Message from the SecretaryDear Readers!

I am happy on this thriving release of third issue of BCIP TODAY. The magazine

provides a fair opportunity to peep into various activities held and participated by

BCIP. I appreciate its editorial board for such an intelligently worked upon content

and presentation of this magazine.

It is gratifying to see that institute has started its first Post Graduate Program this year. Also it is a matter of

pride that institute held landmark “FIRST GRADUATION CEREMONY” for its first batch of BPT

students, I am specially thankful to Prof. S P Rath (Vice chancellor North Orissa University) Prof B N

Pandey (Ex- vice chancellor Magadh University) and Dr Asha Goyal (Registrar DCPTOT) who graced this

august ceremony with their kind presence. These enviable dividends are our long invested missionary zeal of quality

education. Recently institute has witnessed rampant development both academically and in extracurricular. Our

society has always strived to provide all-out supplement to institute's growing needs and wishes.

I wish the magazine success and laurels for its future publication. Enjoy Reading!

Bhuwan Mohan

Secretary, SBSSTS

Message from the EditorDear Readers!

One of the ongoing themes that has characterized the messages I have written since launching

our magazine is - Evolution - not just the physical transformation of BCIP, but also the

introduction of our new programs and activities. Continuing our Culture and ethnicity our

Institution is set to surmount monumental accomplishments creating landmarks in BCIP

story. With every incremental development at BCIP we affirm and bask in the newfound

pride for the richness of our heritage.

It is my privilege to present our 3rd issue of BCIP TODAY. This magazine is a primary source of information

about new developments at BCIP, about student & alumni activities, faculty and extracurricular activities. It is

satisfying to note that our magazines are viewed with pleasure when it comes about its contents, crisp writing, a fresh

look and presentation.

The basic concept of this publication is to provide us with greater flexibility for editorial presentation. A publication

that will include not only noteworthy news of our college, but a glimpse of events taking place across the campus.

In my concluding message I urge you to “Set forth a Challenge....... To go the extra mile, do better, be better,

change the routine and stimulate thinking process”.

SANJEEV GUPTA

Director

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About the Society

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute

(BCIP) is one of the Institutes being run by the charitable of Hotel Management & Catering

society namely, Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Technology (BCIHMCT), New Delhi was established in

Trust Society, which was established in 1952 by the 1999 by the trust to provide a 4 year program of Bachelor in

dynamic and visionary Late Shri Brijkrishan Chandiwala, a Hotel Management & Catering Technology.

veteran Gandhian and philanthropist, in memory of his Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Information illustrious father Late Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala, President Technology (BCIIT), New Delhi provides a 3 year Master of of prominent social service organisations such as Bharat Computer Application (MCA) programme since 1999.Sewak Samaj and Sadachar Samiti. Shri Brijkrishan

Banarsidas Chanadiwala Institute of Professional Chandiwala was a simple man, endowed with visionary mind

Studies, New Delhi, a multi disciplinary business school has and was awarded “PADMASHRI”. He formed the Society with

been established by the trust in 2008, to provide Masters in the mission:

Business Administration (MBA) “To Provide Yeomen Service in the Field of Health and

All these institutes are affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Education.”

Indraprastha University, Delhi for awarding the degree and

are approved by the All India Council of Technical Education Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society is a (AICTE).registered society under the Societies Registration Act and

is located at Chandiwala Estate in the green belt of Kalkaji, Janaki Devi College for Women, New Delhi affiliated to New Delhi. To fulfill the mission, the Society provides Delhi University imparts education in regular degree services in health, education & sports in Delhi . courses. Beside it also provides number of vocational

training programmes to the needy and the poor girls to Shri Autar Kishan is the Chairman of the Society and prepare them to be self-employed. Shri Bhuwan Mohan is the Secretary, who have been

tirelessly managing the Society and have been instrumental Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Medical Sciences is a in the growth of institutions. Besides BCIP, the Society runs multi-speciality hospital located at Chandiwala Estate, the following institutions: Kalkaji, New Delhi.

About the Instituteare assured of unique and exciting

learning experience. Institute has

always scaled steeper heights of Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP) excellence year by year. BCIP strives

to be the best training and learning was established in 2003. The Institute is affiliated to Guru centre in the field of physiotherapy Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi and is approved education. by the Delhi Council of Physiotherapy and Occupational

The Institute mentors every Therapy (DCPTOT). BCIP has been awarded “Category A” student to be their best by training by Department of Higher Education, Government of NCT them to excel in their performance of Delhi and “Grade A” by Delhi State Fee Regulatory & to reach perfection. The institute Committee.provides complete infrastructure for

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy stands effective training of students. apart from other institutions on many counts. Geographical Institute has two Physiotherapy location of BCIP, on the major arterial roadways of South (OPD) Clinics and is supported by in-Delhi, in close proximity of metro station, providing easy campus hospital. Training activities access, makes it an ideal choice for every student. BCIP are organized throughout the year in an effort towards offers Undergraduate (BPT) and Post Graduate (MPT) preparing the students for the higher studies and

degree programs in Physiotherapy. placements. In addition students take part in out door The admission to these programs is posting at hospitals / clinical centers of national and through Common Enterance Test international repute. As a part of the curriculum students conducted by GGSIP University, are sent to visit rehabilitation centers and NGO Delhi. The detailed information for establishments also. Recently Institute has signed these programs is available on the Memorandum of Understanding with Primus Super GGSIPU website (www.ipu.ac.in). Specialty Hospital, Brahm Shakti Hospital, Orthonova

These programs comprise of a challenging curriculum, Hospital and National Heart Institute, Delhi for clinical coaxing each student for perfection and highest academic training and Research. BCIP has also been allowed to accomplishments, accompanied by a winning mindset, impart training at Delhi Volley Ball Association to expose positive attitude and a personality exuding confidence. student to the emerging arena of Sports Physiotherapy. Equipped with infrastructure of national acclaim, core Welcome you to visit our campus and discover for yourself faculty and visiting faculty with rich and vast research and the other dimensions of this Institute that strives to be the academic experience and shining track records, students best education provider around!

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PLACEMENTS

It gives immense pride to share with our readers that how BCIP is providing rewarding Physiotherapy programs

and is tailoring placements world wide.

Our vision to teach diligence, dedication, determination and perseverance is yielding fruits for the skilled

Physiotherapists we are producing.

Besides pursuing their higher education in Physiotherapy (Orthopaedics, Neurology, Sports , Cardiology and

other specializations), Biomechanics, students are also trying their hand in fields like Business Administration

from various reputed institutions from India and abroad. Students are practicing / rendering their services in

premier institutions / hospitals including Apollo Hospital, Indian Spinal Injury Centre, Max Super Speciality

Hospital and Reebok Institute etc.

We feel proud to acknowledge that our students of 2003 and 2004 batch are well placed and appreciated all

over. Student like Kanika Marwaha, Hina Garg, Shilpa Matta, Karan etc. are pursuing their masters programme in

UK, USA or Australia etc. Besides this students like Sirish Sachdev are running their private clinic in Delhi very

successfully. Students of 2005 batch are also about to complete their internships from various reputed hospital

like RML, Apollo Hospital, RBTB, Hindu Rao, Deen Dayal Upadhayay Hospital etc.

INSTITUTE INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP

?Students are moulded into health care professionals of tomorrow through their own leadership

initiatives, latest case studies and comprehensive interactions through various seminars and

conferences. Institute monitors every student to give their best by training them to excel in their

performance and to reach perfection. For the same purpose institute runs 2 Physiotherapy clinics

supported by in campus hospital BCIMS.

?Institute signed strategic Memorandum of understanding with Primus Super Specialty Hospital, Brahm

Shakti Hospital, National Heart Institute, Orthonova Hospital, Delhi for facilitating their clinical training

and expose them to multidimensional Physiotherapy care.

?Besides this institute has acquired permission for training at VIMHANS and Deen Dayal Upadhayay

Hospital.

?BCIP has also got permission for training with Delhi Volley Ball Association to expose student to the

emerging arenas of Sports Physiotherapy.

RESULTS

CONGRATULATIONS-100% RESULT

With 100% result BCIP students emerged in flying colors with more than 70% students holding distinctions in

various subjects

Such an overwhelming result inspires not only future students but also the faculty to work unceasingly.

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Pass Percentage

My Aching Trapezius! your shoulder blades after sitting at our trapezius muscles are one of the first to bother you when

your computer without elbow support.you are under stress. They ache and burn from the base of Yyour skull to between your shoulder blades. When we are under

Reasons for trapezius stressstress, one of the first muscles to cause us pain is our trap muscles,

and part of that reason is because of the nifty role they play in our lForward head posturemovement.

l Holding a phone between your ear and shoulder. The trapezius is a broad triangular muscle which attaches to the

lCarrying a heavy purse or backpack. . base of the skull, and lies at the back of the neck, over the upper

shoulders and extends down your upper back to your mid back. It lBreastfeeding a baby with your shoulders hunched forward

is one of the most likely muscles to get sore knots or "trigger and the weight of the baby in your arms can cause trapezius

points". muscle pain.

The trap muscles are the only lSleeping on your back or stomach with your head turned to

muscles which can lift the outside of one side. Change your sleeping position (easier said than

your shoulders to create a "shrug". done).

