AN INSTITUTE UNDER AEGIS OF SHRI BANARSIDAS CHANDIWALA SEWA SMARAK TRUST SOCIETY

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Dr. Sanjeev Gupta

Dr. Chaya Garg

Dr. Geeta Rastogi

Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP)

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Message from the SecretaryDear Readers

It is a great opportunity for me to introduce BCIP, as a unique Institute. BCIP is committed to

building a congenial atmosphere to create an intellectual academic community. We welcome you to

our college and we are delighted to provide our students with all assistance in achieving their

academic goals. At BCIP, we believe in an education system that looks beyond employment and

concentrates on individual development by imparting "life skills" and enhancing life time opportunities. Academic excellence, holistic

education, innovative approach and global relevance continue to be the corner stones of BCIP's educational philosophy. Our aim is to

develop globally adaptable professionals with social sensitivity.

Since its inception the Institute has constantly worked towards raising the academic standards, in pursuit to offer the best technical

infrastructure, and skills to the budding Physiotherapists. The success of our Institute certainly belongs to those who have worked

untiringly, singly as well as jointly and have walked together, remained together, for the betterment of the Institute. We are fortunate

to have such a dedicated faculty at the Institute. It gives me immense satisfaction that our Institution is able to contribute to society by

producing Physiotherapy professionals who are given sound training, besides inculcating moral values in them.

I congratulate publication department for yet another interesting issue of BCIP Today. I believe that this not only serves as a window

to the activities at our Institute but also helps our students to express and share their views thus helping in the development of their

over-all traits.

On behalf of all of us in the Institute, I welcome you to take a journey into our magazine.

Bhuwan Mohan

Secretary, SBSSTS

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Message from the EditorDear Readers

I am truly honored to serve as Editor of BCIP today. I am humbled by the support you have already shown

me alongside the faculty and staff of this great organization.

To learn. To contribute. To serve. These words describe my own experience at BCIP and the journey which has

brought me to this point. But I also see those words as the description of the path forward not just for me, but

for all of us who value the commitment for education in physiotherapy. Undoubtedly, it is a matter of great pleasure and delight for me

to witness all-round development at the Institute; Institute now offers MPT in 4 specialties also. Our students have access to the highest

levels of training, project experience and expert instruction. Extensive applied research ensures that the best and latest developments in

industry, commerce and the public sectors are incorporated into our courses. Institute is providing consultancies to reputed organizations

of country. Our ultimate endeavour is to serve the nation with dynamic, articulate, innovative young men who could forge new relationship

with the ensuing epochs of verve and zest.

We at BCIP keep alive this spirit of doing something significant and different by being adroit. On our part we have been endeavoring to

attain excellence in academic results. Today BCIP stands at crossroads striving to steer clear-through, and I am sure that with our

seasoned process of pedagogy, we will leave the imprint for the generations to come.

Our publication department is also doing well and I am satisfied that it is gaining more and more popularity among its readers and

contributors. BCIP TODAY is an apt manifestation of the creative ability of our students.

Sanjeev Gupta

Director

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anarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP) is one of the Institutes being run by the charitable society namely, BShri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society, which was established in 1952 by the dynamic and visionary Late

Shri Brijkrishan Chandiwala, a veteran Gandhian and philanthropist, in memory of his illustrious father Late Shri Banarsidas

Chandiwala, President of prominent social service organisations such as Bharat Sewak Samaj and Sadachar Samiti. Shri Brijkrishan

Chandiwala was a simple man, endowed with visionary mind and was awarded “PADMASHRI”. He formed the Society with the mission:

“To Provide Yeomen Service in the Field of Health and Education.”

Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act and is located at

Chandiwala Estate in the green belt of Kalkaji, New Delhi. To fulfill the mission, the Society provides services in health, education &

sports in Delhi .

Shri Autar Kishan is the Chairman of the Society and Shri Bhuwan Mohan is the Secretary, who have been tirelessly managing the

Society and have been instrumental in the growth of institutions. Besides BCIP, the Society runs the following institutions:

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (BCIHMCT), New Delhi was established in 1999

by the trust to provide a 4 year program of Bachelor in Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Information Technology (BCIIT), New Delhi provides a 3 year Master of Computer Application

(MCA) programme since 1999.

Banarsidas Chanadiwala Institute of Professional Studies, New Delhi, a multi disciplinary business school has been established by

the trust in 2008, to provide Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Bachelor in Business Administration(BBA)

All these institutes are affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi for awarding the degree and are approved by

the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE).

Janaki Devi College for Women, New Delhi affiliated to Delhi University imparts education in regular degree courses. Beside it also

provides number of vocational training programmes to the needy and the poor girls to prepare them to be self-employed.

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Medical Sciences is a multi-speciality hospital located at Chandiwala Estate, Kalkaji, New Delhi.

About the Society

About the Instituteanarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP) was established in 2003. The Institute is Baffiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi and is approved by the Delhi Council of

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (DCPTOT). BCIP has been awarded “Grade A” by Delhi State

Fee Regulatory Committee.

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy stands apart from other institutions on many counts.

Geographical location of BCIP, on the major arterial roadways of South Delhi, in close proximity of metro

station, providing easy access, makes it an ideal choice for every student. BCIP offers Undergraduate (BPT)

and Post Graduate (MPT) degree programs in Physiotherapy. The admission to these programs is through

Common Enterance Test conducted by GGSIP University, Delhi. The detailed information for these programs

is available on the GGSIPU website (www.ipu.ac.in). These programs comprise of a challenging curriculum,

coaxing each student for perfection and highest academic accomplishments, accompanied by a winning

mindset, positive attitude and a personality exuding confidence. Equipped with infrastructure of national

acclaim, core faculty and visiting faculty with rich and vast research and academic experience and shining

track records, students are assured of unique and exciting learning experience. Institute has always scaled

steeper heights of excellence year by year. BCIP strives to be the best training and learning centre in the

field of physiotherapy education.

The Institute mentors every student to be their best by training them to excel in their performance & to

reach perfection. The institute provides complete infrastructure for effective training of students. Institute

has two Physiotherapy (OPD) Clinics and is supported by in-campus hospital. Training activities are

organized throughout the year in an effort towards preparing the students for the higher studies and

placements. In addition students take part in out door posting at hospitals / clinical centers of national and international repute. As a

part of the curriculum students are sent to visit rehabilitation centers and NGO establishments also. Recently Institute has signed

Memorandum of Understanding with Primus Super Specialty Hospital, Brahm Shakti Hospital, Orthonova Hospital, National

Heart Institute, Fortis Escorts Hospital and Sir Gangaram Hospital, Delhi for clinical training and Research. BCIP has also been

allowed to impart training at Delhi Volley Ball Association and DDCA, DDA Sports Complex, Rohini to expose student to the

emerging arena of Sports Physiotherapy we welcome you to visit our campus and discover for yourself the other dimensions of this

Institute that strives to be the best education provider around!

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INSTITUTE INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP

l Students are moulded into health care professionals of tomorrow through their own leadership initiatives,

latest case studies and comprehensive interactions through various seminars and conferences. Institute

monitors every student to give their best by training them to excel in their performance and to reach

perfection. For the same purpose institute runs 2 Physiotherapy clinics supported by in campus hospital

BCIMS.

l Institute signed strategic Memorandum of understanding with Primus Super Specialty Hospital, Brahm

Shakti Hospital, National Heart Institute, Orthonova Hospital, Delhi for facilitating their clinical training and

expose them to multidimensional Physiotherapy care.

l Besides this institute has acquired permission for training at VIMHANS, Sir Gangaram Hospital, Fortis

Escorts Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhayay Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital.

l BCIP has also got permission for training with Delhi Volley Ball Association, Delhi District Cricket Association

and DDA Sports Complex, Rohini to expose students to the emerging arenas of Sports Physiotherapy.

l An extensive industry relationship help our students to get vast exposure to the various dimensions of the

PT Intervention, including ortho, neuro, cardio, sports, gynae, paediatrics etc. and as well as help in their

placements and overall personality development. It acts like a road map of their success.

l BCIP is providing rewarding Physiotherapy programs and is tailoring placements world wide with the help

of this institute industrial relationship. Our vision to teach diligence, dedication, determination and

perseverance is yielding fruits in the form of skilled physiotherapists we are producing which are not only

pursuing their higher education but are well placed in various reputed hospitals also.

BCIP feels immense pleasure and pride to acknowledge that our MPT (Musculoskeletal)

students (1st yr) GARIMA SINGH has topped the university with 72.68% marks followed by

PRATIBHA VATS with 70.96%. Following the same path our BPT 1st yr student GARIMA

WADHWA has also topped university with 77.96% marks.

With these toppers we fulfill our commitment of excellence and affirm our pride in

continuation of incremental development.

Institution has accomplished the promise of creating landmarks which can be very well seen

by its number of distinctions. Highest no. of distinctions in BPT 2nd year 35, 4th year 28,

3 rd year 18 and 1st year 16 and MPT 4.

We also glorify the 100%passing percentage for our new program MPT (Musculoskeletal) and

BPT 4th and 2nd Year. BPT 3rd and 1st Year trailed behind with 90% and 80% respectively .

BCIP is proud of its students.

