Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), under its holistic health program - ‘Aarogya’, gave respite to the needy by holding a special, two-day “Orthopedic and Physiotherapy Health Camp” in Divya Dham Ashram on 17th & 18th August 2017, covering the area of Delhi-Haryana rural belt. The camp covered complete consultation, diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems like arthritis and osteoporosis, swelling & pain in joints, dislocations, torn ligaments, sprains and strains, tendon injuries, pulled muscles and bursitis ruptured disks, sciatica, nerve problems, disc pain, etc. by the expert medical fraternity of Cygnus Hospitals - a unit of Altius Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., who collaborated with DJJS for this noble cause.
According to a recent survey, nearly 70% of people above 65 years of age are suffering from arthritis in India and it is all set to become the biggest epidemic of the country by 2020. While osteoarthritis strikes people aged 65 years and above; but of late, the younger population is also found suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, which is presenting a grim situation before the nation.
The camp started with formal inauguration and introduction of the medical team. While addressing the gathering, Dr. Sushil Kumar Agarwal (Senior Consultant MBBS, DNB Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, MNAMS), in his inaugural speech said, "Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and low back pain are common problems being faced by people of all age-groups today. If not treated at its early stage, it can lead to a serious restriction on movement, thereby become a big problem. Joint and muscle pain are an unfortunate part of daily life, especially for those suffering from autoimmune disorders. But it's possible to manage the pain by consulting your doctor and taking appropriate steps. Body pain and stiffness might sound a usual problem, but it can turn out to be severely detrimental for your body and happy living.”
Wide publicity of camp was done in advance in the nearby villages by DJJS’ volunteers through distribution of pamphlets, hoardings and announcements. A dedicated team of eminent doctors along with two nurses and two counsellors from Cygnus Sonia Hospital, Rohtak Road, Delhi rendered their services in the camp. Dr. Sushil Kumar Agarwal (Orthopedic Surgeon) and Dr. Gaurav Srivastava (Physiotherapist) examined patients and offered free consultation and diagnostics to 254 patients (128 men, 119 women & 7 children) in the consecutive two days. Facilities like Blood sugar test, BP checkup, along with one to one counselling were also provided to the patients free of cost throughout the camp. Patients with acute problems were referred to hospital for further investigation and treatment where they will be given special discounts for X-ray test, CT scan, MRI, surgery, etc.
The preachers of DJJS extended a token of thanks to the doctors and the para medical team by presenting them mementos for their services. They also shared Sansthan’s vision and various activities that are being conducted at both social and spiritual fronts in order to achieve ‘Global Peace’ – the ultimate goal of the organization.
The health camp was well coordinated by Sh. Naveen Joshi, a dedicated disciple at DJJS, who at the end of the event appreciated the sincere and dedicated participation of the medical team, DJJS’ volunteers and others in facilitating the camp successfully.
