Clean India Campaign-2021

The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India envisages the country Clean with the theme ‘Clean India’ for October 2021. The NSS, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education commemorated by conducting a Door to Door waste collection campaign at Thaiyur village, Chengalpet District on 28.10.21.A total of 20 NSS volunteers and students, faculty CARE participated in this event. Mrs Yaga Jeyanthi, NSS, Programme Officer, CARE along with Dr Koyeli Girigoswami, Associate Professor, FAHS, CHRI and NSS and UBA coordinator organised the event. Plastic and non-degradable wastes from houses were collected in a cloth bag and discarded in a panchayat dustbin.

Oct 28, 2021

Demonstration of stretching and active exercises

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a demonstration onstretching and active exercises at Rural Health Training Center, Poonjerion 16.10.2021.Dr. P. Senthil coordinated the event and Ms Gayathri. K. C, Assistant Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Mr Sukumar. Consultant Physiotherapist, CHRI, were the resource persons. Demonstration of assessment of the basic musculoskeletal problems by using simple special-test procedures were given to the participants. In addition, few stretching and active exercises were also demonstrated to the students. The importance of community rehabilitation was also given by the Postgraduate of Community Medicine department.More than 20 BPT II year students attended the demonstration program.

Oct 16, 2021

Workshop: Introduction to and development of a protocol for the systematic review

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad College of Nursing, CARE organized a workshop on Introduction to and development of a protocol for the systematic review on 16.10.21. The speaker was Dr Kavitha Subramanian, Associate Professor, SRM College of Nursing, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. The speaker discussed the importance of systematic review and explained how to develop the protocol. The speaker also taught how to use the search engine Mesh words and guidelines for protocol preparation. The faculty, research scholars, UG and PG students from the School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Nursing College and Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute participated. A total of 50 participants attended the workshop.

Oct 16, 2021

Webinar - Exercise prescription: Rationale and Relevance

A webinar was organized by the School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 15.10.21 on Exercise prescription – rationale and relevance. The speaker was Mr Sheik Abdul Khadir MPT (Neuro), Physiotherapist, Department of Physiotherapy, AIIPMR, Mumbai. The speaker discussed the topic with the presentation of slides and videos. He discussed on types of exercises and its implication in the treatment of clinical conditions. Students from BPT 3rd and 5th semester, MPT 1st semester and faculty attended the webinar. Our students asked questions and clarified certain doubts regarding exercises that need to be prescribed. A total of 45 participants attended the webinar

Oct 15, 2021

Basic Medical Coding – An Overview

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized aGuest lecture - Basic Medical Coding – An Overview on 10.10.2021.Dr P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. Ms Swathi. N, Research Scholar, CSPT, CARE, Kelambakkam, Chennai coordinated thissession.The resource person for this guest lecture was Ms C. T. Kaladevi, Service Delivery Head, Miramed Ajuba Solutions Private LTD, Chennai. The speaker gave a basic introduction about medical coding discussed in detail all aspects of coding including classification of coding. The purpose of the medical coding in the health care delivery system was explained with the case scenario. A total of 40 participants attended the guest lecture.

Oct 10, 2021

Chettinad Volleyball Premier League 2021 (Men & Women)

Chettinad Volleyball Premier League 2021 was conducted at our Chettinad health city campus on 29.09.2021. DrNirupa, Department of Microbiology inaugurated the tournament in presence of DrRajesh kanna, Department of Pathology & DrKirubalan, Department of Physical Education.Theevent was a league tournament where there were divided into 2 pools with three teams in each and the top two teams from each pool went on to the semifinals. Semifinals men's section was held between MBBS A vs BDS, NURSING vs AHS and the Semifinals women section was held between MBBS A vs AHS B, B.Pharm/B.PT vs AHS A. The finals were held on 1st October between MBBS A vs Nursing, where the Nursing team emerged as the winners in the men section and the Women section between MBBS A vs AHS, where the MBBS team emerged as winners NaniaNanda Kumar from the Nursing team was announced to be the best player of the finals & Khalid Ahamed from the MBBS team was announced to be the best player of the tournament for the men section.Gayathri from the MBBS team was announced to be the best player of the tournament for the women section.DrEbenezer, Principal, FAHS, Dr John Antony Prabhakaran, Dept of Surgery, Dr Rajeshkanna, Department of Pathology, Dr Premkumar, Department of Dermatology graced the event with their presence and distributed the awards and medals to the winners.

