News and Events - 2020-21

Webinar on "Physiotherapy Licensing, Education & Career Opportunities in USA"

TOPIC OF WEBINAR: PHYSIOTHERAPY LICENSING, EDUCATION & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN USA
DATE: 17/04/2021
SPEAKER: DR.VRUNDA KAPADIA (PT)
MODERATOR: DR.BHAVIK JHAVERI (PT)

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy & International Collaboration Cell had jointly organised webinar on "Physiotherapy Licensing, Education & Career Opportunities in USA". Dr.Vrunda Kapadia the chief operating officer at Foreign Academic Credentialing Tools & Services (FACTSPT) provided vital information about the licensing process for practice as a licensed physical therapist in USA. She also provided important information about various courses offered by the universities of USA. The most important aspect that discussed was how to prepare for NPTA after completing BPT, MPT or PhD. Mr.Derek the CEO of FACTSPT also joined provided his valuable knowledge to all the attendees.At the end of the webinar Q&A session was also arranged in which the invited speaker solved various queries of the attendees of webinar. SRCP is thankful to Dr.Vrunda Kapadia for sharing her experience, knowledge and sparing time for students. We are also thankful to all the attendees who spared their time in attending this webinar.32 highly interested students attended the webinar.

Expert Talk on: Health related fitness testing

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy had organized an Expert Talk on "Health related Fitness testing". It was conducted by Dr. Falak kanabar in two sessions. 1st session was conducted on 30th January, 2021 and 2nd session was on 6th February, 2021. The motive of this activity was to make students skilled in health related fitness testing components. Students were given basic theoretical knowledge about importance of fitness testing and methods of the same and the session also included practical demonstration and practice of various fitness testing components. 58 students in each batch of 4th semester of SRCP participated in this program for two days. The session ended with complete theoretical knowledge and practical application of health related fitness testing on non-sports population.

A QUIZ ON WORLD CANCER DAY on 4TH FEBRUARY 2021

TOPIC: A QUIZ ON WORLD CANCER DAY

DATE: 4TH FEBRUARY 2021

PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR: DR. SHREYA UPADHYAY, DR. FALAK KANABAR

World cancer day was organised at Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy on 4th February 2021 to raise awareness about the types of cancer, causes, risk factors, preventive measures and physiotherapy treatment options related to cancer. SRCP organized a quiz competition for the students as part of celebration.

8th semester BPT students were excited and 43 students actively participated in the quiz. Along with BPT students, 2nd Sem MPT students also volunteered. Each team member kept their efforts into making their team the winner of the competition. Overall students enjoyed a lot and with that they got aware about some of the points related to cancer. Ultimately the programme turned into learning as well as entertaining one.

one day expert talk on Pain: Physiology and its modulation for 2nd year students of B.P.T. on 6th and 13th March, 2020

Topic of workshop: Sensory Examination

Date: 06/03/2021 & 13/06/2021

Instructor: Dr. Chinmayee B. Patel

Shrimad Rajchandra college of Physiotherapy organised one day expert talk on Pain: Physiology and its modulation for 2nd year students of B.P.T. on 6th and 13th March, 2020. In the expert talk, Dr. Chinmayee B. Patel covered introduction, Sensory Pathways, Examination & its interpretation. Students enthusiastically learnt the examination of sensory system & various queries regarding this topic were discussed between the instructor and students. Total 67students attended the expert talk.

STRESS RELIEVING FITNESS SESSION WITH AEROBICS DANCE AND PILATES

TOPIC OF PROGRAMME: STRESS RELIEVING FITNESS SESSION WITH AEROBICS DANCE AND PILATES

DATE: 13TH MARCH 2021, SATURDAY

RESOURCE PERSON: DR. RAJAL B. SUKHIYAJI, MASTERS OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN SPORTS SCIENCES, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AT SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, CERTIFIED AEROBICS, PILATES AND POWER YOGA TRAINER

VENUE: YOGA HALL, SHRIMAD RAJCHANDRA COLLEGE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY, MALIBA CAMPUS, UKA TARSADIA UNIVERSITY

