KUCHING, Sept 2: World Physiotherapy Day, which falls on Sept 8 every year, was celebrated for the first time ever in Kuching division.
Kuching Division Health Office organised a two-day programme at Klinik Kesihatan Petra Jaya from yesterday, ahead of the Day itself, aimed to promote the physiotherapy services to the general public and healthcare staff.
The programme featured an interactive and hands-on concept for visitors, where they could get consultation and be taught the right way to exercise for various conditions by certified physiotherapists.
The theme ‘Osteoarthritis’ was deemed suitable as Malaysia is progressing towards an aging nation where it is expected to have 14.5 per cent of population with the age of over 65 by the year 2040. Additionally, the main threat for the senior citizens is the osteoarthritis disease.
The event was held in collaboration with KK Petra Jaya, KK Batu Kawa, KK Jalan Masjid, KK Tanah Puteh, KK Sentosa, KK Bra’ang Bayur and KK Stungkor.
Also involved were Community-based Rehabilitation Centre (PDK) of Petra Jaya, PDK Buntal, PDK Gita, Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE), Astana Kuching and others.
Amongst those present were Kuching Divisional Family Health Officer Dr Majorie Ensayan Junting, Head of Primary Medical Care Unit Dr Kelvin Yong Kai Chiat, Head of Sarawak Physiotherapy Profession Danson Chiew Sin Hooi, Head of KK Petra Jaya Dr Maziah Ishak, Kuching Division Physiotherapy Service coordinator Rayvadee Rattanakthada and KK Petra Jaya medical officer-in-charge (MOIC) Dr Sakinah Mahmud. — DayakDaily
