K.L.E. Institute of Physiotherapy

STARTED IN 1994

Physiotherapy College in INDIA, Belagavi

KLE Institute of Physiotherapy located in Belgaum and catering physiotherapy education and services since 1994, is one of the premier Institute in the field of Physiotherapy.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy Course of 4 ½ years was started in 1994 at K.L.E.S. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum under Department of Physiotherapy affiliated to Karnataka University Dharwad. In 1997 it got affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.

It is the first Institute to start Master of Physiotherapy program in the year 2000 under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The Department of Physiotherapy emerged as an independent Institute in 2004 and today is well known as “K.L.E. Institue Of Physiotherapy”, Belgaum.

Recent Highlights

• The Department of Physiotherapy education in collaboration with the Curriculum Committee of KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi organised an “Orientation programme on OSCE/OSPE” for the newly recruited staff of the institute on 3rd September 2024 from 11:30am to 1pm.The resource person for the programme was Dr. Vasanti Jirge, Professor of Dentistry and Coordinator University department of education for health Professionals, KAHER, Belagavi. The programme covered several topics related to learning Domains, Conceptual framework, OSPE/OSCE designs their reliability, validity and standard operating procedures and the threats to these validity. Dr. Vasanti also orientated the participants on different grading systems used in OSCE and OSPE like dichotomous, global rating scale and rubric grading system. This was followed by practical demonstration on setup of OSCE/OSPE circuit. Dr. Peeyoosha G., Incharge Curriculum committee and Dr. Vinuta Deshpande, Incharge DOPE for KIPT coordinated the programme. Total of 13 newly recruited faculties participated and were benefitted by this programme.

• KIPT Proudly announces !!! A Prototype “Turnbuckle Osteoarthritis Knee Brace With Sensor Based Assessment Of Forces ” by Dr. Vijay Kage, Dr. Peeyoosha Gurudatt, Dr. Aarti Welling from Department of Orthopaedic Physiotherapy was selected among the Top ten innovations from the various Presentations at KLE MEDTECH HACKETHON organised by KAHER Incubation centre on 30th August 2024. Principal Dr. Sanjiv Kumar and all the faculty members extend a hearty congratulations to the team and all the participants of the event .

• On occasion of world Physiotherapy day Department of CBR conducted a Free Physiotherapy Camp and Door to Door Disability and Low Back Pain Survey at Sambra village on 9thSeptember 2024.The Gram Panchayat members and ASHA workers of the village welcomed our Mobile community Bus and encouraged the villagers to take benefit of the physiotherapy services. Total of 11 Patients were treated and 16 Households were surveyed..

• On the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day, the Entertainment Committee of KLE Institute of Physiotherapy organized a vibrant and impactful street play at KLE Independent PU College on 9th September 2024. The event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of physiotherapy in promoting health, well-being, and recovery from injuries.

• The literary and education committee of KLE institute of physiotherapy conducted a teacher’s day programme on 5th September 2024 from 10am to 12pm at the B.S Jirge auditorium, KLE centenary convention centre. The event was graced by chief guest Mrs. Lata kittur who highlighted the importance of teachers in an individual’s life . The event began by an invocation song sung by students of the college. The lighting of the lamp was done by Dignitaries. This was followed by a welcome address given by a member of literary and education committee. Respects were paid to Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. Dignitaries including the principal Dr. Sanjiv Kumar, dean Dr. Vijay Kage and the vice principal Dr. Santosh Metgud were present. Presidential remark were given by the principal Dr. Sanjiv Kumar, in which he enlightened the students and teachers on the importance of education. The vote of thanks was given by co- general secretary of the student council 2024-25.The event was graced by 40 teachers and more than 300 students attended the same. The event was a grand success.

• On the occassion of “World Physiotherapy Day” the Literary and Education committee of KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy conducted a debate competition on 09/09/2024 for the MPT students on the topic ” Artificial Intelligence in Physiotherapy: Boon or Bane?” from 02:00-04:00 pm. A total of 8 teams (16 MPT students) participated in the same. All the students put forth their best performance.

• On the occassion of “World Physiotherapy Day” the Extramural Committee of KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy conducted a poster making competition on 09/09/2024 on the topic “Low back pain, prevention and management” from 11:00 am -01:00 pm. A total of 12 BPT students participated in the same. All the students put forth their best performance.

• On the occasion of *World Physiotherapy Day* *NSS UNIT 05 Of KAHER institute of physiotherapy* organised blood donation camp. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Tejashree Pradhan Deputy registrar KAHER and Dr. V. S. Veergi. A total of 130 students were screened for voluntary blood donation and 107 units of blood were collected. NSS program and camp officer Dr. Santosh Metgud and Dr. Raghvendra Dharwadkar were present during the camp.

• A series of online guest lectures were conducted by the KAHER institute of Physiotherapy’s student council entertainment committee on occassion of world physiotherapy day celebration. The speakers for the guest lecture series were Dr. Thorsten Fischer, Facial Distortion Model Instructor( Germany), Dr. Ruchi Varshney, President IAP women cell and Mrs. Jyoti Katti, Legal Officer KAHER. The speakers shared their valuable insights on Facial distortion model, role of women cell in IAP and medical law.

