Mangaluru: Governor Gehlot calls for opening of Physiotherapy centers at all PHCs in state
Mangaluru: Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has called for the establishment of well-equipped special physiotherapy units in all primary health centers (PHCs) across the state. He emphasized the importance of physiotherapy as a significant form of medical treatment during his inaugural address at the two-day 'Mangalore Physiocon International Physiotherapy Conference' titled 'Connect to Unlock the Potential of Physiotherapy.' The event was organized by the South Canara Physiotherapy Teachers Association and held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre in Mangaluru.
Governor Gehlot highlighted that physiotherapy is gaining recognition as a medical treatment that benefits patients both physically and mentally. He also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fit India Movement' and the increasing demand for physiotherapists in orthopedic clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and sports.
Furthermore, the Governor stressed the importance of incorporating exercise and yoga into physiotherapy sessions, emphasizing their close connection to physical well-being. He discussed his previous focus on empowering differently-abled citizens and providing them with physiotherapeutic treatment during his tenure as the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.
Dr. MK Ramesh, Vice-Chancellor of the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), who attended the event as the chief guest, advocated for the employment of physiotherapists in every primary health center (PHC). Dr. Ali Irani, Chairman of International Affairs for the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, suggested the formation of a physiotherapy association in the state to enhance healthcare facilities for patients.
Dr. Sanjiv Jha, Chairman of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, announced plans for the implementation of "One Nation, One Curriculum" in physiotherapy training and the integration of physiotherapy into medical education across India by 2030.
Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly, UT Khader, who presided over the event, echoed the significance of physiotherapy in medical treatment and proposed the establishment of physiotherapy colleges at the district level in the state.
Karnataka Minister for Medical Education, Sharanaprakash Rudrappa Patil, emphasized the role of physiotherapists in reducing physical pain and improving the quality of life for patients, referring to them as champions of hope.
The 'Excellency Achiever's Award' was presented to DA Kalpaja, Chairperson of the Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, during the event. Dr. Mohammed Sohail, the program's convener, also addressed the audience, while Dr. UT Ifthikar Ali, the organizing committee chairman, and other office-bearers attended the event.
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Pelé's 1966 World Cup jacket draws new fans after Bad Bunny wears it at concerts
Sao Paulo (AP): A jacket worn by football legend Pelé in the 1966 World Cup has become a hit among fans of pop singer Bad Bunny since he borrowed it from a collector's sports merchandise store and used it in his recent concerts in Sao Paulo, in his first performances on Brazilian soil.
Bad Bunny's tribute to the three-time World Cup winner, who died in 2022 at age 82, also included a change in the lyrics of the song MONACO, sung by the Puerto Rican artist as "scoring a goal after Pelé and Maradona" instead of "Messi and Maradona."
Cássio Brandão, the owner of the Alambrado Futebol e Cultura store, seeks historical soccer memorabilia and jerseys and has more than 7,000 of them. He owns 115 items that belonged to Pelé and was involved in Bad Bunny's choice for the jacket.
"He took very good care of the piece. It came back only with sweat, wet with sweat, but it was perfect, in the same condition. They were very careful. It returned in the same suitcase," Brandão said.
Pelé's official Instagram later thanked the singer for the tribute, adding that when someone like Bad Bunny honors “the King on Brazilian soil, it means the crown is still shining.”
“I think that today, when I see Bad Bunny doing this, it warms my heart to imagine that many kids across Brazil and around the world are going on YouTube trying to learn more about Pelé, watching his goals and better understanding the magnitude and greatness of this figure, who is the greatest football player in history and, to me, the greatest Brazilian who has ever lived,” Brandão said. AP
