National workshop on rhuematological disorders by regional research institute(H) at Gudivada

National workshop on rhuematological disorders by regional research institute(H) at Gudivada 
On 27 to 29 December 2017
Venue : Hotel Indira Grand, Gudivada
Organised by : regional research institute (H) Gudivada 
Introduction :
The global burden of disease study reveals that the Rheumatological Disorders or Muskulo Skeletal (MSK) Disorders are the 2^nd most common cause of disability worldwide, measured by the Years Lived with Disability (YLDs) with Low Back Ache pain being the most frequent condition.  Disability due to MSK disorders was estimated to have increased by 45% from 1990 to 2010, particularly Osteoarthritis (OA) is expected to rise continuously due to increased obesity, sedentary life and aging population.  The Center for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated and announced that 54.40 million US adults are suffering from Arthritis & other Rheumatic conditions equating to about 25% of the population.  National health survey conducted in the adult Portuguese population to estimate the National prevalence of Rheumatic and Muskulo Skeletal Diseases (RMDs) and to determine their impact on health related quality of life (HRQoL), Physical function, Anxiety and depression revealed that the RMDs are the most common chronic non-communicable diseases.  The survey revealed that the prevalence of Low backache (26.4%), Peri articular disease (15.8%), OA – Knee (12.4%), Osteoporosis (10.2%), OA – Hand (8.7%) OA – Hip (2.9%), Spondylo Arthritis (1.6%), Gout (1.3%), Rheumatoid Arthritis (0.7%), SLE (0.1%), Fibromyalgia (1.7%).  RMDs patients have poorer quality of life, higher health consumption and significant mental health impairment when compared to non RMDs subjects, emphasizing the burden of RMDs and need for increasing RMDs awareness.
In India, in the year 1981, WHO and International League Associations (ILAR) conducted a special study for Rheumatolgical disorders popularly known as COPCORD (Community Oriented Program for Control of Rheumatic diseases) conducted in a rural community for knowing their prevalence and risk factors revealed that 18.5% of the adults are suffering from Rheumatological complaints out of 4092 adults.  In another survey conducted in the region around Jammu, out of 1024 adults surveyed, 245 (23.9%) were found to have Rheumatological disorders, the most common being were LBA (34.7%) and OA (24.9%), Unclassified Rheumatic diseases (17.9%), Soft Tissue Rheumatism (17.9%) and RA (0.8%).  Results of these both the epidemiological surveys in India appear to be similar.  Although, the definite statistics of Rheumatological disorders unavailable in India, the similar global trends are occurring.
Rheumatology has been a neglected subspecialty in India.  A staggering patient load, inadequate Rheumatology specialists, therapeutic inadequacy, etc. are some of the critical challenges of Rheumatological care in India.
Most of the Rheumatological / Musculo Skeletal disorders being treated in conventional medicine have their own limitations in the management & outcome and are very much costly.  The Homoeopathic intervention has got its own therapeutic potentials in the management of various Rheumatological disorders.  Many occasions have shown that the multidisciplinary approach of management of these diseases is going to have significant results with the combined approach of Rheumatologists, Orthopedic surgeons, Physiotherapists, Yoga experts, AYUSH system experts including Homoeopathy.
Homoeopathic literature has got very good number of drugs for various Rheumatological disorders and the unique Constitutional approach of Homoeopathy is very much relevant in the treatment of the Rheumatological disorders which are having Constitutional impact on the individuals like auto-immune Rheumatological disorder Rheumatoid Arthritis, Arthropathies, etc.  The ultra high diluted Homoeopathic medicines are absolutely free from the side effects and are very much cost effective.
In the 2 – Day workshop, the targeted participants will be much more benefitted for updating their knowledge in the management of Rheumatological disorders.  An important focus of this 2 – Day workshop is the lectures of a World Renowned Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr.  John Ebnezer, Padma Shri & Dr. BC Roy Awardee, who pioneered the concept of Wholistic Orthopedics with new treatment methods of non-operative, low cost and very much effective methods for total Knee restoration, Rehabilitation therapy for Osteoarthritis, Low backache and Neck pain.  These therapeutic modules are based on the original research conducted by Dr. John Ebnezer with excellent results and are an integrated non-pharmacological therapy.  This work was presented at various International & National Scientific Forums and was published in International Indexed Journals.  In addition, the whole spectrum of Rheumatological disorders diagnosis and management will be dealt by the experts from Modern medicine, Homoeopathy, Physiotherapy & Yoga.  The participants will have a wonderful opportunity to learn and become an expert in the management of Rheumatological disorders.
The technical topics to be covered in the workshop are :

• Over view of Rheumatological disorders.
• Clinical presentation and management of Osteoarthritis.
• Backache in clinical practice.
• Soft Tissue Rheumatic Lesions (SRTLs) and management in Homoeopathy.
• Updates in Physiology of pain pathways for the management of pain.
• Management of OA with Physiotherapy.
• Aetio patho genesis & Clinical presentation of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
• Research outcome of CCRH clinical & fundamental studies of Rheumatological disorders.
• Homoeopathic management of Rheumatological disorders and New Innovatives.
• Role of Physiotherapy in the management of Rheumatological disorders.
• Yoga & Exercise management of Rheumatological disorders.
• Concept of Wholistic Orthopedics in the management of Osteoarthritis Knee joints, Low Backache & Neck pain .

