Physiotherapy internship program

• The aim of the training is to provide basic knowledge about cancer patient rehabilitation & practical training that prepares the participants to provide a quality physiotherapy care for cancer patients.


• This internship demonstrates knowledge about physical therapy approaches, techniques applied for cancer patient, Precautions, and contraindications of different modalities.


• It also provides participants with the ability to perform a safe, systematic and appropriate physiotherapy management for various conditions, Ability to set appropriate short and long term goals and document the progression appropriately and to work collaboratively as a part of rehabilitation team.

By the end of the internship participants will be able to:

1. Integrate theoretical knowledge in Physiotherapy to perform relevant clinical assessment and frame appropriate management for the patients.
2. Develop effective communication with patients, family and colleagues.
3. Learn the principles, technique of various types of therapeutic exercises, and their effects so that high quality patient care is ensured.
4. Know the principles, indications and contraindications of various types of electrotherapy and other therapeutic modality.
5. Understand role of physical therapy and rehabilitation in ICU & post-operative (surgical ICU).
6. Understand role of physical therapy and rehabilitation post orthopedic surgeries & neurosurgeries.
7. Understand role of physical therapy and rehabilitation post radiotherapy & chemotherapy treatment.
8. Understand the basic neurological conditions which commonly cause disability and their management to restore neurological function.
9. Understand the basic orthopedic conditions which commonly cause disability and their management to restore musculoskeletal function.
10. Understand the basic cardiorespiratory conditions which commonly cause disability and their management. Use physiotherapeutic measures as preventive / restorative Rehabilitative purposes to restore cardio-respiratory function.