Department of Manipulative Therapies, Physical Rehabilitation & Medicine
Restoring Movement. Improving Function.
This department focuses on physical function, movement, rehabilitation, and manual therapeutic approaches.
Students develop an understanding of how movement, physical activity, rehabilitation, and selected manual techniques can contribute to functional improvement and quality of life.
1. Manipulative Therapies- Principles of manual therapy
- Different types of massages
- Soft tissue approaches
- Basic manipulative techniques
- Musculoskeletal assessment
- Postural considerations
- Therapeutic massages
- Mobility and flexibility
- Principles of rehabilitation
- Functional assessment
- Exercise-based rehabilitation
- Restoration of mobility
- Functional recovery
- Physical limitations and disability
- Rehabilitation planning
- Role of Yoga and Naturopathy in Rehabilitation and Palliative Care
The department emphasises the importance of restoring functional independence and improving quality of life as part of comprehensive healthcare.