Uka Tarsadia University in collaboration with Indian Association of Physiotherapy Women Cell organised stress relieving fitness programme for the female faculties of Uka Tarsadia Uniersity on occasion of "International Women's week celebration". The goal of this session was to relieve stress by Aerobics dance and Pilates activities and become fit. This session offered whole body workout with fun filled music!! Dr. Rajal B. Sukhiyaji was the instructor. She gave brief introduction regarding stress and fitness, after that fitness session of aerobics dance and pilates were carried out. All the faculties learnt lots of new things and enjoyed a lot with full of enthusiasm. They all gave very nice feedback. At the end of the session various queries regarding the fitness were discussed. "Fitness Isn't a Seasonal Hobby. Fitness Is a Lifestyle".

Hands on Expert-talk on Basics of Pilates for 4th Year students of B.P.T. and 2nd Year students of M.P.T

TOPIC OF EXPERT-TALK: BASICS OF PILATES
DATE: BATCH-1: 08/02/2021TO 10/02/2021
BATCH-2: 15/02/2021 TO 17/02/2021
INSTRUCTOR: DR. RAJAL B. SUKHIYAJI

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy organised Hands on Expert-talk on Basics of Pilates for 4th Year students of B.P.T. and 2nd Year students of M.P.T. Dr. Rajal B. Sukhiyaji, Certified Pilates trainer, Assistant Professor of Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy, was the instructor. In this session, she covered introduction, basic principles, benefits, etc., of Pilates exercises. Students were learnt various exercises and technique of Pilates. Practical demonstration was also given to the students. Students did exercises and feel the effects of Pilates exercises which are used for correcting posture, spinal alignment, back pain, neck pain, etc. Throughout the session various queries regarding the Pilates exercises were discussed between the instructor and students. Approximately 100 students attended the expert-talk

Three days expert talk on "Vestibular Rehabilitation: BPPV"

Topic: Three days expert talk on "Vestibular Rehabilitation: BPPV"
Date: Jan 25,27 and Feb 1st ,2nd & 3rd 2021
Resource Person: Dr. Snehal Patel

Dizziness is a vague term heard from many people around us. To reduce the confusion, a "Three days expert talk was organized on 'Vestibular Rehabilitation: Finding your Balance" by Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy

Dr. Snehal Patel introduced the subject by explaining the anatomy of vestibular system. The session continued by showing the evaluation methods and treatment techniques of BPPV to all the students who practiced them consecutively. In this session different vestibular conditions like BPPV, Vestibular Neuritis, Meniere's disease and Acoustic Neuroma were discussed with the students. All the precautions and contraindication were portrayed during the session. Total 80 final year students attended the expert talk.

PATH TO ABROAD FOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST

TOPIC OF WEBINAR:PATH TO ABROAD FOR PHYSIOTHERAPIST
DATE: 27/12/2020
SPEAKER: MR.VIPUL VADODARIYA
MODERATOR: DR.BHAVIK JHAVERI

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy in association with Edworld Education organised a virtual session on foreign studies after completing B.Physiotherapy. The invited speaker discussed about PG & PG Diploma courses available for physiotherapist. The invited speaker provided detailed knowledge about IELTS exam preparation, course & university selection in order to get admission in best institute. Information about the visa process was also provided by the speaker to all the attendees. It was a proud moment for the institute when one of our alumni student Dr.Prachi Desai (batch 2014-18) also joined us and share her valuable knowledge and experience about physiotherapy in Canada.30 highly interested participants attended the webinar with great enthusiasm of learning and knowing about the path to abroad.

Webinar on "Diagnostic Approach to Bine Tumors & Management of Common Benign Tumors"

TOPIC OF WEBINAR: DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO BONE TUMORS & MX OF COMMON BENIGN TUMORS
DATE: 01/11/2020
SPEAKER: DR.RAHUL PARMAR
MODERATOR: DR.NIYATI DESAI

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy organised webinar on "Diagnostic Approach to Bine Tumors & Management of Common Benign Tumors". Dr.Rahul Parmar, an Orthopaedic Oncosurgeon discussed about various etiological factors, clinical features and diagnostic methods such as plain X-ray, MRI, PET Scan, etc. to detect the bone cancer in early stage of the disease. Later he discussed with great emphasis on Management strategies which includes pharmacological management, surgical management and role of Physiotherapy post-surgery to make patient more functional. SRCP is thankful to Dr.Rahul Parmar for sharing his experience, knowledge and sparing time for students. We are also thankful to all the attendees who spared their time in attending this webinar. 98 participants from all over the India attended the webinar.

