DPT Physiotherapist

What Does a DPT Physiotherapist Do?

DPT Physiotherapist (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Clinical Care & Assessment

• Patient ka detailed physical examination aur assessment karna.

• Musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, aur geriatric conditions identify karna.

• Customized treatment plan design karna based on patient needs.

2. Rehabilitation & Treatment

• Post-surgical rehabilitation (orthopedic, cardiac, neurological cases).

• Stroke aur spinal cord injury patients ki mobility restore karna.

• Sports injuries ka management aur injury prevention programs design karna.

• Chronic pain management through manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy.

3. Therapeutic Interventions

• Manual therapy (mobilization, manipulation).

• Exercise prescription (strengthening, stretching, conditioning).

• Electrotherapy techniques (TENS, ultrasound, laser therapy, etc.).

• Respiratory and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation exercises.

4. Patient Education

• Patients aur unke families ko treatment plan samjhata hai.

• Lifestyle modification aur ergonomics ke bare me awareness deta hai.

• Home-based exercise programs sikhata hai for long-term improvement.

5. Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, aur surgeons ke sath coordinate karna.

• Patient progress ko regularly document aur share karna with healthcare team.

6. Research & Evidence-Based Practice

• Latest research aur techniques ko adopt karna.

• Clinical audits aur case studies prepare karna.

• Evidence-based protocols develop karna for better outcomes.

7. Professional & Ethical Standards

• Patient confidentiality aur ethical guidelines follow karna.

• Accurate documentation aur record-keeping maintain karna.

• Continuous professional development (CPD) aur workshops attend karna.