News from NIPT | RVPGCON 2024 - Unlearn to Relearn - Adapting to new realities

41 students & 4 faculty of NIPT along with 3 students & one faculty of University of Santo Thomas, Philippines participated in 'RVPGCON 2024' organised by RV College of Physiotherapy Bengaluru from 15th to 17th February 2024. The theme of the conference was 'Unlearn to Relearn - Adapting to new realities'.

The students attended various pre-conference workshops of different electives which had in-depth hands-on and skill-based training sessions. All the student delegates of NIPT & UST, Philippines presented papers and posters at the conference. 

1. Prof. Dr. Dhanesh Kumar K U, Principal, was conferred the prestigious ‘Award of Excellence in Professional Mentoring’ for his invaluable contribution towards the field of Physiotherapy. He was the Guest of Honour for the valedictory ceremony of RVPGCON. 
2.  Dr. Saumya Srivastava, Associate Professor, was invited as the resource person for the conference. She delivered a talk titled ‘Dysfunctional breathing, Diaphragm and Core – Probing their role in Chronic Low Back Pain’. 
3.  Mr. Joshua Emmanuel Mendres, student of UST, Manila, Philippines won the 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation under PG Category. 
4.  Ms. Kavya Bhat, student of NIPT, won the 2nd Prize in Poster Presentation under Interns category.