can take the demands of advanced health care in their stride. Research and teaching at the Faculty of Physiotherapy are complementary, creating professionals who possess up-to-date knowledge and the spirit of inquiry to deal with an ever-increasing knowledge base and various ailments, diseases, and post-surgical care. By treating patients in the college’s teaching clinics, the students understand how to put theory to practice and to employ compassion to treat human illness.
Dr. Parthasarathy.R
Principal's Message
At, Faculty of Physiotherapy, MAHER, we have been excelling in academic, research & clinical services and topping the table of similar institutions since 1998. We train students professionally so that they are globally recognized. We aim to spearhead our branches through new training techniques and evidence-based education that empowers every student admitted to our college. With the starting of a women’s fitness studio in our department recently, we focus on prioritizing women’s health to a greater extent along with their children’s health. These are handled professionally by our skilled therapists at our Paediatric Physiotherapy department. Every day, we move a step ahead with total social responsibility, taking wholehearted support from our students. We have seven different specialties: Orthopaedics, Neurology, Cardio-Respiratory, Paediatrics, Sports, Geriatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I wish you all the best in your future together with MAHER. I firmly believe that MAHER is more than just a place to learn. We create better professionals and better Human beings. I wish you all the best in your future.
Courses
A physiotherapist's work involves assessing a patient's physical state to diagnose problems and develop a treatment plan. They may also involve re-training patients to walk or assisting others with crutches, walking frames, or wheelchairs.
The MPT has seven broad specialties to help the student to advance based on their interest. The specialty courses are as follow:orthopaedics, neurology, Cardio-Respiratory, Paediatrics, Sports& Rehabilitation, Geriatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Highlights
- The Faculty of Physiotherapy, MAHER, introduced the first state of the art- Women's Health Fitness studio in the heart of city.
- Extended hours of Outpatient Department for both working and non-working patients (9AM-9:00PM)
- Clients will now be served at their doorstep through Meenakshi Home Health care.
- We have also initiated a full-fledged Paediatric Outpatient Department to cater to the tender ones.
Eligibility Criteria
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Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Candidate must have passed HSC/CBSE/ISCE (10+2) with 50% in Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany and Zoology, with English. For candidates who have studied abroad, the equivalent qualification as determined MAHER shall form the guidelines to determine the eligibility. International students should have passed in physics, chemistry, biology or botany and zoology, and English up to the 12th standard level.
Age limit:Should have completed 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of admission. -
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Candidates who have passed BPT degree from institutions where the mode of study is a full-time program with 4 ½ years duration,or from this University or any other university in India or abroad as equivalent with not less than 50% of marks in aggregate and having completed 6 months of compulsory rotatory internship in a Physiotherapy College of a university approved by UGC, are eligible Candidates who have passed BPT through correspondence or Distance Education program are not eligible.
Research Publications
- Sugasri Suresh Kumar, K. Senthil Kumar. Compare Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy and Bobath to Improve Hand Functions in Hemiplegic Patients. Int J Cur Res Rev. 2021; 13 (1): 125-130.
- Divya S, ArunachalamRamachandran,R.Janani, et al. Influence of number of repetition and variety of tasks in upper limb motor recovery in hemiplegia. Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Studies & Reports. 2020; 2(4): 1-5.
- Jibu George Varghese, R. Sharmini, G. A. Geetha Hari Priya. A Study to Identify any relationship between Hand dominance and restrictions in range of Motion in the protracted shoulder. Research J. Pharm. and Tech. 2020; 13(10):4678-4682.
- P. G. Mahesh Kumar, P. V. Hari Hara Subramanyan , N. Balamurugan, R. Rajavel , Baby Sargunum. Comparison between the effectiveness of decline squat exercise and forward lunges in athletes with patellar tendinopathy. Drug Invention Today. 2020; 14(3):228-231.
- G. A. Geetha Hari Priya, Jibu George Varghese. A study to analyse the effects of fascial manipulation on the lateral thigh region in mechanical low back pain. Int J Physio. 2020;7(3):119-25.
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