Course description

Community Medicine in Orthopaedic Diseases focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and management of musculoskeletal disorders at a community level. It emphasizes public health measures, early detection, and education to reduce the burden of orthopedic conditions such as arthritis, fractures, and osteoporosis. The field integrates epidemiology, rehabilitation, and healthcare delivery to improve the quality of life in populations. Key aspects include community-based screening, promoting physical activity, and addressing workplace ergonomics. This approach bridges individual care with public health strategies for orthopedic well-being.

What will i learn?

• Acquire the knowledge in preventive and curative measures that are required to be practiced in community and at all levels of health care system
• Apply knowledge of basic sciences and humanities in conjunction with physiotherapeutic skills and reasoning in goal set and plan and execute treatment in a tailored manner to an individual with chronic disabling characterized by exacerbation and remissions
• community health in various perspectives and problems of the elderly to perform health promotion and public education roles in society