Physical Therapy Internship in Nepal

Join Volunteer World Nepal’s physical therapy internship in Nepal program and gain work experience by observing physical therapists as they work at hospitals, disabled centres or elderly care homes. You will watch as they treat adults and children working to improve lives. You will observe sessions that focus on showing members how to care for and assist children with special needs. This helps families bond, and it will help children with special needs. Your Physical Therapy placement will be based in either Kathmandu or Pokhara. You will have enough time to explore the beauty of each location.

What will do physical therapy internship in Nepal interns?

Physical therapy internship in Nepal program interns will work alongside physical therapists and medical staff in hospitals and rehabilitation centres with patients. Here are just some of the things you can do:

• Observe physical therapists and medical staff as they work with children and adults
• Exchange knowledge with local staff and students
• Help staff teach parents how to care for and help children with special needs

Physical therapy internship in Nepal work will be split into three main areas:

1. Observe physical therapists and medical staff as they work with children and adults.

Physical therapy internship in Nepal interns will gain physical therapy work experience in Nepal by observing local staff as they work to help disadvantaged people or those with special needs. Ask questions, take notes, and make comparisons between physical therapy practices in your home country, and Nepal.

2. Exchange knowledge with local staff and students.

We encourage you to share your physical therapy knowledge and experience with local staff. These discussions will give your colleagues insight into practices from your country, and help fill in any gaps in your own knowledge. If you have no training, then you will focus on learning from them.

3. Help staff teach parents how to care for and help children with special needs.

Some physical therapy placements in Nepal are focused on equipping parents with the knowledge to care for their children with special needs. You will assist staff as they teach parents exercises, stretches, or games. These activities are used to keep the children active, improve their posture, and help with their balance. This will help families play an active part in the lives of their children.

What are the aims and impact of physical therapy internship?

The aim of a physical therapy internship in Nepal is to give you a deeper understanding of physical therapy practices in a developing country and build your practical knowledge. We want you to learn as much as you can in Nepal while sharing medical knowledge from your home country if you can.

Nepal is listed as one of the most disadvantaged countries in the world. Natural disasters like earthquakes have also had a terrible impact on the country. Limited medical resources and a lack of experienced doctors have only added to the challenges they face today.

In turn, this will also have an impact on your learning experience. You will see how physical therapists cope with what they have, and how they treat their patients. They will share their knowledge and experience with you, and you can do the same if you have training.

Join a physical therapy internship in Nepal and start expanding your knowledge by watching physical therapists in action.