any scope of physiotherapy in India?
Dear Candidate
A physiotherapist rehabilitates patients by helping them improve their physical movement. They treat people who are injured or disabled in order to recover full function and movement. It’s both cure and prevention focused, and requires in-depth anatomical and musculoskeletal knowledge.
A physiotherapy student has an option to pursue higher education after BPT and can also specialize in the field of physiotherapy. BPT graduates are also eligible for courses like hospital administration, business management, public health management & various other postgraduate programs. The normal pay package for a Physiotherapist working in a hospital starts with a minimum Rs. 5-6 lakhs per annum. With experience, remuneration increases depending on the work output and the type of organization he/she is working in.
Career options in Physiotherapy:
1.Consultant Physiotherapist in Multi-specialty Hospitals, Health Care Centers, NGOs
2.Corporate Physiotherapist in MNCs
3.Health Care Physiotherapy Instructor in Modern Gymnasiums
4.Ergonomic Care Advisor
5.Physiotherapist in Special Schools for Physically Challenged Children
6.Physiotherapist in Old Age Residential Homes
7.Sports Physiotherapists along with Sports Associations, Sports Team, individually hired physiotherapists by elite athletes
8.Entrepreneurs in Rehabilitation Centers/ Organizations
9.Private Practitioners running Private Physiotherapy Practice
10.Lecturer
11.Clinical Researcher
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Thank you
Yes, physiotherapy has a lot of scope in India as well as abroad and the demand of physiotherapist are rising day by day. You can complete your physiotherapy degree in any of the specialisations such as geriatrics, cardiorespiratory neurology, orthopaedics, etc., You can also opt for research in this field.
The initial salary ranges from INR 2 lakhs to INR 2.5 lakhs per annum. As one gains experience, it can reach upto INR 5 lakhs and more per annum.
Hope this helps.
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