Dear Readers,

This is my maiden write up as the editor of the prestigious magazine PHYSIOTIMES. I feel excited and blessed to have received this magnificent opportunity to serve the information needs of the physio community. 

As I begin my journey as EDITOR of PHYSIOTIMES, I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to Mr. Mukesh Nayak and Dr. Bhumika Nayak, who made this magazine a successful brand in the field of physiotherapy with their efforts and hardwork in the past 10 years. I also wish to thank Shri Pradeep Karambelkar sir (Director PHYSIOTIMES) for entrusting me with this important task.

Being an editor of a reputed magazine like PHYSIOTIMES carries great responsibilities. I seek the blessing of the almighty, elders and the entire physiotherapy fraternity to help me discharge my duties at the best of my ability. I would do my best to take PHYSIOTIMES to greater heights of success and contribute to its glorious legacy in the times to come.

It is aptly said if you want to deliver the best, follow the process. If I say that PHYSIOTIMES is not a brand but a deep connection of physiotherapists with quality content it won’t be wrong.  PHYSIOTIMES has followed certain rules and process of working which has connected great authors to readers.

The continuous support of each and every physio has made it possible to have a repertoire of more than 600 articles and 58 issues in the past 10 years. The launch of our recent MOBILE APP of PHYSIOTIMES is a step towards bringing this vast pool of information closer to you. The APP is now Live and can be downloaded on Google Playstore and APP store.

The access to Mobile App shall be free for annual subscribers of PHYSIOTIMES (PRINT VERSION). So they not only get the latest issue hard copy, but can also access the same issue as well as other past issues and articles on their smart phone. In case you are not a current subscriber, you have an option to subscribe to the Mobile App version only at a nominal yearly cost. This way you would be able to have access to all the past issues and articles right on your mobile. The genesis behind the Mobile app is to bring the entire knowledge in your pocket so you can read and update yourselves on the go.

This issue of September 2019 covers articles on Cancer Rehab and the role of exercise, Effectiveness of Dry needling in shoulder, and how physiotherapists exhibit unity in diversity. Sarah Key, a world renowned expert in the treatment of back pain, speaks about her Masterclasses and her plans to come to India in Feb 2020 for her practical adjunct classes. The issue also features other articles and regular sections like best of web, book review, current affairs etc. The TBI MOOC by Physiopedia is a great opportunity to update your knowledge for FREE. So make sure you enroll yourself in the Online Course on TBI.

As I begin my journey as the editor, I would like to end this note with a quote that sums up my feelings.

“Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy.” - Sarah Ban Breathnach

Keep Reading. Stay happy.

Anubha Singhai

Editor, PHYSIOTIMES