The Indian Physiotherapy Forum Qatar (IPFQ) and Outreach Qatar (OQ) joined hands to organise an awareness programme for parents of children with special needs to commemorate 'World Physiotherapy Day – 2024' on September 8.
IPFQ, a non-profit organisation of physiotherapists living and working in Qatar in both private and government healthcare facilities, is an associate organisation of the Indian Business and Professional Council under the aegis of the embassy of India.
Outreach Qatar is an associate organisation of Indian Community Benevolent Fund (ICBF), also under the aegis of embassy of India, Qatar, supporting and catering to children with special needs and their parents.
The theme of World Physiotherapy Day - 2024 was 'Low back pain and the role of physiotherapy in its management'.
The event was opened by OQ general secretary Sameer Moosa, followed by the inaugural address by president Avinash Gaikwad. Dr Sheena Maria John elaborated on the theme of the day and introduced the team of presenters and volunteers.
Interactive sessions were conducted by paediatric physiotherapists Dr Nargis Prashanth Das, Dr Binoy Das Nalumakkal, and Dr Biju Nirmal Jacob.
The activity focused on enriching participants’ knowledge in the role of exercises as a lifelong activity for healthy living and preventing low back pain.
Parents shared their experiences, discussed their concerns and participated by asking questions to get right guidance from the expert physiotherapists. The event concluded with a relaxation breathing exercise lead by physiotherapist Dr Sejal Nariani.
The combined efforts of the two organisations made the event meaningful by raising awareness among parents of children with special needs on the importance of taking care of their back while caring for their children, a statement added.
