F.Kep Unhas Physiotherapy Study Program held an International Symposium with the theme “The Role of Physiotherapy in Cardiovascular and Rehabilitation” on Saturday, (13/07) at 09.00 WITA in the Unhas LPPM Hall. Attended by WD 1, WD 3, KPS Physiotherapy as well as several Lecturers, Physiotherapy Students and IKA Physiotherapy.
Also opening the activity, the Deputy Dean for Academic and Student Affairs (Syahrul, Ph.D) said that “This International Symposium activity is part of the implementation of collaboration between F.Kep Unhas and Seirei Christopher University by raising a very relevant and important theme, namely the role of physiotherapy in “Cardiovascular cases and kidney dialysis rehabilitation are increasing in Indonesia.” he explained.

Apart from that, he also said that with this Symposium, it is hoped that participants will gain knowledge and experience about the latest research related to cardiovascular physiotherapy in hemodialysis patients.
The resource persons in the activity presented various topics, namely:

1. Prof. Shinichi Arizono, RPT., Ph.D
   Topic: Cardiopulmanory Physiotherapy and ICU Care in Japan
2. Assoc. Prof. Hiroki Yabe, RPT., Ph.D
   Topic: Physiotherapy for CKD and Hemodialysis Patients
3. Prof. Djohan Aras, S.Ft., Physio., M.Kes
   Topic: Visceral Organ Disorder as Physiotherapy’s Management Intervention

This activity received enthusiasm from students in conducting discussions guided by moderator F.Kep Lecturer Framita Rahman, S.Kep., Ns., M.Sc.