Masters in Physiotherapy (MPT) is a PG course done after BPT. It enables a student to be able to treat problems related to (but not limited to) joints and movement, preventing future injuries- all with a holistic approach mainly based on exercise and motivation towards fitness. You can specialize in sports therapy, movement disorders, neurological conditions, rehabilitation etc.

MPT Specializations offered in India include:

• Masters in  Physiotherapy in Cardio-pulmonary Sciences
• Masters in Physiotherapy in Community Physiotherapy
• Masters in Physiotherapy in Neurosciences
• Masters in Physiotherapy in Orthopedics
• Masters in  Physiotherapy in Pediatrics and Women Health

The eligibility criteria for Masters in Physiotherapy in India is as follows:

• Completed 10+2 with Biology stream, with a desire to solve physical problems of humans and have an excellent knowledge of Physiotherapy and relative subjects.
• Candidate must be qualified for a bachelor’s degree from the recognized universities having a 50% more aggregate score in it and six months of internship experience in the same field

MPT syllabus:

1. Development of the Physiotherapy Profession
2. Introduction to Biostatistics and Research Methodology
3. Biomechanics of Tissues and Structures of the Musculoskeletal System
4. Basic Probability and Sampling Distributions
5. Responses and Adaptations of various systems to Exercise and Training
6. Instrumentation for Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
7. EMG and Biofeedback
8. Maternal and Child Care in General Physiotherapy
9. Clinical Symptomatology, Pathophysiology and Pathomechanics of Musculoskeletal Conditions
10. Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
11. Anatomy and Physiology of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
12. Health and Illness; Levels of Healthcare & Fitness
13. Normal Motor Development