Awareness of joint health key to healthy living
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Rajamahendravaram Government Medical College observes World Arthritis Day 2026 under the theme "Achieve Your Dreams," advocating joint health and active lifestyles.
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Awareness of joint health key to healthy living
Rajamahendravaram: World Arthritis Day was observed at the Government Medical College here on Monday with an awareness programme chaired by college principal Dr MS Raju, who stressed the importance of maintaining joint health and adopting a healthy lifestyle from an early age.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Raju said arthritis could cause joint pain, swelling, stiffness and restricted movement, with the risk of such problems increasing with age. He advised people to exercise regularly, consume a balanced and nutritious diet and maintain a healthy body weight to protect their joints.
Referring to the 2026 theme, “Achieve Your Dreams”, he encouraged people to maintain joint health and preserve their ability to perform daily activities independently. He called upon medical students to promote active lifestyles and help elderly people avoid unnecessary dependence on others.
Head of the Orthopaedics Department Dr Chandrasekhar explained the symptoms, causes and treatment methods for different forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. He recommended at least 30 minutes of walking or suitable exercise daily for those medically fit to do so.
Assistant Professor Dr Pradeep, Head of the Community Medicine Department Dr VV Durga Prasad, Dr Uday Kumar of the Pharmacology Department, Dr Ramesh Babu of the Forensic Medicine Department, Head of the Microbiology Department Dr M Bharathi, faculty members, non-teaching staff and medical students attended the programme.