1. • Wholistic Total Knee Restoration Technique in Osteoarthritis
   • Wholistic Low backache Rehabilitation Program
   • Wholistic Neck pain Rehabilitation Program

The speakers of the workshop :

1. Rtn. Prof. Dr. (Dr.) John Ebnezar
   A “Padma Shri” Awardee-2016
   Dr BC Roy National Awardee-2015
   HONORARY DOCTORATE IN MEDICINE-ORTHOPEDICS (2016)
   PhD (Yoga), MD (Ortho-Hons),MBBS, D’ORTHO, DNB (Ortho),MNAMS(Ortho)
   Sports Medicine (Australia), IOA-INOR FELLOW (United Kingdom)
   Consulting Orthopedic, Sports Specialist, Spine Surgeon And WHOlistic Orthopedic Expert
   Geriatric Orthopedic Surgeon

2. Dr. Ravi Kiran, MS (Ortho)
   Professor & HOD, Dept. of Orthopedics
   Dr. Pinnameni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Vijayawada

3. Dr. Chandra Mouli, MS (Ortho)
   Asst. Professor, Dept. of Orthopedics
   Dr. Pinnameni Siddhartha Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Foundation, Vijayawada

4. Dr. Yadidiah, MD (Anaesthesia)
   Anaesthetist & Residential Medical Officer
   ANL & APL Area Hospital, Gudivada

5. Dr. S. Praveen Kumar, MD (Homoeo)
   Retd. Professor,JSPS Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College, Hyderabad

6. Dr. M. Prakasa Rao, MD (Homoeo) Retd. Research Officer (H), Scientist – 4 Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy Min. of AYUSH, Govt. of India New Delhi

7. Dr. G. Srinivasulu, MD (Homoeo)
   Professor JSPS Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College Ramanthapur Hyderabad

8. Prof. Dr. Yogitha Bali, MD (Ayurveda)
   Professor Susrutha Ayurveda Collge Bangalore

9. Dr. K. Meena, BPT
   Physiotherapist Pinnamaneni Hospital  Katuru Road Vuyyuru

10. Homoeopathic Expert From Kolkata / Lucknow

11. Yoga Expert  From Bangalore / Hyderabad

12. Dr. Ch. Raveendar, M. Sc., MD (Homoeo)
    Asst. Director (H), Scientist – 4 Regional Research Institute (H) Gudivada

GUIDELINES FOR THE PARTICIPANTS:

• Registration for the Workshop is free of cost and registration is compulsory, however, participants / sponsoring Institute have to borne the expenditure of Travel / Lodging on their own.  The organizers will help in providing the information about the accommodation at local lodges.  List of the local lodges with contact details and tariff enclosed.
• Participants will be provided with Seminar Kit, Scientific material of the topics covered in the Workshop.
• Lunch, Snacks, Tea during the Workshop will be provided to the participants on both the days.
• PG students, Faculty, Medical Officers (Homoeo), Private Practitioners of Homoeopathy can enrol for the Workshop.  The registration with State Government or CCH is mandatory.
• Although, the participants are considered on first – come – first basis for the Workshop, however, depending upon the representations of the participants from various Medical Colleges / Institutions, participants will be selected in such a way to have a representation uniformly from the various Colleges / Institutions.
• The Registration form singed & scanned should be sent to the e-mail ID : seminarsrrigudivada@gmail.com and hard copy of the same should be sent to the address mentioned below.
• Shortlisted / final listed participants will be officially intimated individually through e-mail only.  The intimated participants are only allowed for the Workshop.
• Participants will be given a participation certificate from the competent authority.
• The number of participants for the Workshop is limited to 200 only and the last date for enrolment is 15.12.2017.
• The participants have to submit a Feedback form of the Workshop.

Gudivada is one of an old town in Andhra Pradesh with many temples located in the town and the weather in the months of November and December is quiet pleasant for a comfortable stay.  The beginning of every early morning is graced by divine chantings from the various temples located in the town providing a feeling of good beginning of the day.  In relation to Homoeopathy, the first Homoeopathic Medical College established in 1945 in South India is Dr. Guru Raju Homoeopathic Medical College and in the same campus the Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy is located in the new premises constructed by CCRH through CPWD, Govt. of India.
Nearby, important site seeing locations include the famous Goddess Durga Temple on the banks of Krishna river and Prakasam barrage on Indrakeeladri hills, Bhavani Islands in Krishna River, Vijayawada and Manginapudi beach at Machilipatnam, 35 Kms away from Gudivada.  Participants can have a memorable experience of visiting these places in addition to the gaining of update on Rheumatological Disorders in the Workshop.
Contact for Technical Assistance : Dr. BSJ Raja Kumar Research Officer (H), Scientist – 4 Mobile No. 94902 – 98989  
REGISTRATION FORM
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Address for communication: OFFICER – IN – CHARGE  Regional Research Institute (H) Dr. GGH Medical College Campus,  Eluru Road,  GUDIVADA – 521 301 (Andhra Pradesh State)
Note :

• Registration is free but mandatory.
• Last date of registration is 15^th December, 2017.
• Only physicians registered under State Board / CCH should apply.
• Please apply through e-mail to : seminarsrrigudivada@gmail.com followed by dispatch of hard copy to the above mentioned address
• Participants / Delegates will have to make their own arrangement for accommodation and travel.