SRM College of Physiotherapy Celebrates World Physiotherapy Day with 'ROM – THE PHYSIO RUN 2024'

SRM College of Physiotherapy at SRMIST celebrated World Physiotherapy Day on 6th September 2024 with 'ROM – THE PHYSIO RUN 2024.' Inaugurated by Dr. R. Shivakumar, the event featured a 70 km relay involving 20 student physiotherapists. It aimed to raise awareness on significant social issues and concluded with a valedictory ceremony.

SRM College of Physiotherapy at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) celebrated World Physiotherapy Day on 6th September 2024 with an event called 'ROM – THE PHYSIO RUN 2024.'

Inaugurated by Dr. R. Shivakumar, IPS, Superintendent of Police, IDOL WING, CID, Government of Tamil Nadu, the 70 km relay began at SRM Baburayanpettai and ended at SRM Kattankulathur. Twenty student physiotherapists showcased their endurance and dedication to the profession during the relay.

The inauguration featured distinguished guests such as Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor of SRMIST, and Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravikumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Medical and Health Sciences at SRMIST, among others. This annual event raised awareness on significant social issues: Social Inclusion in 2021, Child Protection in 2022, and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being in 2023.

The valedictory ceremony included the symbolic extinguishing of the torch by Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravikumar. Mrs. S. F. Mariyam Farzana delivered a speech titled 'Blueprint to Reality,' highlighting the event's meticulous planning. SRM College of Physiotherapy continues its mission to promote, maintain, and restore health through education, physical interventions, and disease prevention.