World Physiotherapist Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that physiotherapists can play a critical role in the rehabilitation of the injured during disasters.
In his virtual address to the Indian Association of Physiotherapists National Conference in Ahmedabad today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of making telemedicine widely available so that people affected by disasters can get help quickly. Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of physiotherapists in strengthening India’s healthcare system, saying they serve as a symbol of hope, resilience, and recovery for people.
PM Modi believes that physiotherapists can help injured people recover after major disasters.
“All of you should also develop methods of consulting through video,” Prime Minister said, referring to earthquake-ravaged Turkey and Syria. Following a natural disaster, such as the one that struck Turkey, a large number of physiotherapists are required. In such a situation, mobile phones can be of great assistance.”
On the occasion of World Physiotherapist Day, Prime Minister also praised the efforts of all physiotherapists who play an important role in protecting people’s health.
The prime minister stated that his government will continue to promote and modernise physiotherapy.
“There used to be family doctors, now there are family physiotherapists,” PM Modi said at the event. I implore you all to educate people on proper exercise, posture, and eating habits in order to stay fit. People see physiotherapists as a symbol of hope, resilience, and recovery. physiotherapists.”
The growing number of elderly people in the country has made healthcare more difficult, according to the Prime Minister. He stated that academic papers and presentations associated with physiotherapists will be useful to the entire world in today’s time. The Prime Minister emphasised that this will help showcase the skills of Indian physiotherapists to the rest of the world.
He stated, “The best physiotherapist is one who is not required by the patient on a regular basis. Your goal is to help people become self-sufficient. You can see why this is necessary today, as the country strives for self-sufficiency.”
According to the Prime Minister, when physiotherapy is combined with Yoga, a person’s efficiency increases dramatically.
“In my experience, if a physiotherapist also knows Yoga, his power multiplies. If you know Yoga as well as physiotherapy, your efficiency will skyrocket “He said.
He added that, like physiotherapy, consistency and conviction are essential for the country’s development.
