Course Description

Major Specializations in MPT

Students can specialize in different areas of physiotherapy.

1. Orthopedic Physiotherapy

   • Bone, joint, muscle injuries

   • Fracture rehabilitation

   • Arthritis treatment

2. Neurological Physiotherapy

   • Stroke

   • Paralysis

   • Parkinson’s disease

3. Sports Physiotherapy

   • Sports injuries

   • Athlete rehabilitation

   • Performance improvement

4. Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

   • Heart and lung problems

   • Post-surgery cardiac rehab

   • Breathing therapy

5. Pediatric Physiotherapy

   • Treatment for children

   • Cerebral palsy

   • Development disorders

6. Geriatric Physiotherapy

   • Treatment for elderly patients

   • Age-related mobility problems

     
     

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for MPT:

• Must complete BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)

• Minimum 50–55% marks (varies by college)

• 6 months compulsory internship after BPT

• Some colleges require entrance exams

  
  

Career Opportunities After MPT

After completing MPT you can work in:

• Hospitals

• Rehabilitation centers

• Sports teams

• Physiotherapy clinics

• Medical colleges (as lecturer)

• Research institutes

Job Roles

• Senior Physiotherapist

• Sports Physiotherapist

• Rehabilitation Specialist

• Clinical Physiotherapist

• Lecturer / Professor

• Private Clinic Owner

Salary in India

Approximate starting salary:

• ₹25,000 – ₹40,000/month (freshers)

• ₹50,000 – ₹80,000/month (experienced)

• Sports or private clinic can earn ₹1 lakh+ per month

Benefits of Doing MPT

• Higher qualification than BPT

• More career opportunities

• Better salary

• Opportunity to teach in colleges

• Can open advanced physiotherapy clinic