In today's fast-paced world, where screens, stress, and sedentary habits often take centre stage in young lives, physiotherapy emerges as a powerful ally on International Youth Day. By promoting movement, addressing posture, and providing tools for balanced living, physiotherapy empowers the youth to navigate challenges, fostering a healthier and happier lifestyle both physically and mentally.

Physiotherapy equips youth with the tools to conquer modern challenges, from addressing posture problems caused by technology to building strength and flexibility, managing stress, and preventing injuries through tailored exercises and therapies. By promoting physical well-being and enhancing mental resilience, physiotherapy empowers youth to lead healthier, more active, and fulfilling lives. Here's how:

1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Correcting Posture and Movement Patterns: Physiotherapists excel at identifying poor posture and movement habits often stemming from prolonged screen time or heavy backpack use. They offer personalised interventions to rectify these issues, helping prevent long-term musculoskeletal problems. By instilling proper body mechanics and ergonomic practices, physiotherapy empowers young individuals to maintain better posture, reducing the risk of chronic pain and injuries.

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2.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Promoting Physical Activity: Regular physical activity is foundational for a healthy lifestyle, yet many young individuals struggle to find exercises that suit their interests and capabilities. Physiotherapists tailor exercise regimens to individual needs, encompassing sports-specific training, cardiovascular workouts, and strength-building exercises. By making physical activity enjoyable and personalised, physiotherapy empowers youth to embrace movement as a crucial and enjoyable part of life.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Managing Stress and Mental Health: Amid academic and societal pressures, the mental well-being of young individuals often faces strain. Beyond the physical realm, physiotherapy incorporates relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices, fostering coping strategies and resilience. By addressing stress and mental health, physiotherapy cultivates a holistic approach to well-being.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Preventing Sports Injuries: Physiotherapists specialise in proactive injury prevention for young athletes. Through biomechanical assessments and targeted exercises, they bolster muscular strength and flexibility, mitigating sports-related injury risks. This education empowers young athletes to comprehend and care for their bodies, nurturing a sense of responsibility for their physical welfare.

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5.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Educating about Nutrition and Lifestyle: A wholesome lifestyle extends beyond physical activity, encompassing proper nutrition. Physiotherapists collaborate with nutritionists, educating youth about balanced diets, hydration, and healthy eating practices. This comprehensive approach equips the younger generation with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about nutrition and overall lifestyle. 
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Physiotherapy emerges as a versatile instrument in nurturing a healthy lifestyle among the youth. By addressing posture, physical activity, stress management, injury prevention, and education, physiotherapists empower young individuals to take ownership of their well-being.

In an era where technology can sometimes alienate us from our bodies, physiotherapy bridges the gap, guiding the youth toward a balanced and vibrant life. Through tailored interventions and a holistic ethos, physiotherapy charts the course for a healthier, more empowered generation, ready to face the challenges of today's world with vitality and resilience. Incorporating physiotherapy into their lives empowers the youth to navigate the challenges of the modern world with resilience, vitality, and a commitment to lifelong well-being.

(Inputs by&nbsp;Dr Saurabh Sane, Physiotherapist at Healyos)

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In today's fast-paced world, where screens, stress, and sedentary habits often take centre stage in young lives, physiotherapy emerges as a powerful ally on International Youth Day.

