ACADEMICS
Students from various Institutions across India and abroad undergo clinical training with the guidance of senior staff in various clinical areas consisting acute care, OPD, Rehabilitation & special clinics. Lecturers and seminar conducted periodically for the interns, post graduate physiotherapy students and students of nursing college of NIMHANS.
Student Census (2017-18)
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) 110
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) 31
Clinical Observer 7
Research Work conducted in the department
Comparative study of physiotherapy and yoga on clinical parameters, pulmonary functions, and quality of life in Duchenne muscular dystrophy a prospective study”-PhD work by Dr.Pradnya Dhargave
Balance and Gait impairment in subjects with Frontotemporal dementia a case control study PhD work by Mr.Selva Ganapathy
Outreach Activities:
- Community outreach activities for elders.
Name of the Programme | Community outreach activities for elders. |
At Gandhi old age home, Bangalore | By Physiotherapy Centre and Psychiatry department NIMHANS |
Dates held | 09/12/2018 |
Names of co-ordinators | Dr. Pradnya Dhargave, Chief Physiotherapist, Mr. V Selva Ganapathy, Senior Physiotherapist |
No. of Participants | 100 |
Description | Physiotherapist center in collaboration with geriatric service of psychiatry has involved in community outreach programs to promote healthy living among the community living elders. It involves creating awareness and advice regarding treatment and prevention of common age-related ailments such as arthritis, neck, back pain and falls etc. As part of these activities, the following activities have taken place. The physiotherapy team evaluated and advised exercises to address the neuromuscular complaints such as pain in the neck, back, and extremities. Over 100 people availed the consultation and treatment advice. Special emphasis was made on falls and importance of aerobic exercises to improve cardiovascular health and subsequently to prevent brain disorders such as stroke and dementia. |
- Senior Citizen Mela
Name of the Programme | Senior Citizen Mela |
At Sankara eye hospital, Bangalore | By Physiotherapy Centre ,NIMHANS |
Dates held | 16/3/18 and 17/3/18. |
Name of co-ordinator | Mr. Sujoe Thomas C V, Physiotherapist. |
No. of Participants | 50 |
Description | Sankara Eye hospital had organized a Senior Citizen Mela on the 16th and 17th of March 2018.Geriatric Clinic run by NIMHANS psychiatry department with Physiotherapy Centre participated in the mela. Physiotherapist had the opportunity to advise and guide the needy patients. Patients had taken physiotherapy services with respect to knee pain, Balance issues, and movement disorder. Some of them got referred to NIMHANS for further evaluation and treatment. |
- Senior Citizen camp
Name of the Programme | Senior Citizen camp |
At NIMHANS | By Physiotherapy Centre Senior Citizen camp organized by Karnataka legal service and NIMHANS |
Date held | 29/01/2018 |
Name of co-ordinator | Mr. Sendhil Kumar, Mr. Srinivas & Mr. Tittu Thomas Physiotherapists. |
No. of Participants | 50 |
Description | Senior Citizen camp organized by Karnataka legal service and NIMHANS on 29th JANUARY 2018. Physiotherapists has actively participated and rendered physiotherapy consultation, over 50 people availed the services. |
- Conducted Awareness & Education programme on World Elderly Day at NIMHANS
Name of the Programme | Awareness & Education programme on World Elderly Day |
In NIMHANS OPD | By Physiotherapy centre |
Date Held | 5/10/17 |
Names of co-ordinators | Dr. Pradnya Dhargave, Chief Physiotherapist, Mr. Selva Ganapathy, Senior physiotherapist. |
No. of Participants | 150 |
Description | The world elderly day was celebrated on 5/10/17 at the NIMHANS OPD premise by the physiotherapy center. The program was inaugurated by Head of physiotherapy services, Dr.Bhadrinarayan, Medical superintendent. During the occasion, patient information brochures on elderly care were released. Dr. Chandra Sekar RMO and other faculty and staff members graced the occasion. More than fifty people visited the session and found beneficial about the information provided on a falls prevention exercise program. |
- Conducted an Awareness & Education programme on “World Stroke Day” at NIMHANS
Name of the Programme | Awareness & Education programme on “World Stroke Day”. |
In NIMHANS OPD | By Physiotherapy Centre with Neurology, socialwork, neuropathology departments. |
Date held | 28/10/17 |
Names of co-ordinators | Dr. Pradnya Dhargave , Chief Physiotherapist, Mr. Sendhil Kumar, Physiotherapist. |
No. of Participants | 150 |
