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2024
1.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre, in collaboration with the Dept. of Community Medicine, TNMC
and B.Y.L. Nair Ch. Hospital, conducted an Information, Education and
Communication (IEC) activity at Shahaji Nagar Urban Health Centre, Cheeta Camp
on the occasion of World Cancer Day (4th February 2024), with the theme 'CLOSE
THE CARE GAP'
2.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre, in collaboration with the Dept. of Community Medicine, TNMC
and B.Y.L. Nair Ch. Hospital, conducted an Information, Education and
Communication (IEC) activity at Shahaji Nagar Urban Health Centre, Cheeta Camp
on the occasion of International Women's Day (8th March 2024), with the theme
'Inspire inclusion'
3.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre, TNMC, participated in the medical camp held By BMC education
department (Samagra shiksha )at the BMC school Savitribai Phule BMC School,
Meherpada, Byculla on 12th March 2024 from 11 am to 4 pm.
4.
Farewell
to Our Interns (2019-2024 Batch)
5.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre arranged a visit to Neuro Rehab Centre- Midway Home at Gorai
Beach on 10th April 2024 for Final year undergraduate students. Dr Chhaya Verma
(PT) PhD, GSMC-FAIMER fellow, Professor and Head, Dr Swati Kubal (PT),
Assistant Professor and Dr Hitav Someshwar , Assistant Professor (contractual)
accompanied the students to the Centre.
6.
Dr
Rachna Arora (PT) attended Conference on “Strengthening Rehabilitation in
Mainstream” at MGM Institute, Navi Mumbai on 28, 29th June 2023
7.
Dr
Chhaya Verma (PT), PhD was invited panelist “Implementing WHO Package of
Interventions Rehabilitation (PIR) in Musculoskeletal Conditions” in the
Conference on “Strengthening Rehabilitation in Mainstream” at MGM Institute,
Navi Mumbai on 28, 29th June 2023
8.
Dr
Rachna Arora (PT) was invited as Faculty for a workshop on Pulmonary
Rehabilitation in collaboration with Maharashtra TB Society, Soc of CVPR &
GSMC PT School & Centre on 22 July 2024
9.
Dr
Hetal Mistry (PT) invited as Subject Expert by the Society of Cardiovascular
and Pulmonary Rehabilitation for an online academic case presentation for post
graduate students on 23 July 2024
2023
10. Physiotherapy School and
Centre in collaboration with PSM dept, TN Medical College, conducted a health
talk on role of exercises in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as a
health promotion activity at the Shivaji Nagar UHC on 2th January 2023. Dr. Anushka Dalvi and interns Ms Richa Jain
and Ms Priyanshi Mehta gave the talk under the guidance of Dr Swati Kubal.
11. Dr. Rachna Arora,
Assistant Professor, participated in “Pulmonary Rehabilitation” and Dr. Bharati
Asgaonkar, Associate Professor, participated in “Pelvic Floor Muscle Training”
Pre-conference Workshops conducted by eminent International and National faculty
and organized by International Conference of Physiotherapy (ICPT) on 26th
and 27th January 2023.
12. 28-29th
January, faculties- Dr. Swati Kubal, Dr. Bharati Asgaonkar were invited as a
judge for MSK and CVS paper presentation respectively for International
Conference of Physiotherapy (ICPT) in 26th and 27th
January 2023
13. On 25th January, Physiotherapy School and
Centre in collaboration with PSM dept, TN Medical College, conducted a health
talk on role of exercises in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as a
health promotion activity at the Shivaji Nagar UHC.
14. Physiotherapy School and
Centre in collaboration with PSM Department conducted a Health awareness and
promotion talk on Leprosy Awareness on occasion of World Leprosy Day (30th
January, 2023) at Shahaji Nagar UHC, Cheetah Camp on 30/01/2023. The session was
a joint venture of Dept of Community Medicine, Dept of Physiotherapy & MSW
Dept, Nair Hospital
15. Physiotherapy School and Centre in
Collaboration with PSM Dept of TN Medical College and BYL Nair Ch Hospital,
Mumbai celebrated "International Women's Day" by conducting Health
Camps. NCD and RTI /STI Screening Camp and Physiotherapy Camp was conducted on
08/03/2023 in Sector B community hall under Shahaji Nagar Urban Health Centre,
Cheeta Camp.