Sep 29, 2021

NSS DAY CELEBRATION

NSS team of CARE celebrated the NSS Day celebration on 24.09.21. The event started with the Inaugural Speech of the Chief Guest, Prof. Dr T Balasubramanian, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. Dr Koyeli Girigoswami NSS PO, CARE, presented the last year NSS activities and the certificates were issued for the Unit 1 and Unit 2 volunteers by the chief guest. The winners of the slogan writing competition and recipe competition for the Poshan Maah celebration were awarded certificates. 200 NSS volunteers and students, faculties from various constituent colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education-Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute including Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad College of Nursing, Chettinad School of Law, Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy and Chettinad school of Architecture attended the event.The program ended with a vote of thanks by Ms YagaJeyanthi, NSS PO, CARE and the National Anthem.

Sep 24, 2021

Chettinad Basketball Premier League 2021

Chettinad Basketball Premier League 2021 was held at our Basketball court which started on 30th August 2021. Dr John Antony Prabhakaran of the Department of General Surgery Inaugurated the tournament in presence of Dr Rajesh Kanna, Department of Pathology & Dr Kirubalan, Department of Physical Education. It was held between eight teams of various batches. It was a league tournament where the eight teams were divided into 2 pools with four teams in each pool. Matches were held between teams of each pool and the top two teams were selected for the semifinals. The finals match was held on 21.09.21 between MBBS 2nd year team A vs MBBS INTERNS where the CRRIs team won the tournament. Dr Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE graced the event with his presence and distributed the awards and medals to the respective winners.

Sep 21, 2021

Fitness Assessment And Exercise Prescription

A fitness assessment webinar was conducted by the Chettinad School of Physiotherapy (CSP), CARE on 18.09.21.The speaker was Mr Abhinav Sathe MPT (Sports), PhD.Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy,Rajeev Gandhi College,Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.The speaker discussed fitness assessment and various techniques of exercise. The session was attended by students of various colleges and schools under CARE. A total of 40 participants attended the webinar.

Sep 18, 2021

Students Induction Program – 2021

A student induction program was conducted on 16.09.21 for first-year students, to know about institutional policies, processes, practices, culture and values. Dr R. Arumugam, Librarian & Head, CARE, addressed the student gathering. A total of 256 studentsof I year students of Chettinad School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy & Faculty of Allied Health Sciences attended the program.

Sep 16, 2021

World Physiotherapy Day 2021: Advanced Technology in Physiotherapy Management

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CAREandDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, CHRIorganized aninternational CME on ‘Advanced Technology in Physiotherapy’ on 08.09.21. Mr T. Alagappan, Faculty of Physiotherapy, CSPT, CARE moderated the session and Dr P. Senthil, Dean i/c, welcomed the participants. DrT. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE gave the inaugural addresses and released the awareness video about ‘Role of Physiotherapy Exercise in Post- COVID recovery cases’. This video was prepared by Dr Subramanian, faculty and Ms Saina Swathi, Research scholar, CSPT, CARE. The Resource persons for the CME wereMr Om Prakash, Senior Cardio-respiratory therapist, Aseer Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia and DrDrharmilaNageshwaran, Assistant Prof, Department of Sensor and Biomedical Technology, VIT- Vellore campus .The topics discussed were the advanced technology used in the COVID cases, ICU Physiotherapy management and in her physiotherapy rehabilitation.

Sep 08, 2021

Teachers’ Day celebration at CARE

Teachers’ Day was Commemorated byChettinadAcademy of Research and Education on 06.09.21 at the SigapiAachi Auditorium of the campus.The faculty from all schools and colleges of CARE along with the students attended the program. The event was presided over by DrBalaSubramaninan, Vice-Chancellor, CARE and Mrs Jeyendra Saraswathi, Registrar, CARE and Dr PitchaiBalashanmugam, Dean,CHRI were present during the occasion. The students from all colleges and schools wished their teachers on ‘my favourite teacher’ event. An interesting quiz competition was conducted for the faculty and fun games were played.This was followed by a talent show that included singing and dancing performance of the faculty. The program ended with a vote of thanks and refreshments.

Sep 06, 2021

Workshop on OBG Physiotherapy Care

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, conducted a workshop on Obstetrics Physiotherapy Care on 04.09.21. The speaker was Prof. Kavitha Venkatesan and the moderator was DrSubramanaian.S, faculty, CSPT, CARE.The objective of this workshop is to provide in-depth information with regards to Antenatal care, Post-natal careand physiotherapyin addition to the exercises for the management ofincontinence.The Speaker demonstrated all the physiotherapy approaches related to OBG conditions with the models. The workshopfocussed on OBG Physiotherapy Carefrom thepatients’ perspectives. A total of 28 participants attended the workshop

Sep 04, 2021

Guest lecture -Antenatal Physiotherapy Care

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture on ‘Antenatal Physiotherapy Care’ on 19.08.2021.The Resource Person was MrsN. Siva Jyothi, Associate Professor, Durgabai Deshmukh College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad, India. The speaker provided in-depth information with regards to physiological changes during pregnancy, and the importance of Antenatal physiotherapy care.The Speaker presented multiple treatment approaches by incorporating physiotherapy approaches of the Antenatal physiotherapy care. A total of 20 participants attended the lecture.

