Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 19: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, a constituent college under Kanachur Islamic Ecucation Trust (R) on January 16 hosted a pre-conference which is part of Mangalore Physiocon - 2018, an international physiotherapy conference at Kanachur auditorium.

The programme was held in association with South Canara Physiotherapy Teacher's Association.

Dr Suhail Khan, principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy welcomed the illustrious dignitaries, faculties and delegates.

The pre-conference was formally inaugurated by Dr K R Kamath, president, IMA, Mangaluru chapter. In his addressal, Dr Kamath mentioned the importance of physical therapy in the rehabilitation of patients, post trauma and ortho surgery. He mentioned that Kanachur Hospital has the best infrastructure and lauded the chairman, Haji U K Monu for his contribution to healthcare and medical education.

The guest of honor, Dr A M Khan, registrar (evaluation), Mangalore University in his addressal specified the active role of physical therapy into one's life and the importance of movement. He wished the delegates a pleasant learning.

The highlight of the event was the resource person, Dr Ali Irani, chief physiotherapist, Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai and former physiotherapist, Indian cricket team. Dr Ali, humbly and formidably put in facts about therapies that give instant results and patient benefit is to the maximum. He emphasized that present day issues are predominantly related to spine and that chamatkaar (magic) is possible. He said that Haji Monu was his good friend and wished him all the best in this amazing venture.

Dr U T Ifthikar Ali, senate member - RGUHS and organizing chairman, Mangalore Physiocon 2018, graced the event. He joyfully mentioned that this task of putting the conference together was possible only because of the participation of all the colleges and its amazing faculty and students. He profusely thanked Haji U K Monu for his thought into promoting physiotherapy into education and practice. This field of practice has benefited millions and is the need of the hour.

Haji U K Monu, chairman - Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore, in his presidential address, mentioned that he had visited Dr Ali's unit at Nanavati and was amazed to see the professionalism in the care to his elite group of patients. He told the delegates that they should actively learn and participate into these activities and make themselves a fine healthcare provider.

Dr Virupaksha - Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences; Dr Sreesha Khandige, associate dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences; Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, medical superintendent, Kanachur Hospital and research centre and Dr Rohan Monis, chief administrative officer, Kanachur Hospital and Research Centre were present on the dais.

Dr Droma, compered the event. Dr Reshma gave the vote of thanks. Dr Shova and Dr Naziya were present at the event. More than 200 delegates participated in the event held at the Kanachur auditorium, Kanachur Hospital and Research centre, 3rd floor.

After the inaugural event, Dr ALI Irand got the delegate into his learning manifold - sports injuries and different techniques for pain management.