In today's fast-paced world, where screens, stress, and sedentary habits often take centre stage in young lives, physiotherapy emerges as a powerful ally on International Youth Day. By promoting movement, addressing posture, and providing tools for balanced living, physiotherapy empowers the youth to navigate challenges, fostering a healthier and happier lifestyle both physically and mentally. Physiotherapy equips youth with the tools to conquer modern challenges, from addressing posture problems caused by technology to building strength and flexibility, managing stress, and preventing injuries through tailored exercises and therapies. By promoting physical well-being and enhancing mental resilience, physiotherapy empowers youth to lead healthier, more active, and fulfilling lives. Here's how: 1. Correcting Posture and Movement Patterns: Physiotherapists excel at identifying poor posture and movement habits often stemming from prolonged screen time or heavy backpack use. They offer personalised interventions to rectify these issues, helping prevent long-term musculoskeletal problems. By instilling proper body mechanics and ergonomic practices, physiotherapy empowers young individuals to maintain better posture, reducing the risk of chronic pain and injuries. Also read: Understanding Conjunctivitis aka Pink Eye: Prevention and hygiene practices you must know 2. Promoting Physical Activity: Regular physical activity is foundational for a healthy lifestyle, yet many young individuals struggle to find exercises that suit their interests and capabilities. Physiotherapists tailor exercise regimens to individual needs, encompassing sports-specific training, cardiovascular workouts, and strength-building exercises. By making physical activity enjoyable and personalised, physiotherapy empowers youth to embrace movement as a crucial and enjoyable part of life. 3. Managing Stress and Mental Health: Amid academic and societal pressures, the mental well-being of young individuals often faces strain. Beyond the physical realm, physiotherapy incorporates relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices, fostering coping strategies and resilience. By addressing stress and mental health, physiotherapy cultivates a holistic approach to well-being. 4. Preventing Sports Injuries: Physiotherapists specialise in proactive injury prevention for young athletes. Through biomechanical assessments and targeted exercises, they bolster muscular strength and flexibility, mitigating sports-related injury risks. This education empowers young athletes to comprehend and care for their bodies, nurturing a sense of responsibility for their physical welfare. Also read: New study reveals menstrual discs are better than tampons, pads for heavy flow 5. Educating about Nutrition and Lifestyle: A wholesome lifestyle extends beyond physical activity, encompassing proper nutrition. Physiotherapists collaborate with nutritionists, educating youth about balanced diets, hydration, and healthy eating practices. This comprehensive approach equips the younger generation with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about nutrition and overall lifestyle. Physiotherapy emerges as a versatile instrument in nurturing a healthy lifestyle among the youth. By addressing posture, physical activity, stress management, injury prevention, and education, physiotherapists empower young individuals to take ownership of their well-being. In an era where technology can sometimes alienate us from our bodies, physiotherapy bridges the gap, guiding the youth toward a balanced and vibrant life. Through tailored interventions and a holistic ethos, physiotherapy charts the course for a healthier, more empowered generation, ready to face the challenges of today's world with vitality and resilience. Incorporating physiotherapy into their lives empowers the youth to navigate the challenges of the modern world with resilience, vitality, and a commitment to lifelong well-being. (Inputs by Dr Saurabh Sane, Physiotherapist at Healyos) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Having faced numerous performance issues and technical snags with his three-month-old electric scooter, a man hailing from southern Tamil Nadu state set his vehicle worth Rs 1.5 lakh (US $2,000) on fire.

G Prithviraj, a physiotherapist from Ambur, took the extreme step after a harrowing experience with the company and its customer service.

WION spoke to Prithviraj to understand the turn of events that led him to empty two litres of petrol from his electric scooter and set it ablaze.

He reasoned that didn't want those from economically weaker sections to have high hopes and invest in an EV scooter, only to be cheated by poor performance and customer service issues.

Prithviraj had purchased an Ola Electric Scooter in January 2022, and got it delivered to his hometown Ambur.

By the end of January, he had logged complaints after finding improper panel fittings, noise emanating from plastic panels and doors, and serious issues with the brakes.

Moreover, Prithviraj claimed that the bike was barely performing to 1/3rd of its claimed mileage on a single charge.

"The Ola Electric S1 model that I use has a claimed mileage of 181kms on a single charge. However, after getting it fully charged, the bike display shows that it can travel 134kms, but it barely runs for 60kms. Many times I have been stranded mid-way because the bike ran out of charge barely after 60kms," he added.

Prithviraj continued to face these problems even after getting the vehicle serviced by the company.

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Despite having purchased the vehicle in January, the EV company hadn't facilitated the vehicle registration, Prithviraj said.

However, on his persuasion, the EV company made arrangements for vehicle registration but did so in a neighbouring town, which is over 50kms away from the vehicle owner's residence.

"There is a Regional Transport Office (RTO) in my hometown in Ambur, where the vehicle can be registered. But Ola Electric arranged for the registration in Gudiyatham town, for which I will have to 100kms on a round trip," he adds.

On Tuesday, Prithviraj rode his EV to reach the registration office, but he was turned away by officials citing that vehicle will be registered in a different town.

As Prithviraj, frustrated with the bureaucrat’s response, was riding back home, his vehicle stopped again due to low charge.

"When I was on the way back from the registration office, the vehicle showed a range of nearly 57kms. However, after driving around 5-6kms the vehicle came to an abrupt halt and went into parking mode and the range dropped to zero.”

“I sent videos of my ordeal to Ola Electric Customer Care and shared my grievances via E-mail and Twitter as well. I started reaching out to them around 10 am and eventually they agreed to pick up my vehicle from the spot where it was stranded, around 5.30 pm. It was embarrassing and frustrating as I was stranded in the afternoon heat. When I offered to leave the bike at a safe location and leave, they did not permit me to do so," he adds.