Passing Percentage

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MPT BPT 4th yr BPT 3th yr BPT 2th yr BPT 1th yr

No. of Distinctions

Exemplary ResultCongratulations to our University Toppers

Pratibha Vats

Garima Singh

Garima Wadhwa

his program aims to develop physiotherapist's knowledge and skills in the management of patient with neurological disorders

like paralysis, poor balance, inability to ambulate, and loss of functional independence. Advanced study of philosophies, Ttreatment and intervention skills for the neurologic patient is included in this program. Institutes lab is equipped with EMG,

Biofeedback or Evoked potential unit, computerized motion analyzer, Postural tilt table, electronic pen and maze for sensory

integration, vestibular rehab aids and hand-reeducation tools. Hospital posting (Vimhans) plays pro-active role in training and

learning new skills such as apprenticeship, on-the-job training discipline and specialized skills thus fulfilling the sole aim of being a therapist.

Master of Physiotherapy – Neuro-Speciality

hysiotherapy is a health profession that assesses and provides treatment to individuals to develop, maintain and

restore maximum movement and function throughout life. This includes providing treatment in circumstances where Pmovement and function are threatened by aging, injury, disease or environmental factors. Physiotherapists' main activities

focus on helping patients who encounter functional problems with their posture and/or movements. Patients consult

physiotherapists for the treatment of specific physical complaints. On the basis of the interview and the outcome of the

physical examination, physiotherapist will be able to formulate a plan for the most appropriate treatment of the patient. As

a physiotherapist, you will be able to apply a range of different treatment and therapy programs. Upon graduation, you will

be well prepared for the professional world. You will be able to count on securing an interesting and challenging job.

The study program for this course is 4 1/2 years including 6 months of compulsory internship. The main focus will be on developing the required

competencies, becoming acquainted with both the tasks performed by a physiotherapist and the typical professional situations encountered by a

physiotherapist.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

his program is designed for physiotherapists to provide educational opportunities that will enable physiotherapists

to develop the knowledge, research understanding, and clinical, analytical skills. It's a 2yr program which includes Tsubmission of dissertation at the end of academic session. The course recognizes the need to adopt principles of

adult training and develop critical philosophies in this field. Institute has an ultramodern musculoskeletal physiotherapy

lab which is equipped with imported (USA,UK) instrumentation including EMG unit, Biofeedback unit, Dynamometer etc.

The institute has signed MoU with reputed hospitals like Primus Super Speciality Hospital, Orthonova Hospital, Braham Shakti Hospital that

broaden the mental orientation of students and also give true picture of ongoing work.

Master of Physiotherapy – Musculoskeletal Speciality

his master's program aims to focus on the development of clinical knowledge and skills in sports physiotherapy. It

enables to plan Sports Pre and Post Injury Management, Implementing a recovery Program etc. The lab is equipped Twith imported (USA, Belgium) instrumentations like Motion analyzer to record, Dynamometer to measure muscle

strength for almost any movement of body, computerized balance trainer, computerized spirometer and upper limb CPM.

To integrate industrial training and other inputs from industry, institute has arranged clinical training tie ups with various

sport complexes and hospitals like Delhi Volleyball Association, DDCA, DDA Sports Complex Rohini

Master of Physiotherapy – Sports Speciality

his program provides advanced knowledge in physiology, anatomy and biomechanics applicable to cardiopulmonary

physiotherapy. A 2yr program includes dissertation at the end of academic session with extraordinary focus on Tdelivering best treatment during clinical practice. Laboratory activities have long distinctive and central role and hence

our lab is well laced with cutting edge instruments like Energy Consumption Analyzer, Body Composition analyzer,

Computerized Spirometer, Ergometer and treadmill etc which provides a breakthrough in research and developmental

opportunities. Academic teaching is incomplete without the knowledge of field aspects of the industry and hence institute

has tie ups with various hospitals all over Delhi like NHI, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Sir Gangaram Hospital.

Master in Physiotherapy – Cardiopulmonary Speciality

Academic Program at BCIP

BCIP Only Institute in Delhi that offers BPT and MPT

hen the institute started MPT- Musculoskeletal last year it promised its students and their parents to yield the best of all and Wtoday it feels great pleasure to announce that the zeal with which it was started has been fulfilled, continued effort of staff and

students has helped to achieve 100% result with university topper, this has not only boosted our moral but has also given us immense

strength to start three new programs ie MPT Sports, Neurology and Cardiopulmonary. We take pledge to offer best education in these

fields as well with best possible clinical exposure.

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Anemia and its impact on you

In India, women are more susceptible to anemia due to malnourishment and early marriage. It is usually prevalent among

pregnant women, young children and adolescents.

Anemia today could be referred to as a female disease. Iron deficiency anemia is common among Indian women and many

suffer from this condition as the blood volume increases as much as 50% which causes dilution of RBC.

Reasons as to why one could be Anemic

l When the body stops making RBCs and there is more chance of infection.

l Lack of vitamin B12 or folic acid. This is when the RBC is not able to carry oxygen properly to

the lungs and other parts.

l Inherited blood diseases (sickle cell Anemia & thalesemia), certain disease can effect the

formation of RBC (during kidney failure).

l When the body is not able to absorb B12 from the food.

Common symptoms

l Fatigue

l Irritability

l Breathlessness

l Dizziness

l Pale skin and nail

Prevention

l Iron. The best sources of iron are beef and other meats. Other foods rich in iron include

beans, lentils, iron-fortified cereals, dark green leafy vegetables, dried fruit, peanut butter

and nuts.

l Folate. This nutrient, and its synthetic form, folic acid, can be found in citrus juices and fruits,

bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes and fortified breads, cereals and pasta.

l Vitamin B-12. This vitamin is plentiful in meat and dairy products.

l Vitamin C. Foods containing vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, melons and berries, help increase iron absorption.

l Eating plenty of iron-containing foods is particularly important for people who have high iron requirements, such as

children — iron is needed during growth spurts — and pregnant and menstruating women.

Adequate iron intake is also crucial for infants, strict vegetarians and long-distance runners.

Treatment

First make a diagnosis.

The successful treatment of anemia depends on identifying and treating the underlying cause:

blood loss, a nutritional deficiency, cancer, bone marrow infiltration, chronic illness, inflammation,

or decreased response to erythropoietin. Through laboratory test results and a physical

examination, a physician can determine the cause of your anemia and identify the best approach

to treating it.

This may include:

1 Nutritional supplements - Iron, B12 or folic acid

2. Treatment of infections, inflammations or malignancies

3. Erythropoietin

4. Blood transfusions providing red blood cell transfusions for bleeding and/or severe chronic anemia may be

lifesaving. Red cell transfusions are the old mainstay, which offers the quickest relief for anemia. However, there

are risks associated with transfusions.

- Jyoti, BPT, 3rd year

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Every fall season, foot and ankle surgeons see an increase in ankle injuries among young athletes.

Football, soccer and basketball are the sports most likely to lead to sprains, broken bones and other

problems.

If your children are playing sports they fall, here are six tips to that could protect your children from

serious ankle injuries:

1. Get ankle injuries treated right away.

l What seems like a sprain is not always a sprain; in addition to cartilage injuries, your son

or daughter might have injured other bones in the foot without knowing it. Have a

qualified doctor examine the injury. The sooner rehabilitation starts, the sooner long-

term problems like instability or arthritis can be prevented, and the sooner your child

can get back into competition.

2. Have old sprains checked by a doctor before the season starts.

l A medical check-up can reveal whether your child's previously injured ankle might be vulnerable to sprains,

and could possibly benefit from wearing a supportive ankle brace during competition.

3. Buy the right shoe for the sport.

l Different sports require different shoe gear. Players shouldn't mix baseball

cleats with football shoes.

4. Children should start the season with new shoes.

l Old shoes can wear down like a car tire and become uneven on the bottom,

causing the ankle to tilt because the foot can't lie flat.

5. Check playing fields for dips, divots and holes.

l Most sports-related ankle sprains are caused by jumping and running on uneven surfaces. That's why some

surgeons recommend parents walk the field, especially when children compete in non-professional settings

like public parks, for spots that could catch a player's foot and throw them to the ground. Alert coaching

officials to any irregularities.

6. Encourage stretching and warm-up exercises.

l Calf stretches and light jogging before competition helps warm up ligaments and blood vessels, reducing the

risk for ankle injuries.st

- Surabhi, BPT, 1 year

6 Tips to Protect Kids in Sports

You may want something but those around you will expect you to do something else. Your parents have

built these MEGA DREAMS around your future and this can at times put you under a lot of stress and

pressure. The mind feels restless and the question that comes up is: “What do I do? “

Certain skills, techniques and attitudes can help you cope with extremely high hopes that people hold

for your life.

l SET YOUR GOALS: The first step is to set your own goal and target. Till you are not aware of your aspirations,

everyone around you would feel the need to tell you what to do.

l TALK TO YOUR PARENTS: Make them see what you foresee for yourself. Let them feel a part of your thought

process.

l INVOLVE PARENTS: Involve parents in decision making process. Let your parents

be an integral part of your decision making. You have the goals in mind and they

have their experiences.

l TRY TO WORK WITH THEM: Try to work with them instead of against them. This

is true in any situation; if you can cope up with compromise in any particular area,

the issue is less likely to resurface.

l BE RESPONSIBLE: Be responsible and tactful in the way you handle situations.

Shouting and fighting are not the solutions in long run. The best solution is to talk

things out, and reach an amicable, mutually acceptable decision.

st- Surabhi, BPT, 1 year

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A Balance Diet and physical exercise has a major role in achieving long healthy life.