They move the head and neck lAny position where your head is turned to one side for a long

toward the shoulder of the other time.

side. The middle of the muscles pull lBending forward while workingthe shoulder blades together, while

the lower draw the shoulder blades lToo high keyboard. downward. They support the weight

lWorking with no arm rests and the weight of your arms hang of the arms. from your shoulders.

Often these movements are at play lWhip lash injuries. when we are under stress, and doing

the activities that cause stress. lPlaying violin, piano, backpacking, bike riding.

Trapezius pain is classic stress pain. The trick to manage trapezius pain is a mix of relaxation, massage, Your shoulders ache, your neck hurts and it is often deep and achy. exercises, stretching and maintenance of correct posture. Follow You may have a headache, especially in the temples or behind your these few simple tips, go ahead and enjoy a life free of an aching eyes or at the base of your skull. You may feel burning between trapezius!

I am not a chiropractor or masseuse, I believe that the client is the centerI don't dispense drugs, cut people of my attention,open or give them baths. That ultrasound is not just for babies,And I can't give your shoulder, And that I belong in all areas ofknee or tennis elbow a quick fix. health care. But I am sure I can teach you A plinth is a table for treatment,how to make it better. My hands are truly proud and nobleI have a University degree, NOT instruments,a two week diploma. A referral is not required,I speak English and Medical-ese. And you should lift with your legs,And I know a thing or two about NOT your back, your legs. the heart, lungs and brain as well. Physiotherapy is one of the mostI can proudly declare that I am in in-demand jobsrehab, The BEST way for you to getAs an Olympian, a University President, healthy, and the ONLY job for me.or intramural athlete. I am Physiotherapy!!!

I am physiotherapy!

thArsha Sasikumar, 4 Year Student

thArsha Sasikumar, 4 Year Student

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Plantar FasciitislWeight-bearing activities (standing for long periods of time, eel spurs (plantar fasciitis ) can really put a damper on your

jogging, lifting heavy weights)life. One of the worst things about a heel spur is that your Hfriends and family may not understand how debilitating the pain

lPoor shoes. Worn-out shoes, shoes with poor arch support or for some heel spur victims. Foot pain can be unbearable and make

cushioning or that are too stiffyour life miserable.

lInflexible calf musclesThe plantar fascia is a fibrous band of tissue that connects the heel

bone to the ball of the foot and the toes, and thus supports the lWeak foot muscles

arch of the foot. Like the string of a bow, the tension on the fascia lFlat feet; over-pronation of the feet

can be very great. Pain in your heel or arch could be a result of too

much tension, causing inflammation of the fascia (plantar fasciitis). DiagnosisChronic plantar fasciitis can cause the development of bony

growths where the plantar fascia meets the heel bone (heel Diagnosis of heel pain may involve a history of symptoms, a

spurs). Heel spurs and plantar fasciitis can in turn irritate nerves in physical examination, and imaging tests (e.g., x-rays, ultrasound,

the heel area and cause even more pain. magnetic resonance imaging [MRI] scan). Imaging tests are used to

detect heel spurs, stress fractures, and hardened deposits Causes of Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Spurs)? (calcifications) that may contribute to heel pain.

Plantar fasciitis and heel spurs are caused by chronically Treatmentoverstressing the fascia. Overstressing can occur in several ways,

and there are several contributing factors as well. Overstressing Heel pain is difficult to cure and often takes months to subside, but

can be chronic and develop over a long period of time, or it can most cases can be resolved using

develop more quickly, as a result of a sudden increase in activity. conservative treatment methods.

Conservative treatment includes People spending too much time on their feet, especially on hard

the following: surfaces, can overstress the

fascia. This would apply to lAvoiding activit ies that

certain occupational groups worsen the condition (e.g.,

such as teachers or department prolonged standing, strenuous

store clerks. Certain sports exercise)

(excessive running, basketball, lApplying ice to the area to

and aerobics, especially stair-reduce pain and inflammation

stepping) can also, over time, put

undue strain on the plantar lWearing well-cushioned shoes that fit properly

fascia.Orthotics and shoe inserts can provide proper support, correct

A sudden increase in activity, as misalignments and imbalances in the foot, and alleviate pressure

in lunging after shots in a game on heel spurs. Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen

of racquet ball after a long period of inaction or attempting to push may be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Physical therapy

one's car off the road after running out of gas can also overstress also may be used to relieve heel pain.

the fascia. This is especially true if some of the contributing Podiatrists may administer corticosteroid injections to reduce

factors, to be discussed below, are present.painful inflammation in the heel. Corticosteroid injections can be

painful, and a technique called iontophoresis may be used instead Contributing Factors include: to produce similar results with less pain.

lOverweight or sudden increase in weight. The heavier a A rigid splint may be worn on the foot to keep it at a 90-degree person is, the more stress is placed on the fascia.angle during sleep. This prevents the muscles from tightening,

lAge. As we age, the fascia loses elasticity. One source reduces strain on the plantar fascia in the morning, and allows suggests that 90% of people with plantar fasciitis (heel spurs) healing to occur in the lengthened position. In some cases, a are more than 30 years old. walking cast is worn for about 5 weeks. Conventional surgery may

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be necessary to treat severe heel pain that does not resolve or at least twice a day. Plantar Fascia and calf stretches are

that continues to worsen after 6 months of treatment. Surgery for important.

heel pain may involve release of the plantar fascia by endoscopic Other exercises

methods or surgical removal, or surgical removal of a heel spur or

bursa (fluid filled sac). You can also strengthen your leg muscles by standing on the ball of

your foot at the edge of a step and raising up as high as possible on Following surgery, the structures that maintained the arch of the your toes. Relax between toe raises and let your heel fall a little foot may no longer function properly, and the arch is weaker and lower than the edge of the step.may flatten. In this case, imbalances in the structure of the foot

can develop, causing hammer toes or bunions. Orthotics should be It's also helpful to strengthen the foot by grabbing a towel with

used to provide extra support and keep the foot properly aligned. your toes as if you are going to pick up the towel with your foot.

Stretching exercises for your foot are important. Do the stretches Repeat this exercise several times a day.

Multiplying by Nine With the Finger Method

Can you do the nine-times tables on your fingers? That was easy!

When you learn how, you'll never have to stare at the Now, to multiply any digit by 9, you simply bend the finger that multiplication tables charts for nine again. The best part is, you has that number inward. In other words, if you were to multiply only need to be able to count in order to learn this! nine by three, you'd bend the "three" (that's the left middle

finger). Bend it inwards, beneath your hand.And if you practice using the finger method, you'll be a whiz at

multiplying any digit by nine, and never have to "guess" and hope Notice the number of fingers on the left of the finger that's bent. you're right again. There should be two of them. That's how many tens there will be,

making the answer, "twenty-something."You can learn it now, in a few simple steps that you'll never forget.

But you must remember that it is not meant to be a crutch. You Next, notice the how many fingers are on the right side of the must practice it a lot in order to get it to the point where you don't finger that's bent. There should be seven of them. That's how need to do it on your fingers every time you want to multiply by many units there will be, making the answer, "twenty-seven."nine.

Warning! - This should not be used as a "trick." Don't make it a At the end of the article, you'll find a great, free resource where

crutch. Practice it until you know the "nines-times-tables" by you can find a fun way that will make you love to practice it, and it

heart. If you still need to use your fingers after a day or two to will also teach you why the method works.

practice, then you really haven't practiced enough.

Let's get down to multiplying: There is a "master method" for using your fingers to learn to

multiply. You only need one method for all the numbers from 6-9, First, you have to number each of your fingers. With your hands

so you don't have to learn a bunch of different "multiplication palms down, thumbs almost touching, start from the left and call

tricks." your left small finger, "one", the left ring finger is "two," the left

thmiddle finger is "three," etc. until you get to the right pinky, which Mridu Agarwal, 4 Year Setudent

is "ten."

Dr. Sumit Kalra, Faculty

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he knee joint joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two articulations: one between the femur

and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest and most complicated joint in Tthe human body. The knee is a mobile pivotal hinge joint, which permits flexion and extension as well

as a slight medial and lateral rotation. Since in humans the knee supports nearly the whole weight of

the body, it is the joint most vulnerable both to acute injury and the development of osteoarthritis.

KNEE PAIN

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

l

affected side

lInjury that causes deformity around the

joint

lKnee pain that persists beyond a few days

lLocking (inability to bend) the knee

lSwelling of the joint or the calf area

lSigns of an infection, including fever,

redness, warmth

lAny other unusual symptoms

lKnee pain that occurs at night or while

resting

Inability to walk comfortably on the

CAUSES OF KNEE PAIN

l

lLigament Injuries

lCartilage Injuries | Meniscal Tear

lPatellar Tendonitis

lChondromalacia Patella

lDislocating Kneecap

lBaker's Cyst

lBursitis.

lPlica Syndrome

lOsgood-Schlatter Disease

lOsteochondritis Dissecans

Arthritis

PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT

Quadriceps

strengthening exercises

Ultrasound

Hamstrings

strengthening exercises

Ice and heat therapy

stSumit Singh, MPT 1 Year Student

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SMOKINGUnpleasant facts l their chances of developing coronary heart disease, cancer

heart disease. Up to 18 in every 100 deaths from coronary and chronic bronchitis. Women who take contraceptive pill,

heart disease are associated with smoking. The others are which can involve a very slight risk of heart disease and stroke,

cholesterol, high blood pressure, and physical activity. make their risk much larger if they smoke as well. Moreover,

the risks grow even greater as they get older.lCoronary heart disease is very common cause of death. It is

also the single most common death cause under the age of 65. lPregnant women who smoke are likely to have an

underweight baby. The children of mothers who smoked lCigarette smoking has dangerous effects on other parts of

during pregnancy are liable to suffer delay in the physical and the body too

mental development up to the age of11.l18 in every 100-stroke deaths are associated with smoking.