Aug 19, 2021

Shoulder Biomechanics

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture on Shoulder Biomechanics, on 14.08.2021.The Resource Person was Dr Yatheendra Kumar. G, Vice- Principal, Susruta Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Hyderabad, India. The speakerexplained the benefits and importance of the pathomechanics part of the Shoulder complex and how to analyze joint and movement problems during the clinical practice. The UG, PG students and Research Scholars from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE were the participants.More than 50 students attended the guest lecture.

Aug 14, 2021

Fit India Freedom Run 2.0

As part of the Fit India Movement, an initiative by UGC, CARE organized 'FIT INDIA FREEDOM RUN 2.0' on 14.08.2021 for all the students, staff and faculty members of CARE. The event occurred on the Chettinad Health city campus. Dr G. Kirubalan, Dy. Director – Physical Education, CARE coordinated the event and waved the flag for marathon running.A total of 112 runners participated in the event.

Aug 14, 2021

Guest Lecture On Copyright Registration Process In India

The IQAC cell, CARE organized a guest lecture on the title ‘Copyright Registration Process In India’ on 07.08.21. The Organizing Chairperson of the event was Dr Arun Kumar Radhakrishnan, Vice Principal, CHRI and IQAC Coordinator and the organizing secretary of the event was Dr Ahamed Basha Abdul Bari, Professor, Physiology, CHRI. The event was moderated by Dr Shiek Fareeth Ahamed S, Assistant Professor, AHS. The scientific session was delivered by Ms Priya Gautam, Examiner of Copyrights, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), New Delhi, Government of India. It was followed by a discussion session. The participants raised questions and doubts which were addressed by the speaker. The total number of participants was 117.

Aug 07, 2021

Campus Interview And In - House Placement- 2021

Career counselling and placement cell, CARE conducted campus interviews and in-house placement from 28.07.21 to 18.08.2021. Institutions participated in campus interview were Madras Medical Mission, Mogappair, Chennai, Chettinad Super Specialty Hospital, Kelambakkam. Chettinad Hospital And Research Institute, Kelambakkam, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai And Sugam Hospitals, Tiruvottiyur. a total of 100 final yeyearsSc., nursing students & two post-basic B Sc nursing students attended the campus interview. In all the interviews, a pretest interviews assessment was done.The campus interview team from MMM were Mr Isaiah Johnson, HR Manager, MrsRanjitham, Chief Nursing Officer.Mrsanjitham CNO highlighted the hands-on skill training and work experience in MMM. 85 B Sc(N) students attended the interview and 20 (24%) got selected in the interview.The In-house Placement interview team from CSSH was MrsHannah IsabellahPaulraj, Chief Nursing Superintendent and MrsLalitha, Assistant Nursing Superintendent. Direct interviews of 82 B Sc(N) and 2 Post Basic B Sc(N) students were carried out and 70 (83 %) students got selected in the interview. The In-house Placement interview was conducted by MrsVimala.I, Nursing Superintendent, CHRI. The direct interview was conducted for shortlisted students- 81 B Sc (N) and 1 Post Basic B Sc(N) studentand 72 (88%) students got selected in the interview.The campus interview team from Apollo Hospitals was MsEzilabeth, Deputy Nursing Superintendent, MsAmulya Ajay, Asst. Manager – Talent Acquisition, MsJeevitha, Senior Nursing Educator, MsBlessy, Clinical Instructor. The interview was conducted for 95 B Sc (N) and 2 Post Basic B Sc(N) students and 50 (51%) students got selected in the interview.The online interview was conducted by MsPaniRoselin, Nursing Superintendent, Sugam Hospital, Tiruvottiyur. 18 B Sc(N) students attended the interview and 5 (28 %) students got selected in the interview.The institutional Career cell support was done by CCN Faculties, Dr S HepsibahSharmil, Mrs Manjula. T.R and Mrs.RuksanaBegam.S.

Jul 28, 2021

Chettinad Sarvalokaa Forest Education Initiative

In an initiative to contribute towards a sustainable environment and ecosystem, Chettinad Sarvalokaa Education, international School along with Chettinad Academy of Research & Education conducted a mega sapling plantation initiative on 16.07.2021. The Honorable Chancellor Mrs. Geetha Muthiah planted the first sapling followed by Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, The students of CHRI, staff & faculty of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Students, Parents and Staff of Chettinad Sarvalokaa Education international School actively participated in the tree sapling plantation. Around 2500 saplings of 200 indigenous species of trees were planted on 4.5 acres under this initiative.

