Health · Fitness & Nutrition · 7 hrs ago
More than 500 cyclists join Hyderabad arthritis awareness ride
Yashoda Hospitals organised a bicycle ride in Hyderabad to raise awareness about arthritis.
More than 500 people of different ages and backgrounds joined the ride from the hospital’s Secunderabad facility to Necklace Road.
It was held ahead of World Arthritis Day on October 12.
Arthritis can affect people of all ages, and the hospital’s director said it affects an estimated 195 million or more people in India.
Organisers said regular movement can help maintain joint function and encouraged people to seek medical care early.
The event also promoted healthy diets, exercise and routine health check-ups as ways to support joint health.
The organisers did not announce any further plans.
More than 500 cyclists joined a Hyderabad ride organised by Yashoda Hospitals to raise awareness about arthritis.
The ride ran from the hospital’s Secunderabad facility to Necklace Road.
The event, titled “Pedal for Arthritis Awareness”, was held ahead of World Arthritis Day on October 12.
Organisers said the initiative promoted active lifestyles, joint mobility, early diagnosis and timely treatment.
Yashoda Hospitals director Pavan Gorukanti flagged off the ride.
- Who
- More than 500 cyclists took part. Yashoda Hospitals organised the ride.
- What
- A cyclothon raised awareness about arthritis and promoted physical activity and joint health.
- When
- Sunday, ahead of World Arthritis Day on October 12.
- Where
- From Yashoda Hospitals’ Secunderabad facility to Necklace Road in Hyderabad.
- Why
- To raise arthritis awareness and encourage active lifestyles, early diagnosis and timely treatment.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Arthritis affects an estimated 195 million or more people in India and can impact people of all ages.
Age should never be a barrier to staying active.
Yashoda Hospitals held the cyclothon from its Secunderabad facility to Necklace Road in Hyderabad.
World Arthritis Day was due to follow the ride.
- Participants
- More than 500 cyclists
- Route
- Secunderabad facility to Necklace Road, Hyderabad
- Event name
- Pedal for Arthritis Awareness
- World Arthritis Day
- October 12
- India arthritis estimate
- 195 million or more people
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