1. It helps in controlling body weight, heart rate and B.P.

2. Increase in exercise capacity and muscle performance.

3. Produces mental and physical relaxation.

Fats and Oils – Groundnut oil, coconut oil, Sunflower oil, Butter, ghee. Nuts and oil seeds also contain fat. Fat could be a

vegetable fat or animal fat. It's smart to avoid eating too much of it. This food group has more calories than nutrition so we

should always use it sparingly.

Milk, Yoghurt and Cheese – Milk products provides protein, vitamins, minerals. Eating and drinking milk, yoghurt and

cheese is the best way to get your daily calcium. This food group helps in body building and gives energy to your body.

A Serving of Milk Includes:

28 gm of cheese

1 Cup (236 millilitres) of milk or yogurt

Meat, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, Nuts– Meat, fish, eggs, nuts supply protein, vitamins B,

iron, zinc. This food group helps in body building and energy storing.

A Serving of This Food Group:

56 to 86 gm of cooked lean meat or fish

1/2 cup of cooked dry beans, 1 egg

Vegetables– Vegetables are naturally low in fat and also contains fibre. They

helps to keep balance between the fluids of the body. They provide

vitamins A or C, Minerals, Carbohydrates. Starchy vegetables should not

be used to fill half the plate, since they have about triple the calories of

low calorie vegetables.

A Serving of Vegetables Includes:

1 Cup of raw ,leafy vegetables

3/4 cup of vegetables juice

Fruits – Fruits are low in fat and sodium and provides important vitamins that keep you feeling fine and looking good. Fruits

juice provides vitamins A and C, Potassium. All fruit are full of fibre. Fruits are protective and regulatory in nature.

A Serving of Fruits Includes:

1 Medium apple, banana or orange

3/4 cup of fruit juice

Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta: The food in this group should make up the biggest part of your total diet that is 6 to 11

servings in a day. They are all great sources of carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, fibre, iron. This group includes rice,

wheat, bajra, corn, noodles, bread, cakes. They gives energy to body.

A Serving of Grains Includes:

1 Slice of bread

118 millilitre of cooked rice or Pasta

To Make a Complete, Nutritious Meal:

l Keep all the food groups in mind, you need them for the vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein

l Make sure you choose something from the grains group at every meal

l Choose atleast one fruit or vegetables at every meal

l To complete your meal, add a milk or meat

So...are you getting the 20 essential amino acid, 14 essential minerals and 13 essential vitamins in your daily diet to ensure

''GOOD HEALTH''!!

- Neelam Kashyap, BPT, 3rd Year

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BALANCE DIET

Fats& Oils

Milk, Yoghurt& Chease

Meat, Polutry fish, DryBeans, Eggs & nuts

Vegetables Fruits

Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta

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Cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) includes repetitive stress injuries, overuse strain,

and occupational overuse syndrome.

CAUSES

l Overuse

Using muscles and joints after they have become fatigued, or excessively

tired, increases the likelihood of injury such as typing, gripping, and lifting.

l Muscle Tension

Muscles can get energy without oxygen, but the process produces a chemical

called lactic acid causing pain leading to spasm. The muscles begin to ache

more. The nerves that have their blood supply reduced and squeezed by

muscles begin to tingle or go numb.

l Nerve Tension

When poor postures are used over long periods and same activities are done over and over again, the tight nerve is

pulled and strained to the point that it can't heal and eventually becomes a chronic source of symptoms.

l Psychosocial Factors

Problems with CTD tend to be more common among people who suffer from boredom, who have poor working

relations, who aren't satisfied with their jobs, and who have unhappy social circumstances.

l Mind-Body Interaction

It is theorized that the brain starts producing pain signals as a cover-up for deep-rooted feelings of past emotional

pain or problems.

SYMPTOMS

l The symptoms of CTD usually start gradually.

l Patient report feelings of muscle tightness and fatigue at first.

l Later stages feeling of numbness, tingling and vague pain.

l Some patients with arm symptoms sense a loss of strength and may drop

items because of problems with coordination.

l Symptoms often worsen with activity and ease with rest.

PREVENTION

l Take frequent breaks if long working hours.

l Gentle stretching exercises performed routinely throughout the day helps

keep soft tissues flexible and can ease tension.

l Change positions every half an hour.

l Avoid caffeine and tobacco. These can heighten stress, reduce blood flow, and elevate your perception of pain.

- Garima Singh, MPT, 2nd Year

CUMULATIVE TRAUMA DISORDER

DONATE

AND SAVE LIVES

BLOOD

One donation save three lives, donating blood does no harm.

So rollup your sleeves, encourage blood donation and be a Hero.

14 June is considered as a worldwide Blood Donor Day. Blood donation helps not only in ensuring sufficient

blood supply but also helps in promoting healthy and safe lifestyle. Each blood donation can save life of

3 peoples. Most of the people remain ignorant towards blood donation due to number of reasons.

1. They think it will pain a lot but the truth is that, it is just a pinching pain which disappears soon.

2. Some people think that donating blood once in a year is enough but an individual can donate blood after

every 3 months.

3. People think they have a rare blood group but the thing is that

every type of blood is needed. Remember, if you have a common

blood type there are many who need it. If you have less common

blood type then remember there are only a few donors and hence,

it is short in supply.

4. Some think they are too old to donate blood but anyone till the age

of 60, who is fit and healthy, can donate blood.

5. Some people have a fear of getting infection but the thing is that

specific procedure is followed under the supervision of trained and

skilled staff. A sterile disposable blood collection bag is used only

once for each donation.

There are no harmful effects of blood donation. It is a completely safe

procedure. The volume of blood donated gets replenished within 24-48

hours. Drinking plenty of fluids over the next 24-48 hours replenish any

fluids that you lost during donation.

l Blood donation helps in burning the extra calories and reduces your cholesterol levels. It stimulates the

production of new blood cells.

l It is an excellent way to get rid of excess iron, which can responsible for the formation of free radicals

which cause damage to cells and tissues.

l Blood donation helps the donors own body in improving resistance, improving circulation and the person

feels better than before.

l To donate blood, one should be above 18years of age.

l You should not be underweight (At least 50 kg)

l Pregnant woman are not allowed to donate blood.

l You should not take any drugs/medicines.

l You should not be suffering from any infectious or chronic diseases such as Diabetes or Flu.

l Your blood pressure should be normal.

l Do not consume alcohol for 48 hours before donation.

l Avoid smoking and intake of caffeine on the day of donation.rdBHAWANA, B.P.T– 3 year

ADVANTAGES

POINTS TO REMEMBER

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Addiction is a complex disorder characterized by compulsive drug use. People who are addicted feel an overwhelming,

uncontrollable need for drugs or alcohol, even in the face of negative consequences. This self-destructive behavior can be

hard to understand. Why continue doing something that's hurting you? Why is it so hard to stop? The answer lies in the brain.

Repeated drug use alters the brain—causing long-lasting changes to the way it looks and functions. These brain changes

interfere with your ability to think clearly, exercise good judgment, control your behavior, and feel normal without drugs.

These changes are also responsible, in large part, for the drug cravings and compulsion to use that make addiction so

powerful.

How addiction develops

The path to drug addiction starts with experimentation. You or your loved one may have tried drugs out of curiosity, because

friends were doing it, or in an effort to erase another problem. At first, the substance seems to solve the problem or make life

better, so you use the drug more and more.

But as the addiction progresses, getting and using the drug becomes more and more important and your ability to stop using

is compromised. What begins as a voluntary choice turns into a physical and psychological need. The good news is that drug

addiction is treatable. With treatment and support, you can counteract the disruptive effects of addiction and regain control

of your life.

5 Myths about Drug Addiction and Substance Abuse

l MYTH 1: Overcoming addiction is a simply a matter of willpower. You can stop using drugs if you really want to.

l MYTH 2: Addiction is a disease; there's nothing you can do about it.

l MYTH 3: Addicts have to hit rock bottom before they can get better.

l MYTH 4: You can't force someone into treatment; they have to want help.

l MYTH 5: Treatment didn't work before, so there's no point trying again; some cases are hopeless.

Signs and symptoms of drug abuse and drug addiction

Common signs and symptoms of drug abuse

l You're neglecting your responsibilities

l You're using drugs under dangerous conditions or taking risks while high

l Your drug use is getting you into legal trouble

l Your drug use is causing problems in your relationships

Common signs and symptoms of drug addiction

l You've built up a drug tolerance.

l You take drugs to avoid or relieve withdrawal symptoms.

l You've lost control over your drug use.

l Your life revolves around drug use.

l You've abandoned activities you used to enjoy

l You continue to use drugs, despite knowing it's hurting you

Physical warning signs of drug abuse

l Bloodshot eyes or pupils that are larger or smaller than usual.

l Changes in appetite or sleep patterns. Sudden weight loss or weight gain.

l Deterioration of physical appearance and personal grooming habits.

l Unusual smells on breath, body, or clothing.

l Tremors, slurred speech, or impaired coordination.

Behavioral signs of drug abuse

l Drop in attendance and performance at work or school.

UNDERSTANDING

DRUG ADDICTION

UNDERSTANDING

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l Unexplained need for money or financial problems. May borrow or steal to get it.

l Engaging in secretive or suspicious behaviors.

l Sudden change in friends, favorite hangouts, and hobbies.

l Frequently getting into trouble (fights, accidents, illegal activities).

Psychological warning signs of drug abuse

l Unexplained change in personality or attitude.

l Sudden mood swings, irritability, or angry outbursts.

l Periods of unusual hyperactivity, agitation, or giddiness.

l Lack of motivation; appears lethargic or “spaced out.”

l Appears fearful, anxious, or paranoid, with no reason.

