PHYSIOTHERAPY & FITNESS

Semester: IV
Sub Code:DNYT T 403
Credits: 4+2
Hours/Wk: 4+4
Total Hrs: 60+120
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Unit 1: (80 hours)
Physiotherapy
1. Introduction to Exercise Therapy
2. Starting positions and derived positions
3. Voluntary and involuntary movements
4. Active and Passive movements
5. Joint movement, Relaxation Posture
6. Coordinated movements
7. Gait - normal and abnormal type
8. Neuromuscular  facilitation  techniques,   suspension therapy
9. Electrotherapy - Introduction
• Currents used
• Electrodiagnosis
• Galvanic or Direct Current
• Low frequency Current
• High frequency Current
• Ultrasonic
• Dangers and Accidents in Electrical Treatments
• Wax Bath
• Short Wave Diathermy
• Infrared Light
• Ice Packs
10. Similarities and Differences between Physiotherapy, Naturopathy and Yoga Therapy.

Unit 2: (40 hours)
Fitness
1. Basic principles of fitness therapy
2. Measures and methods to enhance fitness
3. Resistance & endurance training
4. Cardiovascular fitness
5. Developing a fitness plan
6. Use of Weights, Power Gyms, Ergo cycle, Treadmill