New Delhi, 8 September (IANS). World Physiotherapy Day is celebrated every year on 8 September to recognize the important role of physiotherapists. Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the need to promote physiotherapy for healthy old age on the occasion, as it contributes to improving the standard of living of people of all age groups.
Posting on the social media platform X, Nadda wrote, “On the occasion of World Physiotherapy Day, let us accept the important role of physiotherapy in the improvement of dynamics of all age groups, increasing freedom and ensuring better quality of life. This year’s topic,” This year’s role, “healthy old age-grinding and weakness in health” His journey towards active and respectable old age is supported. “
He further said that let us continue to promote physiotherapy as an integral part of a healthy old age initiative across the country. Under the dynamic leadership of PM Modi, the government has provided several schemes in Ayushman Arogya temples and government hospitals for the elders and their benefits. I urge you to take advantage of these health services.
Mainly plays an important role in the health benefits of the elderly suffering from physiotherapy, stroke, sports injuries, post -surgical surgery, chronic pain management and fall.
Meanwhile, the minister also mentioned the central government’s initiatives to improve the health of the elderly in India.
More than 1.6 lakh Ayushman Arogya temples across the country are providing primary healthcare to the people. Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana provides free medical treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh on family basis to senior citizens aged 70 years and above.
The government has also launched programs focused on the health and welfare of the elderly, such as the National Older Health Care Program. It provides dedicated health services at the primary and tertiary level and the National Vayoshri Yojana, which provides physical and supportive life equipment.
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