School Of Physiotheraphy
About the Department
If you are looking for the best physiotherapy colleges in Tamil Nadu, Takshashila University is the one. Established in 2023, the School of Physiotherapy operates with the goal of offering comprehensive education and training in the field of physiotherapy.
Department Highlights
Physiotherapy offers the opportunity for a demanding, rewarding, and fulfilling profession. By restoring functional movement, physiotherapists improve their patients’ quality of life while also enhancing their health and wellness. Society holds physiotherapists in high regard and values their contributions. Physiotherapy has evolved as an important component of modern healthcare, focusing on helping people maintain and maximise their physical strength and overall wellbeing, and improving their activities of daily living.
- ✔ Physiotherapists work as a multidisciplinary team with a systematic and analytical approach to their work.
- ✔ Physiotherapy is a non-invasive healthcare profession concerned with human function, utilising physical approaches such as therapeutic exercises.
- ✔ Physiotherapy is considered a lucrative career option for science students who intend to serve in the health sector.
- ✔ Physiotherapists add life to days.
Vision
Being one of the best physiotherapy colleges in Tamil Nadu, the Physiotherapy department of Takshashila aims to create a productive learning and research environment for graduates to become highly dynamic, competent, ethically responsible, and professionally knowledgeable in the field of physiotherapy, meeting the needs on par with global standards.
Values
Mission
M1: Quality Education: Empowering students with the necessary technical skills through quality education to grow professionally.
M2: Innovative Research: Advocating innovative research ideas by collaborating with hospitals to develop new treatment techniques. M3: Placement and Entrepreneurship: Advancing education by strengthening the clinical-academic relationship through hands-on training to seek placement in hospitals and rehabilitation centres. M4: Ethics and Social Responsibilities: Stimulating professional behaviour and fostering good ethical values to enhance leadership skills and social responsibilities.Being one of the best BPT colleges in Tamil Nadu, the BPT Programme at Takshashila offers four and a half years as the total duration for the course. The whole Programme is divided into 8 semesters and 6 months of “Compulsory Rotatory Internship” in various departments.
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)
The program is expected to enable the students to
To enable BPT graduates to pursue higher education, engage in research activities, and have a successful clinical career in hospitals associated with physiotherapy or as entrepreneurs.
To ensure that BPT graduates will have the ability, attitude, skill, and knowledge to adapt to emerging changes in the field of physiotherapy.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)
At the end of this program, graduates will be able to
During this BPT degree, one can gain comprehensive knowledge of physiotherapy, including areas such as Orthopaedics, Neurology, Cardio & Respiratory conditions, OBG, and preventative healthcare.
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy incorporates significant clinical and professional training opportunities, providing hands-on experience with real patients in a supervised environment.
Students will have the ability to effectively work with patients and other clients with respect to the care of individuals, specific groups, communities, or populations.
Students will have demonstrated skills that support lifelong learning in personal and professional development.
One can apply a distinct body of knowledge, skills, and attitudes, incorporating ethical action, to improve the health and well-being of patients and other clients.
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
The best physiotherapy colleges in Tamil Nadu offer
To structure the assessment chart, to develop short-term and long-term goals of treatment, and design the protocol for physiotherapy treatment by applying basic concepts of physiotherapy practice.
To apply advanced physiotherapy techniques to treat challenging conditions.
To adapt to emerging changes in the field of physiotherapy.
Academic Scholarship
Academic scholarship is provided based on the calculation of the percentage of overall 12th marks.
| S.No | Percentage of marks | Scholarship Amount per year (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60% – 69% | 10,000 |
| 2 | 70% – 79% | 15,000 |
| 3 | 80% – 89% | 25,000 |
| 4 | 90% and above | 35,000 |
Sports Scholarship
|
S.No |
Participation Level |
Concession in tuition fee (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
District |
25% |
|
2 |
State |
50% |
|
3 |
National |
75% |
|
4 |
International |
100% |
- Physiotherapists who are entrepreneurs in the rehabilitation field.
- Consultant Physiotherapists in multi-specialty hospitals, healthcare centres, and NGOs.
- Corporate Physiotherapists in multinational corporations.
- Prospects to work overseas by passing the necessary license examinations of the country.
- Instructors of Healthcare Physiotherapy in modern gymnasiums.
- Sports Physiotherapists affiliated with sports associations and teams.
- Academic and clinical researchers.
Physiotherapy Faculties
Welcome to Takshashila University, School of Physiotherapy. It is an excellent choice to attain your education for a successful career. We are proud of our green campus university. It provides educational opportunities for students from rural backgrounds and other states as well. Our faculties are drawn from distinguished academia, with international exposure, and are reputed professionals from various institutions. We are creating leaders for tomorrow.
