World Epilepsy Day serves as an important reminder to raise awareness about epilepsy and support individuals who are living ...
Name: Sangeeta Medhi MPT
Specialization: Physical Therapy
Experience: 9+ years
City: Not Specified
Dr. Sangeeta Medhi (PT), lead physiotherapist at the Association of People with Disability, spearheaded the innovative "Rehab on Wheels" project, delivering affordable rehabilitation services to rural Karnataka. Over 18 months, she developed a comprehensive SOP for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, extending care to all age groups.
Driven by compassion, she also launched a community-based cardiac rehab and pain unit for those unable to afford care. With over 4,500 patients served and an 85% satisfaction rate, her groundbreaking work was recognized by Bridgestone India in 2024 for improving mobility and access to healthcare for underserved communities.
Q: Can children with epilepsy be treated effectively?
A: Yes, epilepsy in children can be treated very effectively as long as they are diagnosed and guided towards the right treatments.
Q: How can we raise awareness about epilepsy in children on World Epilepsy Day?
A: We would like to make everyone aware that epilepsy in children can be treated very effectively and on occasion of World Epilepsy Day, we would like to emphasize that it's very much possible for children with epilepsy to live well with it and in some cases even defeat their epilepsy.
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