K-Way Newsletter - September 2026

Message from the Editor

Dr. Kavitha Sundaravadanam
Senior Family Physician

My dear K-Way readers,

When I was driving home today, my physiotherapist called and reminded me: “Doctor, September is World Physiotherapy Month.”

What does it mean? A month to create awareness that physically being mobile is a great therapy.

We have invented everything to make life more comfortable and connected: cars that move faster and phones that transmit our messages instantly. Yet, we have made ourselves sedentary and isolated.

In our clinics, we often ask: Why is healing taking so long? We do the best surgery and prescribe the best medicine, yet recovery is delayed . [Read full message]

Physiotherapy: A Cornerstone of Orthopaedic Care

As an orthopaedic surgeon, one of the questions I hear most often is why I recommend physiotherapy so consistently, sometimes even before considering surgery at all. The answer is simple: physical therapy isn’t a secondary option in my practice. It’s central to how we treat bone and joint conditions, and in most cases, it’s the foundation everything else is built on.

Brain Haemorrhage: Minutes Matter

How to Prevent It and Spot It Early

“Time is Brain.” Nowhere is this more true than in an intracranial haemorrhage, or brain bleed.

Last month, a 52-year-old teacher was brought to casualty. He had a sudden, severe headache while straining in the bathroom, followed by vomiting and slurred speech. His family thought it was acidity and stress. They gave him a painkiller and made him lie down. By the time he reached us 6 hours later, the bleed had expanded. That delay changed his outcome.

From Pressure to Prevention: Reclaiming Our Heart Health

In our cardiology OPD, a 38-year-old IT professional came in for a routine check. No smoking, no alcohol. His only complaints: occasional acidity, lack of sleep, and “stress”. His ECG was abnormal. His lipids were high. His blood pressure was 150/95 mm Hg.

He looked at me and asked, “Doctor, I am too young for heart disease, right?”

That question stayed with me.

Every Step Matters: The Evolving Role of Physiotherapists in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

World Physiotherapy Day 2026: September 8

Theme: Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke

Physiotherapists are playing an increasingly vital role in the prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke, extending their role beyond traditional rehabilitation to encompass comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.

Beyond the Disease: We Treat the Person

Heart disease and stroke can change a person’s life in many ways. They can affect how we walk, move, work, exercise, and even do simple daily activities.

Physiotherapy is not only about treating weakness, pain, or movement problems. It is about helping people return to the life they value.

An expert physiotherapist always balances safety and hope. We make sure exercise and rehabilitation are safe for the heart and body. At the same time, we help the person believe that improvement is possible.

How Physical Therapy Keeps Your Heart Strong and Helps You Recover After a Stroke

Your Heart, Brain & Body Guide

Cardiovascular Diseases

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are diseases of the heart and blood vessels which cause more deaths worldwide than any other group of diseases.

The Arc of Resilience: Postoperative Cranioplasty

Story

She was 56.

January 26th, a right fronto‑temporo‑parietal craniotomy after intracerebral hemorrhage.

February 26th, cranioplasty.

March 26th, tracheostomy closure.

From March to August, five long months of home physiotherapy.

Every day, effort. Every day, patience.

But still, no sitting balance.

More Than Just Movement: The Hidden Science and Struggles of Physiotherapy

Can’t I just do these exercises at home?

Why pay for a session when I can look up workouts on YouTube?

Isn’t physiotherapy just gym training with a medical title?

​As a physiotherapist, these are the questions we hear week after week. To the untrained eye, a physiotherapy clinic might look like a gym, and a treatment plan might look like a list of standard workouts. But this superficial view misses the entire foundation of our profession.

Choose Your Physiotherapist Wisely

World Physiotherapy Day: 8th September 2026

Your choice of physiotherapist can decide whether you get back to walking, working, and living independently.

Kauvery Hospital ChennaiI5G-enabled continuous care ambulance I Continuous Patient Monitoring System

Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, has launched 5G-enabled continuous care ambulances equipped with a Continuous Patient Monitoring System (CPMS).

These advanced ambulances enable real-time transmission of patient vitals, remote guidance from medical specialists, and faster emergency dispatch, helping paramedics deliver timely care while patients are en route to the hospital.

Patient Experience

I was very taken in by the directness and forthright diagnosis of my neck problem by Dr. Bala Murali. He prescribed for me a non-invasive procedure of first doing Physiotherapy and if any issue persists then do a small surgery for straightening my neck.

– A.R