CUET PG 2024 Syllabus Physiotherapy

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Syllabus
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Note:
i. The Question Paper which will have 75 questions.
ii. All questions will be based on Subject-Specific Knowledge.
iii. All questions are compulsory.
iv. The Questions will be Bilingual (English/Hindi).

ANATOMY
• Regional Anatomy: Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis, Endocrine System
• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
• Neuroanatomy

PHYSIOLOGY
• General Physiology: Cell, and its Transport Mechanisms
• Blood
• Nerve Muscle Physiology
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Special Senses
• Nervous System
• Renal System
• Reproductive System
• Exercise Physiology

BIOCHEMISTRY
• Nutrition
• Metabolism of Carbohydrate, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins and Minerals
• Muscle Contraction
• Biochemistry of Connective tissue
• Hormone Action
• Acid-Base, water and electrolyte balance
• Clinical Biochemistry

SOCIOLOGY
• Definition and scope of sociology in relation to Physiotherapy
• Socialization and Social Groups
• Role of Social Worker
• Social Problems of disabled

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INTRODUCTION TO YOGA- BASIC THEORY, SCIENCE AND TECHNIQUES
• Foundations of Yoga
• Yoga and Health
• Physiological effects of Yoga practices
GENERAL & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
• Introduction to Psychology
• Growth and Development
• Sensation, attention and perception
• Motivation, Frustration and Emotions
• Intelligence and Learning
• Personality
• Social and Clinical Psychology

BIOMECHANICS AND KINESIOLOGY
• Basic Concepts in Biomechanics: Kinematics and Kinetics
• Joint structure and Function
• Muscle structure and function
• Biomechanics of the Thorax and Chest wall, Vertebral column, Peripheral joints,
Temporomandibular Joint
• Analysis of Posture and Gait

PATHOLOGY
• General Pathology: Cell injuries, inflammation and repair, infectious diseases,
immunopathology, Neoplasia and Nutritional disorders
• Systemic pathology: Hematology, Respiratory and Cardiovascular Pathology,
Musculoskeletal System, Endocrine System, Neuropathology

MICROBIOLOGY
• General Microbiology
• Immunology
• Bacteriology
• Virology

PHARMACOLOGY
• Introduction to Pharmacology: Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics
• Drugs used in disorders of Cardiovascular system, Autonomic Nervous system,
Musculoskeletal systems, Neurological Systems
• Drugs used in Inflammatory/Immune Diseases, movement disorders, Digestion and
metabolism.

EXERCISE THERAPY
• Introduction to Exercise Therapy
• Methods of Testing: MMT, Goniometry, etc.
• Relaxation
• Different types of Movements/Exercises – Active, Passive, Active – Assisted, Resisted etc.

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• Stretching
• PNF
• Manual Therapy – Joint Mobilization, Manipulation and Soft Tissue ManipulationTechniques
• Aerobic exercises
• Balance and Coordination
• Gait and Posture including assistive devices
• Hydrotherapy

ELECTROTHERAPY
• Bio-Physics: Physical principles, Physics of devices, currents, sound and light, electrical
supply
• Nerve Muscle Physiology and Pain physiology
• Low, Medium and High Frequency currents – physiological effects, indications,
contraindications and application
• Actinotherapy – IRR, UVR
• Cryotherapy
• Ultrasound and LASER
• Superficial and Deep Heating Modalities- physiological effects, indications,
contraindications and application
• Electro-diagnosis – SD curve, EMG and NCV
• Biofeedback

PHYSIOTHERAPY IN GENERAL MEDICINE & GENERAL SURGERY
Medical, Surgical and Physiotherapy assessment and management of:
• Infectious diseases
• Diseases of the cardiorespiratory system
• Endocrine diseases
• Diseases of the blood
• Diseases of the digestive and renal systems
• Diseases of the Skin
• Pediatrics
• Geriatrics
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Wound healing and Scars management
• General Pre and Post – Operative Complications and management.
• Surgical Oncology
• Thoracic and Abdominal Surgeries
• Burns
• ENT and Ophthalmology
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• I.C.U. Management

MUSCULOSKELETAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Clinical, Surgical Orthopedics and Physiotherapy assessment and management of:
• Fractures and Dislocations of Upper Limb and Lower Limb
• Fractures of Pelvis and Spine
• Soft Tissue Injuries

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• Infectious, Inflammatory, Neoplastic and Degenerative Disorders
• Congenital and Acquired Deformities
• Amputations
• Orthoses and prostheses
• Manual Physiotherapy

NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
• Medical, Surgical and Physiotherapy assessment and management of Brain, Spinal Cord,
Peripheral Nerve (injuries), Muscle Disorders and Paediatric Neurological conditions
• Neurophysiological Approaches: NDT, MRP, Roods etc.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation

CARDIOVASCULAR AND PULMONARY PHYSIOTHERAPY
• Medical, Surgical and Physiotherapy assessment and management of, Cardiovascular
Diseases, Peripheral Vascular Diseases and Respiratory Diseases
• Physiotherapy techniques for Broncho-pulmonary hygiene
• Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment and training
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
• ICU set up and Physiotherapy care

SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPY
• Physical fitness
• Prevention and Treatment of Sports specific injuries including overuse injuries

COMMUNITY MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
• Health and Disease
• Epidemiology: Principles and Methods
• Health programs in India
• Nutrition and Health
• Occupational Health
• Disaster Management
• Environment and Health
• Mental Health
• Community based Rehabilitation
• Disability and Disability Evaluation
• Industrial Health & Ergonomics
• Role of Government, voluntary organizations and NGOs in CBR
• Vocational training

BIOSTATISTICS & RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
• Introduction to Research methodology and Biostatistics
• Formulation of Research problem and design
• Sampling
• Measurement & scaling techniques
• Methods of data collection
• Testing of hypothesis

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• Measures of central tendency and dispersion
• Normal Probability Curve
• Statistical tests and their types

CLINICAL REASONING AND EVIDENCE BASED PHYSIOTHERAPY
PRACTICE

• Clinical decision Making
• Introduction to Evidence Based Practice
• Development of Evidence based knowledge
• Assessing and using the evidence
• Communicating evidence

PHYSIOTHERAPY LAW AND ETHICS
• Biomedical ethical principles and code of conduct
• Code of ethics for physiotherapists
• Documentation and Informed Consent

ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
• Nature and scope of administration
• Role of administrator
• Principles of hospital administration and its applications to physiotherapy.
• Planning and organization
• Personnel management

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