RajaRajeswari
College of Physiotherapy
Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
Recognized by Govt. of Karnataka & Indian Association of Physiotherapists(A unit of RajaRajeswari Group of Institutions, Bengaluru)
Date : 08/09/2025
Topic : Healthy Aging – Fall Prevention and Preventing Fragility
On 8th September 2025, in celebration of World Physiotherapy Day, RajaRajeswari College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru organized a scientific program on the theme “Healthy Aging” – Fall Prevention & Preventing Frailty. The event was conducted at RRCP campus and witnessed enthusiastic participation from Faculty, Students, and invited Experts from the field of Physiotherapy.
The program commenced with an Inaugural ceremony, followed by a series of thematic talk, by the eminent speaker Darshan Kamalakar, PT, Founder of KRIDA CARE, Bengaluru, delivered a session on “Importance of Strength Training for Healthy Aging” and second speaker by Ramesh Debur Visweswara, PT, Associate Professor Department of Physiotherapy, M.S.Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru, spoke on “ Life in Balance: Falls in the Elderly” and third speaker by Jerrish A Jose, PT, Senior Consultant in Ergonomics & Pain Management, spoke about “ Ergonomics & Healthy Aging: Moving well, Living Better”. The Speakers Highlighted on the role of Physiotherapy in Strength Training, preserving Independence, awareness & strategies on risk of fall and finally on various ergonomics aspects on every day activities at house and occupational environments.
Concurrently, with the expert talk, students presented poster on various topics related to the theme which includes, Physiological concepts in Aging, Assessment & Components of Fitness, Flexible & Strength in Healthy Aging by the UG Students and “Recent evidence in Rehabilitation from PG Students.
In adjacent Panel Discussion was conducted for PG students on the theme “Physiotherapy at the core of Healthy Aging”. It was a highly engaging session, where students shared their knowledge based on their perception and experiences in their field of specialty & prospect in prompting Healthy aging. Later the programme followed with various cultural activities by students and the program concluded with valedictory Function.
