These photos are related to the event where I have attended as a Chief Guest to Freshers' day function at Kasturi College of Physiotherapy at Anantapur. I deem it as privilege to share the dais with Dr. Yendluri Sudhakar, a famous psychiatrist in the state, Dr. Chaithanya Pathologist, Dr. Charles Daniel, Principal of Kasturi college, Sri Sudarshan (Management) and other celebrities. Although I do not belong to this noble profession, I know the value of it. I should congratulate you for choosing physiotherapy as career and this college for that course. This is the college of repute that has been rendering service in this field for more than two decades. College has committed Principal and faculty members. It is endowed with a wonderful infrastructure and laboratories. My dear students, as future physiotherapists, you should inculcate the following traits in you.
- Patience
- Communication skills
- Listening skills
- compassion for the patient
Sometimes, services of physiotherapists are more valuable than that of a doctor. Patients go to the doctors for treatment. But they come to you for comfort and support. You do not normally prescribe the medicines. You have some other way of addressing the grievance. You suggest some muscle movements and exercises. You will take up interferential therapy. All age groups seek your support. Children, pregnant women, aged people come to you for support. You are the great healer for them. Physiotherapist is responsible for the physical, mental ,psychological , intellectual and spiritual health of the patient. Physiotherapy should optimize all aspects of health. You help the patient to take up a self care journey.
For sports persons, your suggestions are more valuable. Your services are needed in geriatric, orthopedic, pediatric, neurological and cardio vascular wards. I really congratulate for choosing this physiotherapy as a career. Get fully equipped for this. Remember.....this Kasturi college of physiotherapy promises a wonderful career. Good luck to you all.
G.L.N.PRASAD
24th February 2023