16. On 12th March
2023, Sancheti College of Physiotherapy organized “Scientifica 2023” where Ms
Richa Jain (Intern) presented her paper “Corelation of Environmental Barriers,
Physical Activity and Social Participation in Chronic Stroke patients”,
Priyanshi Mehta (Intern) presented “Investigating the Perception of Importance
of Administration and Management Skills in Practicing Physiotherapists – A
Descriptive Study” and Ms Nisha Chavan presented “Awareness about Digital
accessibility settings in smartphones amongst Physiotherapists - A Descriptive
Study”.
17. Dr Hitav Someshwar, Assistant Professor,
Physiotherapy School and Centre, TN Medical College and BYL Nair Ch Hospital,
Mumbai was invited as a resource person for the "Geriratric Care Givers
certification course" organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment on 25th May 2023 at World Trade Center initiated by
Adv. Nirmala Samant Prabhavalkar, EX-Mayor, Mumbai, Chief Functionary, RRTC,
CSSC, Mumbai and & Mrs Harshita Narvekar, Ex corporatar.
18. The staff (Dr Sonal Vichare and Dr Divya
Rangwani) and Post-graduate students (Dr Pooja Pote, Dr Devasya Dodia, Dr
Shweta Shengal, Dr Vidhi Gupta and Dr Siddhi Pednekar) of Physiotherapy School
and Center, TN Medical College, attended instructional course in Plastic
surgery for Upper extremity, Hand and Brachial plexus conducted by Department
of Plastic surgery, TN Medical College, in collaboration with Plastic Surgery
Foundation and Schoolphi from 9th - 11th June 2023.
19. The Oath Taking Ceremony of Interns (2018 -
2023) was held on 5th June 2023 in Auditorium of Nair Dental College, Mumbai.
20. Physiotherapy School & Centre successfully
conducted MUHS recognized "Resident as Teacher: Basic Workshop on
Education Methodology" for it's postgraduate students on 4th & 5th
July 2023 in Clinical Skills Laboratory of TN Medical College, Mumbai.
21. Physiotherapy School & Centre conducted a
seminar on “Rehabilitation of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)” on
1st August 2023 at Auditorium of Nair Dental College Hospital, Mumbai.
22. Independence Day celebrations at Physiotherapy
School & Centre, Early Intervention & Rehabilitation Centre (EIRC) for children,
a new BMC initiative under the flagship of BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai
23. Physiotherapy School & Centre conducted a
MPT case presentation on 18th August 2023 in Physiotherapy Department of Early
Intervention & Rehabilitation Centre (EIRC), at Nagpada, a BMC initiative
under flagship of BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai.
24. On 23 August 2023, Dr Mohini Chitra (PT),
Physical Therapist working in Public Schools and Early Intervention Therapy in
New York City, USA, for last 20 years, visited the “Early Intervention
Rehabilitation Centre” (EIRC) at Nagpada, a MCGM centre under the aegis of TN
Medical College and BYL Nair Ch Hospital.
25. Physiotherapy School and Centre celebrated
Janmashtami at Physiotherapy Department of Early Intervention and
Rehabilitation Centre (EIRC), a new BMC initiative at Nagpada under the
flagship of BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai
26. On the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day on
8th September, Physiotherapy School & Center, TNMC and BYL Nair Ch.
hospital, Mumbai organized Physiotherapy week 2023
i. Debate competition on 5th September 2023 for
undergraduate and postgraduate students.
ii. Quiz competition for physiotherapy staff
and students on 5th September.
iii. Awareness lectures for patients and
relatives were conducted on the theme by WCPT on the *"Role of
Physiotherapy in Arthritis with special emphasis on inflammatory
arthritis*" on 6th September 2023.
iv. Rangoli competition for staff and students
of physiotherapy school & Center was held on 8th September 2023.
v. TNMC Global Alumni Association donated 2
three section motorized Manual Therapy beds and strength training equipment.