Expert talk on Application of Ergonomics for 4th Year students of B.P.T. students. Session was conducted by Dr.Sneha Somarajan

Topic: Expert talk on Application of Ergonomics
Date: 17th September-2020
Resource Person: Dr. Sneha Somarajan

Shrimad Rajchandra college of Physiotherapy organized expert talk on Application of Ergonomics for 4th Year students of B.P.T. students. Session was conducted by Dr.Sneha Somarajan. During Session brief overview of Ergonomics was given in which Students learnt about origin of ergonomics, standards, applications of ergonomics with various examples were covered. Along with the theory session video was played in which practical implication of ergonomics was shown.At the end of session the students had a good understanding of application of ergonomics in various fields; 77 students of 7th Semester BPT attended the session.

Expert talk on "Balance Assessment & Physiotherapy".This session was arranged for 3rd year B.P.T students on 17th & 18th September, 2020

Topic of Expert Talk: Balance Assessment & Physiotherapy For 3rd year BPT
Resource Person:Dr.Khushboo Valodwala
Date:17/9/2020 & 18/9/2020
Programme Coordinator: Dr.Akshata Chaphekar

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy organised an expert talk on "Balance Assessment & Physiotherapy".This session was arranged for 3rd year B.P.T students on 17th & 18th September, 2020. The speaker of the session was Dr.Khushboo Valodwala, Assistant Professor at Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy. In the session, Dr.Khushboo Valodwala introduce the students regarding Balance definition, Different balance strategies,automatic Balance reaction and balance exercises. Some visual demonstration of the exercises were provided to the students. Some queries were solved and this session will help the students to rehabilitate the patients in a better way and they can improve their quality of life of patients.64 students have enthusiastically participated in this session.

Expert Talk on "Pre-participation evaluation" on 23rd September-2020.

TOPIC OF EXPERT TALK: PRE-PARTICIPATION EVALUATION
DATE: 23/09/2020
RESOURCE PERSON: DR.FALAK KANABAR

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy had organized an Expert Talkon "Pre-participation evaluation" on 23rd September-2020. Dr. Falak Kanabarwas the resource person for the expert talk. The motive of this activity was to explain students aboutpre-participation evaluation of any patient coming to physical therapy OPD. Students were explained about the concept and were explained in detail about procedure of pre-participation evaluation. They were shown videos for various evaluation techniques used in pre-participation evaluation. The session ended with complete theoretical knowledge and practical explanation of Pre-participation evaluation. 88 students attended the expert talk.

Online expert talk on "Basics of Aerobics Training" for 5th Semester students of B.P.T. on 25th September-2020.

TOPIC OF EXPERT TALK: BASICS OF AEROBICS TRAINING
DATE: 25/09/2020
RESOURCE PERSON: DR. RAJAL B. SUKHIYAJI

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy organised an online expert talk on "Basics of Aerobics Training" for 5th Semester students of B.P.T. on 25th September-2020. Dr.Rajal B. Sukhiyaji, a Certified Aerobics and Pilates trainer, Assistant Professor of Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy, was the resource person. The main purpose to choose this topic was to spread the awareness regarding Physical fitness among the students. In this session, introduction, components of physical fitness, cardiorespiratory exercise prescription, etc., of aerobics training were covered and properly explained to the students. Students were learnt various steps of aerobics training by seeing videos. Throughout the session various queries regarding the aerobics exercises were discussed between the resource person and students. 78 students attended the Expert talk.

