PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER
The Physiotherapy Center was established in a small room in the old building with Shri M.L. Chainani, a graduate of the First Batch of Physiotherapy in India in 1956. Initially, the Department provided patient services. The Department has developed over years from its budding stage to a full-fledged teaching and treatment center.
Physiotherapy Center provides services to individuals for developing, maintaining and restoring maximum movement and functional ability, threatened at any stage of life by aging, injury, diseases, disorders, conditions, or environmental factors.
Physical Therapists / Physiotherapists are qualified and professionally required to:
Definition by WCPT (World Congress for Physical Therapist)
VISION
MISSION
FACILITIES AND SERVICES
A) Musculoskeletal Services
B) Cardiovascular & Respiratory Services
C) Neuro Physiotherapy Services
D) Women's Health Services
D) Geriatric Services
E) Oncology Services
F) Post Covid OPD services
G) Telerehabilitation
UNIT INFORMATION
PHYSIOTHERAPY OPD NO. 24 |
UNIT |
DAY |
TIME |
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy OPD |
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Dr. Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) Dr. Sonal Vichare (PT) |
Monday Wednesday Friday |
8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 |
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Dr. Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) Dr. Suvarna Dhage (PT) |
Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 Sat 8:30-12:30 |
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Hand Rehabilitation OPD Dr. Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) Dr. Sonal Vichare (PT) |
Wednesday Saturday |
Wed nesday 8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 Saturday 8:30-12:30 |
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Paediatrics Neurophysiotherapy OPD Dr. Nandini Kolwankar (PT) Dr. Pranali Patil (PT) |
Monday Wednesday Friday |
8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 |
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Adult Neurophysiotherapy OPD Dr. Pranali Patil (PT) Dr. Hitav Someshwar (PT) |
Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 Saturday 8:30-12:30 |
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Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy OPD |
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Dr. Rachana Arora (PT) |
Monday Wednesday Friday |
8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 |
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Dr. Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Tuesday Thursday Saturday |
Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 Saturday 8:30-12:30 |
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Community Physiotherpay OPD |
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Shivaji Nagar, Govandi Dr. Hitav Someshwar (PT) |
Wednesday |
9:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 |
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Chita Camp, Mankurd Dr. Hitav Someshwar(PT) Dr. Pranali Patil (PT) |
Wednesday |
9:30-12:30 1:30-3:00 |
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Kasturba Hospital (Burns) Dr. Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Monday Thursday |
9:00-12:30 |
OPD TIMINGS
OPD Timings: Monday to Friday: Morning: 8.30 am - 12.00 pm; Afternoon: 1.30 pm - 3.00pm
Saturday: Morning: 8.30 am - 11.00 pm
(Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays)
Guidelines / Instructions for Patients:
Patients are taken as and when they come however special cases that require extensive time are given appointments. Afternoon services are mainly by appointments
PHYSIOTHERAPY SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES
1981: Beginning of 2 year Master in Physiotherapy programme under Mumbai University
1990: Beginning of 3 year and 6 months duration Bachelor in Physiotherapy programme under Mumbai University.
1998: Starting of the 4 years and 6 months year Bachelor in Physiotherapy under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 19998
2003: Enhancement of 2 year MSc(PT) programme to 3 Year Master in Physiotherapy under Mumbai University
2006: Transfer of PG program to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2006
2016: Change in 3 year MPTh programme to 2 year MPT programme in Physiotherapy under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
2014: Beginning of PhD programme in Physiotherapy under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
COURSES AFFILIATED UNDER MAHARASHTRA UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
1) Bachelor In Physiotherapy (B.P.Th):
4 years and 6 months duration Undergraduate Course with Intake Capacity of 10 students inclusive of 6 months internship.
2) Master In Physiotherapy (M.P.T):
2 year Full-time Postgraduate Course with intake capacity of 10 students (1:2 student:guide ratio) in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialty and Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy Specialty.
3) Doctor In Philosophy (Ph.D):
Maximum 6 years from date of MUHS approval letter. Two registered PhD guides: Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, MSc (Musculoskeletal PT), PG DHHM (Hosp Mgmt), PhD, FAIMER Scholar) and Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT, MSc (PT))
FACULTY
Bachelor in Physsiotherapy (B.P.Th) Course
Year |
Sr No |
Name of Subject |
Name of faculty |
Designation |
First BPTH |
1 |
Fundamentals of Kinesiotherapy & Kinesiology |
Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) |
Associate Professor |
Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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2 |
Fundamentals of Electrotherapy |
Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Second BPTH |
3 |
Electrotherapy |
Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
Dr Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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4 |
Kinesiotherapy |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
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Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) |
Associate Professor |
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Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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5 |
Kinesiology |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
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Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Third BPTH |
6 |
Functional Diagnosis & Physiotherapeutic Skills |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) |
Associate Professor |
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Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Final BPTH |
7 |
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
Dr Bharati Asgaonkar  (PT) |
Associate Professor |
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Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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8 |
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy |
Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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9 |
Neurophysiotherapy |
Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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10 |
Community Physiotherapy |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
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Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) |
Associate Professor |
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Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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Dr Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) Course
Sr No |
Specialty |
Name of Guide |
Designation |
Intake Capacity (1:2) |
1 |
Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
6 |
Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) |
Associate Professor |
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Dr Swati Kubal (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
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2 |
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiotherapy |
Dr Rachna Arora (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
4 |
Dr Hetal Mistry (PT) |
Assistant Professor |
PhD in Physiotherapy
Sr No |
Name of Guide |
Designation |
1 |
Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD) |
Professor & Head |
2 |
Dr Bharati Asgaonkar (PT) |
Associate Professor |
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