Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 7: Jammu College of Physiotherapy today celebrated World Physiotherapy Day with Pomp and show, here.
Chairman, Sain Charitable Trust Dr Roop Lal Sharma was the chief guest, while Chairperson of the Trust- Suman Sharma was the guest of honour.
The objective of celebrating this day was to spread the awareness about the crucial role this profession plays in making and keeping people well, mobile and independent. World over, the day is celebrated to recognize the work that physical therapists perform for their patients and community.
Using World Physical Therapy Day as focus, it aims to support member organizations in their efforts to promote the profession and advance their expertise on the occasion.
An impressive cultural programme was presented by the students of the College on the occasion.
The melodious songs, impressive play and other cultural items presented on the occasion highlighting the importance of physiotherapy in society evoked thunderous applause.
Earlier, Dr Roop Lal Sharma, while addressing the gathering stressed upon the need of physiotherapy in society and crucial role it plays as an important branch of modern medical science.
Principal of the college, Dr Navinderpal Singh while addressing the gathering highlighted the importance of celebrating World Physiotherapy Day and need for awareness regarding physiotherapy in public.
Also present on the occasion were Ravish Sharma and Ritish Sharma, Trustees of College and Principals of various colleges under Sain Trust.
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