Mangaluru: “A good physiotherapist is as good as a good orthopedic,” said Senate Member at the RGUHS and Associate Professor, Department of Oral Pathology, AJ Institute of Dental Sciences, Dr Sharan J Shetty.
Addressing an evidence-based symposium on “Essentials in Critical Care” on Wednesday, December 11, organised by the Department of Physiotherapy, Father Muller Medical College organised, at the Decennial Memorial Hall of Father Muller’s College, Dr Shetty emphasised on the role that a physiotherapist plays in physical rehabilitation.
Dr Shetty also congratulated the Father Muller Institution for its many years of service to the people. As the College is celebrating its 25th year of the inception of their Physiotherapy courses, Dr Shetty shed some light on the importance of the practice through his own experiences as a former sportsperson.
Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions, Rev Fr Richard Coelho presided over the function.
“The role of a physiotherapist in the healthcare team, especially in critical care – either cardiac care or neuro – is very important. Many people, especially sportspersons, have their own physiotherapists. Sometimes, to a sportsperson, a physiotherapist is even more important than a coach. Physiotherapists are needed to keep the muscles active and stimulated, that is why they are needed in a team of physicians, surgeons etc. in order to provide a holistic recovery for a patient,” said Fr Coelho. He then welcomed all the delegates and wished the symposium success.
Delegates arrived from around 14 colleges from the city, Bengaluru, Mysuru and Kerala. During the course of the day, these delegates will listen to several talks by different in-house and guest resource persons.
Final year Physiotherapy student Shweta D’Souza compered the programme. Course coordinator, Physiotherapy, Sudeep M J Pais welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest. Organising secretary, Charishma D’Silva proposed a vote of thanks.
Administrator, FMMCH, Rev Fr Rudolph Ravi D’Sa, Administrator, FMMC, Fr Ajith Menezes and Head, Department of Pharmacology and Vice Dean at Father Muller Medical College Dr Padmaja Udaykumar were also present.
The symposium is being held as a way to bridge the gap between theory and practice and has been designed to provide in-depth knowledge on current trends in the field of Critical Care Physiotherapy. It is being held at the Knowledge Centre of the Library Building between 8.30 AM and 5 PM.
The resource persons and their topics are Associate Professor, Dept of Physiotherapy, Cherishma D’Silva – “Introduction to ICU”, Professor of Medicine and Convener of Medical Education, FMMC, Dr Smitha Bhat – “Critical Care Monitoring”, Associate Professor, Dept of Physiotherapy, FMMC, Dr Karl Sa Ribeiro – “ABG- Analysis and Interpretation”, Professor and HOD, Dept of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, FMMC, Dr H B Suresh – “Radiological Investigations and Interpretation”, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Intensivist, FMMC, Dr Glenn Austin Fernandes – “Mechanical Ventilators”, Professor and Dean, Manipal College of Health Professions, Dr G Arun Maiya – “Outcome Based Assessment Tools”, Professor and HOD, Dept of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions – “Early Mobilisation in Critical Care” and Lecturer, Dept of Physiotherapy, FMMC, Quinette Ribeiro – “Bronchial Hygiene for Critically Ill”.