27. Physiotherapy School and Centre in
collaboration with Community Medicine Department of TN Medical College,
conducted an awareness program on benefits of exercise at Shahaji Nagar Urban
Health Care Center, Cheeta Camp, on the occasion of World Heart Day on 27th
September 2023.
28. Physiotherapy School and Centre in
collaboration with Community Medicine Department of TN Medical College,
conducted an awareness program at community hall in Trombay near Shahaji Nagar
Urban Health Care Center, Cheeta Camp, on the occasion of World Geriatric Day
on 4th October 2023
29. Physiotherapy School & Centre celebrated
World Cerebral Palsy Day on 6th October 2023 at Physiotherapy Department of
Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Centre for Children (EIRC), a new BMC
initiative at Nagpada, under the flagship of BYL Nair Ch Hospital, Mumbai
30. The Community medicine Department of TN Medical
College, organised a health camp for adult male above 18 years of age on 12th
October along with Physiotherapy School and Centre, Dermatology and ENT
Departments, at Byculla under Ayushyman Bhav Scheme of Government of India.
31. On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness
Month, Physiotherapy School and Centre, TNMC, arranged an awareness lecture by
Dr Jayashri Pandya, Professor and Head of unit, Department of General Surgery
for Physiotherapy faculty, staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students on
13th October in Dastur Seminar Hall.
32. Physiotherapy School and Centre conducted “The
Stroke Public Awareness Lecture” today as part of World Stroke Day 2023
celebrations on 2nd November 2023
33. On occasion of “World Prematurity Day”,
Physiotherapy School & Center, TNMC & BYL Nair Ch. Hospital conducted
an awareness program on 17th November 2023.
34. Physiotherapy School and Centre arranged an
invited talk on “Physiotherapy Management in Filarisis” by Dr Jaimala Shetye,
Associate Professor, Physiotherapy School and Centre, GS Medical College and
KEMH for Faculty, Staff and Postgraduate students on 14th December 2023.
35. The Early Intervention and Rehabilitation
Centre for Children (EIRCC), is a flagship and one of a kind project under BYL
Nair Ch. Hospital and TN Medical College, for providing multidisciplinary care
to children with special needs. The center was officially Innaugrated by the
Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde with all the other
dignitaries on 24th December 2023
36. Dr Rachna Arora (PT), Assistant Professor, was
Resource Person for Pre conference workshop on “Physiotherapy Management in
ICU: Skill Training” held at School of Physiotherapy, MGM Institute of Health
Sciences, Kamothe on 8th December in First National Conferencve of The Society
of CVPR held on 9th & 10th December 2023
37. Dr Hetal Mistry (PT), Assistant Professor,
participated in the Preconference workshop for teachers on “Competency Based
Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy” on 8th December at Terna Dental College
38. Physiotherapy School & Center hosted Mrs.
Vimla and Mr Arvind Sawant who shared their inspiring journeys of overcoming
disabilities through the power of rehabilitation as part of World Disbility Day
celebration on 8th December 2023
39. Dr Hetal Mistry (PT), Assistant Professor, was
Judge for Paper Presentations in Junior Category in the conference of First
National Conference of The Soc of CVPR
40. Dr Madhura Patil (PT), Physiotherapist,
presented a poster in Senior Category on “Inspiratory Muscle Training in
critically ill patients with Guillian-Barre Syndrome on Mechanical Ventilation:
A Case Series” at The National Conference of The Society of CVPR on 9 & 10
December 2023.
41. Dr Riya Narvekar (PT), MPT 2020-2022 batch
presented paper in Senior Category, titled “Immediate Effects of Intradialytic
Exercise on Fatigue, Kt/V and functional capacity in patients with ESRD” at The
National Conference of The Society of CVPR on 9 & 10 December 2023.
2022
1.
The
first year postgraduate students attended MUHS approved online workshop on
Research Methodology along with Nursing students of Terna Medical College on 26th
to 28th April 2022.
2.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre in collaboration with Pulmonary Medicine Department of TNMC
and BYL Nair Ch. Hospital conducted "Awareness and Evaluation Program for
Bronchial Asthma patients" on the occasion of World Asthma Day on 6th
May 2022.
