SRM College of Physiotherapy at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) celebrated World Physiotherapy Day by hosting the 4th edition of its flagship event, ‘ROM – THE PHYSIO RUN 2024’, a non-stop recurring relay. The event was inaugurated by Dr. R. Shivakumar IPS, Superintendent of Police, IDOL WING, CID, Government of Tamil Nadu. The run began at SRM Baburyan Pettai and concluded at SRM Kattankulathur, featuring a 70 km relay run undertaken by 20 student physiotherapists.
The inauguration was graced by distinguished guests including Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor of SRMIST; Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravikumar, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Medical and Health Sciences at SRMIST; Dr. Jawaharlal M., Dean of SRM College of Agricultural Sciences; Prof. T. S. Veeragoudhaman, Organizing Chairman and Dean of SRM College of Physiotherapy; Dr. T. N. Suresh, Organizing Secretary and Vice Principal of SRM College of Physiotherapy; S. F. Mariyam Farzana, Convenor and Assistant Professor at SRM College of Physiotherapy; Dr. J. Suresh, Co-convenor and Associate Professor at SRM College of Physiotherapy; and Arvind, Assistant Professor at SRM College of Physiotherapy, among others.
The ROM – THE PHYSIORUN has been a platform for raising awareness on various significant issues: In 2021 the theme was Social Inclusion, 2022 – Advocated for Child Protection and 2023 – Promoted SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. These events have been hosted across various SRM campuses, including SRM Tiruchirappalli, SRM Amaravati, and SRM Sonepat, with each year’s run culminating at the SRM Kattankulathur campus.
Valedictory Ceremony Highlights:
The event concluded with a symbolic extinguishing of the torch by Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravikumar, representing the enduring spirit of physiotherapists. S. F. Mariyam Farzana delivered a reflective speech titled "Blueprint to Reality," highlighting the meticulous planning behind the event. Lt. Col. Dr. A. Ravikumar shared nostalgically, “I recall my younger days when I used to run. Seeing all of you running, something I can no longer do, fills me with pride.”