Passive smokinglSmoking is also associated with cancer of larynx, bladder,

lIt is where non-smokers kidneys, cervix, esophagus, stomach and duodenum.

inhale other people's smoke.l4 in every 5 lung cancer

lIt often causes smarting deaths are caused by

eyes, sore throats and smoking

headaches.lSmoking can lead to

lIf you suffer from angina or chronic bronchitis and

heart disease, heavy passive emphysema.

smoking may be harmful.lSmoking can lead to

Avoid exposure as far as possible; it also increases the risk of lung disease of the arteries. In

cancer in non-smokers as well as chest and ear problems in the legs (peripheral

children.arterial disease) which

can in turn lead to the Stopping smoking is the single most important thing smokers can

need for an amputation. do to live longer:

The rising risk lMake a date and stick to it –not by gradually cutting down.

The risk of the heart attack lKeep busy.

rises with the amount of lDrink plenty of fluids.

smoking. In general, the people who smoke cigarettes lGet more active.

lHave twice as great a risk of a heart attack as people who do lThink positive.not. However, this increased risk is particularly large in

smokers aged under 50. lChange your routine avoid cigarettes shops and break room at

work.lTheir heart attack death rates are up to 10 times greater then

non-smokers of the same age. lTreat yourself-buy something special, indulge in physical

activities help body copelThe more you smoke and the younger you started, the

greater your risk. lBe careful while eating-no snacks, fatty foods, dry fruits, raw

vegetables, sugar free gums or sweets.The risk for women

lEach day without cigarette is good news for heart, health, lOverall, coronary heart disease is the most dangerous and pocket and your family.common cause for death in women after although female

hormones give some protection to younger women before the ndmenopause. Like men, women who smoke greatly increase Nitin Sudan, 2 Year Student

Smoking is one of the four major risk factors for coronary

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Medicine and Spiritual Healing - Combination Therapy

“Modern medicine”- the word in itself is expressive of the Many medical doctors feel they have failed if the patient dies. This

mechanistic reductionist model with an emphasis on technology, is not necessarily the case. If spirituality and medicine were

but over the period of time it has definitely alienated patients from connected more closely, death would not be something to fear but

other aspects of themselves which account for mental, social and “a passage to another dimension”.

spiritual areas. Though the role of medicine has been immense in Self introspection on a spiritual level does not have to only happen

curing fatal diseases like cancer but on the other hand it has also when one is ill but can happen on a preventive level as well.

hindered by removing from the ancestral knowledge which was Expressing our creativity ,developing compassion , meditating,

once inherent in all of us: THE KNOWLEDGE OF SPIRITUAL having meaning and purpose to our life and following a spiritual

HEALING.path helps to bring harmony into the body and mind.

Advances made in medical science and technology will remain an Collaboration between medicine and spirituality can only be

issue of pride for all but taking mental and spiritual aspect of fruitful if physicians maintain respect for their patient's beliefs

patient as a vital ingredient will help to accelerate the process of that may help to attend their patients properly in the course of

healing.treatment. Empathy for patient's sensibilities and particular belief

is essential. Physician should not impose their own religious, anti-This handout will examine the interdisciplinary collaboration religious or ideological systems of beliefs on their patients, nor between medicine and spiritual healing, spirituality as a sole should they substitute such beliefs or rituals for accepted process of healing and to some extent mind body connection in diagnostics concepts or therapeutic practice.treating medical illness.

The human body is like an orchestra-each part of it is an If at all spirituality is an important part of the healing process then

instrument which makes up the whole. It is imperative that we how does it apply to the medical doctors and complementary

maintain an inner harmony in order to achieve overall healthful. In practitioners?

modern times, we have forgotten how to orchestrate the various

It's still a controversy whether science will ever be able to instruments that live within our souls as well our bodies.

understand the true nature of the soul of the spiritual aspect of Practitioners of spiritual energy healing use the goodness and

men but practically it has been able to record how a spiritual love within their own souls to make contact with the goodness in

consciousness has an effect on the mind and body. yours, thereby re-creating harmony where there was once chaos.

This not only heals many of the health issues one has previously Regular meditation not only changes an individual's consciousness experienced but prevents more serious ones in the future. but also bring about change in the wiring in our brain thereby Spiritual healing can provide the purest form of healing without leading to flow of positive waves .This can be very well evaluated the need for drugs and rejuvenate one from inside out. It also deals by looking at brain waves and their subsequent effect on the directly with the root cause of stress or pain that helps to set a physiology of a human being. Even science has shown that path to wellness and ultimately bliss. negative thoughts create a friendly environment for disease to

take form, so on personal level it is important for people to enter

the healing professions with a sense of vocation and compassion If the doctors can understand the role that spirituality can play in not merely with a sense of career and business.medicine, it can bring a new dimension and meaning to their

Research has shown that if a patient faces at ease with their treatment. If they are to incorporate spirituality into their doctor or practitioners it facilitates healing process. There is also treatment they will need to bring it into their daily lives as well. another way of bringing spirituality into medicine. If disease is Medical schools and colleges for complementary medicine will seen as a result of disharmony in the body, mind and spirit then need to incorporate spiritual awareness into their curriculum.along with the medical steps, patient can also look at the causes of

In the future, I hope science will explain in more depth, how our spiritual disharmony in the causes of spiritual disharmony in their bodies, mind, emotions and spirituality can cooperate together in lives and deepen their understanding, thereby enabling a deeper the process of healing.healing to take place.

Spirituality: as a sole factor of healing Connection between both

Conclusion

ndGarima Bansal, 2 Year Students

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ANTI VENOM AND ITS EFFECT ON

PHYSIOTHERAPY

MODALITIES

nake bite may contain either haemotoxin, neurotoxin or

cytotoxin poisons .The resultant toxins constitutes enzymes Sand proteins produced as a result, could be categorized under two

categories – Haemotoxin & Neurotoxin, depending upon the

severity of action as reviewed from symptoms/ conditions. Let us

elaborate on these toxins and coroborate them with

physiotherapy modalities.

HAEMOTOXIC metaloproteins and other constituent, whose levels could vary

Theses toxins basically lead to haemolysis (destruction of RBC's), from species to species of snakes or other venomous animals. disrupt blood clotting, and /or causing organ degeneration and Venom components could also cause both local and systemic generalized tissue damage. It has been a misnomer that the injuries via a number of potential mechanisms includinghaemotoxins causes haemolysis and also tissue destruction. Injury

lENZYMATIC DEGRADATION. (E.g. local tissue injury, caused by snake bite & resultant haemotoxin causes lot of pain, if fibrinogenolysis).not medically attended may lead to permanent damage(venomous

animals e.g pit vipers, eastern diamondback rattle snake and lINDUCTION OF PRO-INFLAMATORY MEDIATORS. (E.g. local

Russel's viper). tissue injury).

NEUROTOXIC lBINDING AND SEQUESTERING CERTAIN CONSTITUENTS IN

BODY. (Thrombocytopenia).These toxins basically affect the normal functioning of nervous

system in such a way so as by causing damage to the nervous The clinical effects of most of snake venoms can be grouped into

tissues, that can eventually even kill or disrupt the neuron cells three general categories.

that play role in transmitting and processing signals in brain and lLOCAL EFFECT (swelling, ecchymosis)

other parts of spinal cord. It affects the neurons basically by

interacting with membrane proteins such as ion channels. They lSYSTEMIC EFFECT (hypotension, weakness and paralysis,

mainly affect the voltage gated ion channels, motor end plate e.g. altered mental status, rhabdomyolysis)

tetrodotoxin effects the Na+ channel, slotoxin effects the lCOAGULATION EFFECT (thrombocytopenia, hypofibrinogemia,

pottasium channels,PhTx3 affects the calcium channels. Most bleeding)

of the toxins also act by binding to the nicotinic acetylcholine

receptors of skeletal muscles and prevent the binding of acetyl The ANTIVENOMS are composed of different antibodies or antigen

choline by blocking the excitation of muscles. binding antibody fragments. They work by steric hindrance of

venom components, by binding or physically interacting with CYTOTOXIC venom components and thereby blocking their ability to bind to

the target tissue. It also binds with the circulating venom and also It is the quality of a toxin which are toxic to the cells that could accumulates at the bite site inactivating local deposited venom. induce in a cell, by a venomous source e.g. puffl adder snake, The inactive anti venom-venom complex is further removed by brown recluse spider. These could result in a variety of tissue body's immune system action.fatalities, including cell necrosis, in which they lose membrane

integrity and die rapidly as a result of cell lysis, cells could also stop CONTRAINDICATIONS actively growing and dividing (a decrease in cell viability), or the

cells can activate a genetic program of controlled cell Anti venoms have an potential to cause hypersensitive reactions

death(apoptosis). in the recipient, regard less to their purity. Acute hypersensitivity

reactions are the most serious consequences of anti venom ANTIVENOM (Antivenin (Crotalidae) polyvalent, antivenin

administration, severe acute reactions may cause cardio (Micrurus fulvius))

respiratory failure and eventually death. Management of the

hypersensitive reactions in patients suffering from prior cardio MECHANISM OF ACTIONvascular disease (blood pressure/ myocardial apathy) becomes

Snake venom is a complex mixture of enzymes, peptides, very difficult and critical.

