Physiotherapists are required to maintain close physical contact with their patients; they must not shy away from such closeness, or be unwilling to demonstrate exercise methodology. Compassion, empathy, friendliness, good communication and patience are a must.
Physiotherapy colleges generally offer theBachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), which requires 50% marks in 10+2 (science stream). Hospitals prefer BPT graduates. graduates for this field; the former is a more in-depth and pertinent course. A one year Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT) will also grant access into BPT physiotherapy courses. Further studies involve the two-year Master of Physiotherapy (MPT).
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Urban lifestyles are notorious for generating every kind of ache imaginable; and though we require about 1 physiotherapist for every 1000 people, only 5000 such professionals are available. The demand is intense; physiotherapy jobs in India are booming.
Hospital employed physiotherapists may earn Rs. 5000-7000 a month; and can even go up to 1500/day in private practice. Though salariesvary by location and institution and sector, an annual physiotherapy salary ranges between Rs. 74,190 to Rs. 6,02,002.
Source - Quora, Gulnaaz Kaur
, former Physiotherapist