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Panchakarma evam Upakarma · Paper I · Topic 5

Physiotherapy

SubjectPanchakarma evam Upakarma (AyUG-PK) PaperPaper I Topic No.Topic 5 TermII Weightage5 marks Hours6 LH · 1 NLHT · 7 NLHP Topic ID3/panchakarma/1-5

Exam eligibility

✕ MCQ✓ SAQ✕ LAQ

This topic can be asked as SAQ; MCQ, LAQ should not be asked.

Syllabus – subtopics

  1. 1Introduction
  2. 2Static exercise
  3. 3Isotonic Exercise
  4. 4Deep Heating Modalities
  5. 5Superficial Heating Modalities
  6. 6Electro Therapy
  7. 7Manual Therapy

Learning objectives

At the end of this topic the student should be able to… (NCISM Table 3)

  • Define Physiotherapy and describe the scope and importance of Physiotherapy in practice.
  • Explain the physiological benefits of Static exercises
  • Explain the physiological benefits of Isotonic exercises.
  • Distinguish the physiological effects of deep heating modalities & Superficial heating modalities
  • Explain the clinical indications & physiological effects of Electrotherapy
  • Interpret the specific applications & physiological effects of Manual therapy
  • Demonstrate the Isotonic exercises,benefits and proper techniques to perform.
  • Demonstrate Superficial heating modalities and Deep heating modalities.
  • Demonstrate Interferential Therapy (IFT) , Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Muscle Stimulation Therapy (MST)
  • Demonstrate Manipulation techniques for Shoulder joint, Knee joint and Spine disorders
  • Relate the integration of Physiotherapy and Ayurvedic approaches

Notes

Detailed notes for Physiotherapy are being prepared. Meanwhile, revise the syllabus points above and practise the MCQs below.

Important questions

  • SAQ Write a note on superficial and deep heating modalities in physiotherapy. (Practice)