Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, AIIMS Guwahati.

भौतिक चिकित्सा एवं पुनर्वास

Physical medicine and rehabilitation" (PM&R), also known as "Physiatry" or "Rehabilitation Medicine", (Hindi: भौतिक चिकित्सा एवं पुनर्वास) aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life of persons with physical impairments or disabling conditions affecting nerves, muscles & bones. (The brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.)

A PMR Specialist (Physiatrist) treat patients as a whole with the goal to help patients understand their condition and provide the tools and resources to manage a successful healing process with the ultimate aim of improving the functioning of the patient. The continuity of care offers a variety of treatment methods to reduce or eliminate challenges and address recurrence

The services offered are related to musculoskeletal problems, brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury, acute and chronic pain management, deformities & amputation, work-related injuries, orthopedic injuries, sports medicine, pediatric neuromusculoskeletal problems, and developmental delays, etc.

With the addition of quality to the lives of patients through diagnosis and comprehensive treatment and a focused team approach, the patients are able to fully optimize their physical health.

Vision

• Adding Life to Years

Mission

• To provide our patients with an exceptional patient care experience, help restore their function, and improve their quality of life.

Services Provided

• OPD Consultation

Upcoming Services

1. Speciality Clinics-
   • Geriatric Rehabilitation Clinic
   • Neurorehabilitation clinic
   • Sports Injury Rehabilitation Clinic
   • Hand and Foot Rehabilitation Clinic.
   • Comprehensive Rehabilitation IPD including Rehabilitative surgeries
2. Gait and Motion Analysis Lab.
3. Virtual reality & Artificial Intelligence based Rehabilitation
4. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Unit
5. Prosthetic and Orthotic Workshop for fabrication of Various aids and appliances:
           Artificial Limbs, Calipers, Braces, Belts, Splints, Spinal supports
6. Outreach Services - Comprehensive Community based rehabilitation
7. Post-graduate & Fellowship Program
8. Research & Innovation