Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy Participates in Mega Medical and Physiotherapy Camp to Promote Community Health

Meenakshi College of Physiotherapy, MAHER, participated in a Mega Medical and Physiotherapy Camp organised by Sri Kanyaka Parameshwari College, Chennai, on 1 October 2026 as part of its community healthcare and outreach initiatives.

The camp was conducted under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mahesh Kumar, with the active participation of final-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students and postgraduate students specialising in Paediatric and Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy. Prof. Dr. Mahesh Kumar delivered an awareness talk highlighting the importance of physiotherapy, regular physical activity, disability prevention, healthy lifestyle practices, early identification of functional problems and the role of physiotherapy in improving overall health and quality of life.

A total of 83 participants benefited from physiotherapy assessments, consultations, treatment, exercise guidance and health education. The initiative reinforced the institution’s commitment to community-based healthcare while providing students with valuable practical experience in delivering physiotherapy services to the public.