Description | World stroke day was organized in NIMHANS on 28/10/17.The whole program was organized by physiotherapy center of NIMHANS. It was supported by Dr. Girish Kulkarni, additional Prof of Neurology, Department of nursing, department of PSW and department of neuropathology. The program was inaugurated by the director, NIMHANS Prof.B.N Gangadhar. The Medical superintendent Dr.Badrinarayan, RMO Dr.Chandarasekar, Dr.Girish Kulkarni, additional Prof of neurology, Dr.Anitha Mahdevan from the department of neuropathology. During this occasion release of educational leaflets on stroke and its prevention in English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Bengali languages was done.Poster display on stroke identification and prevention was made by physiotherapists and nurses. Department of Neuropathology displayed Brain specimens from Brain Bank and educated the public. Stroke risk was assessed by Physiotherapists and neurologists using WSO endorsed Stroke Risko meter mobile app, followed by one to one education using the educational leaflets. Around 300 people with many staff and students visited the campaign venue and around 150 participants undergone a risk assessment. |
- Science day Exhibition in NIMHANS
Name of the Programme | Science day Exhibition in NIMHANS |
In Convention Centre, NIMHANS | By Physiotherapy Centre with all other Departments from NIMHANS. |
Dates held | 26th to 28th February 2018. |
Names of co-ordinators | Mr. Selva Ganapathy, Senior Physiotherapist, Dr. Pradnya Dhargave, Chief Physiotherapist |
No. of Participants | More than 1000 people participated from Bangalore. |
Description | Physiotherapy centre has actively participated in the science day event organized in NIMHANS. In the event ,Patient education materials in the form of posters and brochures on various topic including “back pain” ,”neck pain”, “falls prevention” in the elderly, importance of aerobic exercise for cardiovascular system and the information on physiotherapy services offered in NIMHANS were displayed. The fun activity test like the hand coordination (audio feedback) which was developed in physiotherapy and core muscle test was the main attraction for the public. The winners of the hand coordination test were rewarded with prizes. It was a grand success as physiotherapy centre was the main attraction for the audience. The young students were excited to know about physiotherapy profession and showed interest in studying physiotherapy for their professional carrier. The importance of exercise for life was emphasized in the public talk given by the senior physiotherapist Mr. V. Selva Ganapathy. |
- SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN
Name of the Programme | SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN |
In NIMHANS | By Physiotherapy Staff, DNR Office Staff & Psychiatry Neuro rehab Nursing unit. |
Dates held | Every Saturday |
Names of co-ordinators | Dr. Pradnya Dhargave, Chief Physiotherapist. Mr. Naveen Venkatesh,Physiotherapist,Dr.Karthikeyan.T,Physiotherapist |
No. of Participants | 10-15 people were participated. |
Description | As per the Government of INDIA initiative, we organize Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at NIMHANS every Saturday afternoon from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. Vehicles parking place in front of physiotherapy Centre the whole DPNR building, its terrace and the garden in front is cleaned and maintained. |
- Conducted / co-ordinated / jointly organized outside NIMHANS
Name of the Programme | Walkathon on Stroke Day |
In National College, Jayanagar, Bangalore | By Stroke support group of Karnataka with Physiotherapy Centre and Neurology Department. |
Dates | 29/10/2017 |
Names of co-ordinators | Dr. Pradnya Dhargave, Chief Physiotherapist, Mr. Sendhil Kumar, Physiotherapist. |
No. of Participants | More than 150 people participated. |
Description | The Physiotherapists and Dr. Girish Kulkarni from Neurology Department NIMAHANS participated in walkathon organized by Stroke support group of Karnataka. Awareness on stroke and prevention was done. |
- Visitors to the Department
Name of the Programme | Visit of team from Swami Vivekananda university for yogic sciences, Bengaluru to Physiotherapy Centre |
Date held | 15/03/2018 |
Names of co-ordinators | Dr. Pradnya Dhargave, Chief Physiotherapist, Mr. V Selva Ganapathy, Senior Physiotherapist,Mr. Naveen venkatesh, Physiotherapist, Mr. Sendhil Kumar, Physiotherapist |
Description | Under the guidance of Dr.Nagaratna Dean,SVYASA, the team of 6 members from Arogyadhama; Dr Sandhya, Dean of life sciences / Coordinator Arogyadhama Dr.Umashankar (Section A in charge), Dr.Varsha (section C in charge), Dr.Rajaram (Physiotherapy incharge), Dr.Prashanth (Neuro Rehab), and Mr.Siddha Nagaraj (section C therapist) had visited the NIMHANS hospital on 15.03.2018 for the Guidance and planning of our future project on Neuro Rehabilitation And Psychiatry Rehabilitation. |