“Prevention and Management of Osteoarthritis”.  

At the Bangalore center: Arthritis screening was organized and 27 members were screened and oriented on the prevention and management of Osteoarthritis with dietary recommendation.

Chamrajnagar-hosted an awareness program for 35 service users and their parents, emphasizing the vital role of physiotherapy for children with disabilities. Mr. Anand, the headmaster at Madapura, highlighted the essential role of physiotherapy in the lives of children with disabilities. Mr. Rajanna, Education coordinator, provided an overview of the organization’s services and the remarkable progress observed in service users who have received physiotherapy. Ms. Manjula, a Senior Rehabilitation Therapist Assistant, offered valuable guidance to parents on the advantages of physiotherapy, home follow-up routines, and exercise recommendations for children with disabilities. The parents of service users expressed their gratitude to Mobility India for its remarkable contributions.

Chikkanayakanahalli – ‘The World Physiotherapy Day and Parents Sensitization Program’ took place at Stree Shakti Bhavana in Chikkanayakanahalli. This program was organized in collaboration with the Health Department and aimed to raise awareness about the importance of physiotherapy for children with disabilities. 45 members, including staff, children with disabilities, and parents received information on the benefits of physiotherapy for children with disabilities, and how it can contribute to independent activities of daily living (ADL).  The use of assistive devices for school-going children and the prevention of secondary deformities in children with disabilities was also highlighted.

Mr. Ranganath, the Field Health Officer, shared details about the National programme for health care of the elderly (NPHCE), emphasizing its benefits and usage. Mr. Balakrishna, NCT Councilor at Chikkanayakanahalli, informed about National programme for prevention and control of Cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases & stroke (NPCDCS), the services offered and their advantages.