By Our Employees Reporter
IMPHAL, Sep 8 : The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, celebrated the World Physiotherapy Day 2026 on the OPD Advanced at present.
The observance held underneath the theme “Function of Physiotherapy within the Prevention, Administration and Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Illness and Stroke,” was attended by RIMS Director Professor G Sunil Kumar Sharma, Medical Superintendent Professor N Sanjib Singh and Head of Physiotherapy Dr Joybi Heikrujam, physiotherapists, medical doctors, nurses and college students.
Talking on the event, Director G Sunil Kumar Sharma highlighted the rising significance of physiotherapy in complete affected person care and introduced plans for growth of the Physiotherapy Unit and institution of a devoted instructing institute at RIMS within the close to future. The proposed initiatives are anticipated to strengthen physiotherapy schooling, coaching, medical companies and analysis on the institute, he mentioned.
The Director burdened the rising position of physiotherapy throughout Ortho- paedics, PMR and Sports activities Medication, notably in rehabilitation and sports activities accidents.
As a part of the observance, exhibition stalls had been opened and an consciousness camp was organized.
Numerous physiotherapy methods and practices associated to the prevention, administration and rehabilitation of cardiovascular illnesses and stroke had been demonstrated and exhibited to create larger consciousness amongst sufferers, attendants and most of the people. Participation certificates had been distributed to physiotherapists. The programme recognised invaluable contributions of the physiotherapy fraternity in the direction of strengthening multidisciplinary healthcare companies at RIMS.
