Rehabilitation is the need of the hour and Physiotherapy plays a crucial role. As Physiotherapists we must estimate and gauge the functional capabilities and potentials of our patients, many of whom suffer injuries that cannot be corrected.

At the darkest times of distress Physiotherapists do play a major role as they have to reach out and rehabilitate clients. Therapists have a major role to play to improve the health of our nation, by skills and techniques affected by the various members of the rehabilitation team. Our motto is "Reach out and make this world a healthier place to live in’.

Location

The college is situated at the JSS hospital at Ramanuja road, Mysore. The college is about 1 km. from the centre of the city. Mysore is synonymous with lush green gardens, salubrious weather, beautiful landscapes, palatial buildings and Maharajas who ruled the region earlier. It is also known for the best educational institutions. The Mysore University is one of the oldest universities in the country. Mysore is about 140 Kms. from Bangalore city, the capital of Karnataka and is well connected by road, rail and air.

Physiotherapy is not only responsible for physical fitness but also accelerates psychosocial rehabilitation and strengthen’s one’s "WILL POWER" to over come the disabling condition.

The concept of faster fitness and physical rehabilitation is universally accepted and practiced worldwide. Physiotherapy is a modern choice to solve physical problems, impairment and disabling conditions. It prevents deformity and helps to keep the ‘body’ and ‘mind’ fit.

The faculty accepts the fact that professional education of physiotherapy at the University level for Bachelor degree in physiotherapy will prepare a better qualified physiotherapist and assume the responsibilities of providing total patient care at various levels in different settings.

Objectives

1. To promote quality physiotherapy education at all levels, to produce competent physiotherapists, with entrepreneurship & innovative skills.

2. To establish Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs in the institution for practicing physiotherapists.

3. To strengthen the industry- institution interactions for mutual benefits.

4. To provide excellent physiotherapy facilities in the JSS hospital and motivate the public to use the services optimally.

5. To collaborate with national and international organizations for educational, clinical and research programs.

• Hospital based services in urban areas.
• Opportunities in Community based Rehabilitation in rural areas.
• Home based clinical services for clients
• Special Schools for specific conditions eg Spastic Societies for Cerebral palsy.
• Research projects.
• Opportunities abroad in well established institutions.

This J.S.S.College of Physiotherapy of J.S.S.Mahavidyapeetha, Mysore, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science Bangalore, subscribes to the philosophy of professional education at the University level. The University ordinance for the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course (Basic) mentions the admission requirements, programme of study and the examination scheme, and the same is followed by this college.

Physiotherapy Teaching Staff of the College

Disabled child guidance clinic

Anatomy Department

Pharmacology Department

Microbiology Department

Medicine Department

Plastic Surgery Department

Neurosurgery Department

Yoga & Naturopathy Department

Mrs. Aparana

Yoga & Naturopathy

To provide efficient therapeutic support, State of the Art equipment by way of Electro- Myography, Laser, Bio-feedback and exercise equipment like Therapeutic Gym & treadmill have recently been acquired.

A 1200 bed hospital backed by experienced and dedicated staff creates an excellent & inspiring milieu for a student to become a skilled physiotherapist. In addition, the supportive & enterprising staff encourages research and ensures a rewarding career.

Institution under Jss

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