Padamshree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore

About Padamshree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore

Setting out on the chosen path of making man independent whatever be the handicap and instilling this vision in the minds of the students shall always be the true goal of the institute.

PADMASHREE INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY was started in 1996 with permission from the Government of Karnataka and Affiliation from Bangalore University. This was one of the first Physiotherapy institutes in Bangalore. The institute has good number of highly qualified and experienced staff to provide theory and practical training to the students in all subjects. The college is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. It is recognized by the Government of Karnataka and the Indian Association of Physiotherapist.

The college has successfully seen through twenty batches of graduates and eighteen batches of post graduate students since its inception.
At Padmashree, subjects are being taught with a shared stress on theory and practical based on the philosophy that what the mind does not know, the eyes don’t see, the ears don’t hear, the fingers don’t feel, and the nose doesn’t smell. Our students are provided with hands on working atmosphere for which all the necessary clinical materials and facilities are made available.

Physiotherapy is an evolving profession worldwide which work for the benefit and rehabilitation of the differently able individuals. Physiotherapy means physio therapeutic system of medicine which includes examination, treatment, advice and instructions to any person preparatory to or for the purpose of or in connection with movement dysfunction, body malfunction, physical disorder, disability, healing and pain from trauma and disease, physical and mental conditions using physical agents including exercise, mobilization, manipulation, mechanical and electrotherapy, activity and devices or diagnosis, treatment and prevention. It is a health care profession which enables an individual to do what he needs to do and wants to do. Physiotherapy addresses the physical, cognitive, psycho social, sensory, and other aspects of performance in a variety of environment to support engagement in everyday life activities that affect health, well being, and quality of life.

Vision
“Commitments to student success, excellence in health care, and recognized in the region, state and nation as a leader in Physiotherapy education and clinical based research.”

Mission
“Graduate knowledgeable, skilled, competent, professional and service- oriented physiotherapist for the provision of quality physiotherapy care to meet the needs of the community.

To graduate clinically competent, highly professional practitioners.
The institution will encourage critical thinking and learning through the conduct of evidence-based curriculum and distribution of clinically oriented research with an emphasis on health care problems.
The institution also values the cultivation of strong leadership skills which will enhance the students’ abilities to continue to grow within the profession and take an active role in moving the profession forward.”