Journal of Novel Physiotherapies
Open Access

Abstract

India is a country that is well-known for its cultural, traditional and ethnical diversity. Mostly the Indian population believes in traditional forms of treatments and home based remedies with rich ancestral values. A culture with such a strongly influencing traditional code for its health Management could not easily accept the entry of a totally different form of treatment base. So, the transition towards complete acceptance (One could even term it as a perfect â�?�?Transition Phaseâ�?) has not been easier. The treatment of physiotherapy with its strong scientific base in its remedial and rehabilitative measures was a definitive need then. Of course there were times of inconsistent pattern in the growth trajectory of the profession. As technological transformation gained a substantial entry into the field of health related management, a parallel understanding of the tenets of physiotherapy among the populace came in as a natural factor. As a professional who has been witnessing the growth of the profession in its entirety, it is an overwhelming feel of contentment to me.

Biography

V P R Sivakumar has completed Master of Physiotherapy, specialized in Orthopaedics from SRM College of Physiotherapy, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, in the year 2002 and currently pursuing PhD, in SRM University. He has been awarded Best Teacher Award by The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2011, and received Prestigious Award by Indian Association of Physiotherapists for the distinguished academic service in 2015. He has published more than 10 scientific papers in reputed journals and has been serving as Dean, SRM College of Physiotherapy, SRM University for the past 10 years from 2005.

Email: vprpt@yahoo.co.in