3.
Ms.
Snehal Hurduke, a third-year physiotherapy student from Physiotherapy School
and Centre, for participating in the Sevankur camp at the SWAMI VIVEKANAND
YOUTH MOVEMENT campus in Sargur, Dist. Mysuru, Karnataka, from 5th to 13th May
2022
4.
Dr
Kalpana Mehta Madam, ex- Dean, TN Medical College, Dr Pravin Rathi Sir, Dean TN
Medical College and Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD), Professor and Head,
Physiotherapy School and Centre, TN Medical College, were in the advisory
committee for the conference “Thinkaton” organised by The Indian Association of
Physiotherapists Women Cell West Zone on 4th June 2022 at TN Medical College,
Mumbai. Dr Chhaya Verma (PT, PhD), was Chairperson for session on
“Entrepreneurship in Physiotherapy" by Dr Sanjiv Jha, President of Indian Association
of Physiotherapists.
5.
Dr
Hetal Mistry, Assistant Professor and Dr Mrunali Janavlekar, Final Year Post
Graduate student presented Lecture on
"Lymphedema and importance of exercises" in *Breast Cancer Support
Group* on 29th July 2022 conducted by
Naraindas Morbai Budhrani Trust, Mumbai with TNMC & BYL Nair
Hospital, Mumbai.
6.
Faculty,
Staff and postgraduate students of Physiotherapy School and Centre participated
in the 9th Annual National Conference of Society for Hand Therapy, India (SHTI)
in collaboration with 45th Annual National Conference of Indian Society for the
Surgery of the Hand (ISSH) held on 6th-8th October 2022 at Marriott, Jaipur.
Physiotherapy School and Centre presented 4 posters and 2 papers in the
conference. Dr. Chhaya V. Verma (PT, PhD), Professor & Head, was a judge
for the mini-movie competition held in the conference.
7.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre in collaboration with the Dept. of Community Medicine,
conducted Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activity and Physiotherapy
camp for older adults at Shivaji Nagar Urban Health Centre, Govandi on 19th
October 2022 as part of World Geriatric Day (1st October) celebration. The
Final year students participated as a part of their community outreach program
under the guidance of Dr. Bharati Asgaonkar, Dr. Swati Kubal, Dr.Anushka Dalvi
and Dr. Pooja Khedekar. The theme of the event was 'Resilience Of Older
Persons In A Changing World' and the topic was 'Importance Of Physical
Fitness, Prevention Of Falls & Injuries, Musculoskeletal Health, Assessment
And Physiotherapy For Older Adults'.
8.
Physiotherapy
School and Centre in collaboration with the Dept. of Community Medicine,
conducted Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activity and
Physiotherapy camp for older adults at Shahaji Nagar Urban Health Centre,
Cheetah Camp, Trombay, on 12th October 2022 as part of World Geriatric Day (1st
October) celebration. The Final year students participated as a part of their
community outreach program under the guidance of Dr. Bharati Asgaonkar, Dr
Hetal Mistry, Dr. Swati Kubal, Dr. Anushka Dalvi and Dr. Pooja Khedekar. The
theme of the event was 'Resilience Of Older Persons In A Changing World'
and the topic was 'Importance Of Physical Fitness, Prevention Of Falls &
Injuries, Musculoskeletal Health, Assessment And Physiotherapy For Older
Adults'.
9.
On
occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14th November 2022, Shahaji Nagar UHC
conducted camp and health talk. Dr Pooja Khedekar (PT) and Miss Preshita
Kinkar, Final year BPTH student of Physiotherapy School and Centre,
participated in conducting camp and gave health talk on Importance of exercise
in pre-diabetes and diabetes.
10. Physiotherapy School and Centre organized a 4 day
workshop on Neurodynamic solutions for Upper Quarter and Lower Quarter from
15th to 18th December 2022 by Dr Kiran Challagundla. The workshop was attended
by Faculty, Clinical Staff as and students.
