Bangalore Physiotherapist Network : Walkathon Physio Walk 2011
Posted on: 09/Sep/2011 2:25:03 AM
Bangalore Physiotherapist Network ( BPN ) a community of Physiotherapist in Bangalore is conducting a Walkathon on 11th September from Kanteerava Stadium - Anil Kumble circle - Richmond Circle and back to Kanterava Stadium.
This walkathon will be followed by a blood donation camp where Physiotherapist will donate blood. We physiotherapy doctors are aware how much shortage of blood is there in the hospitals and it is a small way of showing that Bangalore Physiotherapist not only treat their patients but also go a extra step in caring for the patients who require Blood.
Mrs BHARATHI VISHNUVARDHAN is flagging of the event at 8:00 AM from Cubbon park. opp kanteerava stadium entrance ( Near UB CITY)
500- 600 physiotherapist and the members of the public and people with disabilities and on wheel chair will be attending this walkathon which will cover 3.5 Kms
The main aim of this walkathon is to promote a healthy life style and encourage physiotherapist and the general public to keep fit by doing simple exercise like walking
We also want to bring about an awareness drive of physiotherapy profession to the general public.
We are also conducting free physiotherapy camps all over Bangalore for the benefit of the public.
Bangalore Physiotherapist Network is also conducting School Screening programme in select schools in Bangalore to pick up joint and bone problems in young school children so proper intervention in the form of exercise and posture correction can be done
Physiotherapist treat a number of medical conditions they are highly useful after the surgeon operates on a patient so as patients get back to their feet and work as early as possible. Nowadays physiotherapist are taking active part in community health care, women health and child health.