Warning Signs of Teen Drug Use

There are many warning signs of drug use and abuse in teenagers. The challenge for parents is to distinguish between the

normal, sometimes volatile, ups and downs of the teen years and the red flags of substance abuse.

l Being secretive about friends, possessions, and activities.

l New interest in clothing, music, and other items that highlight drug use.

l Demanding more privacy; locking doors; avoiding eye contact; sneaking around.

l Skipping class; declining grades; suddenly getting into trouble at school.

l Missing money, valuables, or prescriptions.

l Acting uncharacteristically isolated, withdrawn, or depressed.

l Using incense, perfume, or air freshener to hide the smell of smoke or drugs.

l Using eyedrops to mask bloodshot eyes or dilated pupils.

Drug addiction and denial

One of the most dangerous effects of drug abuse and addiction is denial. The urge to use is so strong that the mind finds many

ways to rationalize the addiction. You may drastically underestimate the quantity of drugs you're taking, how much it impacts

your life, and the level of control you have over your drug use.

Denial is an unconscious defense mechanism. Minimizing and rationalizing the addiction is less scary than admitting that your

drug use is dangerously out of control. But the cost of denial can be extremely high—including the loss of important

relationships, your job, financial security, and your physical and mental health.

Getting help for drug abuse and drug addiction

Support is essential to addiction recovery

Don't try to go it alone; it's all too easy to get discouraged and rationalize “just one more”

hit or pill. Whether you choose to go to rehab, rely on self-help programs, get therapy, or

take a self-directed treatment approach, support is essential. Recovering from drug

addiction is much easier when you have people you can lean on for encouragement,

comfort, and guidance.

Support can come from:

l family members

l close friends

l therapists or counselors

l other recovering addicts

l healthcare providers

l people from your faith community

Recovering from drug addiction

Addiction is a complex problem that affects every aspect of your life. Overcoming it

requires making major changes to the way you live, deal with problems, and relate to others. It's not just a matter of willpower

or simply wanting to quit. Getting off drugs for good is difficult without treatment and ongoing support. The good news is that

there are many tools that can help you on your journey to sobriety.

When a loved one has a drug problem

If you suspect that a friend or family member has a drug problem, here are a few things you can do:

l Speak up.

l Take care of yourself.

l Don't cover for the drug user.

l Avoid self-blame.

- Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Faculty

Orthopedic & Physiotherapy Camp at NTPC Ltd. Corporate Centre

Workshop on MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUESanual therapy workshop on MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES was held on the 19th & 20th June 2010 at physiotherapy, O.P.D, by Prof. Umasankar Mohanty, President manual therapy foundation of India. M

He was given a welcome address by Dr. Gita Rastogi (H.O.D Physiotherapy B.C.I.M.S) and Dr. Sanjiv Gupta (Director B.C.I.P)

The 2-day hand-on workshop had an enthusiastic group of 45 delegates which included budding & practicing therapists. This 16 hour workshop covered upper & lower extremity muscles as well as cervical & pelvic complex. All delegates were enriched in their theoretical knowledge and practical skills by the resource person.

Consultancy Services Provided to North Orissa State University, Govt Of OrissaBCIP (represented by Dr Sanjeev Gupta ) would work with the North Orissa State University to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for the college of Physiotherapy. Director Dr Sanjeev Gupta was invited by Registrar North Orissa State University to give consultancy on this visionary proposal. On 6th May 2010 Dr Sanjeev Gupta visited the campus and proposed site for the college. On 7th may 2010he presented the plan to the North Orissa State University Senate members; chaired by Honorable Vice Chancellor.

Dr Sanjeev Gupta presented an overview of the project and details of Educational Master Plan; a Facilities Plan; an Organization Plan; a Staffing Plan; Academic Unit Plans; Mission, Policies and Procedures; and an Infrastructure Plan. All the members including Vice Chancellor appreciated the proposed plan and gave principle approval for it. The project is under way; university has advertised admission notice for Bachelor Of Physiotherapy and Certified Physiotherapy Assistant programs and is developing infrastructural facilities simultaneously.

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta in discussion with University Senate Members

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta in Consultation with Prof. S.P. Rath, Vice Chancellor

Proposed site for Physiotherapy College

camp was organized on 12th May by Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy in collaboration with Orthonova AHospital to provide preventive & curative care to the employees of National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. The camp was headed by Dr. Sanjeev Gupta (Director), BCIP accompanied by Dr. Dhananjay Gupta (Senior Orthopedic Consultant), Orthonova Hospital, Dr. Abha Sachdev & Dr. Nidhi Kashyap (Lecturer), BCIP.

The camp started with Bone Mineral Density Checkup and simultaneous Physiotherapy Consultation which included detailed assessment of each patient, basic physiotherapy treatment as per patient requirement ,ergonomic advice and distribution of exercise handouts for home programme.

Following this consultation Lecture by Dr. Sanjeev Gupta on Knee pain- An Overview enlightened the participants with many interesting basic facts about knee care. Dr. Dhananjay Gupta provided useful information regarding upcoming treatment options for knee pain through his lecture on “Management of Knee Pain .He also interacted with the NTPC Staff members providing overview of myths about Osteopenia. Dr. Abha Sachdev gave a presentation on Posture and its related problems. At the end a Medical Quiz was organized which was attended by the participants with great enthusiasm and keenness.

BCIP News

Recently BCIP took a leap forward towards its community based research initiative. A strategically planned Research Based consultancy was provided to the HR Department of NTPC Limited.

The principal objective of this Research cum consultancy program was to draw quantitative information regarding physical stress in employees of different categories at NTPC corporate centre, New Delhi. The so obtained information was further coupled with a tailor-made physiotherapy de-stressing program and subsequently the change in the stress level was studied.

The study included surface EMG analysis, consultation, counseling and exercise program. A team of specialists was stationed for this real-time study. The results of this Research program yielded quite encouraging and informative analysis.

RESEARCH CONSULTANCY PROJECT AT N.T.P.C CORPORATE CENTRETHE EFFECT OF EXERCISES ON PHYSICAL STRESS MANAGEMENT

Dr. Nidhi Kashyap and Dr. Sukhmeet Singh carrying out EMG analysis of the NTPC Employees.

Alumni Annotations

Laxmi Sharma presently with Orthonova Hospital after completing her MPTh (Orthopedics)

"The BPT program at BCIP is easily one of the best in the country. The wide array of academic and

clinical opportunities offered here is a real treat for students. Here, access to all the important

academic resources and opportunities to work under reputed faculty / clinicians are possible. The

presence of its own OPD at the institute's campus means students get unparalleled opportunities to

meet and learn from variety of patients who come for their treatment or counseling / briefings. I credit my experiences

at BCIP that provided me the skills and knowledge I use every day of my career. My thanks to all my friends and

professors, and especially to my project advisor Dr. Abha Sharma.”

Laxmi Sharma

(Batch 2003)

Shirish Sachdev presently directing Indian Centre for Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

“The classes I took as a graduate student at BCIP were on-target, challenging and provided me with

important knowledge and skills required to be a successful Physiotherapist. The cross-disciplinary and

interdepartmental teaching approach provides both depth and breadth to the formal education.

Accessibility of the faculty provides a custom approach to the education that is of great help in launching a career. I

enjoyed my studies at BCIP, and all the courses I took have been so beneficial to me now in my clinical practice. My

excellent education at BCIP has provided me with a solid foundation on which to build my career. I strongly advocate

graduate program in Physiotherapy from BCIP"

Shirish Sachdev

(Batch 2004)

Pragati Krishna presently with Max healthcare as Home Care Coordinator - Physiotherapy

“BPT from BCIP is an excellent & clearly written coursework, I found the clinical based medium very

convenient. The content had good 'real life' practical examples throughout the course. BCIP provides the

students with a user friendly program to facilitate learning at your own pace. It also gives you instant

feedback on your progress. There are so many people doing great research here. It's hard not to get excited about

them. Together with the outstanding number of opportunities for graduate students, the excellent and enthusiastic

faculty makes BCIP a great institution”

Pragati Krishna

(Batch 2003)

Rohit Chawla presently with Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar

“I researched a variety of programs and found the BPT program to be the most cost effective available

among all. I found the course quite accessible and enjoyed progressing through it. BCIP's instructors and

staff were also most responsive and helpful when needed. Attention paid to the materials presented

here will benefit anyone in any organization. There are so many people doing great research and

publication work here. It's hard not to get excited about them.Together with the outstanding number of

opportunities for grad students and the enthusiastic faculty make BCIP a great institution”

Rohit Chawla

(Batch 2003)

Posture ranks right up at the top of list when you are talking about good health. “Good

Posture Is Good Health”

Without good posture, your over all health and total efficiency may be compromised.

Posture is an intentionally or habitually assumed position.

Spine is responsible for posture with back and abdominal muscles. When practiced

correctly, good posture reduces the risk of Arthritis, prevents muscular pain and keep your

joints in their correct alignment while making you look feel more confident.

When you let your posture sag, you are giving into gravity, while at the same time putting unnecessary strain on your body.

The most common postural problems and their remedies

Low Back Ache

There is a time in just about every body's life that they will have some kind of low back ache. For some people, the low back

ache may last only for a day or two, but in others it will be Longer & may even remain for the rest of their lives.

Preventive measures need to control this debilitating condition. By understanding the reasons of low back ache it can help to

prevent any future bouts of the condition.