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than the normal levels. When such person is subjected CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR PHYSIOTHERAPY to heat there is further increased production which may MODALITIESlead to severe hypersensitivity reactions, including

1. Heating modalities – INFRARED RADIATIONS BY LAMPS, allergy, skin rashes, inflammation, hyperventilation, WAX BATH, SWD, ULTRA SOUND etc. increased heart rate, increased blood pressur, that may

increase cardiac load and may lead to severe cardiac Effects:myopathies.

a. INCREASED METABOLISM – heat produced increased c. IMPAIRED NERVOUS SENSATION- An anti venom takes metabolism of that area. If a patient has been

time to act if a person is been bitten up by a snake e.g. a administered antivenom ( within 6 months of neurotoxic (King Cobra) the symptoms are first noticed exposure) and is further subjected to these heating then the dose is to be managed depending upon how modalities, may lead to increased cell metabolism on much venom is being transmitted in the body. This leads the tissue, as a result of such haemotoxins that may be to necrosis of the nervous tissue and further affects present in blood, though in minute fraction, may the neuro muscular conduction and further leading to hamper the blood supply to the affected area, (as a improper neuromuscular conduction and also condition result of haemolysis of RBC'S) and lead to improper like paralysis. These certain effects produced are not blood supply to exposed area , the metabolites reversed by the action of antivenom but these effects generated thereby produces vasodilation of blood are further reduced and controlled. Due to electrical vessels stimulation produced by these modalities there is

b. INCREASED PRODUCTION OF HISTAMINE AND impaired nervous sensation all over the area this may BRADYKININ – due to exposure of heat to an affected further lead to increased applied heat to the area and area, secretion of histamines and bradykinin increase at can lead to production of a burn over that area.that area by the mast cells. When a person is subjected

NOTE: - It is therefore advised that heating over the affected area to antivenom after a snake bite, hypersensitivity must not be applied till 6 months of administration of anti venomreactions are quiet common it has been noted that after

ndadministration of antivenom drugs, the bradykinin and Shashank Ghai, 2 Year Studenthistamine levels are increased in the blood level, more

LAUGHTER THERAPYhumour to the bedside. umour is being increasingly used in a variety of therapeutic

Typically an audiovisual cart or situations. Research into the use of therapeutic humour Hother form of trolley is stocked tells us that it has the power to motivate, alleviate stress and

with humour supplies and pain and improve one's sense of well-being. This new line of

made available to patients. Usually these are either moved from therapy has even been given a name-laughter or humour

room to room by trained volunteers or accessed by asking a therapy.

nurse or child life specialist to bring one to an individual patient. Interest in humour therapy is seen generally to have originated in

Hospitals are also introducing another category of humour the 1970's in America when Norman Cousins detailed his

project known as clowncare, in which a therapeutic hospitals experience in overcoming a serious chronic disease (Ankylosis

clown makes rounds to patients.spondylitis) by laughing at favourite comedy shows such as

Magic, juggling, puppetry, music and humerous interplay add joy 'candid camera' and 'Marx Brothers' films (he stated that 10min

and laughter to the hospital stay.of laughing gave him 2 hours of drug- free pain relief).

Stresses of the professional environment and the adverse The concept has been especially popularized in the medical field

affects on personal health have led to humour being and business/workplace environments. Known to both improve

incorporated into the workplace too. The highly stress- related pain tolerance and decrease the experience of pain, humour has

illness accounts for a significant percentage of sick days. In been used extensively with arthritis and cancer patients. Regular

business, managers are learning the advatages of using humour. doses of humour have proven to the patient's sense of well-

Happier, healthier employees work better. Humour improves being, ability to tolerate pain and painful procedures. Humour is

employee creativity, communications and wellness, while also being used in paedriatic hospitals to help young patients

reducing burnout. cope with difficult moments, or as organized programme that

benefits groups of patients and families. The message is that a good laugh shared by office workers or

colleagues do not necessarily take much time from the workday. Often some hospitals incorporate humour projects in the form of

The pay-off is that it can improve the environment/ climate and humour rooms, humour carts, clowncare programmes. The

leave people feeling rejuvenated.humour room is stocked with books, comics, funny posters,

audiotapes and videos.Nidhi Yadav & Priya Walia,

rd3 Year StudentsFor isolated or immobilized patients, the humour cart brings

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BCIP NewsGRADUATION CEREMONY

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy (BCIP) celebrated its first graduation ceremony on 22nd Jan 2010. It was an event

of great pride and honour for the institute to witness the graduation ceremony of its first batch. The chief guest for this event was

Professor S. P. Rath, Vice Chancellor North Orissa University, with 33 years of experience in both teaching and research .The guest of

honour for the event Professor B. N. Pandey, Ex-Vice Chancellor of the Magadh University graced the ceremony by his presence.

Dr. Asha Goyal, Registrar Delhi Council of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists was the special guest of the event.

The event began with lamp lighting ceremony and saraswati vandana following which our director Dr. Sanjeev Gupta addressed the

gathering. Soon after that our chief guest, Prof. S. P. Rath enlightened the students and fresh graduates about the widespread scope

of physiotherapy and urged them to be ethical and have moral in all aspects.

Then we began with degree distribution to the fresh graduates by our chief guest . An aura of joy and happiness could be felt in the

hall. It is great achievement for an institute to see all its students doing well in respective fields. The HOD, Dr. Chaya Garg then

concluded the event by thanking the guests for their valuable time, and the staff and students for making the event come true. The

guests were then escorted for the lunch.

Members actively involved in organising this event were Dr. Sumit Kalra, Dr. Nidhi Sharma and Dr. Niti Khurana

A workshop held on 22nd of December in the premises of Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy, was aimed to bring knowledge about various medical subjects and their importance in physiotherapy curriculum. Eminent spokes person Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Dr. Harraman Kaur and Dr. Nishant Gemini gave their expert comments on this topic. The goal of this workshop was to guide the 1st and 2nd year students of BPT and MPT and to make them understand that how the knowledge of these subjects can help diagnose a patient and give them the required results. For a strong building it is essential to lay a firm foundation, on this noble note was based our workshop. Therefore it is necessary to have the basics cleared and then go to the next level of treating the patients satisfactorily. The move was highly appreciated and intellectually accepted.

Members actively involved in organising this event were Dr. Chaya Garg (Organising Secretary), Dr. Abha Sachdev (Treasurer), Dr. Nidhi Sharma and Dr. Sukhmeet (Co-ordinator)

WORKSHOP ON RELEVANCE OF MEDICAL SUBJECTS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY EDUCATION

Students of Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy participated in hands on workshop for the peripheral joints and

nervous system was conducted by Prof. Umashankar Mohanty, President of Manual Therapy Foundation of India from 24th

September 2009- 27th September 2009 organised by Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Medical Sciences. It had nearly 50

participants which included students of IIIrd year, IVth year and interns of BCIP as well as other institutes and practicing

Physiotherapists from various places. 32 credit hours were given to each participant which is recognized throughout the globe.

HANDS ON WORKSHOP ON MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES

FRESHER'S WELCOME PARTY – 2009 BATCH

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As the life span has increased with advances in medicine there has been emphasis on quality of life. With increase in age, degenerative changes in the knee can be effectively managed by Total Knee Replacement. Advances in knee arthroplasty procedures, implants & post operative management have dramatically improved the outcomes in the term of pain relief & ADL's. With a view to update professionals about Knee Replacement Surgeries and their role in improving the outcomes in the term of pain relief

nd& ADL's BCIP organized one day conference on “Knee Replacement: for Pain free old age" on Thursday, 22 October, 2009 at Auditorium, Chandiwala Estate, Kalkaji. Eminent spokespersons covered varied aspects of knee replacement from the anatomy, radiology, to surgical and physiotherapy management. Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assoc. Prof. (Anatomy) MAMC and Dr. Poonam Narang, Prof. (Radiology), G.B. pant Hospital described the anatomical & radiological details respectively. Dr. K. B. Attri, Sr. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Apollo Hospital and Dr. Ashish Anand, Sr. Orthopaedic Surgeon, Primus Superspeciality Hospital discussed the surgical considerations of Knee Replacement Surgeries. Dr. Supriya from Max Superspeciality, Saket & Dr. Desiree Tulsi from Orthonova Hospital emphasized on PT management & common complications encountered by physiotherapist following Knee Replacement Surgeries. The conference including lectures, audio visual demonstrations, technical discussions and interactive session were well received by all the participants.

