09
Sep

WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY-2019

  • St.Andrews college of Physiotherapy celebrated World Physiotherapy Day on the 9th of September,2019 on the solemn occasion.
  • St.Andrews college of Physiotherapy was fortunate to have with us as our chief guest Dr. Jyotsna, one of the pioneers of Physiotherapy in this country.
  • The chief guest and other dignitaries including the Chairman of the college, the Principal were called upon to begin the auspicious ceremony by the lighting of the lamp.
  • The beautiful and charming comperes Jona Dmello and Rachana Salve then requested the chief guest to share her knowledge on the subject.
  • Dr. Jyotsna gave the students great tips about practical knowledge that wouldn’t be found in any of the books read by us. She impressed upon us the need for the doctors to be empathetic and kind to the patients. She also spoke about the therapeutic effects of Cryotherapy.
  • Dr. Bhaskar, Vice President assured the children that we were at the forefront of the best profession that is a developing one and is growing stronger day by day.
  • A student from second year BPTh, Melissa Anthony educated us about the topic selected for this year “Chronic Pain.”
  • The Lord’s presence was invoked by a hymn and prayer by Blessy and Rockson Varghese.
  • This was followed by the felicitation of the meritorious students of the Academic Year 2018-19.
  • The prize distribution ceremony was followed by the cultural programs which were crafted to perfection by the students of SACOP.
  • The dance performances were so full of life and ever melodies were the nightingales of this dear institution.
  • In addition to this, an educative mime on the importance of physiotherapy was also performed by the students.
  • This blissful day came to an end with a closing speech by our dear Dr. Gaurai Mangesh Gharote.