Many LBA problems are caused due to poor posture, Posture related problems have increased for many because we are

hunched over a computer all day.

l While you are at your desk, be sure that you sit up straight and take occasional breaks to walk around, this will increase

the circulation.

l Improper lifting practices are another reason why so many people are sufferers of LBA. If you have to lift a heavy

object, keep your knees bent and let your legs do most of the lifting, it prevents all of the weight from straining your

back.

l Backs need to be exercised and stretched. When your back is not active for long period of time, it tends to get weak. This

inactivity can cause painful condition when you indulge in activities that use your back.

l High heeled shoes, boots, tight clothing and wide belts also shift our centre of gravity & move us out of normal

alignment. Wear comfortable, low heeled shoes that offer good support, because high heels put pressure on low back.

Cramps

Cramping means that the muscle is either of the following: - weak, tight due to poor posture or if it is malnourished or

exposed to extreme cold.

l Use of shoes with better padding and learn about proper gait when you walk or run.

l Massage your foot and walk of the cramp.

l Your foot cramps could be caused by low. potassium levels so eat more food high in potassium. For eg :- Iodised salt,

banana, broccoli etc.

l Back cramps can be painful and debilitating and can caused by different things like poor posture, over exertion,

improper lifting methods, strenuous exercise etc.

Therefore, always before exercise do warm up and you should always give relax period in between the session.

Neck & Shoulder Pain

l Sitting is the worst position of all. Because in sitting position there is much load on the vertebrae. OFFICE JOBS are

notorious posture killers. If you are sitting at a desk all day, then it is easy to slouch which cause pain that you may not

notice right away.

l Whenever we receive a call, we flex (bend) our neck to one side for about 10-15 min or so and then it is difficult to

bring our neck into neutral position since the muscles around neck get tightened up.

l Therefore if we don't take care of our posture then we are liable to get trapezius spasm, cervical spondylosis etc &

hence hamper our neck movements.

DO YOU HAVE A POTATO LIKE FOOT ?

l As said earlier any position which is attained for longer period can cause discomfort.

l In long standing cases the venous return of the lower leg decreases due to gravity assistance. Therefore pumping

action of calf muscles is ineffective to pump & drain venous blood into the lymph nodes present in popliteal fossa

(behind knee).

l Because of this thing the venous blood gets accumulated and causes swelling in foot.

l This is usually seen in the people who are working day in and day out in standing position.

l For eg :- Beautician, Nurses, Teachers, house wives etc.

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l To combat this swelling, you can use 3 pillows under your heels while in supine

(lying) position and perform ankle-toe movements, with the use of these pillows,

raising your legs will increase venous return & decrease swelling.

l Note:- you have to perform full Ankle – toe movements

Up(Dorsiflexion)down(Plantarflexion) & not just toes only at normal speed. You can

count till 15-20 and then relax for 30-50 sec and then start again.

l Do it 5 times i.e. 50 movements per session.

l Perform 1 session each day.

l Caution :- Ensure that there is no cramping. if at all cramping is there then reduce

the speed and increase the relaxation time. But placement of pillows is must.

Points To Ponder Over

1. Be relaxed and natural.

2. Use mattresses of average tenacity.(Not too soft or to hard).

3. The study chair should be without wheels and back rest at 900 angle.

4. Keep the front of your neck lose- don't stretch it.

5. Avoid deliberate effort to tuck your tummy in.

6. Don't move stiffly or jerkily.

7. Restrict your urge to shrug your shoulders while sitting & standing.

8. When your chairs back is not at 900 use of a rolled towel in between spine & chairs back pays rich dividends.

lumbar rolls are available in the market.

It is a very simple thing to change the way you sit and move and it can make a surprisingly big difference to the way you

feel.

Hurry ! improve your posture now before landing into the well of pains and aches. rd

- Sakshi Bahl, BPT,3 year

THE GHOST OF FEARTHE GHOST OF FEARFear is a disease. As children we are untouched by fear. But as we grow so does our latent fear.

Most of us have tasted some or the other kind of fear in life. The fears could be illogical----

sometimes hazy also. But gradually it starts enveloping us both mentally and physically and this is

when trouble knocks our system. We gradually start getting ruled by our fear.

Fears have different complexions----fear of results, fear of a disease, fear of flight, fear of being ridiculed and the most

common ----fear of death. However with a small attempt from our inner self, we can trounce our fear-----the only

ingredient required is a will to defeat it.

The best medicine for treating a fear is your will power .Trail your fear like you follow your goals and ambitions. Watch

how your mental landscape changes as the fear strikes you , how your cool grab swaps with an anxious attire, how you

gradually succumb to it and in the end how your fear clamps its “victory sign” on you .

But before it wins the battle, you must introspect on the futility of the fear.

In the process you will start interacting with your fear, you will be able to dig out the cause of its birth.

A stage will eventually come when you will become conscious of your fear, you will start communicating with your fear

through your subconscious mind. Once the communications starts, half your battle with your fear is won.

A cancer patient, who is no more, was given the doctor's verdict that she would live for just three more months. Can

anything be more fearful than this? This lady let her fear rule her; she watched it dance within her till finally she decided

to take control. She lived on for twelve years before dying in an accident. There are many

such tales of internal courage.

No fear is immortal or insoluble. Annihilation of fear can be done only by you---counsellors

and friends can only help .Living on a day to day basis, engaging in humanitarian works and

most important, surrendering yourself to some higher power are the best prescriptions for

clamping a “victory sign” on your fear. Do it before it becomes the other way round.th- Kanupriya, BPT, 4 year

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Nothing can be achieved without hardwork, perseverance, commitment and

enthusiasm. What appears to be an overnight success takes so many long years. We

strive for success, an undefined term, but it means a long journey of life with the

stoppages of achievements. Self confidence helps us to take big strides.

Row, row, row your boat,

gently down the stream.

merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,

life is but a dream.

We have to row the boat of our life gently in the right direction to cross the stream of

struggles and reach the final destination to achieve the desired goals. We have to

overcome all the ups and downs to emerge a winner.

Life is very strange, most of the people take life as it comes to them. It is difficult for such

people to rise above the crowd. Life is like a game. Play the game with sportsmanship not

only on the ground but in life too.

One of the aims of man in his life is to know what he is able to do i.e., his ability. Ability is a

human quality of being able to perform. Nobody is perfect in all the activities. But one

can try to be perfect in an activity he/she is interested in.All other qualities like

perseverance, focussed mindset and sincerity comes in the scenario if one is having

ability for accomplishment of some kind of work in a better manner than others. If one has ability in oneself then one should

explore it. One should be enthusiastic about one's ability and spread the infectious enthusiasm in all the directions of life.

Life is full of opportunities and in case one wants to catch a big fish then one should create such a platform that will prove

one as a emerging leader in the chosen field.

Success is sweet and its main ingredients are ability and courage. But as the presence of salt or sugar makes the food tasty,

similarly, besides the above qualities, enthusiasm, perseverance, commitment, hard work, dynamism and faith in God make

sweet success even more tasty. Keep learning and one will never cease to grow.

If we dream of sky we would atleast land on the stars.............

Let the search for talent end at us, appreciation start from us and our imagination of being successful meet the

reality.................thSonam Gupta, BPT 4 year-

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HARDWORK

High-heeled footwear (often abbreviated as high heels or simply heels) is footwear that raises the heel of the wearer's foot

significantly higher than the toes. When both the heel and the toes are raised equal amounts, as in a platform shoe, it is technically

not considered to be a "high-heel"; however, there are also high-heeled platform shoes. High heels tend to give the aesthetic illusion

of longer, more slender and more toned legs. High-heels come in a wide variety of styles, and the heels are found in many different

shapes, including stiletto, pump (court shoe), block, tapered, blade, and wedge.

High-heeled shoes slant the foot forward and down while bending the toes up. The more that the feet are forced into this position,

the more it may cause the Achilles tendon to shorten. This may cause problems when the wearer chooses lower heels or flat-soled

shoes. When the foot slants forward, a much greater weight is transferred to the ball of the foot and the toes, increasing the

likelihood of damage to the underlying soft tissue which supports the foot. In many shoes, style dictates function, either

compressing the toes, or forcing them together, possibly resulting in blisters, corns, hammer toes, bunions (hallux valgus) and many

other medical conditions, most of which are permanent, and will require surgery to alleviate the pain. High heels—because they tip

the foot forward—put pressure on the lower back and crushing the lower back vertebrae and contracting the muscles of the lower

back.

If it is not possible to avoid high heels altogether, it is suggested that the wearer spend at least a third of the time on their feet in

contour-supporting "flat" shoes (such as exercise sandals), or well-cushioned "sneaker-type" shoes, saving high heels for special

occasions.

Despite the medical issues surrounding high-heel wear, a few podiatrists recommend well-constructed low to moderate heels for

some patients. It appears a slight elevation of the heel improves the angle of contact between the metatarsals and the horizontal

plane, thereby more closely approximating the proper angle and resulting in proper weight distribution of a medium-to-high-arched

foot. Other foot specialists, however, argue that any heel causes unnecessary stresses on the various bones and joints of the foot.

Varsha Kumari, BPT, 3rd year-

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For long we have heard that life is an illusion. All the epics mention this world is nothing but 'Maya'. From the dictionary,

we understand that illusion is a deception or a misleading perception of reality. Then, is this life and the world we see

all unreal? But how can this be true? What is it that makes a thing to be real; are things real only when we see them? In

that case to a blind person, nothing should be real. Even to us, who can see, there are some things that we don't see,

but are real. For example, we do not see air, yet we know that it is there. So it is our feeling that makes a thing real. It is

our awareness by which we decide about the reality of things.