Members actively involved in organising this event were Dr. Abha Sharma and Dr. Sumit Kalra (Organising Secretary) and Dr. Chaya Garg (Treasurer)

CONFERENCE ON KNEE REPLACEMENTOrganized by BCIP on Thursday, 22nd October, 2009

As the saying goes “Live for Today...Plan For Tomorrow...Party Tonight”, students of physiotherapy 2nd year gave a warm &

sumptuous welcome party to fresh Batch 2009. Jovial smile & high spirits marked the party for freshers. Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, Director

and Dr. Chaya Garg, Head of the Department gave warm welcome in their speech to the fresh batch 2009 and wished the students

for a bright career and future.

Party commenced with some great performances like duet guitar play, solo song, an enthusiastic dance performance by seniors & a

hilarious skit about experience of senior in the college and ended with a pulsating & wondrous group dance performance from juniors.

After the ravenous lunch, program continued with selection of Mr. Fresher - Abhishek & Miss Fresher - Saumya & their prize

distribution by the faculties.. The party ended with an exuberant speech from the faculty Dr. Abha Sharma.

SEMINAR ON INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH & SAFETYAt Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI), G.T. Road, Khurja

Institute participated in seminar sponsored by CGCRI on Industrial Environment, Health & Safety. In this seminar Dr. Sanjeev Gupta

delivered lecture on “Industrial Health – Emerging Role of Entrepreneurs” and Dr. Abha Sachdev delivered lecture on “Common

Occupational Orthopedic Problems: Identification & Prevention”. The seminar was attended by local social workers, entrepreneurs,

industrialists, along with senior officials of CGCRI. The main emphasis of the seminar was to educate its audience about potential

issues & their solutions pertaining to industrial health & safety. Also a camp was organised to guide and educate the industrial workers

about physical ailments they were suffering from.

How to Lose Weight The Basics of Weight Loss

espite the way it feels, losing weight isn't a mysterious Setting weight loss goals is

process. It's a simple matter of burning more calories than you probably one of the more Deat. But, if it were really that simple, none of us would have a difficult things to do when you

weight problem, would we? Weight loss can be such a struggle that embark on an exercise and/or diet program. How much do you

we start thinking we have to do something drastic to see results -- need to lose? That question is hard to answer and often based on

diets, pills or those weird fitness gadgets on infomercials that your particular goals.

promise instant success. The true secret to weight loss is this: The key to setting weight loss goals is to follow the standard of

Make small changes each and every day and you'll slowly (but goal setting. It needs to be specific, measurable, attainable,

surely) lose those extra pounds. The key is to forget about instant realistic and tangible. Your first step is determining if you really

results and settle in for the long run. need to lose weight.

Rules of Weight Loss Do You Need to Lose Weight?

To lose one pound of fat, you must burn approximately 3500 If you talk to most people, you'll probably find that everyone feels

calories over and above what you already burn doing daily like they need to lose weight, even people who appear to be at a

activities. That sounds like a lot of calories and you certainly healthy weight.

wouldn't want to try to burn 3500 calories in one day. However, by

taking it step-by-step, you can determine just what you need to do In general, a candidate for weight loss may have the following

each day to burn or cut out those extra calories. Below is a step by characteristics:

step process for getting started. lA BMI of more than 25

1. Calculate your BMR (basal metabolic rate). Your BMR is what lA Waist-Hip ratio of higher than .8 for women and higher than your body needs to maintain normal functions like breathing 1.0 men and digestion. This is the minimum number of calories you

lAn Abdominal Girth measurement of more than 35 inches in need to eat each day.

women and 40 inches in men 2. Calculate your activity level. Use a calorie calculator to figure

Of course, those aren't the only clues that tell us we need to lose out how many calories you burn while sitting, standing,

weight. exercising, lifting weights, etc. throughout the day. It helps to

keep a daily activity journal or you could even wear a heart Set Your Goals rate monitor that calculates calories burned.

If you've determined you do need to lose weight, your next step is 3. Keep track of how many calories you eat. You can use a site

to set a reasonable weight loss goal for yourself. The general like Calorie Count or use a food journal to write down what

recommendations set out by the American College of Sports you eat and drink each day.

Medicine are 5-10% of body weight or one to two pounds per

week. 4. Add it up. Take your BMR number, add your activity calories

and then subtract your food calories from that total. If you're You can also use these calculators to set your goals:

eating more than you're burning, (your BMR + activity is lIdeal Body Weight Calculator 2000 and you're eating 2400 calories) you'll gain weight. If

you're burning more than you eat, you'll lose weight. lHow to Assess your Ideal Body Weight

lHeight – Weight Chart How Much Exercise Do I Need? lBMI Calculator

Exercise is an important weight loss tool, but

how much you need varies from person to Keep in mind that these calculations offer guesstimates. There are

person. The ACSM's weight loss guidelines a number of factors that affect weight, so it's best to take the

suggest at least 250 minutes per week, which results you get with a grain of salt. For example, BMI is affected by

comes out to about 50 minutes, 5 days a week. how much muscle you have…if you have more muscle, your weight

If you're a beginner, start small (3 days a week might actually be higher than what is considered healthy on the

for 20 to 30 minutes) to give your body time to BMI chart, even though you have a healthy body fat percentage.

adapt. Don't forget, things like walking, taking Another way to do this is to focus less on a target weight and more

the stairs and household chores can burn more on making healthy choices each day to reduce your calories. One

calories as well.way to look at this is your Lowest Sustainable Weight. In this case,

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you would create a calorie deficit (with diet and exercise) and let lStaying up late/not getting enough sleep

your body respond to that over time. Eventually, you'll get to a Now, how much time do you spend:

weight you can sustain and feel good about.

lBeing active in general (taking the stairs, walking instead of Are You Ready to Make a Lifestyle Change? driving, gardening, cleaning, etc.)

What's Your Lifestyle Like? lDoing cardio exercise

lStrength training for all muscle groups with challenging The reason lifestyle is so important is because how you live weights determines your choices and these choices decide how healthy

you are and whether you're on the road to weight loss. So what is a lPreparing your own meals and snacks and eating fruits,

healthy lifestyle? The typical components include non smoking, veggies and whole grains eating healthy foods, exercising and keeping the body at a healthy

lReading food labels weight. Where do you fall on the healthy lifestyle continuum? First,

figure out how much time you spend doing the following: lTracking your calories

lSitting at a desk lSleeping

lDealing with stress in a healthy way lSitting in a car

If you spend more time doing the things in the first list than the lSitting in front of a TV second, it's time to reevaluate your priorities and decide what you

lSitting in front of a computer really want for yourself. Living healthy means spending time and

energy on your body--moving it around and paying attention to lEating out at restaurants what you put into it. Staying in an unhealthy lifestyle means you

lDrinking alcohol can avoid expending energy, time and effort...but at what cost?

lEating fast food or junk foods stDeepika Bharija, MPT 1 Year Student

one of the canals. When this What is benign paroxysmal positional vertigo?happens, the nerve cells tell your

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a problem with brain that your head has moved the nerves and structures of the inner ear that causes you to more than it actually has. This

suddenly feel dizzy. You might incorrect signal results in vertigo.feel like the room is spinning

BPPV is most often associated around in circles or that your with aging, but can also occur after surroundings are moving. This you hit your head or (in more rare cases) you develop a virus in feeling is called "vertigo" and the inner ear.BPPV is associated with

feeling dizzy when you move How is BPPV diagnosed?a certain way (such as turning

Your doctor may suspect BPPV if you feel dizzy when you move your head, standing up, rolling

your head or body in certain ways. Several tests can help your over in bed or lying down). You

doctor tell if your dizziness is caused by BPPV, such as magnetic might also feel nauseous at

resonance imaging (MRI) scan or an electronystagmography the same time. The nausea

(ENG).and dizziness go away in a few

seconds. BPPV is bothersome, How is BPPV treated?but it's rarely serious.

Your doctor can show you some easy head movements that What causes BPPV?

move the particles out of the canals in your inner ear and into

areas where they will not cause episodes of vertigo. Doing these Your inner ear contains tiny calcium particles that help you keep

movements can stop the symptoms and may keep the dizziness your balance. Normally, these particles are distributed evenly in

from coming back. You may also be given medicine to treat the the inner ear's 3 canals. When you move your head, the calcium

nausea and dizziness. In more severe cases, surgery may be particles stimulate nerve cells inside the canals. These cells send

necessary to fix the problem.your brain a signal telling it what direction your head is moving.

thKirtee, 4 Year StudentHowever, the particles can break loose and clump together in

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

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am good for nothing! Then, why am I alive at all? Is there any one

out there happy with me? My parents, peers, friends and Irelations! Who is going to benefit from me for what I am? I

shouldn't be alive!

This kind of negative thinking has become a form of expressive

versatility among the youth of today, irrespective of creed and

class. They tend to become pretty distributed by petty issues or

are unable to bear with fortitude and determination, even a small

shock of a situation they find themselves in, even unwittingly.

And, it is more at the cross roads of courage and cowardice that

they tend to choose the latter path and fall prey to the danger of

depression.