Jul 16, 2021

Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture on Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation on 03.07.2021. Mr. Satyam Bhodaji, Assistant Professor, MGM School of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad, Maharashtra is the resource person for this session. The primary objective of this conference is to sensitize various problems due to ageing with a thorough assessment and Physiotherapy management and its importance. The speaker discussed the benefits of using the key principles in geriatric assessment, Structured supervised intervention methods and certain therapeutic techniques with precautionary measures of application applied in geriatric rehabilitation.A total of 85 participants attended the meeting

Jul 03, 2021

International Yoga Day -2021

The Department of Physical Education, CARE organized a national webinar to commemorate International Yoga Day on 21.06.2021. The theme of the webinar was “Yoga for well-being”. The resource person for the webinar was Prof.Dr. Arunthathy, Professor, Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital and Yoga Instructor, Isha Foundation. The programmed started with a welcome address by Dr. Pragatheeshwaran, General Surgery Final year student, CARE followed by inauguration ceremony by Prof. Dr. T. Balasubramian, Vice Chancellor, CARE. A total of 150 participants attended the programme. The programme ended with a vote of thanks given by Dr. G. Kirubalan, Deputy Director, Physical Education, CARE.

Jun 21, 2021

International Yoga Day -2021

The international day of yoga (IDY) for the year 2021 was commemorated by NSS and UBA, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) on 21.06.2021. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr T Balasubramanian, Vice-Chancellor, CARE. The programme started with an invocation song followed by a welcome address delivered by Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS, PO and UBA coordinator,CARE. The Chief Guest delivered the inaugural address highlighting the importance of Yoga and the origin of yoga practice. The speech was very motivating for all the participants and after the completion of his speech, a video demonstration of different types of breathing exercises was screened. The expert who demonstrated Yoga was Ms. Kamlesh Barwal, Director of SriSri Yoga, Art of Living and she elaborately explained the various types of breathing exercises and their benefits in combating COVID 19. Then the vote of thanks was delivered by Ms. Nancy Victoria, NSS, PO, CARE followed by the National anthem to conclude the programme. The participants were the different volunteers of NSS, UBA, students from different constituent colleges of CARE, faculties and staffs.A total of 100 participants attended the event.

Jun 21, 2021

Basic concepts of PNF exercise

A guest lecture was organized by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 19.06.21 on ‘Basic concepts of PNF exercise’. The coordinator of the event was Dr. Subramanian S, Associate professor, CSP, CARE. The Guest Speaker was Mr. Suresh Kumar, M.P.T (Neurology) who had ten years of teaching and research experience to his credits. The speaker gave basic information on PNF exercises for neurological and Musculoskeletal disorders. He discussed the principles of PNF exercise and explained about patterns and techniques of PNF. A total of 25 participants attended the guest lecture.The participants had a very good learning experience, the lecture helped them in their understanding of the Basic concepts of PNF exercises.The vote of thanks was given by Dr Senthil P, Dean in charge, CSP.

Jun 19, 2021

World Bicycle Day 2021

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an e-lecture to commemorate the World Bicycle Day 2021 on the theme of “Cycling and Fitness” on 03.06.2021 via Online Mode. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The primary objective of this event is to insist on the importance of the Bicycle and its utilization. The program had an essay competition on “Cycling for body and mind”. About 20 students from varying Schools/ Colleges of Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) had participated in the Essay Writing competition on “Cycling for the body and mind.” The audience found the lecture useful and winners of the essay competition were distributed prizes.

Jun 03, 2021

Myths and Facts about the neurodynamic techniques

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an e-lecture & panel discussion on the theme of ‘Myths and Facts about the neurodynamic techniques’ 31.05.2021 via online Mode. The speaker was Mr A. Mohamed Nainar, senior physiotherapist, PMR, CHRI, CARE. The speaker discussed the Neurodynamic techniques, basic principles and physiological mechanism behind the techniques. After the e-lecture, this was followed by a panel discussion about the myth and fact of the neurodynamic technique with the evidence. The e-lecture was useful in bringing out the importance of neural mobilization technique application and its benefits in varying orthopaedic/ neurological conditions. The participants clarified their doubts from the panel experts at the end of the panel discussion.