So feeling and awareness are our tools to perceive the world in its apparent form. We have five means of feeling -

touch, smell, taste and as already mentioned, vision and hearing. But how do we know what we feel is correct? For

example, in the famous experiment on perception of hot and cold, when we put our hands, one in hot water, and the

other in cold water, after which put both of them in the water at room temperature, the two hands sense differently?

The hand that was kept in cold water feels it to be warm while the other finds it cold.

In the field of vision also we find things being perceived differently. A colour blind person sees colours differently than

what a normal person sees. Even normal people sometimes get deceived, as is seen in the case of a mirage, when

people see water where it is not.

Our mind set is that when we like someone, we tend to overlook all the faults of that person and have trouble

believing that that one could do anything wrong, even if facts point differently. On the other hand if we do not like the

person, we believe in all the bad things we hear, but find it difficult to accept anything good about him/her. This often

happens in party politics. GOP party-men will never believe that a Republican President can do anything wrong in the

same way as Democrats will refuse to believe anything bad about their President.

So is with ourselves. Our ego refuses to accept that we could do anything wrong. When we do something which we do

not consider right, we want to think that it was the force of circumstances that made him do it. After all no one wants

to do anything bad. Then why will one do it. The reason for that, I consider is that in every human being there is a good

'I' and a bad 'I' battling for control. What makes one, win or lose? The innate sense of self preservation of course. Don't

we see similar things every day. To people in remote areas who have never seen Television, if they are told that one

can see on a screen anything which is happening anywhere in the world, would he ever believe it? The advent of

Internet is another sphere through which the whole world seems to be getting connected and of which no one could

have dreamt even a short time earlier.

Having learnt through science, that everything in the universe is made of atoms, which themselves are nothing but

electrical sub-particles like electrons, protons etc. Arranged in a particular fashion, they give rise to different shapes &

solidity. They even have different colours. What is the process through which this happens? I often wonder. Who or

what controls it? Is it our mind, which is creating it? But if it was our mind, how could everyone witness the same

thing? Or is it that the mind is only witnessing it? It may be that our minds are connected to the same source from

where these scenes are projected.

Another wonder is the dreams we see when we are asleep. Where do these come from? Sometimes we see that

things in the dream actually come true. On another occasion, I saw a dream, and the next day things happened the

same way as I had seen them in the dream. Is it that during our sleep, our minds are able to travel and see the future? It

is all a mystery.

rd- Niharika Jain, BPT, 3 year

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation

of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around

the joints, as well as in other organs of the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses

that occur when the body's tissues are mistakenly attacked by their own immune

system. The immune system contains a complex organization of cells and antibodies

designed normally to "seek and destroy" invaders of the body, particularly infections.

Patients with autoimmune diseases have antibodies in their blood that target their

own body tissues, where they can be associated with inflammation. Because it can

affect multiple other organs of the body, rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as a

systemic illness and is sometimes called rheumatoid disease.

While rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness, meaning it can last for years, patients may experience long periods without

symptoms. However, rheumatoid arthritis is typically a progressive illness that has the potential to cause joint destruction

and functional disability.

A joint is where two bones meet to allow movement of body parts. The joint inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis causes

swelling, pain, stiffness, and redness in the joints. The inflammation of rheumatoid disease can also occur in tissues around

the joints, such as the tendons, ligaments, and muscles.

In some people with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic inflammation leads to the destruction of the cartilage, bone, and

ligaments, causing deformity of the joints. Damage to the joints can occur early in the disease and be progressive. Moreover,

studies have shown that the progressive damage to the joints does not necessarily correlate with the degree of pain,

stiffness, or swelling present in the joints.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common rheumatic disease. The disease is three times more common in women as in men. The

disease can begin at any age, but it most often starts after 40 years of age and before 60 years of age. In some families,

multiple members can be affected, suggesting a genetic basis for the disorder.

The first step in the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is to know the symptoms and examination of the joints for

inflammation and deformity, the skin for rheumatoid nodules, and other parts of the body for inflammation. Certain blood

and X-ray tests are often obtained. The diagnosis will be based on the pattern of symptoms, the distribution of the inflamed

joints, and the blood and X-ray findings.

X-ray of the hand in rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatologists classify the functional status of people with rheumatoid arthritis as follows:

l Class I: completely able to perform usual activities of daily living

l Class II: able to perform usual self-care and work activities but limited in activities outside of work (such as playing

sports, household chores)

l Class III: able to perform usual self-care activities but limited in work and other activities

l Class IV: limited in ability to perform usual self-care, work, and other activities

The doctor may elect to perform an office procedure called arthrocentesis. In this procedure, a sterile needle and syringe are

used to drain joint fluid out of the joint for study in the laboratory. Analysis of the joint fluid in the laboratory can help to

exclude other causes of arthritis, such as infection and gout. Arthrocentesis can also be helpful in relieving joint swelling and

pain. Occasionally, cortisone medications are injected into the joint during the arthrocentesis in order to rapidly relieve joint

inflammation and further reduce symptoms.

How is rheumatoid arthritis treated?

Optimal treatment for the disease involves a combination of

medications, rest, joint-strengthening exercises, joint protection,

and patient (and family) education. Below you will find some

helpful tips that can be used to help build and maintain healthy and

strong bone joints.

1. Maintain a healthy weight: Watching your weight is one of the

best things you can do to preserve your joints. Keeping your

weight at the recommended level will aid in preventing small tears

that break down cartilage. This also relieves your body of any

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Prosthetic Limb That Can FeelEnormous advances have been made in limb prosthesis. The latest is the prosthetic limb that can feel. The scientists have

shown that by transplanting the nerves from an amputated hand to the chest allows the patient to feel hand sensations

there.

The new prosthetic arm with screws will transfer tactile information from the device to the chest, making the wearer feel as

though he/she has a real hand.

Sensation is big necessary piece of current prosthetics. Currently, patients separate their prosthesis through visual

feedback and without sensory input; it becomes significant for the patient to determine if they are grasping an object tight

etc.

A nerve transplant approach could be used to control the movement of prosthetic arm.

Motor nerves, which rely motor signals from the brain to the muscles, are transplanted

from the stump to last arm to the chest. When the patient thinks about moving his hand,

his chest muscle twitches. These muscle contractions are used to control motorised

nerve of wrist and hand.

In latest research, the nerves that would normally carry sensory

messages from the hand to the brain were implanted onto a

patch of the skins on patient's chest. The nerves were allowed to

grow for several months and then tested for sensory abilities.

The amputees reported that they could feel very light touches

and could feel hot or cold in the amputated hand.

The researchers are now developing new components to add to prosthetic arms that

will allow them to sense the environment and transfer those signals to wearer's chest.

- Saumya Kullar and Divya KapoorthBPT, 4 year

excess pressure put on your joints by carrying around more weight than the body was designed to. Start by consulting your

physician or a nutritional consultant to see what your ideal weight should be and develop a safe and healthy plan to reach

your goal.

2. Exercise: Working out helps to reduce stiffness in the joints. According to experts, cardio-respiratory aerobic exercise is

safe for patients with stable rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Successful exercise regimens include both low impact aerobic

exercises mixed with strength training. In addition, it is imperative that you properly stretch prior to beginning any exercise

program as this will help your joints to retain flexibility and greater range of motion. Aerobic exercises are safe and effective

for rheumatoid arthritis patients. since, cardio-respiratory aerobic conditioning improves function and lessens joint pain.

Benefits of doing regular aerobic exercise are:

l Strengthening the muscles involved in respiration, to facilitate the flow of air in and out of the lungs.

l Improving circulation efficiency and reducing blood pressure.

l Increasing the total number of red blood cells in the body, facilitating transport of oxygen.

l Improved mental health, including reducing stress and lowering the incidence of depression.

l Strengthening and enlarging the heart muscle, to improve its pumping efficiency and reduce the resting heart rate.

l Toning muscles throughout the body.

l Some people may suffer repetitive stress injuries with some forms of aerobics, and must choose less injurious,

"low-impact" forms of aerobics, or lengthen the gap between bouts of exercise to allow for greater recovery.

3. Know your limits: Although exercise can be extremely beneficial to one's health, certain exercises and physical activities

may be too tough for your joints to handle. While you will likely experience some pain after working out, any soreness lasting

longer than 48 hours is likely a sign that you have over exerted yourself and need to take it easier next time. This pain may

be a sign that you have overstressed your joints, and working through it may lead to injury.

4. Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet: A well-balanced diet provides enough energy and nutrition for optimal growth

and development. The term “balanced” simply means that a diet meets your nutritional needs while not providing too much

of any nutrients. To achieve a balanced diet, you must eat a variety of foods from each food group.

- Deepshikha, BPT, 2nd year

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Sun screen, also commonly known as sun cream, is a lotion, spray, gel or other topical product that absorbs or reflects some of the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin exposed to sunlight and thus helps protect against sunburn. Skin lightening products have sun screen to protect lightened skin because light skin is more susceptible to sun damage than darker skin.

Sun screens contain one or more of the following ingredients:

l Organic chemical compounds that absorb ultraviolet light.

l Inorganic particulates that reflect, scatter, and absorb UV light (such as titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, or a combination of both).

l Organic particulates that mostly absorb light like organic chemical compounds, but contain multiple chromophores, may reflect and scatter a fraction of light like inorganic particulates, and behave differently in formulations with organic than chemical compounds. An example is Tinosorb M.

