At Maitri, our mission extends beyond providing employment opportunities, we are committed to empowering, educating, and improving the well-being of our domestic helpers. As part of our Best Maid Services in Guwahati, we host monthly training sessions to equip our helpers with essential skills and knowledge that benefit them personally and professionally.
On 8th February 2025, our monthly Helper Training Meet focused on an important and often overlooked aspect of well-being—movement and physical health. The session, titled “Move Better, Live Better,” emphasized the significance of physiotherapy in enhancing movement, managing pain, and improving the overall quality of life.
Led by Dr. Gautam Chetia Phukan, a highly respected Senior Consultant Physiotherapist, the session provided invaluable insights into how simple physiotherapy exercises can help prevent chronic pain, workplace injuries, and mobility issues—key concerns for those engaged in physically demanding jobs like domestic work.
Meet the Expert: Dr. Gautam Chetia Phukan
Dr. Phukan is an esteemed name in orthopedic physiotherapy, with extensive experience in rehabilitation, pain management, and musculoskeletal health. His impressive credentials include:
✅ BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) & MPT (Master of Physiotherapy in Orthopedics)
✅ M.I.S.T.A.C (AIIMS, Delhi) – Member of the Indian Society of Technical and Clinical Orthopedics
✅ Former Principal at A.I.T College, Guwahati University
✅ Recipient of the Health Care Excellence Award 2019
✅ Recognized as the Best Orthopedic Physiotherapist in Guwahati
✅ Director & CEO of Chow-Lung Sukafa Health Care & Research Institute
His institute specializes in pain management, spinal cord injuries, sports rehabilitation, paralysis recovery, and disability support, making him the perfect expert to guide our domestic helpers on maintaining physical health in demanding job roles.
Why This Training Matters for Domestic Helpers
Domestic helpers often engage in repetitive physical activities such as lifting, bending, cleaning, cooking, and childcare. Over time, these tasks can lead to:
🔹 Knee pain, back pain, and muscle stiffness
🔹 Neck and shoulder tension due to improper posture
🔹 Work-related injuries from excessive strain
🔹 Reduced flexibility and strength, affecting productivity
To ensure that our helpers can continue delivering the best services while prioritizing their health, this training focused on simple, effective physiotherapy techniques that they can incorporate into their daily routine.
Key Takeaways from the Training Session
Dr. Phukan highlighted the importance of movement therapy, demonstrating practical exercises that help prevent common aches, stiffness, and mobility issues. Some of the key exercises covered in the session included:
1️⃣ Isometric Spinal Exercises for Low Back Pain & Lumbar Spondylitis
💡 What It Helps With: Lower back pain, stiffness, and spinal health
✅ Technique: Contracting the muscles without moving the joint
✅ Examples:
✔ Holding a bridge position for spinal stability
✔ Pushing against an immovable object to strengthen core muscles
✔ Controlled back extensions
🛑 Why It’s Important: Helps stabilize the spine, strengthens lower back muscles, and prevents injuries from lifting heavy objects.
2️⃣ Cervical Isometric Exercises & Stretching for Cervical Spondylitis
💡 What It Helps With: Neck pain, stiffness, and tension headaches
✅ Technique: Gentle contraction of neck muscles while keeping the head still
✅ Examples:
✔ Pressing the forehead or the side of the head into the hand without moving the neck
✔ Slow neck stretches to relieve tension
🛑 Why It’s Important: Improves posture, reduces tension from prolonged bending, and prevents chronic neck pain caused by improper lifting.
3️⃣ Shoulder Flexion, Extension & Stretching for Frozen Shoulder
💡 What It Helps With: Shoulder stiffness and mobility issues
✅ Technique: Controlled movements to increase flexibility and mobility
✅ Examples:
✔ Raising and lowering arms to improve the range of motion
✔ Gentle stretches to release tightness in the shoulder joint
🛑 Why It’s Important: Helps prevent shoulder immobility, especially for helpers engaged in cooking, cleaning, and lifting children or heavy objects.
4️⃣ Quadriceps Isometric Exercises for Knee Pain & Osteoarthritis
💡 What It Helps With: Knee pain, weak joints, and arthritis
✅ Technique: Strengthening the quadriceps muscles to provide knee stability
✅ Examples:
✔ Pressing the knee down toward the floor while sitting
✔ Holding a squat position to engage thigh muscles
🛑 Why It’s Important: Strengthens the knee joint, reducing the risk of pain and instability caused by prolonged standing and repetitive movement.
Maitri: Providing the Best Maid Services in Guwahati
At Maitri, we don’t just connect families with domestic helpers—we ensure that our helpers are trained, healthy, and empowered to deliver quality service while prioritizing their own well-being.
Our monthly training sessions reflect our commitment to building a skilled and self-sufficient workforce that can thrive in their roles while maintaining long-term health and efficiency.
By hiring from the Best Maid Services in Guwahati, you are not only getting a trained and reliable professional but also supporting a community that values education, skill-building, and worker welfare.
A Healthier Future for Domestic Helpers
The “Move Better, Live Better” training session was a step toward ensuring that our domestic helpers can continue working safely and efficiently while prioritizing their own physical well-being.
✅ Encouraging regular movement and self-care
✅ Preventing chronic pain and workplace injuries
✅ Improving flexibility, strength, and endurance
At Maitri, we believe that a well-trained, healthy helper is a happier, more productive helper. Our dedication to skill-building, awareness, and empowerment ensures that our domestic helpers are respected, valued, and supported in every aspect of their work.
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📞 Contact us today to hire a trained, background-verified maid, babysitter, or cook who prioritizes professionalism and well-being.
Let’s build a future where domestic helpers work with dignity, confidence, and good health!