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Third year DPT
Paper I: Pharmacology 100 Marks
Paper II: General Pathology & Microbiology 200 Marks
Paper III: Physical Agents & Electrotherapy including Medical Physics 200 Marks
Paper IV: Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques & Manual Therapy 200 Marks
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Paper I: Pharmacology (100 Marks)
Pharmacology in the DPT curriculum is crucial as it helps students understand the various drugs used in clinical practice, particularly in rehabilitation. The paper will likely cover:
- Basic Principles of Pharmacology: Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
- Drug Classes: Analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, and anesthetics that are relevant to physical therapy practices.
- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics: The effect of drugs on the body and the body’s effect on drugs.
- Clinical Applications: How medications like NSAIDs or opioids impact rehabilitation programs.
Paper II: General Pathology & Microbiology (200 Marks)
This paper delves into the mechanisms of disease and the body’s response to infection, crucial for a DPT student to understand when managing patients with musculoskeletal injuries or other physical impairments.
- General Pathology: Concepts of inflammation, cell injury, tissue repair, and disease processes such as neoplasia, ischemia, and trauma.
- Microbiology: Pathogenic microorganisms, infection control, immunology, and the role of infection in physical therapy treatments.
Understanding these concepts helps physical therapists in managing patients with underlying health conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and infection risks, especially during physical therapy interventions.
Paper III: Physical Agents & Electrotherapy including Medical Physics (200 Marks)
This paper focuses on the various physical modalities used in physical therapy and their application in clinical settings.
- Physical Agents: Heat, cold, ultrasound, infrared radiation, and light therapy techniques used for tissue healing, pain relief, and inflammation control.
- Electrotherapy: The use of electrical modalities like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation), and interferential therapy for muscle strengthening and pain relief.
- Medical Physics: The physics underlying these modalities, ensuring safe and effective application to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Understanding dosimetry, waveforms, and electrical currents is vital for clinical practice.
Paper IV: Therapeutic Exercises and Techniques & Manual Therapy (200 Marks)
Therapeutic exercises and manual therapy are the foundation of physical therapy practice. This paper includes:
- Therapeutic Exercises: Exercise prescription, progression, and contraindications for conditions like musculoskeletal injuries, neurological disorders, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
- Manual Therapy: Techniques such as joint mobilization, manipulation, myofascial release, and soft tissue mobilization, aimed at reducing pain and improving function.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Studying the effectiveness of these interventions and understanding how to tailor treatments to individual patient needs.
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