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Rama University Celebrates World Physiotherapy Week Through Competitions, Sports, Culture and Cardiovascular Awareness

14 Sep 2026

Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Sciences, Rama University organised a 5-day event on the occasion of World Physiotherapy week starting from 8^th September 2026 to 12^th September 2026 between 9 am to 1 pm on the theme “Role of Physiotherapy and Physical Activity in the Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke”. The Physiotherapy Week was coordinated by Dr. Nidhi Shukla and convened by Dr. Nidhi Agarwal under guidance of Dr. Brijendra Nigam, Principal and Dean, Faculty of Allied and Healthcare Sciences. The event included a series of extra-curricular activities and cultural event. On 8^th September, a debate competition was hosted themed “Is Artificial Intelligence impacting the health of our cardiovascular system?” On 9^th September, a poster competition was hosted themed at “Importance of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular Physiology”. On 10^th September, a body painting competition was hosted which was themed at marking important landmarks over the body of participants. on 11^th September, sports events were organised for students which included sports activities like Planks, Push-ups, Arm Wrestling, Agility Testing and Rope Skipping. On 12^th September, a cultural event was organised at the Auditorium, Rama Medical College which included events like Zoomba dances, Physioball dances, PNF Dances, Yogic Dance and solo performances by Agamya Yadav and Vaishnavi Sonkar. One skit and a short film was also performed by students of the department along with prize distribution for the previous competitions. The Chief Guests for the event included Dr. R. Sujatha (Principal, Rama Medical College), Dr. S. Mani (Chief Medical Superintendent, Rama Hospital and Research Centre), Dr. Manisha Nigam (HOD, Emergency Dept., Rama Medical College). The event included a total of 300 students as audience among which 100 students participated in various activities/ competitions.

Salient Points:

Name of Event: World Physiotherapy Week

Theme of Event: Role of Physiotherapy and Physical Activity in the Prevention, Management and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

Number of Participants: 100

Number of Students present: 300

Date of Event: 08^th September 2026 to 12^th September 2026

Coordinator: Dr. Nidhi Shukla

Convener: Dr. Nidhi Agarwal

Patron: Dr. Brijendra Nigam