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1 | 20 March 21 | WEBINAR SUMMARY REPORT
WORLD SLEEP DAY 2021– SNOOZE TO ESCAPE THE BLUE
Introduction: The Centre of Non-Communicable Diseases (CRNCD) organised a half day Wellness Seminar titled “World Sleep Day 2021 webinar – Snooze To Escape The Blue” on 20th March 2021 on zoom platform from 02:00 PM to 05: 30 PM. This seminar was open to the people of sungai long community, UTAR staff, health professionals and students. The objectives of the event were to create a platform for sharing concepts of Sleep Medicine and importance and to engage latest development in various field to abet in issues with sleep. The speakers for the seminar were Dr. Tripat Deep Singh, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail, Mr. Tarun Amalnerkar, Ms. Navamani a/p Nagappon. Organizing Committee: Chairperson : Prof Dr John Paul Evangel Judson Chairman of the event : Tarun Amalnerkar Secretary : Ms Navamani a/p Nagappon Treasurer : Dr Ling Wei Chih Communication & Publicity : Dr Simerjit Singh Logistics & Venue : Dr Avneet Kaur Emcee : Ms Kiruthika Selvakumar Webinar structure: Dr. Tripat Deep Singh, MBBS, MD (Physiology), RPSGT, RST, Sleep Philips, Singapore Clinical Manager as an Invited speaker gave a talk with title “Sleep-a wake-up call for the medical community”, he has discussed increased issues of sleep among public, students in Malaysian perspective etc. Topics regarding sleep physiology and sleep medicine need to be included in the medical curriculum while general practitioners need to be included in the care of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail, MB BCH BAO(DUB), MRCP(IRE), AM (MAL), FCCP(USA) has shared his talk with title “Sleep and Covid-19 pandemic, towards regular sleep for healthy future”. Dr Ahmad also spoke about screening procedures adopted before access to the sleep laboratory, sleep disorders, quality sleep elements, OSA and its effect on health issues, tips for better sleep and other related research studies. Mr. Tarun Amalnerkar, Master of Physiotherapy (Neurology) Lecturer / Physiotherapy Department, UTAR has shared his talk with “scope of physiotherapy. He has pondered upon various research conducted in the field of Sleep Medicine & Physiotherapy. Initiatives such as organizing campaigns, sleep workshops, sleep awareness programmes and education may improve awareness, knowledge among the participants. Tarun has also demonstrated some techniques and stretching methods. He has also delivered his talk and demonstrated few techniques. Ms. Navamani a/p Nagappon Registered and Licensed Counsellor (KB PA). Leonard Personality Inventory Trainer and Psychotherapist And Certified Hypnotherapist has shared perspectives on students encountering sleeping problems due to unsolved problem, environmental issue, personality and self-value, mental health issues as well as physical issues. She also has share that they also provide therapy session such as expressive arts, inventories, relaxation therapy to help the clients to sleep better. The event has been attended by more than 100 participants (Students, staff and public). The webinar ended by 05:30 PM. Based on the feedback we can say it was a successful notion. Prof. Dr. John Paul Judson (CRNCD Chairperson) has given vote of thanks & concluded the event. |
2 | 10 April 21 | Recent Updates in Cardiac Rehabilitation & Post COVID Challenges in Rehabilitation Venue: Zoom Introduction: UTAR Physiotherapy clinic and Center for Research on Non-communicable Disease (CRNCD) UTAR jointly organised an webinar on “Recent updates in cardiac rehabilitation and post COVID challenges in rehabilitation” on 10 April 2021 via Zoom from 4pm-6pm. The major objective of this webinar is to 1. Gain knowledge about the Important Clinical aspect & new recent updates trends in Cardiac rehabilitation. 2. Learn about how to manage the post pandemic challenges during Post COVID-19 rehabilitation. 3. To highlight the UTAR physiotherapy clinic all over the university staffs and students. A total of 507 participants registered for this event. Organising committee: Main Organiser: UTAR Physiotherapy Clinic and Center for Research on Non-communicable Disease (CRNCD). UTAR Organising Chair: Dr Ilayaraja.A Event Secretary: Ms Kiruthika.S Communication and Publicity: Puan Nurul Husna Venue: Ms Valle and Ms Nanda Webinar structure: The event was recommended by Dean FMHS (dated: 04/03/2021) and approval date by VP RDC was obtained on 04/05/2021. The event started at 3.30 PM. All the participants were requested to log in 15 minutes prior to the event to avoid technical issues. The webinar was hosted by Ms Kiruthika S. Once log into zoom, participants filled the sign in form shared in zoom chat box of control panel. Welcome address was given by Dr Ilayaraja A, (Organising chair) Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, Prof John Paul Evangel Judson, Chairman Centre for Research on Non-Communicable