• On occasion of World Physiotherapy Day 2024, the Cultural committee of KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi organized an Interclass “T-Shirt Painting of Tagline” competition on 9th September 2024.A two member team participated from each class. The event was judged by Dr. Anjana Adhyapak from KAHER Pharmacy College, Belagavi and Dr. Asha Bhatt from KAHER INS, Belagavi. The best Tagline would be featured on the College Annual Magazine “DISHA 2024”.Dr. Vinuta Deshpande, Incharge Cultural committee and Dr. Vijayalaxmi Kanabur, Member Cultural Committee coordinated the event.

• On the Occasion of World Physiotherapy Day, KLE Institute of physiotherapy Department of CVTS conducted an Healthy Heart Awareness Programme on 9/9/2024 held at G.A. Kannada High school, where poster awareness regarding ways to keep healthy heart and practical orientation regarding fitness education was given to students of 10th standard held on date 9/9/2024 under the guidance of Dr. Ganesh B. R., professor & HOD of CVTS ,it was appreciated by Principal and Students of G.A.High school.

• On the occasion of *World Physiotherapy Day* Sports Department Of Physiotherapy organised free low back pain screening camp in cyclists. The satisfactory number of cyclists benefited from the screening camp.

• Department of Physiotherapy Education organized a workshop on “Coping with stress and emotions for the non teaching faculty members of all constituent units of KAHER on 10th September 2024 from 10-12pm in silver jubilee hall of KIPT. The resource person for the workshop was Dr. Ashwini Narasannavar, Associate Professor and NSS Programme Coordinator, KAHER. The participants were sensitized on stress, its ill effects on health and its management at workplace and Personal life. The workshop also had practical demonstration of the stress coping stratergies. Total of 16 non teaching faculty from various constituent units of KAHER participated and were benefitted from this workshop.

• On occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi The cultural committee of KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy Belagavi organised an “Intercollegiate Bhakti Geet Competition” on 10th September 2024 at the Ganpathi hall. Students groups from different constituent units participated in the event. Dr. Vinita Deshpande and Dr. Anjana Javali coordinated the Event.

• The extramural committee of KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy organized an online webinar on “Substance abuse awareness” on 19th of September 2024 from 11:00 am. to. 01:00pm in room no 7a. Guest speaker was Mrs. Keertisudha Rajput who is currently working as Rehabilitation Psychologist and as a CEO at Kaizen Institute, Bangalore. She enlightened the students about ill effects of tobacco and alcohol usage. The event was carried out under the guidance of Dr. Sanjiv Kumar Principal, and Dr. Nikita Pawar In charge Extramural Committee KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy. All the first and second year BPT students and post graduate students attended the webinar.

• World Physiotherapy Asia Western Pacific Region Congress was held at Bali Indonesia from 26-28 September 2024. Dr. Anand Heggannavar, Assistant COE,KAHER and Professor- HOD, Department of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy, Belagavi presented an E-Poster at this event. KIPT family proudly Congratulates Dr. Anand for this Achievement!!!!.

• Girls badminton team of our college was selected For District Level Dasara Sports 2024 conducted at Dharwad on 28th September 2024 where they bagged the Gold medal and have been selected for the state level final events which will be held at Mysuru from 3rd to 6th of October. KIPT PROUDLY CONGRATULATES the team members!!!! * Ms. Gayatri Kuchekar * Ms. Diya Sarda * Ms. Manasvi Gadkari * Ms. Nishtha Vyas

• On the occasion of World Heart day kle Institute of Physiotherapy department of CVTS conducted a poster awareness program on 28-09-2024 held at kles Dr. Prabhakar kore hospital & MRC ,in presence of chief guest Dr. (col) M. Dayananda (Medical director), Principal kle institute of physiotherapy Dr. Sanjiv kumar, cardiology consultant Dr. Prasad M.R this poster awareness programme was conduted. In this programme the importance regarding cardiac rehabilitation and it clinical implications with its evidence based practice towards treating Cardiac disorders and heart health ,awareness about heart disease through the poster presentation was oriented to the students, patients, attenders and faculty members of KLES Dr. Prabhakar kore hospital & MRC ,under the guidance of DR. Ganesh B.R (HOD and Proffesor dept of CVTS Physiotherapy).A vedio in this regard was also played to benefit the patients and care givers. The motive of the programme was appreciated by all. Chief guest Dr. (COL) M. Dyananda Sagar spoke few words regarding the cardiac rehabilitation and motivated all the students to work with enthusiasm and help patients to recover early.

• Department of community Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, KAHER Institute of Physiotherapy Belagavi Conducted a Awareness programme on “Exercises and it’s Benefits” for the students of Government Marathi Higher Primary school, Sambra on 30 th September 2024. The staff and students of the school were oriented to benefits of exercises in daily and life and how it positively affects thier academic performance. Total of 45 students and 3 staff members were benefitted from this awareness Programme.

• Department of community physiotherapy conducted a awareness talk on lifestyle disorders and importance of physical activity at Shantai Vrudhashram on 30 th September 2024. Total of 35 inmates were benefitted from this event.

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