May 31, 2021

Critical Care Physiotherapy Intervention

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an E- Lecture on ‘Critical Care Physiotherapy Intervention’ on 29.05.2021 via online Mode.Prof. Thiagarajan Subramanian, Professor, Faculty of Physiotherapy, Lovely Professional University, Punjab is the resource person of this lecture. Mr T. Alagappan, senior sports physiotherapist, CHRI, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The primary objective of this lecture is to bring awareness and importance about Intensive care Physiotherapy management and its importance. The speaker discussed various ventilator modes, monitoring method in ICU and certain techniques like suctioning, chest physiotherapy, assisted cough technique and positioning applied in the critical care unit. The participants actively participated in the lecture and more than 65 participants attended the lecture.

May 29, 2021

Role of Physiotherapy in Bronchial Asthma

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, Chettinad Academy of Research Education organized a seminar on ‘Role of Physiotherapy in Bronchial Asthma’ on 15.05.2021. The resource person was Mr. A. Mohamed Nainar, Senior Physiotherapist, PMR Department, CHRI. The speaker spoke about Asthma and the importance of Physiotherapy exercise in relieving the symptoms and thereby, improving the physical function of Asthmatic patients. He also demonstrated the important physiotherapy exercises like breathing technique, relaxed positions, chest mobility exercise, strengthening exercises, and effective daily activity pattern. He also shared a case study report and structured protocol based on the complaints of patients with Bronchial Asthma. A total of 50 students participated in the seminar. Students actively participated in the question and answer session held at the end of the lecture.

May 15, 2021

International Labour Day 2021

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a lecture to commemorate International Labour Day 2021 on the theme of “Responsibility of Labour’s contribution towards the Country Economy”, 03.05.2021 via Online Mode.Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. The primary objective of this conference is to bring awareness about the labour day celebration and their responsibility in the country’s economic growth. The audience gained knowledge about the history behind the Labours day celebration and how to work productively in a safe environment. A total of 50 participants attended the lecture.

May 03, 2021

CHETPHYSIOCON 2021

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an international conference,CHETPHYSIOCON2021 on the theme of Functional Based Physiotherapy Intervention,on 30.04.2021 via Online Mode. Dr. P. Senthil, Dean in charge, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE addressed and welcomed the audience for the session. Dr. T. Balasubramanian, Vice-chancellor, CARE delivered the inaugural address.The conference covered the updated and recent evidence-based functional physiotherapy intervention in Women’s Health, Geriatric Health, Paediatric Health, and Hand injury cases. The eminent resource person of the concerned field of physiotherapy specialty delivered their lecture and shared the updates in the field. A total of 150 delegates participated in the conference. The conference ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE. The conference went on well with the grant success by sharing and updating the functionally oriented physiotherapy intervention.

Apr 30, 2021

Exercise awareness for the work-related musculoskeletal disorders during the pandemic

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a guest lecture (Health education) on Exercise awareness for work-related musculoskeletal disorders on 27.04.2021 via Online Mode. The target audience was the NatWest Group, a multinational company. The health education campaign started with a welcome address by Dr. P. Senthil, Dean i/c, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy. Dr. Subramanian. S, Associate Professor, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, Mr. Alagappan. T, Senior Sports Physiotherapist, Department of Sports Medicine, CHRI were the resource persons. An introduction about the basic musculoskeletal problems related to the desktop work nature was given which was followed bya demonstration of stretching and active exercises. Awareness was given for staying fit and healthy.In addition, modification of environment for work pattern was advised. A total of 50 employees participated in this event.The participants found that the session was informative and helpful.

Apr 27, 2021

Physiotherapy - Guest Lecture on Patient Oriented Outcome Measures

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized an E- Lecture on Patient Oriented Outcome Measures,on 17.04.2021. The moderator was Mr. Alagappan. T, Faculty, CSP, CARE and resource person was Mr. Thangamani Ramalingam. A, Faculty, Sarvajanik College of Physiotherapy, Surat, Gujarat, India. The speaker discussed in depth of outcome measures used in health care of the patients.He demonstrated on how to apply the outcome measures in clinical practice and research work. The UG, PG students and research scholars from Chettinad School of Physiotherapy participated and the total participants were 50.

Apr 17, 2021

CARE - Vaccination UTSAV Lecture

NSS, ChettinadAcademy of Research & Educationorganizeda vaccination Utsav lectureon 12.04.2021.The lecture was actively participated by the faculty and students from Chettinad college of nursing. Mrs.Nancy Victoria,Assistant Professor delivered a lecture onCOVID-19 vaccination, immunogenic reaction, types of vaccines,vaccination centers,andindications, contraindications of vaccination,and adverse effects. The speaker alsoinsisted the students educate their parents,friends, and community to get vaccinated.The students raised questions about the difference betweencovaxin and covishield, about vaccination in pregnant women, etc., and the speaker addressed them all.

