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Work-shop on Ergonomics at XITC, Assaigoli


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Mangaluru, Dec 3, 2017: A media note received says, Xavier Industrial Training Centre (XITC)  conducted a “Workshop on Ergonomics” at the capus in  Assaigoli. The Resource person’s for the Work-shop were from Father Muller Medical College, (Department of  Physiotherapy )Dr. Sudeep M. J. Pais, MPT , Associate Professor and Head of Department, Department of Physiotherapy , FMMC , Dr. Cherishma D’silva, MPT – Associate Professor, FMMC  Dr. Mohini Shah, MPT – Practical Session In-charge, FMMC and Team of Doctors.


Ergonomics at  Xavier ITI


Ergonomics at  Xavier ITI


Chairman of Xavier Educational Trust,  JJV Fernandes welcomed the dignitaries and gave a brief introduction of Xavier Educational Trust and its Objectives. The Programme was inaugurated by lighting a lamp by the dignitaries present on the dais.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sudeep Pais emphasized the need of “Ergonomics” (a branch of Physiotherapy) in our daily life to solve work-related muscular disorders. He mentioned that a nation’s development depends mainly on its work-force. If the Work-force is healthy, the Nation is strong. The problems created by muscular disorders caused while dealing with equipments and tools could be reduced to a large extent by Ergonomics. The students undergoing Technical education should be taught the importance of Ergonomics. He complimented the Chairman & the Board of Trustees of XET for the good work they were doing in shaping the career of students who in-turn would shape the country’s future.

Dr. Cherishma D’silva, Dr. Mohini Shah and  the Team of doctors spoke on the benefits of Physiotherapy, suggested some physical Exercises with appropriate demonstrations. The Session was very informative and the demonstrations provided by them were found to be useful for the students in their technical career. The students of XITC will always cherish these valuable inputs provided and look forward to practice them in their career.