Disease (CRNCD), and Mr Muhammed Noh Zulfikri, Head of the Physiotherapy Department, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UTAR. Mr Arnald Rajan and Mr Mangalaram were the invited speakers for this event. Mr ArnaldRajan, Cardiac Rehab specialist, Southmead hospital, Bristol, UK discussed about recent updates in cardiac rehabilitation for 45 minutes and Mr Mangalaram M.Sc PT Respiratory Physiotherapist, UK discussed about post COVID challenges in rehabilitation for 45 minutes. To ensure that the information given is useful and understandable to our participants, Q & A session was hosted by Puan Nurul Husna for 25 minutes. This session helped the participants to share the ideas and experiences during this pandemic period. Following Q&A session, participants was requested to sign out. Sign in and sign out is to claim USSDC soft skill points for UTAR students and other Malaysian institute students. Virtual photo taken and Dr Ilayaraja.A presented the vote the thanks. Later at the end of session at 6.30pm, feedback link was sent to all participants via chat box. The feedback had 2 sections: one on event feedback and 2nd section was for e-certificate. e-certificate was provided to all participants who submitted feedback. Ms Valle maintained/provided the IT support throughout the event and Ms Nandakumari along with committee members involved in managing the participants with links and feedbacks. Registrants detail:
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3 | 17 April 21 | Webinar for Physiotherapists: Getting closer to balance Venue: Zoom Objectives: To brings physiotherapists even closer to Balance when we look at current evidence on balance management, non- physical factors that affect balance, and take-home tests for vestibular screening. Physiotherapists deal with balance so much of the time, that it poses a gold mine of data and evidence. Speakers:
Organisers: Physiotherapy Education Committee: Mahadevi Barathi, Kamala Krishnan & Valle Vadivellu Event Committee Member: Mr Deepak, Mr Tarun, Ms Arti & Ms Nandakumari Topics:
Participants: Total Registered: 258 participants Total Attended: 157 Summary of Feedback:
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4 | 17 April 21 |
The Balance Score Card
18 April 2021, 9am - 11.30am
Venue: Zoom Objectives: To provide insight to the public about balance, improving & maintaining stability and prevention of loss of balance & falls as one grows older. Speakers:
Physiotherapy Education Committee: Mahadevi Barathi, Kamala Krishnan & Valle Vadivellu Event Committee Member: Mr Deepak, Mr Tarun, Ms Arti & Ms Nandakumari Topics:
Total Registered:159 participants Total Attended: 132 Summary of Feedback:
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5 | 1 June 21 | Novel Directions in Falls Prevention
1 June 2021, 4.30-6.00 pm
Venue: Zoom This webinar was organized in conjunction with the External Examiner Virtual Visit. Aim: The Webinar aims to provide physiotherapists with current evidence on dual tasking, Tai Chi practice and instrumentation for assessment in the area of Falls Prevention. Objectives:
Prof. Dr. William Tsang Wai Nam Associate Dean (Quality of Assurance and Enhancement) Department Head cum Professor, School of Nursing and Health Sciences Open University of Hong Kong 2. Asst. Prof. Dr. Goh Choon Hian Dept. of Mechatronics and BioMedical Engineering, LKC-FES UTAR. 3. Mr. Gan Quan Fu Senior Lecturer, Department of Pre-Clinical Sciences, FMHS, UTAR Organising Committee: Chairperson: Mahadevi Barathi (Senior Lecturer) Secretary: Kamala Krishnan (Graduate Assistant) IT Liason: Valle Vadivelu (Physiotherapist II) Members: Arti Vijai Kumar (Tutor) Webinar Host: Swapneela Jacob (Lecturer) Sathish Kumar Sadagobane (Lecturer) Moderator: Siti Hazirah Binti Samsuri (Lecturer) Student Member: Goo Fang Qi Topics
Total Registered: 458 participants Total Attended: 393 (Zoom Attendance) Summary of Feedback:
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6 | 23 July 21 | Clinical Research Workshop #1 – Introduction To Research Designs
23 July 2021, 9am- 1.00pm
Venue: Zoom Introduction: The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) and Centre for Research on Non-Communicable Disease (CRNCD) jointly organised a webinar on “Introduction to Research Designs” on 23 July 2021 via Zoom from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm. The major objective of this webinar is to 1. To introduce research designs for clinical research & 2. Promote clinical research in UTAR. A total of 87 participants registered for this event. Organising committee: Advisor: Emeritus Prof. Dr. Cheong Soon Keng and Prof. Dr John Paul Evangel Judson Chairperson: Dr. Kang Waye Hann Organising Committee Members:
The event was approved by FMHS Dean and VP RDC on 1st July 2021 The event started at 9.00 AM. All the participants were requested to log in 15 minutes prior to the event to avoid technical issues. The webinar was hosted by Dr Kang, the organising chairperson of this workshop. In his welcoming address, he has briefed the participants the originate of clinical research, the importance of this type of research and the different types of clinical research that are being conducted at the national and global level. Prof. Dr, Retneswari a/p Masilamani, Prof. Dr. Tong Seng Fah and Prof. Dr. Goh Bak Leong were the invited speakers for this webinar. Prof. Dr, Retneswari a/p Masilamani, Professor of Medicine, Department of Population Medicine, FMHS, UTAR discussed about “Introduction to observational studies”, Prof. Dr. Tong Seng Fah, Professor of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, UKM discussed about “Introduction to qualitative studies” and Prof. Dr. Goh Bak Leong, senior consultatnt Nephrologist and Head of Clinical Research Center, Hospital Serdang highlighted about “Introduction to clinical trials”. To ensure that the information given is useful and understandable to our participants, Q & A session was conducted. The webinar ended at 1.00 PM. The slides of the speakers will be shared via the CRNCD webpage in due course. PHOTOS: |
7 | 31 July 21 | Diverse Physiotherapy- Osteoporosis, Diabetes & Neonates
31 July 2021, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Venue: Zoom ABOUT THE WEBINAR: Physiotherapy encompasses a wide range of diseases and disabilities, where the goal is to optimize health and to prevent further complications. This webinar will cover three prevalent medical issues, that span across the ages. Three speakers, experienced in these fields will be presenting on updates and trends of physiotherapy in osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and management of neonates. Aim: The Webinar aims to provide physiotherapists with current evidence on osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and developmental delays in children. Objectives: Understand current evidence of physiotherapy management in osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and physiotherapy management of neonates. Speakers:
Chairperson: Mahadevi Barathi (Senior Lecturer) Secretary: Kamala Krishnan (Graduate Assistant) IT Liason: Valle Vadivelu (Physiotherapist II) Communications & Logistics: Arti Vijai Kumar (Tutor) Members: Dr Ilayaraja Alagia Thiruvevenkadam (Assistant Professor) Speaker: Swapneela Jacob (Lecturer) Topics
From Zoom Attendance International Students: 5 Malaysian Students (other Universities): 17 Public: 41 UTAR Students: 74 UTAR Staff: 38 Total Participants: 175 Summary of Feedback Summary of Suggestions/ Feedback from Participants
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8 | 29 Oct 21 | Virtual Forum:
Sport Science in Badminton: The Malaysian Perspective
29 October 2021, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Venue: M Teams ABOUT THE WEBINAR: Badminton has been one of the more successful and popular sporting activities in Malaysia, putting our country on the world map. This virtual forum covered talks and discussions into the depths of the sport- from the Malaysian Perspective. Five speakers, experienced in these fields have presented the updates on latest evidence based of injury prevalence, assessments, and conditioning strategies of badminton players. Aim: The Webinar aims to provide physiotherapists with current evidence on sport science in badminton. Objectives: Understand current evidence of sports science in badminton in terms of injury prevalence, assessments, and conditioning strategies. b
Chairperson : Mahadevi Barathi (Senior Lecturer) Secretary : Kamala Krishnan (Lecturer) IT Liaison : Valle Vadivelu (Physiotherapist II) Communications & Logistics : Arti Vijai Kumar (Tutor) Moderator : Mr Nizar Abdul Majeed Kutty (Lecturer) Members : Nurul Husna Khairuddin (Specialist I) Summary Feedback Form Number of respondents: 93 Summary of Suggestions/ Feedback from Participants
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9 | 12 Nov 21 | Wheeling into the 21st Century with Robotics
12 November 2021, 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
Venue: Zoom This webinar was organized in collaboration with Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Sciences. AIM: The Webinar aims to provide physiotherapists, and other health care professionals with insights into rehabilitation with robotics and to introduce the eye-controlled wheelchair in a home care setting. OBJECTIVES:
Chairperson: Mahadevi Barathi (Senior Lecturer) Secretary: Kamala Krishnan (Graduate Assistant) IT Liason: Valle Vadivelu (Physiotherapist II) Communications & Logistics: Arti Vijai Kumar (Tutor) Moderator: Ms Bhavani Pathmanathan(Tutor) Member: Mr Martin Ebenezer (Lecturer) Topics
From Zoom Attendance International Students: 7 Malaysian Students (other Universities): 4 Public: 27 (Malaysian) Public: 12 (Overseas) UTAR Students: 18 UTAR Staff: 12 Total Participants: 80 Summary of Feedback
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