EXPERT TALK ON "SPORTS REHABILITATION" FOR 4th YEAR BPT STUDENTS ON 29th SEPTEMBER-2020

Topic: Sports Rehabilitation
Date: 29/09/2020
Resource Person: Dr. Sneha Sailor

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy organized online Expert session on sports rehabilitationfor 7thsemester students.Introduction of the sports rehabilitation was given by Dr.Sneha Sailor. She explained about the systemic testing protocols for an athletes, dysfunctional movement pattern analysis, corrective training strategy, muscle chain activation and functional movement pattern. She also Discussed with the students about the stage of athletes, mechanism of injury, movement assessment and running movement analysis ,also explained about functional assessment, Thomas Myer anatomy train, muscles group and muscle fibers. As a part of rehabilitation protocol she explained evidence based Optimum performance training model for better understanding and to execute sports specific rehabilitation plan for an athlete.Total 65 students had been participated in this expert session.

Expert talk on "Basics of Plyometric Training" for 3rd year students of B.P.T. on 26th September, 2020.

TOPIC OF WORKSHOP: BASICS OF PLYOMETRIC TRAINING
DATE: 26/09/2020
INSTRUCTOR: DR.BHAVIK JHAVERI
PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR: DR.AKSHATA CHAPHEKAR

Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy organised an expert talk on "Basics of Plyometric Training" for 3rd year students of B.P.T. on 26th September, 2020. Dr.Bhavik Jhaveri, Assistant Professor at Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapywas the speaker. In the session, Dr.Bhavik Jhaveri covered basic principles, indications, precautions& contraindications of Plyometric training. Students were also providedknowledge about various plyometric drills for upper and lower extremity for rehabilitation purpose. Throughout the session, various queries regarding the plyometric exercise & training were discussed between the speaker and students. 69 students attended the expert talk and provided E-certificates after qualifying the quiz.

Webinar on "Pre-Participation Examination in Sports: PT Perspective" on 27th September-2020.

TOPIC OF WEBINAR: PRE-PARTICIPATION EXAMINATION IN SPORTS: PT PERSPECTIVE
DATE: 27/09/2020
SPEAKER: DR.HARDIK PATEL (PT)
MODERATOR: DR.BHAVIK JHAVERI (PT)

Shrimad Rajchandra college of Physiotherapy organised webinar on "Pre-Participation Examination in Sports: PT Perspective" on 27th September-2020. Dr.Hardik Patel, a sports physiotherapist from Sports Authority of Gujarat Centre-Nadiad, provided valuable knowledge about the importance of pre-participation examination, various methods of assessment in sports and role of Sports Physiotherapist in identifying and treating sports specific injuries.SRCP is forwarding heartfelt thanks to the invited speaker and all the attendees for their participation in the webinar. 176 participants from all over the India attended the webinar.

Evidence Based Advanced PT Treatment in Parkinson's Disease

TOPIC OF WEBINAR: EVIDENCE BASED ADVANCED PT TREATMENT IN PARKINSON'S DISEASE
DATE: 08/09/2020
SPEAKER: DR.HETASHRI PATEL (PT)
MODERATOR: DR.RAJAL SUKHIYAJI (PT)

As a part of celebrating "World Physical Therapy Day-2020", Shrimad Rajchandra college of Physiotherapy organised webinar on Evidence Based Advanced PT Treatment in Parkinson's disease on 8th September, 2020. Dr.Hetashri Patel, a neuro physiotherapist provided knowledge about the basic pathology, clinical manifestations and advanced physiotherapy management of Parkinson's disease. 188 participants from all over the India attended the webinar.

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATION AT UTU (SRCP)

TOPIC OF PROGRAMME: INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY CELEBRATION AT UTU (SRCP)
DATE: 21/06/2020
TIME: 9:00AM TO 10:00AM
PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR AT SRCP: DR. RAJAL B. SUKHIYAJI

Uka Tarsadia University had celebrated "International Yoga Day" on 21st June, 2020 and arranged Yoga session at 09:00am to 10:00am on Facebook and YouTube. University aim is to create general awareness among people to get harmony and peace through Yoga. As we are the part of the Shrimad Rajchandra College of Physiotherapy (SRCP), we celebrated this day with full enthusiasm. On this day, the students of 2nd Semester BPT participated in Yoga session and took images and video of this session. Here are some glimpse of Yoga day celebration by 2nd semester BPT students of SRCP.

"YOGA AT HOME, YOGA WITH FAMILY".