The syndrome depression can vanish easily with the acceptable

form of impressive courage and commitment-Do or Die. And those,

who do so, are the achievers to the hill and even die a hero's death,

if die they have to, at all.

solution to depression or even depressive attitude other than Nobody, in this world is a perfect human being, an embodiment of one's own strong will, determination and capacity to deal with all virtues and no fault lines. If it were so, everybody would be a situations effectively and intelligently. Optimism is, therefore the perfect incarnation of God. But then, do we need that many Gods key to emerging as a winner, notwithstanding howsoever where common become the Gods with everybody having faith in disappointing a situation one finds himself in – willingly or his own self with nobody to lead and nobody to follow.unwillingly. One must know how to unwind stress and how not to

Depression grows out of selfishness rather than selflessness. It is stumble in the face of illusion.a human tendency to entertain depressive thoughts because of

In mathematics, as we know, there is a working rule for every this inward attitude, of self before service and survival for the self. problem. Similarly, there is a host of working rules on how to make Therefore, making a wish list of your objectives without caring to life sail smoothly as long as possible….slowly but steadily. One of achieve them or without any commitment to pursue them, leads to the best ways to keep depression miles away is to follow the degeneration of creative and constructive faculties. The result is principle of contentment. When you compare what you don't have, dissatisfaction and discontentment, that piles up with every compare yourself with the majority around you. Most of them do passing day. And, it is here, that one finds 'death' as an escape not have proper shelter, food or even clothing, but live by the day route instead of fighting out the odds.and simply forget the tomorrow.

Who does not suffer in this world at one time or the other, be it the The very fact that we are born as humans is in itself the greatest mighty kings or the street urchins, in their own perspective. Life is blessing. We could have been dirty animals or insects without any not a bed of roses for anybody. It is an unending story of successes realization of what life should mean, without any hindsight of and failures, of attainments and disappointments, of love and what greatness is all about and without a reason to live beyond hate…just like that perfect mix of sun and shade that makes days creation and procreation, that too out of instinct and not rationale.and nights. It is, in fact the perceived loneliness, the willful

detachment from society, and small problems blow out of Remember, life is a divine treasure……do let it unfold to yourself at

proportion, without assuaging the very purpose of life, that one its own pace, don't dampen or destroy the very spirit behind it,

succumbs to depressive notions.through dejection and rejection! Love it, to beget the eternal love!

Youth, in particular, finds itself in some sort of a vertex, because of Because at the end “ There Is Survival Of The Fittest”.

larger than life expectations, the influences of fast changing

lifestyles, lack of good guidance and proper counseling when the nd Karan Gupta, 2 Year Studentneed be and many more other such factors. But, ideally, there is no

DEPRESSIONBrave the Mental Recession

DEPRESSIOBrave the Mental R

Necession

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uccess in any game requires a mix of player talent, effective Kinetic chaincoaching, apt equipment and an understanding of those S

2 segment coordination strategies used in tennis: where power is aspects of sports science pertinent to the game. The article required a number of body segments must be coordinated in such biomechanics and tennis is a review from British journal of sports a way that a high racquet speed is generated at impact and when medicine 2006:40 emphasizing the role, biomechanics plays in precision is needed, the number of segments is reduced and player development. segments operate more as a unit

Success in tennis is greatly affected by the technique a player

uses and biomechanics plays an integral role in stroke production. Variability in stroke productionAll strokes have a fundamental mechanical structure, and sports

In developing stroke production vary drills like pace, spin, direction, injuries primarily have a mechanical cause. Player development and height of ball feed or drill based on scientific evidence allows an individualized approach to structure—to develop a variety of be structured, with due consideration to the key mechanical neuromotor timings associated features of each skill.with a given stroke, to achieve the

almost infinite combinations of General theory of biomechanicsracquet speed, trajectory, and

In a stretch-shorten cycle, elastic energy stored during the impact characteristics associated eccentric phase of the action (the stretch) is partially recovered, with a successful return.such that the concentric phase (shorten) is enhanced. This is

supported by the fact that the concentric action begins with the Equipment designappropriate muscles under higher tension than would be created if

Lighter racquets with larger “areas of percussion” and new string they were to contract purely concentrically from a resting state designs have all affected modern technique and are the primary Examples from selected strokes are:reason for a number of changes to stroke production

lService: In maximizing power in the serve is the timing of the Biomechanics of stroke production“leg drive” with the racquet preparation for the drive to the

ball. The eccentric stretch and pre-tensing of the anterior Serve/ground strokesshoulder muscles (particularly the internal rotators) is

Internal rotation of the upper arm at the shoulder maximized by a vigorous leg drive which positions the racquet

“down behind and away from the lower back” in preparation The important role of internal rotation of the upper arm at the for the drive to the ball. shoulder joint plays in the service and the forehand strokes.

lGround strokes: Rotation of the shoulders greater than the Functionally, the internal rotator musculature must accelerate the hips (creating a separation angle) and the positioning of the upper arm in the swing to impact, before the external rotators upper limb relative to the trunk during the backswing phase of eccentrically contract to decelerate this rotation during the follow these strokes, place appropriate muscles on stretch. This is through phase of the action. why in the backhand a separation angle (one handed ~30°;

Trunk rotations in the serve two handed ~20°) is created in the backswing in preparation

for the swing to the ball. Players tilted the trunk to rotate more in a shoulder over shoulder

lVolley/service return: The split step, places the quadriceps orientation, rather than a simple horizontal rotation of the

muscle (extensor at the knee joint) on stretch, permitting shoulders.

storage and subsequent release of energy to enhance quick Lower limb and pelvic drive in ground strokes movement in preparation for the subsequent stroke.

The importance of internal extensor moments at the back hip was The key to the recovery of the elastic energy is the timing identified and importance of hip (pelvic) rotation seen in both between the stretch and shorten phases of the motion. The forehand and backhand strokes.benefit of this stored energy is reduced if a delay occurs between

these phases of the movement. In tennis it is therefore essential Sports medicinethat only a short pause occurs between the backswing and Loadingforward swing phases of stroke production or at maximum knee

flexion during the serve. Loading (the rate of force development, peak force, and torque)

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may be applied to the body externally (ground reaction force, Chow et al showed that co-activation of lower trunk muscles

vibration) or internally (muscle forces and torques) assists in the stabilization of the lumbar spine during

extension/flexion and rotation of this region during the service lLoading increased with an increase in service speed. That is if

action. The abdominal muscles were more active in the topspin a player wishes to develop a more powerful serve they need

serve than the flat and slice serves during the upward swing of the to modify technique (rotate selected segments more quickly)

racquet to impact. These results reinforced the importance of and prepare the body physically to perform the higher speed

abdominal and low back exercises (core stability) together with movement(s).

the muscles about the shoulder and lower limbs in strength and

lThose players with more effective knee flexion-extension rehabilitation programmes in tennis.

during the service action were associated with lower loading Dr. Abha Sharma & Dr. Sukhmeet Singh, Faculty

at the shoulder and elbow.

Preventingsports injuries

ports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes participating equipment. Protective equipment

in sporting events. In many cases, these types of injuries are that fits you well can safe your Sdue to overuse of a part of the body when participating in a knees, hands, teeth, eyes, and head.

certain activity. For example, runners knee is a painful condition Never play without your safety

generally associated with running, while tennis elbow is a form gear.

of repetitive stress injury at 4. Rest.the elbow, although it does

not often occur with tennis Athletes with high consecutive days of training, have more players. Other types of injuries. While many athletes think the more they train, the injuries can be caused by a better they'll play, this is a misconception. Rest is a critical hard contact with something. component of proper training. Rest can make you stronger and This can often cause a prevent injuries of overuse, fatigue and poor judgment.broken bone or torn ligament

or tendon 5. Always warm up before playing.

Following are some general rules for injury prevention no matter Warm muscles are less susceptible to injuries. The proper warm what sport you play. While it is impossible to prevent every up is essential for injury prevention. Make sure your warm up injury, research suggests that injury rates could be reduced by suits your sport. You may simply start your sport slowly, or 25% if athletes took appropriate preventative action, including: practice specific stretching or mental rehearsal depending upon

your activity.1. Be in proper physical condition to play a sport.

6. Avoid playing when very tired or in pain.Keep in mind the weekend warrior has a high rate of injury. If you

play any sports, you should adequately train for that sport. It is a This is a set-up far a careless injury. Pain indicates a problem. You mistake to expect the sport itself to get you into shape. Many need to pay attention to warning signs your body provides.injuries can be prevented by following a regular conditioning

program of exercises designed specifically for your sport. Six warning signs are As follows:

lJoint Pain2. Know and abide by the rules of the sport. lTenderness at a Specific Point

The rules are designed, in part, to keep things safe. This is lSwellingextremely important for anyone who participates in a contact

sport. Rules of conduct, including illegal blocks and tackles are lReduced Range of Motionenforced to keep athletes healthy. Know them. Follow them.

lComparative Weakness

lNumbness and Tingling3. Wear appropriate protective gear and

equipment. No next time. Be sure to be safe!!

