08/09/2026
ЁЯМН **WORLD PHYSIOTHERAPY DAY & 21ST ANNUAL CELEBRATION 2026** ЁЯОЙ
On the occasion of **World Physiotherapy Day and the 21st Annual Celebration**, an enlightening academic session was jointly organized by **Apex College of Physiotherapy** and **Apex Hospital тАУ Advanced Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Unit** on the theme:
ЁЯлА **тАЬThe Role of Physiotherapy & Physical Activity in the Prevention, Management & Rehabilitation of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke.тАЭ**
The programme was graced by the esteemed presence of **Chairman, Apex, Prof. (Dr.) S. K. Singh**. The event was inaugurated with the ceremonial **lamp lighting** by the Chief Guest **Dr. Sunil Kumar, Neurologist, Apex**, along with Guest of Honour **Dr. Ayodhya Prasad, Retired Senior Physiotherapist, BHU**, **Dr. Akdas Mumtaz, Cardiologist, Apex**, **Dr. Dibyendu, Onco-Rehabilitation Specialist**, **Dr. Soumya, Occupational Therapist**, **Dr. U. K. Singh, Head тАУ Physical Rehabilitation**, distinguished guests **Dr. Prakash Punj, Physiotherapist**, **Dr. Anand Shankar Singh, Birla Hospital**, **Dr. S. K. Mandal, Northeast Railway, Varanasi**, **Principal Prof. Puneet Jaiswal**, and **Vice-Principal Dr. Saurabh Anand**.
The programme featured an insightful discussion on the **World Physiotherapy Day theme**, felicitation of distinguished guests, and the launch of **тАЬCommunity Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation,тАЭ** a book authored by **Prof. Puneet Jaiswal, Principal, Apex College of Physiotherapy**.
ЁЯПЖ **API Foundation Awards** were also presented to faculty members and students in recognition of their **academic excellence and outstanding achievements**.
# # # ЁЯФм Academic & Scientific Session
The scientific session witnessed the presentation of research papers on diverse and contemporary areas of physiotherapy:
ЁЯФ╣ **Dr. Puneet Jaiswal** тАУ *Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation*
ЁЯФ╣ **Dr. Kashish Singh** тАУ *Comparative Effect of Proprioceptive and Reactive Balance Training on Balance Improvement in Older Women*
ЁЯФ╣ **Dr. Surbhi Arya** тАУ *Comparative Study of Dry Needling and Ultrasound Therapy for Trigger Point Relief*
ЁЯФ╣ **Dr. Rajat Singh** тАУ *Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Performance in Indian Adults*
The programme also witnessed enthusiastic participation from students through **Quiz, Debate, and Poster Competitions**, providing an engaging platform for learning, creativity, critical thinking, and scientific expression.
тЬи The event concluded with a powerful message:
**тАЬMovement Gives Life Momentum, and Physiotherapy Empowers It.тАЭ** ЁЯТЩ
