India, a country with 1.37 billion population, has only 0.59 Physiotherapists for every 10000 people in the country. Within these, most of the services are restricted to cities. This shows that there is a huge scope and need for physiotherapists in India. India is the country where highest percent of its population are millennials. Hence, in few years, India will become a country with highest percent of population in age group. Thus, the huge burden of chronic diseases and rapid aging will result in huge demand for physiotherapy in India. The unhealthy eating habits and hectic lifestyle could result in various diseases like pain in the ligaments, nerves, muscles, back & neck, and increase in prevalence of cardio vascular & neurological diseases, orthopaedic disorders, higher rate of road and workplace accidents ­ all are the reasons for high demand for physiotherapists in future.

Other than increasing burden of diseases, there are several other factors enhancing the growth of physiotherapy in India. India is moving towards sports culture, and a lot of emphasis is given on fitness and injury management. IT and computer related injuries are increasing due to faulty working postures and lifestyles. Repeated Strain Injuries (RSI) such as neck and back pain can be cured by physiotherapy treatments. Many IT sector companies are have employed physiotherapists on full-time basis at their onsite clinics. Physiotherapy is growing, presenting more attractive opportunities in the field.

Physiotherapy is being more and more technology-driven with state-of-the-art gait analysis labs, antigravity treadmill training and virtual reality. The scientifically proven treatment is gaining widespread popularity in India.

Women Entrepreneur in this issue brings into lime light, a list of `Top 10 Women Founded Physiotherapy Clinics - 2022' which have gained popularity due to the care and treatment given to patients. We brings to you the story of these institutions that are torchbearers of success and have leveraged their extensive industry expertise and experience in bringing innovative solutions to the market. The following list has been prepared after being closely scrutinized by a distinguished panel of judges including CXOs, analysts and our editorial board, expecting that their stories will encourage other organizations all over the world.