Shruti Ashok, MPT 1st yearProtective pads, mouth guards, helmets, gloves and other

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EXERCISE AND POSTURE“BREAK BAD HABBITS LEST THEY BREAK YOU”

IMPORTANT HEALTH GUIDELINES:

l

repetitive, static or prolonged activities.

lTake frequent breaks from sustained postures, for every 20-

30 minutes & stretch stiff muscle.

lRecognize early signs such as pain & swellings and treat them.

lUse both hands to lift even light objects.

lWhenever possible slide, push or pull objects instead of lifting

them.

lAvoid the same activity for prolonged period of time.

lReduce glare on your computer screen by adjusting contrast,

placement and tilt using antiglare screen.

lRest your eyes intermittently by focusing on distant objects.

lBlink often while viewing the monitor.

lJogging

lSwimmingEXERCISElDancingWhy should I exercise ?lPlaying games or sports.lTo remain fit as it increases resistance to disease.lYogasanaslTo look good as it improves your self image.lGardening & household chores-washing, mopping etc.lTo feel great as it helps counters anxiety and depression.

l To avoid heart disease and diabetes etc.

lTo sleep well. EFFECTS OF EXERCISElTo lower cholesterol.

In Growing ChildrenlTo control body weight and fat distribution. To share activity

l Helps in bone &body development.with friends & family and find opportunity.lIncreases functioning capacity of l To meet new friends.

heart and lungs.lTo be more productive at work.

lBuilds resistance for coping with lTo build stamina for other physical activities.

stress, diseases and injuries.How Long Should I Exercise ?

lMaintains overall hormonal balance l30 minutes of physical activity of moderate intensity & good body metabolism.

everyday, increasing the time intensity and frequency will lProvides appropriate channel for

result in greater health benefits.release of energy.

Where Should I Find The Time For EXERCISE?lBring about sound sleep &

lYou can find time for exercise at home, at work or during relaxation.leisure.

lAids mental growth.lSet aside time for exercise rather than make exercise.

l Combine shopping, gardening etc, with exercising.

lPlaying with children is a good exercise. IN ADOLESCENTSlTake the stairs instead of an elevator (up to 3 floors). lBuilds good muscle mass and tougher bones.

lWalk to the nearest grocery store rather than drive. lMakes physical appearance attractive.What Are Easy, Simple And Comfortable Exercise?

lHelps cope with mental stress and difficult situationslWalking

lBuilds up confidence.lCycling

lEnhance performance in sports and games.

Warm up and stretch before starting activities that are

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l lReduces risk of colon cancer.

lImproves appetite and nutritional status. lControls diabetes.

lHelps avoid anxiety and depression.In Young Adults

lLeads to better body balance.lControls high blood pressure.

lMinimizes risk of joints problem.lPrevent diabetes and heart diseases.

lRegularizes bowel movements and avoids constipation.lMaintains body weight and body fat distribution.

lPrevents diseases.l Helps to adapt to challenges in daily life.

lFacilitates recovery from injury and diseases.In Older AdultslImproves quality of life.

lControls blood pressure.rdKanupriya & Asha Yadav, 3 Year StudentslReduces risk of heart failure.

Improves immune system and avoid infections.

Happy memories!

At first sight you would never know You could not really tell. But every Monday afternoon I meet a friend from hell!!

It may have been Gestapo Or the Spanish Inquisition Who gave her all her training And sent her on this mission

She gets the shirt off my back Then gives my arm a twist, One-eighty degrees from my elbow, And 90 for the wrist.

Then it's "Stand up straight now 6 foot 2, And don't look at the floor. "Now let's have 30 knees bend please, And then have 30 more!"

A new torture now she has devised Face down on the bed. And bend the leg 'till the muscles crack I wish I was dead!

The agony goes on for hours At least that's how it seems it goes on for so long I find I do it in my dreams

But the next day the pain has gone And all the strain is over I know it's all done for the best If I am to recover

So I look forward to next week And hope that I can face it For all the progress made so far It would be a shame to waste it

My Physiotherapy!!This poem was written by Charles Seymour,

a stroke patient undergoing rehabilitation in NEW YORK.

WHY I AM A DOCTOR

rdVaishali & Monica, 3 Year Student

HOW LUCKY AM ITO BECOME A DOCTORGOD IS MY DIRECTORI AM JUST AN ACTOR

I AM PROUD TO ENTERINTO SUCH A NOBLE PROFESSIONI AM THANKFUL TO GODFOR MY TIMELY SELECTION

GOD IS THE CREATEROF THIS BODY-MACHINEI WORK UNDER HIMJUST AS A MECHANIC

I USED TO THINKTHAT I AM JUST A DOCTORNOW I REALISE THATI AM A BODY PROTECTOR

I SHALL SHARPEN MY SKILLLEARN ALL THAT I NEEDIN THE CARE OF THE SUFFERINGI SHALL ABIDE BY GOD'S WILL

PEOPLE TREAT DOCTORSAS VAIDYA-NARAYANASLET ME STRENGTHEN THEIR FAITHBY SERVING 'ROGI NARAYANAS'

ITS A GREAT PRIVILEDGETO SERVE THE POOR AND NEEDYIN SUCH A NOBLE PROFFESIONONE SHOULD NEVER BE GREEDY

WHEN I SERVE MY PATIENTSWITH ALL MY HUMILITYPEACE COMES TO MEI FEEL REALLY HAPPY

WE ARE MORTAL BEINGSWE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH PATIENCEEVERYONE HAS TO DIEWHETHER A DOCTOR OR A PATIENT

WE TRY TO MAKE MONEYOVERLOOKING THE REALITYWE TREAT HE CURESLET US GIVE UP THE FALSE VANITY!

thArsha Sasikumar, 4 Year Student

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Management Of Postural Problems In Children Caused By Lifting Heavy School BagsOverstuffed school bags have always been a huge

curse for childrenCheck your posture, Here are 5 steps for a perfect

posture:

Calcium and bones:

Measures to make the child comfortableYoga asana to keep the spine supple:

lRotate your neck clock-wise, and then anti-clockwise, to ease

out tension areas in the nape of the neck.

l

adulthood.

lThe problem is further aggravated in children who sling their 1. Pull the shoulder blades back, very slightly, and pull them

bags over one shoulder, leading to an asymmetrical spine. The down, away from the ears.

bent posture compresses nerves, causes severe nerve 2. Lift the chest upwards and outwards.damage, headaches, neck pains and occupational overuse

3. Bring the head back, in line with the spine.syndrome.

4. Position the pelvis, so that there is a natural arch to the lower

back.

5. Pull the abdominal muscles in.

lThe mineral calcium plays a very vital role in the building and

the maintenance of the bone structures in the body.

lThey are necessary to maintain the integrity of the bones.

lPreadolescent children's calcium requirement is greater than

that of adults. School children require 800-1200mg of calcium

per day.

lCalcium deficiency in children leads to rickets, which results in

bone deformities.

lRich sources of the mineral are – cheddar cheese, turnip

greens, almonds, parsley, tofu, dried figs, yogurt, wheat bran,

walnuts and cottage cheese.

lStretch the spine: Poor flexibility of the back, poor exercise, Navasana:

and excessive weight-carrying, can grossly affect the spine. A 1. Sit down on your mat with the legs extended and hands muscle in a state of constant contraction requires more energy

beside the hips.to perform a task. Stretching helps to relax the muscle.

2. Gradually bend the knees and lift the legs off the floor.Stretching also vastly improves posture and reduces the

chances of back pains. 3. Bend the spine backwards.

lClasp your left shoulder with the right hand. Keeping the back 4. Slowly straighten the knees and fully extend the limbs. Hold

straight, pull the left shoulder towards the chest. Repeat for the pose for 30 seconds. Release.

the other side. This greatly loosens up the muscles of the back 5. Building up to the final stage of this asana takes time, patience and eases tension in them. and adequate practice. But a routine and consistent practice

lClasp your hands in front of you. You should feel a pull in your will give immense benefits. This asana works on the lower

upper back. Now lower the head, so that you feel a greater back and keeps the spine supple and flexible.

pulls. Tension knots in the neck and shoulder melt away

stinstantly. Preeti Pahuja, MPT 1 Year Student

They are forced to walk with a hump, which would track into

BCIP Today

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re you willing to pay the price of a Success Mindset? Do you

have the drive, discipline and inspiration it takes to develop a Amindset of success?

There is a price to a Success Mindset. It is not an easy task. To clean

out your mind and start to install the new thoughts, beliefs and

habits will take some time. In an age when we all want everything lLearn the things that you need to learn to succeed?NOW, a Success Mindset unfortunately takes some time, thinking

lMonitor your every thought and replace them as needed?success and YOUR commitment to achieve success.

lMonitor every word that you speak and change them Success Mindset a Process accordingly?

Remember, it took years to install all the habits (programs) and lThoroughly evaluate and modify your habits as to serve your beliefs that you have been operating under so far in your life. Take Success Mindset?a look around you, it is said that whatever has been going on inside,

lSet and achieve goals, starting with small goals and then produces what you experience outside…Your Reality. This is a hard increasing the size and difficulty?fact to accept if you have never spent the time to really think

about that. lShut off outside stimulus and spend some quiet time thinking

and visualize success ?The task you undertake when you make the decision to develop

your Success Mindset is not to be taken lightly. Once you have If you have answered YES to all these questions you are ready to made that decision, you need to ask yourself if you are willing to move forward and have already made the most important step. pay the price. You are already becoming a success and developing your Success

Mindset.Are you willing to?

