The Indian Association of Physiotherapy Women Cell (IAPWC) Nagaland branch organised a seminar on women’s health on “Antenatal care” at Nikos Hospital and Research Center (NHRC), Dimapur on October 20.
A press release from IAPWC Dimapur district sub co-ordinator, Dr. Imnainla Longchari (PT) stated that the program was attended by physiotherapists from around Dimapur and members of the general public. The event was chaired by Dr. Bonikali Achumi, PT (MPT Neuro).
Dr.Imnainla Longchari, speaking as the resource person gave a brief introduction to pregnancy and the challenges that may be expected through all the trimesters. She emphasized on changes of posture during pregnancy, the common problems of low back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, and lower limb swelling and compression problems during pregnancy.
She further laid emphasis on the importance of exercise during pregnancy, proper posture and home based exercises. Longchari also dwelt on the do’s and don’ts of physiotherapy antenatal exercises.