Year: 2024 | Month: September | Volume: 14 | Issue: 9 | Pages: 103-106
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240913
Addressing the Challenges of Physiotherapy Education in India
Dr Rajkiran Tiku1, Dr Bhumika Tiku2, Dr Arpita Rathod3
1,2,3Department of Physiotherapy, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University (Pune)
Corresponding Author: Dr Rajkiran Tiku
ABSTRACT
The Healthcare sector in India is experiencing rapid growth, with both the Government and private sector making substantial investments in infrastructure and institutional mechanisms. This has elevated healthcare to become one of the largest sectors in the country. Physiotherapists form a significant segment of the healthcare service industry, playing a vital role in the backbone of Hospitals. Strengthening the physiotherapy workforce in India is crucial to deliver comprehensive care to patients and equip aspiring physiotherapists with updated knowledge and skills. To fortify the physiotherapy sector, it is imperative to enhance the quality of physiotherapy education. With the rapid advancements in techniques and machinery in recent years, physiotherapists working in clinical settings are expected to keep pace with new technologies and integrate them into patient care. This paper aims to shed light on the challenges faced in Physiotherapy Education in India and proposes strategies to address them in the upcoming decades. The paper advocates for the significance of entrance exams as a means to enter physiotherapy courses, the streamlining of physiotherapy education, an increased emphasis on research, It also underscores the importance of the dual role of a Physiotherapist as an educator in a Physiotherapy institute and as a clinical practitioner in a Hospital, enabling them to impart the latest healthcare technologies to their students. Ultimately, the paper aims to provide a roadmap for restoring the esteemed position that the physiotherapy profession deserves in India.
Key words: Physiotherapy Education, Health care, Research, Roadmap