Remember, You Can Do It, Others Have and You Can Too! You can be Focus on Success Success Minded!

stlCommit the time and effort necessary to succeed? Deepshikha Thakur & Nitin Jandu, 1 Year Students

The Price Of A Success Mindset

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Faculty Profile

Dr. Abha Sharma is a graduate from I.P.H, New Delhi in 1st division and has done her masters of

physio(ortho) from CCS UNIVERSITY. She has also done 1 year PG DIPLOMA in hospital and health care

management from SYMBIOSIS,Pune. She has 6 years of teaching experience and more than 15 years

of clinical experience.

Presently she is looking after the examination and cultural activities of the institute. She has helped

organize workshops and seminars in the institute as well as been a keen participant in them. She has

written a paper for orthopedic update and has recently got acceptance for her publication in I.J.P.O.T.

She has been an examiner for DU physiotherapy colleges for both theory and practical exams. She

regularly contributes in the in-house college magazine with her articles. She has helped set-up the

physio college under Magadh University, Bodhgaya, Bihar. She is life member of IAP & MTFI.

Dr. Abha Sharma (P.T.) Lecturer

Dr. Chaya Garg (P.T.) Head of Department

Dr. Chaya Garg, the Head of Department of the Institute is a graduate from the Institute for

Physically Handicapped, New Delhi in first division and a Master of Physiotherapy in Sports Medicine

(Gold Medalist) from Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi. Dr. Chaya Garg looks after publications, conferences

and workshop of the Institute.

A senior faculty member, Dr. Chaya Garg has over 6 years of teaching and concurrent clinical

experience. She is associated with the Institute right from its inception and has played a vital role in

academics and curricular activities.. She has organized and attended various seminars, conferences &

workshops throughout her career both as delegate and resource person. She also has various

research publications to her credit and has guided many dissertations and research projects

throughout her career. She has been official Physiotherapist for prestigious Tennis events like Fed

Cup and Davis Cup.

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta, the Director of the Institute is a graduate from National Institute for the

Orthopaedically Handicapped (NIOH) Calcutta, he specializes in orthopaedics (MPT Ortho) from

Uttranchal University. Prior to joining to BCIP, he was associated with several premiere institutions in

one or more capacities as Principal, Consultant, Reader and lecturer.

He has more than 12 years of experience in academic, research, consultancy, training and

professional practice. He is registered with Delhi Council of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy.

He is also a Fellow of the Indian Association of Physiotherapist.

He has supervised many students and has contributed to several publications. He has edited many

publications / magazines issues. He is product consultant with apex manufacturers in field of

physiotherapy & rehabilitation. He has invented a novel tool 'Bodygraph' for physiotherapy /

orthopaedic assessment. He has also written several consulting manuals and teaching cases. He has

been teaching different physiotherapy subjects. He has been a member of the various committees

for formulating curricular details of physiotherapy program.

Recently Dr. Sanjeev Gupta delivered a lecture on “Industrial Health – emerging roles of

entrepreneurs” at a Seminar on Industrial environment health & safety. Presently he is likely to

conduct a research project at Corporate Centre, National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC)

on “Role of Exercises in Management of Physical stress in corporate professional – A Myographic

evoked potential mapping based research study”. His key interest is to develop Institute's

publications research & P.G. programs for which he takes personal interest in resource generation

through sponsorships etc.

Dr. Sanjeev Gupta (P.T.)Director

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Dr. Savita Tamaria (P.T.)Lecturer

Dr. Savita Tamaria is a Graduate from IRMAS, New Delhi in first division and a Master in

Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal from ISIC Institute of Rehab Science, New Delhi. She has undergone

special training of 3 weeks in Spinal unit of Niguarda Hospital and in field of Hydrotherapy at San

Raffale Hospital, Milan, Italy There she received training of various environmental adaptation

required by spinal cord patients. She has a 2 year of clinical experience & concurrent teaching

experience. Presently she looks after the physiotherapy OPD and publication of institute magazine

and journal. A research study done by her has been accepted for publication by Indian Journal of

Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy: An International Journal. She has attended many

conferences, seminars and workshops.

Dr. Davinder has done his graduation from G.G.S.I.P. University, Delhi and post graduation in Sports

Physiotherapy from G.N.D.U, Amritsar. He has 2 year of teaching and clinical experience. He looks after

the website and placement related activities of the Institute. He has national and international research

publications on his part and has done 3 paper presentations in I.A.S.M conference 2005 & 2006. He has

attended various C.M.E .and workshops on manual therapy and sports psychology & doping. He has been

a part of dope control team as Sports Physiotherapist in National Games 2008.

Dr. Davinder Kr. Gaur (P.T.)Lecturer

Dr. Sumit Kalra is a graduate from Sardar Bhagwan Singh PG Institute for Biomedical Sciences and

Research, Dehradun, Uttaranchal in first division and Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopeadics from

Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. Dr. Sumit looks after Institute's relations with hospital

and schedule planning of BPT teaching. He has over 4 years of teaching experience for post

graduates and undergraduate students with simultaneous clinical experience. He has attended

various workshops seminars, & conferences to upgrade his skill & enhance his knowledge. Besides

this he has been actively involved in organizing conferences and workshops for the college and also

added a feather in his cap by organizing the first graduation ceremony of the college.Dr. Sumit Kalra (P.T.)

Lecturer

Faculty Profile

Dr. Abha Sachdev is a Graduate from IRMAS, New Delhi in first division and a Master of Physiotherapy

in Musculoskeletal (Gold Medalist) from ISIC Institute of Rehab Science, New Delhi. Presently Dr. Abha

is incharge of MPT (Ortho) Programme at the institute and she is heading the Unit- II of Physiotherapy

Clinic. She is also involved in organizing the conferences and workshops in the Institute, also deals

with examination activities of college. She has 4 years of teaching experience and concurrent clinical

experience. She has got 3 paper publications to her credit. She has worked in Institute of Human

Behaviour of Allied Sciences (IHBAS) & in Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine & allied Sciences

(IRMAS). She has also attended several conferences, seminars and workshops in the field of

Physiotherapy.Dr. Abha Sachdev (P.T.) Lecturer

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Dr. Nidhi Kashyap is a graduate from Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and Allied Sciences(IRMAS),

New Delhi in first Division and Master of Physiotherapy in Neurology from Indian Spinal Injuries

Centre Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, New Delhi. She has 3 years of teaching and concurrent

clinical experience. She is responsible for the cultural activities and industry relations/ hospital tie ups

of the Institute. Has presented paper at 'INTERCOMAT' conference 2005, Dehradun on 'Upcoming

trends in Vestibular Rehabilitation'. She has also attended several seminars, conferences and

workshops in the field of physiotherapy.

Dr. Nidhi Kashyap (P.T.) Lecturer

Faculty Profile

Dr. Nidhi Sharma (P.T.)Lecturer

Dr. Nidhi Sharma has recently joined the institute as lecturer. She is a graduate from IRMAS (GGSIP stUNIVERSITY) in 1 division and Master of Physiotherapy-Orthopedics from Ch. Charan Singh

University Merrut. Dr. Nidhi Sharma has over 2yrs of clinical and 1yr of teaching experience. She has st also done P.G. diploma of 1 year in PPHC (Preventive and Promotive health care, Apollo Hospital) and

worked with various corporate like POWERGRID. She has also treated eminent personalities like Delhi

CM, Smt. Sheila Dixit. She has attended various national and state level conferences and workshops.

Besides this she has been actively involved in organizing various conferences and workshops for the

college and also to her credit is the first graduation ceremony of the college which she co-organized

with Dr. Sumit Kalra.

Dr. Sukhmeet Singh is a graduate from Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy in (First

Division). He is presently working as Therapist at Physiotherapy OPD, BCIMS since one year. He has

attended and coordinated various workshops, conferences & seminars for the college.

Dr. Sukhmeet Singh (P.T.)Lecturer

Dr. Niti Khurana has done graduation in physiotherapy from Sardar Bhagwan Singh P.G Institute Of

Bio Medical Sciences And Research, Dehradun. She has over 5 years of teaching experience and 7

years of teaching experience of treating various orthopedic and trauma cases like arthoplasty,

arthodesis as well as neurological and neurosurgical cases and cardio-respiratory cases and ICU

management. She has got published papers on adhesive capsulitis in orthopedic update and cyriax

Soft Tissue manipulation in physiotherapy update. She has attended various camps and conferences

and has done a basic course in cyriax manual therapy by Orthopedic International. She has been

associated with B.C.I.M.S for the last 8 years. She has attended various national and state level

conferences and workshops. Dr. Niti Khurana (P.T.) Clinical Demonstrator

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Dr. Ruchika Chugh who has recently joined the institute as lecturer, she is Graduate from IRMAS st(GGSIP University) in 1 Division and Master of Physiotherapy-Orthopedics from Ch. Charan Singh

University Merrut. She has also done P.G. diploma of 1 yr. in PPHC (Preventive and Promotive Health

Care, Apollo Hospital) and has worked with various cooperate companies. Dr. Ruchika has two year of

clinical and one year of teaching experience. She has attended various national and state level

conferences and workshops.

Dr. Ruchika Chugh (P.T.)Lecturer