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World Physiotherapist Day:The Physiotherapist day is being celebrated on 8 th September every year. Age Care –Puducherry, planned to celebrate the day with special focus on Geriatric Care. Age Care-Special Address by WelfareSecretaryPuducherry organized a one day workshop for thePhysiotherapists who are practicing in clinic.Objective of the workshop:ASH Physiotherapist has an important role towards thewellbeing of Sr. Citizen which they are not only providingthe treatment but also address the Sr. Citizens issues in theaspect of Socially, Psychologically. The ASH Physiotherapist is also concentrating inpreventive measures for their better aspect of ADL activities. The entire process is changingwhen a Sr. Citizen gets treatment in outside the clinic.Main Objective of the Workshop:• To explain the problems of ageing• To explain the need of geriatric aspect in the treatment• To sensitize the physiotherapist participation towards elder friendlyapproach & active ageing• To create awareness about ASH activities towards the wellbeing of elderlyThe workshop started with a warm welcome and brief note by State in Charge – Puducherry.Mr. Vivek Pandey, I. A. S. Secretary to Government (Welfare) has delivered special addressfor the workshop. There were 35 physiotherapist participated in the workshop.2 No. 13, Rue Arabindo, Puducherry- 1. Phone: 0413- 2222095
Sessions Information:Topic & Resource Person⇒ Orthopedic Problems inElderly- Dr. Jagadish Menon,Addl Professor cum I/C. Dept.of. Orthopedics, JIPMER,PuducherrySome Information from their PresentationAge related changes• Osteoarthritis: worn out joints• Osteoporosis: weak bones• Sarcopenia: decreased muscle mass• Ligament and tendon stiffness: Flexibility• Balance/Vision/Gait⇒ Debate on Chronic Pain- Mr.V. Senthilcoumar, MPT.Risk of GeriatricsPreventionDr. Adinarayanan, Asst. Professor,Department of Anesthesiology,JIPMER3 No. 13, Rue Arabindo, Puducherry- 1. Phone: 0413- 2222095
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