11. Dr. Hitav Someshwar, Physiotherapist at
Physiotherapy School and Centre, TNMC, received the prestigious World
Federation of Neurorehabilitation Travel Fellowship for the 12th World Congress
for Neurorehabilitation 2022, Vienna held from 14th to 17th
December 2022 where he presented a paper on “No Additional Effects of Prism
Adaptation on Optokinetic Stimulation in Neglect Recovery in the Poststroke: A
Randomized Control Trial”, an E-poster on “Prevalence of Unilateral Neglect in
Stroke Patients admitted to a territory health care set up in Mumbai, India”
and Oral Presentation on “ Changes in Neurorehabilitation Practice during 2 years
of Covid pandemic in India”.
2021
1.The Physiotherapy School and Centre, conducted a lecture cum demonstration on "Diabetes and Physical Activity" for diabetic patients in Endocrinology OPD to celebrate 'World Diabetes Day' on 19th November 2021. Two of our clinical physiotherapists, Dr. Sayali Mhatre and Dr. Madhura Patil along with Assistant Professor, Dr. Rachna Arora conducted the session. The focus of the session was to educate the patients about the importance of physical activity in Diabetes Mellitus. The patients were demonstrated simple exercises to perform on a day-to-day basis. The doubts and queries raised by the patients were answered. The importance of compliance to good physical activity was explained to avoid long-term consequences of Diabetes. The session was a great success and was appreciated by the Endocrinology faculty and patients.
2. Department of Physiotherapy participated in the webinar organized by the Department of pediatrics along with ROCHE on multidisciplinary rehabilitation in spinal muscular atrophy on 12th November 2021. Dr. Maina Cava (Pediatric neurologist, SMA Clinic head, Perths children Hospital, Australia), Dr. Alpana Kondekar (Associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, TNMC & BYL Nair Ch. Hospital) and Dr. Hitav Someshwar (PT) (Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, TNMC & BYL Nair Ch. Hospital) were the eminent Speakers.
3. Physiotherapy School and Centre, TN Medical College & BYL Nair Ch Hospital, celebrated "World Physiotherapy Day" by holding virtual events. Essay and Art competition was held for the Physiotherapy students. The topic was "Covid through my eyes". The students showcased their unique take on the topic. The program ended with felicitation of our frontline Covid warriors in appreciation of their good work
4. Physiotherapy School and Centre conducted Webinar on "Robotics in Physiotherapy" by Dr Srivastava, Director of Neurorehabilitation and his team on 24th August 2021. They are using Robotics as part of Neurorehabilitation at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. It was very well explained with wonderful videos showing upper limb training and gait training using overhead suspension and locomat. More than 124 attendees were logged in. Students were very happy to learn about advanced technologies in Rehabilitation.
5. Physiotherapy School and Centre conducted a Community Physiotherapy program, a webinar on "Community Rehabilitation of Persons with Spinal Cord Injury: Met and Unmet Needs" on 14th August 2021. Eminent guest speakers were Dr Raghuprasad Varma, (Spine Surgeon at LH Hiranandani, Fortis, Appollo, Reliance, Lilavati and Breach Candy Hospitrals), Dr Ashok Trivedi, (Physiotherapist from Gujarat and has worked for many years with patients with SCI), Dr Uday Khopkar (Professor & Head, Dermatology Dept, GSMC), Dr Adnan Kadiani, (Assistant Professor in Psychiatry Dept, TNMC), Dr Prasad Bramhe (Sr Registrar, Urology Dept, TNMC), Dr PS Dantala, (Orthotist practicing in Mumbai for last 25 years), Mrs Maya Kishore, (Social Worker cum counsellor in the field of rehabilitation of paraplegics for last 26 years) and Dr Ketna Mehta, Founder Trustee of Nina Foundation (NGO for rehabilitating friends with spinal cord injuries) and recipient of the prestigious NCPEDP Shell Helen Keller and Money Life Woman Achiever Awards.
6. Physiotherapy School & Centre organized an Educational and Field Trip as a part of the Nursing Curriculum for Nursing Students from 5th to 9th July 2021. A total of 85 Nursing Students divided in 5 batches visited the Department for 5 days, where theory lectures for Basic Physiotherapy practice were taken followed by Practical Hands-on Demonstration. Lectures were taken by our Clinical Staff Dr Madhura Patil, Dr Divya Rangwani, Dr Sayli Mhatre, Dr Krutika Bhosale, Dr Hitav Someshwar.
