Keonjhar: The Keonjhar district administration today celebrated ‘World Physiotherapy Day’ at Advanced Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) Keonjhar under District Mineral Foundation (DMF).
Under DMF Sakshyam, ARC Ranki Keonjhar is operational and has provided around 723 Robotic Therapy sessions, distributed around 133 Motorized Wheelchairs, 120 artificial limbs and has around 59 patients registered for Robotic Therapy exercises.
Collector & District Magistrate cum Managing Trustee, DMF Keonjhar in presence of PD-DRDA cum CEO DMF Keonjhar; Chief District Medical &Public Health Officer (CDM&PHO), Keonjhar; District Social Security Officer (DSSO), Keonjhar and other district officials distributed first in Odisha 3 High End Limbs (out of the total 28 registered patients), along with 15 Electrical Wheelchairs and 10 Artificial Limbs.
The high-end limbs come with the following unique benefits:
o Carbon fibre socket which is lighter in weight and more durable.
o Silicon liner with locking for extra comfort.
o No pain and risk of skin ulcers compared to normal liners.
o Energy storing carbon foot for extra comfort during walking.
o Provides ground reaction force to ease in walking on uneven terrain.
o Provides maximum stability.
District Administration Keonjhar through DMF Sakshyam aspires for providing the entire spectrum of rehabilitation services for enhancing the quality of life for the ‘Differently abled People’, elderly and for betterment of lives of people in Keonjhar.
