Lymphedema Physiotherapists Road Show 2018 in South India in celebration of WLD
To celebrate The World Lymphedema Day-2018, we at LE&RN India, are happy to share the report of Lymphedema Physiotherapists Road Show 2018 in South India with stops in Bengaluru (Karnataka State), Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) and Chennai (Tamil Nadu), featuring distinguished and acclaimed International & National faculty. India bears 50% burden of the Filarial Lymphedema patients, our goal is to inspire and ignite the minds of young Physiotherapy students through information and education, our message is that early diagnosis and modern treatment methodologies have made it possible to manage the chronic nature of this disease to quite some extent.
It was a unique experience as we felt a very warm and receptive audience not just that the students were eager to learn but also, the faculty, college principal and also the Chairpersons of all the three Universities were equally enthusiastic about introducing the training program as a follow-up after the introduction to the subject.
All the eminent faculty had an excellent rapport. The subjects discussed were from Patho-Physiology to, Role of Surgery, International view points, and how to practice therapy with Indian patients in particular. It was a rich exchange and sharing of knowledge and we hope to see lot of therapists coming forward to treat these patients and seeking more information.
LE&RN India has made the beginning.
The show was managed together by LE&RN India, Grace Physiotherapy & Rehab Center, Chennai, and Indian Lymphedema Foundation India as the organization was the primary sponsor,
Our honored guest speakers included
- Professor Christine Moffatt, University of Nottingham, UK, joint Chairperson and Director of the International Lymphedema Framework,
- Susan Nørregaard RN, DH Bispebjerg University Hospital in Copenhagen, Denmark, ILF board member
- Dr S B Gogia, Surgeon and Lymphologist, India President SATHI, Chairperson IMIA WG on Telehealth, Ex-President IAMI, Member IAHSI
- Dr T V GnanaSekar, Physiotherapist Director Grace Physiotherapy Clinic, India
- Dr Balakrishan, Onco Surgeon, SRM Medical College, Porur, Chennai, India
- Arun Rekha Gogia, Lymphedema Counsellor, Chairperson LE&RN India Chapter
April 7th, 2018 - Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, 2/1, Chikka Bellandur, Sarjapur Road, Varthur Hobli, Carmelaram, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035. Different topics on Lymphedema were covered by speakers and the day included a Lighting of the Lamp Ceremony. A total of 120 number of students from various nearby Institutes, attended the conference and were awarded certification of attendance.
April 8th, 2018 - College of Physiotherapy (SVIMS) Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh 517507. A total of 140 students were given the Certificate of Attendance.
April 9th, 2018 - Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 602105. A total number of 150 students and faculty attended the conference.