Apr 12, 2021

Physiotherapy - Guest Lecture– ‘Communication Vs Healing’

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized ane-lecture on Communication Vs Healing on 07.04.2021. The Resource Person was Dr. K. Loganathan,Assistant Professor, Department of English, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE). The speaker explained the communication skill and their importance in handling the patient. He insisted that healthcare professionals need to have good communication skillsto communicate with the patients. The speaker also explained the barriers of communication and how to overcome such issues with the patients. More than 50 UG and PG Students from Allied Health Sciences, Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE have attended the lecture.

Apr 07, 2021

Physiotherapy - First Aid and Basic Life Support

First aid and Basic life support training were organized by the Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 02.04.2021. The trainer of the event was Mr. Suriyanarayanan. K.J, Honorary Secretary,St. John Ambulance Association, Chennai (South Centre), India.Mr. Suriyanarayanan. K.Jtalked on introduction about first aid and basic life support.He also demonstrated the important vital sign evaluation of the causality in injured and how to give them basic life support such as breathing technique, cardiac massage, and first aid management using the mannequin. Handlingemergencies, the role of the first aider, management of the victim injured were also discussed.A total of 50 participants including faculty and students attended the training.Students actively participated in the question and answer session and clarified the doubts.

Apr 02, 2021

Physiotherapy - Career Guidance Counseling

CARE – Career Guidance Counseling session was organized on 22.03.2021 by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE to the 11th and 12th standard school students of King’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore. Heads of the constituent schools and colleges of the CARE were the resource persons. Course details, eligibility, scope, and placement prospects of courses such as MBBS, BDS, BPT, B. Pharm, B. Sc Nursing, Allied Health Science Courses, B. Law, and B. Arch were discussed in detail. A total of 40 students of King’s Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Vellore attended the session and benefitted. The Principal of the School expressed thanks for this career guidance session delivered to their students.

Mar 22, 2021

Physiotherapy - India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav- e-poster competition

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, and NSS - CARE has jointly organized an E-Poster competition to commemorate India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav on the theme of People Awareness about the Freedom Struggle on 18.03.2021. The posters received for the competition had the depiction of concept -awareness about the freedom struggles and the achievements done by the freedom fighters. More than 40 students from the School of Physiotherapy, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and School of Law, CARE participated in the competition. A total of 10 e-posters were shortlisted for final scrutiny. The winners of the e-poster were declared.

Mar 18, 2021

Physiotherapy - India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav- Quiz Program

The Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE, and NSS- CARE has jointly organized a Quiz competition to commemorate India’s 75 Years of Independence-Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav on the theme of Patriotism and Freedom Fighters. The teams selected by preliminary session and the students participating were from the School of Physiotherapy, School of Pharmaceutical Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, and School of Law, CARE. The competition was held between 4 teams with five participants in each team.There were two rounds of quiz includingrapid-fire and buzzer rounds related to the concept of people's awareness about the freedom struggles and the achievement done by the freedom fighters. More than fifty students and faculty were the audiences for the quiz program.

Mar 18, 2021

CARE - International Women’s Day Commemoration (8 March 2021)

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Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) commemorated the International Women’s day 2021 with the theme of ‘Choose to Challenge’ on March 8, 2021. The Chief Guest of the event was Ms.Pushpa Narayan, Senior Assistant Editor, Times of India.

The event started auspiciously with a prayer. The introductory speech was given by Prof. Dr. Ruckmani, Head, Department of Pharmacology, CHRI who spoke on the history behind the celebration of International Women’s Day and the need for the attitudinal change in both men and women. This was followed by the Inaugural address by our Honorable Vice-Chancellor, Dr. T.Balasubramanian. He reminded us that every religion insists on the importance of women. He also affirmed the fact that behind every man there is a woman and talked about the contributions of Avvaiyar and Mother Teresa. He also lauded the many roles played by a woman from birth. The chief guest appreciated the institute that it has ‘CARE’ in the name. She spoke that it is the responsibility of every person in the society on women empowerment. This was followed by Dr. Merlin, Department of Anesthesiology who spoke on painless delivery.

Smt. Geetha Muthiah Labour Analgesia services was then inaugurated by the chief guest. An interesting debate was conducted with two teams of six participants from all the schools and colleges under CARE, who debated on the topic- whether women should change or men should change their attitude to prevent women oppression. Faculty and students from schools of Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Dental College, Allied health sciences, Law, Architecture, Physiotherapy and College of nursing attended the event and actively participated in the discussion on women oppression and crime against them. The chief guest concluded that women have a strong role and ability in convincing men to change for women's empowerment. Dr. Vijayashree, Head, Department of Pathology, CHRI delivered the vote of thanks. The program was ended with National anthem.