Having run out of options, Prithviraj asked his friends to pick him up from the spot and also bring along two litres of petrol.

Based on the video recording of the incident, Prithviraj set ablaze his scooter despite being urged not to do it.

On Tuesday evening, representatives from the EV company visited Prithviraj to explain and apologize. However, he refused to relent and raised several questions at the company, to which the executives are said to have not responded.

"As a physiotherapist in this town, I am well-known among the people and have to travel to various places to take care of my patients. I purchased the vehicle with the hope that it would satisfy my daily commute. I am not only frustrated with my experience over the last three&nbsp;months, but also want to warn the working class and delivery boys against buying this vehicle. Hence, I chose to set it ablaze (with no regrets) and send a message of protest to Ola Electric," he said.

Having faced numerous performance issues and technical snags with his three-month-old electric scooter, a man hailing from southern Tamil Nadu state set his vehicle worth Rs 1.

Having faced numerous performance issues and technical snags with his three-month-old electric scooter, a man hailing from southern Tamil Nadu state set his vehicle worth Rs 1.5 lakh (US $2,000) on fire. G Prithviraj, a physiotherapist from Ambur, took the extreme step after a harrowing experience with the company and its customer service. WION spoke to Prithviraj to understand the turn of events that led him to empty two litres of petrol from his electric scooter and set it ablaze. He reasoned that didn't want those from economically weaker sections to have high hopes and invest in an EV scooter, only to be cheated by poor performance and customer service issues. Prithviraj had purchased an Ola Electric Scooter in January 2022, and got it delivered to his hometown Ambur. By the end of January, he had logged complaints after finding improper panel fittings, noise emanating from plastic panels and doors, and serious issues with the brakes. Moreover, Prithviraj claimed that the bike was barely performing to 1/3rd of its claimed mileage on a single charge. "The Ola Electric S1 model that I use has a claimed mileage of 181kms on a single charge. However, after getting it fully charged, the bike display shows that it can travel 134kms, but it barely runs for 60kms. Many times I have been stranded mid-way because the bike ran out of charge barely after 60kms," he added. Prithviraj continued to face these problems even after getting the vehicle serviced by the company. #Thread : Frustrated with technical& performance issues with his 3-month-old @OlaElectric Scooter, @PrithvR set it ablaze, has no regrets He tells me: Vehicle claims range of 181kms; on screen it shows 134km, but barely performs 60kms. This is after multiple service visits + pic.twitter.com/VFjdY7dF7G — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) April 27, 2022 × Despite having purchased the vehicle in January, the EV company hadn't facilitated the vehicle registration, Prithviraj said. However, on his persuasion, the EV company made arrangements for vehicle registration but did so in a neighbouring town, which is over 50kms away from the vehicle owner's residence. "There is a Regional Transport Office (RTO) in my hometown in Ambur, where the vehicle can be registered. But Ola Electric arranged for the registration in Gudiyatham town, for which I will have to 100kms on a round trip," he adds. On Tuesday, Prithviraj rode his EV to reach the registration office, but he was turned away by officials citing that vehicle will be registered in a different town. As Prithviraj, frustrated with the bureaucrat’s response, was riding back home, his vehicle stopped again due to low charge. "When I was on the way back from the registration office, the vehicle showed a range of nearly 57kms. However, after driving around 5-6kms the vehicle came to an abrupt halt and went into parking mode and the range dropped to zero.” “I sent videos of my ordeal to Ola Electric Customer Care and shared my grievances via E-mail and Twitter as well. I started reaching out to them around 10 am and eventually they agreed to pick up my vehicle from the spot where it was stranded, around 5.30 pm. It was embarrassing and frustrating as I was stranded in the afternoon heat. When I offered to leave the bike at a safe location and leave, they did not permit me to do so," he adds. Having run out of options, Prithviraj asked his friends to pick him up from the spot and also bring along two litres of petrol. Based on the video recording of the incident, Prithviraj set ablaze his scooter despite being urged not to do it. On Tuesday evening, representatives from the EV company visited Prithviraj to explain and apologize. However, he refused to relent and raised several questions at the company, to which the executives are said to have not responded. "As a physiotherapist in this town, I am well-known among the people and have to travel to various places to take care of my patients. I purchased the vehicle with the hope that it would satisfy my daily commute. I am not only frustrated with my experience over the last three months, but also want to warn the working class and delivery boys against buying this vehicle. Hence, I chose to set it ablaze (with no regrets) and send a message of protest to Ola Electric," he said.

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