Medical organizations such as the American Cancer Society recommend the use of sun screen because it prevents the squamous cell carcinoma and the basal cell carcinoma.[2] However, the use of sun screens is controversial for various reasons. Many do not block UVA radiation, which does not cause sunburn but can increase the rate of melanoma, another kind of skin cancer, so people using sun screens may be getting too much UVA without realizing it. Additionally, sun screens block UVB, and if used consistently this can cause a deficiency of vitamin D

However, more recent research at the University of California, Riverside, indicates that sunscreen needs to be reapplied within 2 hours in order to remain effective. Not reapplying could even cause more cell damage than not using sunscreen at all, due to the release of extra free radicals from those sunscreen chemica Many people incorrectly assume dry skin leads to wrinkles and that moisturizers can prevent them. Not true. Research shows 90 percent of wrinkles are caused by the sun's UVA light and sun damage is the primary cause of premature aging in women and men.

HOW TO USE: Sun screens are for topical use only. Apply liberally to all exposed skin 30 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply after swimming or excessive sweating. Wear protective eye covering. Use carefully when applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes. Use cautiously or avoid use on irritated skin. Do not use on infants under 6 months old. Children under 3 years should use a sunscreen with SPF of 30

Benefits of sunscreen

Sunscreen lotions are extremely safe and effective. When worn daily, sunscreens help to minimize the harmful effects of UVB and UVA on DNA. They also help shield important proteins like collagen, elastin, and keratin, which keep skin smooth and firm. Some daily moisturizers now include zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as these ingredients are well known to help stop or even reverse some signs of aging.

Sunscreen lotions may be quite effective in preventing all kinds of skin cancers, including squamous cell skin cancers and its precursors, as well as melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer.

When you don't use sunscreen lotions, your skin have no sun protection and you are exposed to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Whether from the sun or tanning beds, you invite skin damage, skin cancer, immune suppression, and cataracts. The increase in the number of diagnosed cases of these problems is primarily the result of our lifestyle choices as well as environmental carelessness, such as ozone depletion.

Given this knowledge, which is backed by decades of scientific studies, you can and should take measures to protect yourself by following these steps:

l Avoid unprotected UVR exposure at any time but particularly between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM which are the hours of peak ultraviolet radiation

l Wear sun protective clothing, including a long-sleeve shirt, a hat with a three-inch brim and sunglasses.

l Apply sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher to all unprotected skin 15-20 minutes before exposure and reapply it every two hours while exposed.

STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. It is recommended to replace sunscreen products every year as they lose potency over time.

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1. Applying sunscreen AFTER going outdoors.

Sunscreen needs to be applied 15 to 30 minutes BEFORE going outside to give it time to be absorbed into the skin. Follow manufacturer's instructions for absorption time, which is typically up to 30 minutes before heading outside

2. Not applying enough sunscreen.

Experts recommend that an adult should use about 1 ounce of sunscreen for adequate coverage. Remember that all body parts that will be exposed to the sun need to be protected. Most people forget to apply sunscreen to their face, ears, neck and feet.

3. Not reapplying after swimming or sweating.

Sunscreen that is not labeled "waterproof" or "water resistant" does come off while you're in the water or sweating. Even waterproof and water-resistant sunscreen provide a limited window of protection. Check the product label to learn how often to reapply it. Most provide between 45 minutes to 2 hours of coverage.

4. Not reapplying sunscreen at all.

Many people have the misconception that one application of sunscreen will provide all-day protection. Not true. Sunscreen generally needs to be reapplied every two hours or after exercise or water activity. Check the label for specific instructions.

5. Sunscreen needs to be used on both sunny and cloudy days. Harmful UV rays can still affect people when it's cloudy. It's important to keep in mind that all people are at risk of skin damage caused by the sun's harmful UV rays, so it is crucial to wear sunscreen regardless of your skin tone or ethnicity.

nd- Monika, BPT 2 year

Myths regarding food combinations. Fallacious beliefs concerning food are

common. Most of these trickle down unquestioned, from generation to generation.

We bust some commonly observed dietary misconceptions:

l Milk consumed along with fish in any form may cause VITILIGO :

Entirely incorrect, as such a combination is consumed daily by many.

l Fruit Juice is an important part of a slimmer's diet:

Juice of any fruit has all its calories. The only thing lost is fibre and some vitamins, which could rather be helpful.

l Vegetable oils are light and not fattening:

Vegetable oils are comparable to animal fats in their calorie value and are not fattening.

l Skim milk has little nutritive value:

Skim milk is whole milk with just butter-fat removed. It remains a superior food with all its proteins, vitamins and

calcium.

KEEP THESE IN MIND

l No food is fattening: It is the calories consumed in excess that are deposited as fat.

l Some popular beliefs do have scientific reasons to it. But do a check yourself before

following blindly.

th- Saumya Singh, BPT, 4 year

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BOOKSBOOKSSince ages books have been the real partners of human beings. They have always been proven to be a source of knowledge

and learning .Though silent, insensitive and non-living but even then the company provided by them is beyond praise and

incomparable. Books have always been good companions in both good and bad phases of life of people. They have always

been impartial as far as their friendship is concerned. They are the same for both rich as well as poor. Robert Southey, an avid

lover of books wrote:

“My never failing friends are they,

With whom I converse day by day,

With them I take delight in weal,

And seek relief in woe.”

Reading books is the best way to acquire knowledge about any topic, rather

than learning yourself directly from experience. The point here is you do not

have to invent a wheel. You need to only use it. Most of the time, due to laziness

and/or lack of interest, we reduce the habit of reading books and many people

do not read at all. But, this will eventually create more problems in life rather

than anything positive.

Books are great source of entertainment and recreation. Close company of

books and reading them dedicatedly with interest adds a lot to our knowledge

and cognizance. Books are of many types and it is the interest of an individual

which he finds the most interesting to spend time with. Library considered as

the temple of books. Lover of books finds calm and a quiet environment to interact with the books effectively there. Books

provide us company in both good and bad times. They are vested with several entertaining and interesting topics that

refresh our mind. Whenever we are little depressed, there are several books that boost us and encourage us at that bad

juncture of life. We get to learn from the writings of many famous personalities how to recover from difficult situations. If we

look into our career point of view, books keeps up abreast with current affairs and provides us with each and every subject

to prepare for the competitive. Their friendship is so selfless and pure that they do not demand their reader nothing in

return. They just want reader to have sincere dedication towards them. Beacon felt, “Reading maketh a full man”. As exercise

is to the body reading books is to the mind. Consistent reading of good books keeps your mind more fresh and alert and

updated too.

.If you want to really solve your problems in a better way OR if you want to look at all the available options while solving

problems, you need to keep in mind, all the necessary relevant information. This could be collected from various sources like

experience, talking to experts or books. You cannot always wait to gain the much needed experience or talk to experts to

solve your problems. Since, the best part of the knowledge is available easily in books; they should be given a try.

Books are the most sincere, faithful and never falling friends. Everybody may deceive you but books will always remain

beside during your bad times. Books are your friends, teachers and guides as well. Just reading a book is of no use until it is

properly understood with interest. Books always want its reader to gain something from it. It wants to impart knowledge.

“Life is a flower, Reading books is to smell it”. Epics like Mahabharatha, Ramayana have always been a source of inspiration to

all of us and keeping our culture alive till now and acquainting us all with it. The holy books like, Gita, Bible, Quran, guru

Garanth Sahib teach us about the different religions which would otherwise have not

been possible. We cannot even imagine the importance the books plays in our life.

Thorough knowledge of these books and implementing them has taken many towards

enlightenment. Thus books purify our thoughts and also make our thoughts pious. So, I

feel that one should always enjoy the company of books and regard the selfless

nature of the books.

Dr. Sumit,

Faculty

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Dr. Chaya Garg, is

Handicapped, New Delhi in first division and a Master of Physiotherapy in Sports Medicine (Gold

Medalist) from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Dr. Chaya Garg looks after publications, conferences and

workshop of the Institute.She is associated with the Institute right from its inception and has played a

vital role in institute's research, academic, co curricular and extracurricular activities. A senior faculty

member, Dr. Chaya Garg has over 7 years of academic, teaching, research and clinical experience. Shea is

registered with Delhi Council of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy. She is also a Fellow member of

the Indian Association of Physiotherapist. She has resourced and attended various seminars,

conferences & workshops throughout her career. She also has several research publications to her

credit and has guided many PG and UG students for their dissertations and research projects. She has

been official Physiotherapist for prestigious Tennis events like Fed Cup and Davis Cup. She is on panel of

examiners for 7 state and central universities. She has edited many publications and magazine issues

and is the editorial board member for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal, a scientific

national journal of Physiotherapy.

the Head of Department of the Institute is a graduate from the Institute for Physically

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, the Director of the Institute is a graduate from National Institute for the Orthopaedically

Handicapped (NIOH) Calcutta, he specializes in orthopaedics (MPT Ortho) from Uttranchal University. Prior to

joining to BCIP, he was associated with several premiere institutions in one or more capacities as Principal,

Consultant, Reader and lecturer.

He has more than 12 years of experience in academic, research, consultancy, training and professional

practice. He is registered with Delhi Council of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy. He is also a Fellow of

the Indian Association of Physiotherapist.

He has supervised many students and has contributed to several publications. He has edited many

publications / magazines issues. He is product consultant with apex manufacturers in field of physiotherapy &

rehabilitation. He has invented a novel tool 'Bodygraph' for physiotherapy / orthopaedic assessment. He has

also written several consulting manuals and teaching cases. He has been teaching different physiotherapy

subjects. He has been a member of the various committees for formulating curricular details of physiotherapy

program.