Prof. Dr. K.N.JEEVA
MPT (ORTHO), MSC(PSY),MIAP.,(PhD)
SCHOOL INCHARGE
She has more than 14 years of teaching experience. She received a BPT degree and an MPT (Ortho) degree from Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai. She worked as an assistant professor for 10 years at the Union Christian Association of Paramedical Sciences. She also served as an assistant professor at Madha College of Physiotherapy, Kundrathur, Chennai. She was a question paper setter for various physiotherapy subjects under Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai, and acted as an external examiner for various colleges affiliated under the same university. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. at Garden City University, Bangalore, with her research focusing on musculoskeletal disorders. She serves as an Expert Panel Member in the Board of Studies in deemed universities. She has organised several conferences, workshops, guest lectures, and symposiums and has published various journals. Additionally, she has attended a Faculty Development Program conducted at our university.
Mr. G. MURUGAN
MPT (ORTHO)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
He has wide experience in the field of academics, as well as in the clinic, for over 4 years. He completed his MPT (ORTHO) specialisation in Physiotherapy in the year 2019. He pursued his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Ortho-Physiotherapy from Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Guindy, Chennai. He worked as an Assistant Professor for 4 years at Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy, Melmaruvathur. Adding to his credits, he has attended international/national conferences in the field of Physiotherapy and published in international journals.
Ms. A. MONIK MELINA
MPT (Neuro)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
She has completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Vels University, School of Physiotherapy, Chennai. She specialised in Neurology for her postgraduate degree in the year 2023. She is a passionate teacher with a strong inclination towards research. Additionally, she has actively participated in many international and national conferences, workshops, and seminars and has published in journals. She has also attended a Faculty Development Program at ICT Academy conducted in our University.
Ms. M. PRIYA
MPT (Neuro)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
She has pursued her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Thanthai Roever, College of Physiotherapy, Perambalur. She completed her MPT (Neuro) specialisation in Physiotherapy in the year 2023. She is a passionate teacher with a strong inclination towards research. Additionally, she has actively participated in many international and national conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Mrs. K. SUJATHA.,
MPT (Neuro)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
She has pursued her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy, Melmaruvathur. She has completed her Masters in Neurology in Physiotherapy. She is a passionate teacher with an interest in the field of research. Additionally, she has actively participated in many international and national conferences, workshops, and seminars. She has also attended a Faculty Development Program conducted at our University.
Life at Takshashila Campus
Teaching & Learning
- ✔ Develop problem-finding and problem-solving skills in students.
- ✔ Create space for open-ended questions.
- ✔ Place more emphasis on practical learning rather than theoretical classes.
- ✔ Encourage self-evaluation.
- ✔ Assist students in exploring their creativity.
- ✔ Foster a team-based learning environment.
Conferences
We conduct regular national and international conferences and webinars at our university premises.
Infrastructure
Our university building has been appropriately designed and fully equipped with lecture halls and laboratories to provide hands-on practical training to the students. The lecture halls are equipped with smart boards and LCD projectors. Additionally, it possesses a variety of advanced diagnostic and therapeutic modalities and instruments utilised for treatment and research work in the physiotherapy lab. Our university anatomy lab consists of distinct parts of human bones and a skeleton.
Physiotherapy lab
Anatomy Lab
Library
The college boasts of a library with an impressive collection of books, physiotherapy magazines, and journals. A well-equipped computer lab with an internet connection and Wi-Fi access is available for students and faculty to carry out various academic activities.
Transport
World Aids Day Rally
We congratulate and appreciate all the students from the School of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, and Pharmacy for successfully completing the 1st AIDS awareness rally and skit on Dec 1st – World AIDS Day. This programme was implemented as a comprehensive programme for the prevention and control of AIDS in India. They also raised awareness for behaviour changes. The rally was inaugurated by our Vice Chancellor, Dr. (Prof) Vivek Inder Kochhar, and Registrar, Dr. (Prof) S. Senthil. The rally started from Theerthakulam and ended at Gingee bus stand, Tindivanam. The Chief Guest was Mrs. R. Kalaiselvi. Through this rally and skit, our students created awareness to ensure patient safety, public safety, and health education about AIDS. This health club programme is truly a great start for the School of Physiotherapy.
National Girl Child Day Programme
Takshashila University has organised a guest lecture on 24th January 2024 (Wednesday) on Menstrual Hygiene. Dr. S. Santhakumari, Chief Medical Officer, Tindivanam Government Hospital, has created awareness about:
- Menstrual Hygiene,
- How to correct irregular periods,
- PCOD and PCOS,
- Menstrual cramps,
- The importance of menstrual cup and its benefits,
- Briefly explained the Menstrual Cycle and its physiology.
The management of Takshashila, i.e., the Pro-Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, and Registrar, welcomed and honoured the guest lecture. All Takshashila University female students participated. This programme was organised by the School of Physiotherapy, Allied Health Sciences, and Pharmacy.
Cancer Awareness Program
Oral Health Day – Dental Camp
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