Mar 08, 2021

FDP – Design and Implementation of CBCS in Health Science Programs

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE organized a Faculty Development Program on 08.03.2021 with the topic of concept of design and implementing the choice based credit system in the health science programs. The resource person of the event was Dr. R. Murugesan, Research Director, CARE. The Resource person Dr. R. Murugesan oriented all the participated faculties about the importance of CBCS and calculation of credit score for both contact and practical subjects. The session was interactive and hands-on training was given to develop the core, discipline elective, ability enhancement, and skilled elective courses and their distribution in the curriculum of each course. A total of 20 faculty from the School of Physiotherapy and Faculty of Allied Health Sciences attended the meeting.

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Dr. R. Murugesan, Research Director, CARE

Mar 08, 2021

International Women’s day 2021 - Sports Tournament

As part of the International Women’s day, 2021 celebration at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, the Department of Physical Education conducted a Sports tournament exclusively for all women (students & staff) on 08.03.2021. The tournament comprised of various sports events such as Lucky Corner, Tug of War, Pot hitting, and Ball passing relay. This sports tournament involved female students from all the constituent colleges/schools of CARE, to play as a team. Prof. Dr. Rukmani, HOD, Department of Pharmacology inaugurated the women’s day Sports Tournament. About 350 participants, including students and staff members, took part in the events organized. The winner of Tug of War was a team of students of I year M.Sc Psychology and Runners-up were I year M.Sc students of AHS. The winner of Pot hitting event was Gayathri. R, I year M.Sc Psychology. Lucky corner and Ball pass Relay sports winners were Nursing, Physiotherapy, MBBS, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Architecture, and Faculty of Allied health Sciences students. Dr. T. Balasubramian, Vice-Chancellor of Chettinad Academy of Research & Education was the Chief Guest and he distributed the certificates and medals to the winners. The entire campus wore a festive look during this women’s day celebration and the event ended in grand splendor.

Mar 08, 2021

Plastic-free environment awareness campaign

NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan of CARE organized a plastic-free campaign in the adopted village Kayar. Nearly 100 students and volunteers from FAHS, CCN, and CSP participated in the event. They went door to door of the villagers and collected the plastic bags and distributed cloth bags to them. This is a part of the Swacchata activity. The faculties accompanying them were Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, Ms. Nancy Victoria, CCN, and Mrs. Swathi, CSP.

Mar 06, 2021

PRIDE RE-IMAGINING WOMANHOOD

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education in collaboration with AWARE India, organized an awareness campaign on 1st March 2021 for women empowerment to commemorate International women’s day. The event was inaugurated by Vice chancellor of our university Dr. T. Balasubramanian. Women activists from the Aware India Organization addressed the students of CARE, in which they discussed on topics- Gender equality, Child abuse, Mental Health and also promoted the Women safety at Schools, Colleges and Workplaces. This event happened in Lecture Hall 1 in the Academic block of our campus and more than 320 female students and faculty attended.This was followed by a PRIDE RIDE Campaign, which is a bike riding event by women that starts from Chennai and Puducherry to cover all districts of Tamil Nadu. This is being done in a view of achieving the mission statement- ‘Re-imagining Womanhood’, on this International women’s day. Our Vice chancellor, Dr. T. Balasubramanian flagged off the she-riders riding campaign.The she-riders (Woman motorcycle riders club) is all set to 1 Goal will ride for 31 days to cover all the 39 districts spreading awareness about women empowerment.

Mar 01, 2021

Physiotherapy - Exhibition

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy has organized a campaign and exhibition on models and charts of clinical anatomy of the human body on 01.03.2021 at Atrium of College block. The campaign and exhibition had been arranged to create awareness on rehabilitation physiotherapy through the model and other exhibits. Vice-chancellor Dr. T. Balasubramaniam inaugurated the campaign. Students shared their information through models and Charts. Many students and faculties of the constituted institution of CARE- School of Law, Architecture, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nursing College, and Medical College participated. A total of 100 participants attended the program. This event helped to improve the student’s communication, get exposure to a theme through presentations and discuss with other students. The participants were made aware of the role of Physiotherapy intervention in varying rehabilitation principles and techniques.

Mar 01, 2021

Introduction to Lower Limb Anatomy and Abdomen - Surface Landmark

A webinar was organized by Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE on 24.02.2021. The guest speaker of the event was Dr. P. Murali, who is an eminent researcher and anatomist. Dr. Senthil, Dean of CSP, introduced the guest speaker and welcomed the participants. The webinar was attended by students, faculty, and researchers and there were about 51 participants. The webinar refreshed the surface landmark of lower limb anatomy and abdomen. The participants learned the applied anatomy and palpation of artery and nerve. There were applied anatomy questions and interactive discussions were held.

