Parvathy Hospital conducted ‘Walkathon 2022’ a fitness awareness event at YMCA Chennai on 25th September 2022
Chennai,
September 25th 2022: Parvathy Hospital an Orthopaedic Super Specialty Hospital conducted
a fitness awareness event ‘Rise Again –
Walkathon 2022’ for the elderly people of Chennai.
The
Walkathon Flag off was done by Dr
J.Radhakrishnan, IAS (Hon’ble Principal Secretary Cooperation, Food and
Consumer Protection) in the presence of Ms
Vinodhini Vaidynathan (Actress), Mr
Santhosh Prathap (Actor) and Dr
S.Muthukumar (Founder & Chairman, Parvathy Hospital).
Speaking
at the event Dr Vetri Kumar,
Executive Director, Parvathy Hospital said “Being healthy and active becomes
more important as we age. However, commonly people succumb to back and knee
pain and compromise their active lifestyle. That’s why, with much thought and
consideration, we have organised this walkathon event for elderly people. We
wish to promote fitness to everyone and showcase that there is no age limit to
start a healthy life”.
A
highlight of this event - More than 150 elderly people, who once were patients
have now recovered from knee and hip pain via replacement surgeries, have come
out, breaking the cycle of pain to lead a healthy lifestyle.
This
is the 4th edition of Parvathy Hospital’s Walkathon series. Last iterations
were held in 2015, 2016, and 2017.
About
Walkathon 2022
Walking
offers many benefits, like maintaining a healthy weight and losing body fat,
preventing or managing various medical conditions including heart disease,
stroke, high blood pressure, cancer and type 2 diabetes, strengthening bones
and muscles, and improving muscle endurance.
Recognizing
such facts, Parvathy hospital decided to delight its patients and family
members with Walkathon - A walking event for a stronger bond.
