Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences

  WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Occupational Therapy is a Health care profession which uses a holistic evidence-based client-centred approach. It is often the first contact and/or referral profession of the modern health care system. It is based on the science of occupation, with a primary focus on purposeful goal-oriented activity/occupations, which is enhanced with the use of the latest technological systems for evaluation, diagnosis, education and treatment of patients (clients) of any age group. Occupational therapy helps those whose function(s) is (are) impaired by physical, psychosocial and cognitive impairments, development disorders, or the ageing processes that affect their quality of life. It aims to prevent disability, promote health & well-being and helps patients return to optimum occupational roles. Specific occupational therapy services include but are not limited to: preventive health literacy, assessment & interventions in activities of daily living (ADL), ...

What is MPT Neurology? M.P.T (Neurology) or  Master of Physiotherapy in Neurology  is a 2-year postgraduate course. Neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Some examples of neurological disorders are Stroke, Ataxia, Facial Palsy and Parkinson's disease. Neurologically injured patients require special care during rehabilitation. MPT Neurology provides a unique opportunity for physiotherapists to develop and extend their knowledge, and become professional experts in Advance Neurological Rehabilitation. What are the Benefits of MPT Neurology? 1. PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL FOUNDATION FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS Neurology-rehabilitation is a multi-disciplinary solution in which the therapist practices using Advanced Neuro-rehabilitation Techniques and Technology. a. Advance Neuro-rehabilitation Techniques such as Bobath /Neuro-developmental technique, Rood's Approach, PNF and Motor Relearning Program, and more are taught. b. Advance Neuro rehabilitation Techn...

I once happened to interact with a Professor at the University of Maryland USA. He posed a simple question to me “Where do you find the best Cardiologist in the world?” I was expecting him to name some well-developed country with the high end technology. To my pleasant surprise he mentioned that they were from India.  More curious I wanted to know the reason. He said that these days’ docs depend on technology for diagnosis and in India, Clinical diagnosis was still the primary choice. An Indian Cardiologist could diagnose a murmur just with his stethoscope.  It was indeed heartening to know that people around the world look up to Indian Healthcare. More so with the surge of Medical Tourism, India has opened up Affordable Healthcare to the world. Having said that, there is an ever-growing need of Healthcare professionals all around the world. We are way behind the WHO’s doctor patient ratio. The Healthcare profession can be categorized under three heads. 1. It’s a Divine profes...