Feb 24, 2021

Community awareness camp

An awareness camp was organized and conducted by the School of Physiotherapy, CARE in collaboration with the Department of Community medicine, CHRI on 20.02.2021. The camp was conducted in the Perungudi area of Chennai. The camp was carried out to create awareness about physiotherapy as one of the treatment modalities for musculoskeletal problems. There was a total of 48 patients who had medical problems such as osteoarthritis knee, frozen shoulder, and neck spasms. Exercises specific to various health conditions were being taught to the patients. They were made aware of other therapies available such as wax therapy, ultrasound therapy, inferential therapy. Many doubts and queries of the camp attendees were addressed.

Feb 20, 2021

International Mother Language Day

The Department of Pharmacology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute commemorated the International Mother Language Day on 19.02.2021. The event comprised of a Guest lecture and a language translation competition for the students of all the constituent colleges of CARE. The Online Guest lecture was on the topic ‘தாய் மொழியும் தமிழ் மொழியும்’ delivered by Dr.Arasendiran, Retired Professor of Tamil, Madras Christian College. The event was presided by the Vice-Chancellor, CARE and Dean, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute. Around 150 participants attended the program. The lecture was followed by a group competition on a translation of selected English words. There was active participation by the medical, dental, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, architecture, and law college students in the competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners. The students expressed that the program was much useful and the competition was interesting.

Feb 19, 2021

A joint initiative collaborative clinical study between the CSP, CARE and JOGO

A joint initiative collaborative clinical study between the CSP, CARE and JOGO Biofeedback Clinic started with the opening ceremony in the Presence of Vice-Chancellor Dr. T. Balasubramanian, CARE and .Chief Guest Mr. Shyam Sunder, Clinical Head/ Director, JOGO healthcare Private limited. School of Physiotherapy, CARE has started attracting students and researchers within a short span of its establishment. In its quest of bringing happiness in the faces of ailing patient, it has ventured into fruitful collaborations with industry and institutes. This joint venture aims to explore the efficacy of JOGO, a digital therapeutics for Orthopedic, neurological and OBG rehabilitation.

Feb 04, 2021

Debate competition with the theme of "Are Girl Child Empowered in India"

We conducted debate competition with the theme of "Are Girl Child Empowered in India" and Poetry Competition with the theme of "Importance of Girls Education" and varying Students from our Constituent Colleges/ Schools of CARE participated and created awareness about the importance of Girl Child and their role in our society. Dr. Priyadharshini, Professor/ HOD, Department of Microbiology, CHRI and Dr. Lakshmi, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences are our invited Judges to moderate the above competition with their added guest notes about the National Girl Child Day Celebration.

Jan 21, 2021

Online Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship conducted by MGNCRE, Ministry of Education

Online Workshop on Social Entrepreneurship conducted by MGNCRE, Ministry of Education, Govt Of India hosted by Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE, UBA and NSS, CARE.

Participants : 250As

a part of Social Entrepreneurship Cell of the Higher Education Institution, MGNCRE conducted an online workshop for motivating and promoting Swachhta and Social Entrepreneurship through preparation of ‘Social Enterprise Business Plans’ at Chettinad Academy of Research and Education. In this regard, Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE, UBA and NSS, CARE has conducted an online workshop for one-hour for the students with knowledge sharing including aspects of encouraging Social Entrepreneurship. The online workshop was in hybrid model with zoom participants as well as live streaming was done. The organizers were Dr. Priyadharshini S, Professor and HOD, Department of Microbiology, CHRI and Coordinator, Social Entrepreneurship, Swacchata and Rural Engagement Cell, CARE and Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, NSS, PO and UBA Coordinator, CARE. There were 200 students and 50 faculties who attended the workshop. The workshop was very much encouraging for the students to become self-dependent by starting small business.

Jan 07, 2021

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Organized a one day outreached activities

Chettinad School of Physiotherapy, CARE Organized a one day outreached activities on 06/01/2021 (Wednesday) for the MPT students to visit the JOGO Biofeedback Clinic, Chennai and the students have benefited and gained their clinical knowledge on applying the biofeedback devices for varying patients in Physiotherapy Management. They have also learned about the multi-disciplinary approach and advanced intervention methods for handling the outcome of patient.

Jan 06, 2021

Plastic-free environment awareness campaign

NSS and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan of CARE organized a plastic-free campaign in the adopted village Kayar. Nearly 100 students and volunteers from FAHS, CCN, and CSP participated in the event. They went door to door of the villagers and collected the plastic bags and distributed cloth bags to them. This is a part of the Swacchata activity. The faculties accompanying them were Dr. Koyeli Girigoswami, FAHS, Ms. Nancy Victoria, CCN, and Mrs. Swathi, CSP.

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