Marking ten years of dedication as CAPAAR steps confidently into its next

decade of impact

CAPAAR Child Care Centre celebrated its 10th
anniversary with a landmark event titled “A Decade of Dedication”, commemorating ten
years of service in child development, rehabilitation, and holistic healthcare. The
occasion also served as a professional knowledge platform, bringing together eminent
physiotherapists, clinicians, and child development specialists from across the country.

Established in 2016, CAPAAR was founded with a vision to deliver ethical, evidence-
based, and multidisciplinary care for children facing developmental, neurological, and
rehabilitation challenges. Over the last decade, CAPAAR has expanded to two full-
fledged centres, supported by a team of over 100 trained professionals, and has
positively impacted the lives of more than 1,000 children.

The anniversary celebrations featured expert panel discussions and academic
deliberations by senior physiotherapists and allied health professionals. Key sessions
focused on speech and language therapy, autism spectrum disorders, oro-motor
rehabilitation, pediatric physiotherapy, and psychological well-being, emphasising the
importance of early diagnosis and integrated therapeutic care.

The CAPAAR anniversary event was conducted successfully, marking an important
milestone in its journey of service and impact. The program witnessed active
participation and reflected the organisation’s continued commitment to healthcare and
community development.

The event was graced by several distinguished chief guests, including Dr. Ruchi
Varshney (PT)—President of the Women Cell of the Indian Association of
Physiotherapists (IAPWC), Treasurer of IAP, Director of Advanced Ruchi Physiotherapy
& Wellness Centre, and Chairperson of the AWP Conference, a nationally recognised
academic forum promoting women leadership and excellence in physiotherapy. Her
presence highlighted the growing emphasis on structured academic platforms such as
AWP that encourage research, innovation, and professional collaboration in
physiotherapy.

A special mention to the Green Sponsor, Grace Medicals, New Zealand, for their
generous initiative in sponsoring a child’s education, reflecting a strong commitment to
social responsibility.

The Honorable High Court of Kerala delivered a historic verdict granting
physiotherapists the right to use the “Doctor” prefix and practice independently, a
decision welcomed by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP).

Other eminent guests included Dr. Prathibha Karanth, Founder & Managing Trustee of
ComDEALL Trust; and Dr. A. Suresh Babu Reddy (PT), National Vice President of IAP.
Speakers underscored CAPAAR’s multidisciplinary treatment model, where
physiotherapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and special educators work together
to address not only clinical symptoms but the overall cognitive, emotional, and mental
well-being of children. Several case examples illustrated how children have evolved
from early speech and motor challenges to becoming mentally fit, socially confident, and
functionally independent.

Founded and led by Dr. P. Sumitha Hemavathy (PT), CAPAAR continues to extend its
impact through initiatives such as CAPAAR Special School and ATHMA Social Welfare
Trust, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive child care and community service as it
steps into its second decade.