Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 28: College of Physiotherapy under the banner of Srinivas University on June 26 organised a one-day national level e-conference titled 'Earlier The Better - Recent Trends In Early Identification And Physiotherapy Management For The High-Risk Mother & Baby'.

The conference started with a pre-inaugural session at 9 am by Dr Lynsel Teixeira, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mukka on 'Maternal Diseases that affect Fetal Development'.

Over 100 delegates participated from various parts of the country. Followed by the first session was the inaugural ceremony and Dr S Rajasekar, dean and chairperson of the College of Physiotherapy delivered the welcome address. The conference briefing was given by Dr Sanya A, secretary of the e-conference mentioning the importance of rehabilitation in maternal and child care. The chief guest and inaugurator of the event, Dr A Srinivas Rao enlightened the delegates with his virtual presence and speech.

The post-inaugural session was taken by Dr Sandeep Kadam of KEM Hospital, Pune on 'Medical Advances in NICU' followed by Dr Vinod Prem Singh, medical superintendent of Srinivas Hospital, Mukka who spoke on 'Surgical Management of the High-Risk Infants'. The post-lunch session was taken over by Dr Preetha R of Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal on 'Importance of Physiotherapy in high-risk pregnancies'. Followed by this was a session by Dr Puja Padbidri, founder of Baby Shastra, Pune on 'Physiotherapy Management in NICU'.

The final session was given by Dr Sanya A of College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru who spoke about 'Effects of Early Intervention in Preventing Disabilities and improving quality of life'. The conference concluded with the announcement of the poster presentation results and finally, the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Radhika Gopal S, joint secretary, e-conference.