RASHID LATIF COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

RLCPT - RASHID LATIF COLLEGE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Rashid Latif College of physical therapy (RLCPT) was established in 2014 on Ferozepur Road, Lahore. RLCPT is affiliated with the University of Health Sciences (UHS). The college admits 60 DPT students annually. It has well equipped laboratories, well stocked library, and highly qualified teaching faculty. The clinical training is done in adjacent 760-bed Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital and 350 beds Hameed Latif Hospital Additionally, the college provides separate on-campus accommodation for female and male students.
Doctor of Physical Therapy is not a new profession, rather one that has only gained its well-deserved credit as of recent. An early form of physical therapy practice even existed as early as in the 1500s to 1700s in Europe. The physical therapy profession is not alternative medicine, it is however part of the modern medical system which is developed by the father of western medicine Hippocrates.
In the developed world, Physical therapy education has advanced up to a doctorate level. With the growth in the number of medical institutions, comes a greater responsibility of producing high-quality, skilled and dynamic physical therapists that are as competent as international professionals. We recognize and prioritize this digital and modern era of information and technology’s demands for today's physical therapists to be well versed not just in the science of physical medicine and rehabilitation but also in exhibiting well-rounded, responsible and confident personalities who are able to communicate as an integral requirement for research and development.
Knowing how to learn and seek council when needed, are two highly contributing factors of success for a student. In many instances, attaining a medical degree may be an end goal for most, but here at RLCPT, we believe it is just a stepping stone towards serving mankind and leaping beyond one's capabilities.

Introduction to Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is a health care profession primarily concerned with the remediation of impairments, disabilities, functional ability, and promoting mobility thereby improving quality of life through:

Examination
Evaluation
Diagnosis
Treatment plans

WHY STUDY IN DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY?

Job Opportunities:

There is an unprecedented demand for physiotherapy in a wide variety of hospital and clinical settings.

International Professional Standards:

The curriculum of the DPT program is based on the international standard of education and guide to physical therapy practice.

Credible Profession:

Physiotherapists are consistently ranked as one of the most highly trusted and respected professionals because of the care and services they provide.

WHY BECOME A PHYSICAL THERAPIST?

I want to diagnose and manage physical and mobility dysfunctions.
I want to work with state-of-the-art technology.
I want to help people get well.
I like to work directly with patients.
I enjoy a wide variety of clinical career opportunities.
I want to be an important member of the healthcare team.
I would like to be a highly respected member of the medical community.
Physical therapy is much more than just dealing with sports-related injuries.

Doctor Of Physical Therapy at glance.

Physical Therapy is a branch of rehabilitative medicine aimed at helping patients maintain, recover or improve their physical abilities. Physical Therapists work with patients whose movements may be impaired due to aging, disease, environmental factors, or sporting hazards. A physical therapist seeks to identify factors effecting a patient’s quality of life and rectify the issue through prevention, intervention (treatment), promotion of mobility, habilitation and rehabilitation.

Physical Therapy is a clinical health science.

Physical therapy is not alternative therapy, it is clinical health science. Physical therapists study medical subjects, including anatomy, neurosciences and physiology to acquire the appropriate education needed for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation (and more) of patients with physical problems. Physical therapists work in hospitals under the GP (general practice, primary care medicine) practices.