7. Online Convocation Ceremony of Interns batch (2016 - 2021) was held on 17th June 2021. The Chief Guest for the ceremony was Dr Shyam Ganvir, Principal and Professor, PDVVPF's College of Physiotherapy, Ahmednagar).
8. "Movement Concept" workshop was conducted on 2nd and 3rd April 2021 by our Alumnus Dr Pradnya Girdhar as part of Centenary Year Celebrations.
9. A Workshop on "Exercises on the Gym Ball" was conducted by our Alumnus Dr Apurv Shimpi on 20th March 2021 as part of Centenary year celebrations.
10. A workshop on "Narrative Writing and Reflections" was conducted by Dr Henal Shah, Professor and Head, Psychiatry Department, TN Medical College
11. Undergraduate and Post Graduate Students participated and presented their research projects in Scientifica 2021, A Virtual International conference organized by Sancheti College of Physiotherapy on 27th and 28th March 2021.
2020
1.Faculty of Physiotherapy School and Centre attended the 5th Annual Conference organized by Society of Indian Physiotherapists at Novotel, Mumbai on 10th, 11th January 2020. Rachna Arora, Assistant Professor, presented a poster on "Effect of Singing in COPD Patients" in the conference.
2. As part of SWAASTHIK 2020 organizing committee, Students of Physiotherapy School & Centre arranged CME lectures in Physiotherapy from 11th to 13th February 2020. Lectures on Functional Diagnosis and Community Physiotherapy, Critical Care, ICU Physiotherapy, Electrodiagnostic studies and Neuro-rehabilitation.
3. Interns Ms Shrushti Dhoot, Ms. Bhagyashree Sawant, Ms Anagha Dalvi, and Ms Pooja Gaikwad participated and presented their research projects in Scientifica 2020 Students Conference organized by Sancheti College of Physiotherapy on 1st and 2nd February 2020 at Pune.
4. "Oath taking Ceremony" for our outgoing interns was conducted on 4th March 2020. Prof HS Writer was the Guest of Honour and Dr Aseem N Parekh, Academic Dean, presided the ceremony.
5. COVID-CME program was conducted by Biochemistry Department and Pulmonary Medicine Department on 2nd July 2020. The objective of the CME was to become aware of the Health Care Worker (HCW) and patient COVID management pathways well as Quarantine and Isolation guidelines. The staff and postgraduate students of our department as well as faculties of Audiology and Speech Therapy were empowered with knowledge regarding strategic planning of Triage and COVID Management and discharge protocol pertaining to our hospital.
6. Interaction and problem-solving programme with the faculty of Medicine department was conducted on 7th July 2020 where the progress of patients admitted in the ICUs and wards was discussed. Doubts regarding the medical and physiotherapy management were cleared. Advanced treatment strategies were discussed.
7. 11th July, 2020: An increase in stress levels has been observed in this pandemic situation. This stress is seen to cause a reduction in the working capacity and an increase in the vitals. To reduce this stress, a yoga and meditation session was organized with the Professor and Head of AST Department on 11th July 2020. This session not only helped in reducing the stress but also helped us understand the importance of positive thinking.
8. A discussion on Neurorehabilitation in COVID was taken by Dr Dhruv Mehta (PT in Neurosciences) on 13th July 2020. He has voluntarily offered help in this COVID crisis. His assistance is highly appreciated. He constantly motivated the frontliners.
9. Dr Chhaya Verma, Dr Rachna Arora, Dr Pranali Patil, Dr Kasturi Dalvi, Dr Sonal Vichare & two PG students Ms Rajvi Sheth & Ms Jesicca Alfanso participated in Webinar conducted on 20th July from 3.00 to 5.00 pm for staff & Post Graduate students of School of Physiotherapy, Government Medical College, Nagpur on "Preparing for Physiotherapy Frontline COVID services at ICU & Indoor wards Physiotherapy"