Recently Dr. Sanjeev Gupta delivered a lecture on “Industrial Health – emerging roles of entrepreneurs” at a

Seminar on Industrial environment health & safety. Presently he is likely to conduct a research project at

Corporate Centre, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) on “Role of Exercises in Management of

Physical stress in corporate professional – A Myographic evoked potential mapping based research study”. His

key interest is to develop Institute's publications research & P.G. programs for which he takes personal interest

in resource generation through sponsorships etc. He was invited by registraras north Orissa state university

to give consultancy to develop and implement a plan for the college of Physiotherapy

Dr. Nidhi Kashyap

New Delhi in first Division and Master of Physiotherapy in Neurology from Indian Spinal Injuries Centre

Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi. She has 3 years of teaching and concurrent clinical

experience. She is responsible for the cultural activities and industry relations/ hospital tie ups of the

Institute. Has presented paper at 'INTERCOMAT' conference 2005, Dehradun on 'Upcoming trends in

Vestibular Rehabilitation'. She has also attended several seminars, conferences and workshops in the

field of physiotherapy.

is a graduate from Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and Allied Sciences(IRMAS),

Dr. Nidhi Kashyap (P.T.) Lecturer, BPT, MPT (NEURO)

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta (P.T.)Director

BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Chaya Garg (P.T.) Head of Department

BPT, MPT (SPORTS)

Dr. Abha Sharma is a graduate from I.P.H, New Delhi in 1st division and has done her masters of

physiotherapy(ortho) from CCS UNIVERSITY. Has also done 1 year PG DIPLOMA in hospital and health

care management from SYMBIOSIS, Pune. She has more than 15 years of clinical experience and

concurrent 6 years of teaching experience. Presently she is looking after the examination and cultural

activities of the institute. She has helped organize workshops and seminars in the institute as well as

been a keen participant in them. She has written a paper for orthopedic update and has recently got

acceptance for her publication in I.J.P.O.T. She has been an examiner for DU physiotherapy colleges for

both theory and practical exams. She regularly contributes in the in-house college magazine with her

articles. She has helped set-up the physio college under Magadh University, Bodhgaya, Bihar. She is life

member of IAP & MTFI.

Dr. Abha Sharma (P.T.)

Lecturer

BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Savita Tamaria (P.T.)Lecturer, BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Savita Tamaria

Musculoskeletal from ISIC Institute of Rehab Science, New Delhi.She

weeks in Spinal unit of Niguarda Hospital and in field of Hydrotherapy at San Raffale Hospital, Milan, Italy

There she received training of various environmental adaptation required by spinal cord patients. She

has a 2 year of clinical experience & concurrent teaching experience. Presently she looks after the

physiotherapy OPD and publication of institute magazine and journal. A research study done by her has

been accepted for publication by Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy: An

International Journal. She has attended many conferences, seminars and workshops.

is a Graduate from IRMAS, New Delhi in first division and a Master in Physiotherapy in

has undergone special training of 3

Dr. Sumit Kalra

Research, Dehradun, Uttaranchal in first division and Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopeadics from

Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He looks after Institute's relations with hospital and

schedule planning of BPT and MPT teaching. He has 5 years of teaching experience for post graduates

and undergraduate students with simultaneous clinical experience. He has attended various workshops

seminars, & conferences to upgrade his skill & enhance his knowledge. Besides this he has been actively

involved in organizing conferences and workshops for the college and also added a feather in his cap by

organizing the first graduation ceremony of the college. He has 3 International publications to his credit.

is a graduate from Sardar Bhagwan Singh PG Institute for Biomedical Sciences and

Dr. Sumit Kalra (P.T.) Lecturer ,BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Abha Sachdev

Musculoskeletal (Gold Medalist) from ISIC Institute of Rehab Science, New Delhi. Presently Dr. Abha is

incharge of MPT (Ortho) Programme at the institute and she is heading the Unit- II of Physiotherapy

Clinic. She is also involved in organizing the conferences and workshops in the Institute, also deals with

examination activities of college. She has 4 years of teaching experience and concurrent clinical

experience. She has got 3 paper publications to her credit. She has worked in Institute of Human

Behaviour of Allied Sciences (IHBAS) & in Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine & allied Sciences (IRMAS).

She has also attended several conferences, seminars and workshops in the field of Physiotherapy.

is a Graduate from IRMAS, New Delhi in first division and a Master of Physiotherapy in

Dr. Abha Sachdev (P.T.) Lecturer, BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Davinder

Physiotherapy from G.N.D.U, Amritsar. He

website and placement related activities of the Institute. He has national and international research

publications on his part and has done 3 paper presentations in I.A.S.M conference 2005 & 2006. He has

attended various C.M.E .and workshops on manual therapy and sports psychology & doping. He has been a

part of dope control team as Sports Physiotherapist in National Games 2008.

has done his graduation from G.G.S.I.P. University, Delhi and post graduation in Sports

has 2 year of teaching and clinical experience. He looks after the

Dr. Davinder Kr. Gaur (P.T.)Lecturer ,BPT, MPT (SPORTS)

Dr. Nidhi Sharma (P.T.)Lecturer, BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Nidhi Sharma

Physiotherapy-Orthopedics from Ch. Charan Singh University Merrut.

of teaching experience. She has also done P.G. diploma of one year in PPHC (Preventive and Promotive

health care, Apollo Hospital) and worked with various corporate like POWERGRID. She has also treated

eminent personalities like Delhi CM, Smt. Sheila Dixit. She has attended various national and state level

conferences and workshops. Besides this she has been actively involved in organizing various

conferences and workshops for the college and also to her credit is the first graduation ceremony of the

college which she co-organized with Dr. Sumit Kalra. Her one article has been accepted for publication in

IJPOT

stis a graduate from IRMAS (GGSIP UNIVERSITY) in 1 division and Master of

she has over 2yrs of clinical and 1yr

Dr. Ruchika Chugh

Orthopedics from Ch. Charan Singh University Merrut.

(Preventive and Promotive Health Care, Apollo Hospital) and has worked with various corporate

companies. Dr. Ruchika has two year of clinical and one year of teaching experience. She has attended

various national and state level conferences and workshops. Her one article has been accepted for

publication in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal, a scientific national journal of

Physiotherapy.

stis Graduate from IRMAS (GGSIP University) in 1 Division and Master of Physiotherapy-

She has also done P.G. diploma of 1 yr. in PPHC

Dr. Ruchika Chugh (P.T.)Lecturer, BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

Dr. Mahima Sachdeva has done her BPT from IP university and MPT(Cardio) from Jamia Hamdard

University. She has presented a poster titled 'Sleep apnea-Snoring not Just irritating!' In

cardiopulmonary conference held at Jamia Hamdard. She worked as Junior Research Fellow with

AIIMS(Neurophysiology Department) in a project titled 'Effect of repeated magnetic stimulation on

sensory motor recovery of patients with complete spinal cord injury’, a DST (Govt. of India) funded

international project. She has got 1yr and 9 months of clinical experience. Her article has been accepted

for publication in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapyDr. Mahima Sachdev

Lecturer

BPT, MPT (Cardio)

Dr. Sukhmeet Singh is a graduate from Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy in First

Division. He is presently working as Therapist at Physiotherapy OPD, BCIMS from 2year and has

concurrent one and a half years of teaching experience. He has attended and coordinated various

workshops, conferences & seminars for the college.Dr. Sukhmeet Singh (P.T.)

Clinical Demonstrator, BPT

Dr. Niti Khurana

Medical Sciences And Research, Dehradun. 7 years of clinical experience

orthopedic and trauma cases like arthoplasty, arthodesis as well as neurological and neurosurgical cases

and cardio-respiratory cases and ICU management and 5 years of concurrent teaching experience. She

has got published papers on adhesive capsulitis in orthopedic update and cyriax Soft Tissue

manipulation in physiotherapy update. She has attended various camps and conferences and has done a

basic course in cyriax manual therapy by Orthopedic International. She has attended various national

and state level conferences and workshops.

has done graduation in physiotherapy from Sardar Bhagwan Singh P.G Institute Of Bio

has of treating various

Dr. Niti Khurana (P.T.) Clinical Demonstrator

BPT, MPT (ORTHO)

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Dr Richa Rai has done her BPT from M.S. University, Baroda, Gujarat and Master in Physical Therapy

(M.P.Th), Cardiovascular Respiratory Physiotherapy from University of Mumbai, Maharastra.She has also

done MMCS Manipulative Mobilization Cortico Subcortica A Manual Medicine Year Long Course at Sir

H.N.Hospital,Mumbai and is a certified Yoga Specialist. . She has got 2 yrs teaching and 6yrs clinical. Her

article has been accepted for publication in Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational TherapyDr. Richa Rai

Lecturer

BPT, MPT (Cardio)

Dr Charu Chopra has done Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Masters of Physiotherapy (Neurology) in first

division (from Ch. Charan Singh University). She has also done Fellowship in Neurological Rehabilitation

(from Apollo Hospital, New Delhi). She has About one year of teaching experience as guest/visiting

faculty and has 6 months clinical experience. She has got one national publication to her credit. She has

attended various workshops and CMEs on Basic Life Support, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation,

Superspecialities and Advancements in the field of PhysiotherapyDr. Charu Chopra

Lecturer

BPT, MPT (Nero)

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