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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences started its services from 24 March 2023. This department compliments almost all the clinical departments of Himalayan hospital. PMR department believes in collaborating with all the clinical departments of Himalayan hospital.

Himalayan hospital has firm belief in that social responsibility of a hospital should not be limited to provide medical services only. Himalayan hospital is committed to provide best quality and advanced comprehensive rehabilitation services to the patients. Department of PMR is on the footstep of this philosophy of hospital.

Motto of PMR Department

"Sbka sath, Sbka Punrvas (Colloborate with all, Rehabilitate all)"

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Our Mission

  • To provide the best possible, advanced and affordable pain management services
  • To prevent unnecessary suffering of PWDs
  • To restore the dignity of PWDs
  • To promote the field of rehabilitation
  • To provide the best possible and affordable rehabilitation care
  • To improve the quality of care
  • To increase the scope rehabilitation
  • To increase the capacity rehabilitation services

Programs

Clinical services provided by PMR department:
  • OPD services
  • Interventional Pain Management services- Performing various USG and fluoroscopy guided minimally invasive pain and spine procedures.

                                  a. Regenerative therapy- PRP, Dextrose prolotherapy

                                  b. Intraarticular injections

                                  c. Trigger point injection

                                  d. Epidural steroid injection

                                  e. Nerve or Ganglion or plexus block

                                  f. Botulinum toxin type A injection treatment of various pain disorders and spasticity

                                  g. Alcohol/phenol neurolysis/motor point block

  • Diabetic foot ulcer management- total contact casting, offloading braces, various types of dressing
  • Deformity correction by Serial Casting
  • Pressure ulcer management
  • Neurogenic bowel and bladder management
  • Architectural modification advices
  • Assistive devices like mobility aid and appliances- Wheelchair etc.
  • Rehabilitation services- PMR department is providing various indoor and outdoor rehabilitation services like Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, Neurorehabilitation, Paediatric rehabilitation Cancer Rehabilitation, Amputee rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Apart from that PMR department also provides Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, artificial limb and orthotic/prosthetic services
  • Disability evaluation
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound is the future of PMR. MSK USG is highly popular amongst PMR specialist and it is the bread and butter of PMR.
  • Gait & Motion analysis
  • Virtual Rehabilitation
  • Robotic Rehabilitation
  • 3D Printing for Orthosis/Prosthesis
  • Bionic hand prosthesis
  • Intrathecal baclofen pump
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation

Production of PMR specialists is far less compared to the demand. Future of this branch is very bright. Almost fixed working hour, so one can spare time for family/hobbies/recreational activities. PMR is a varied and vast subject and requires subspecialty training. This will not only improve patient care but also boost interest in young aspirants. There are various subspecialty courses available in India and western countries.

Highlights:

    • Starting indoor based rehabilitation
    • Establishment of

                                      a. Musculoskeletal Pain medicine unit

                                      b. Occupational therapy unit

                                      c. Pediatric rehabilitation unit/Early sensory Integration Unit

                                      d. Speech, language, and swallowing (SLP) disorder unit

                                      e. Operation theatre for various rehabilitation surgeries

    • PT unit- Gymnasium expansion
    • Expansion of Prosthetic and Orthotic unit
    • Starting course like

                                      a. Postgraduate course like MD in PMR

                                      b. Fellowship in Pain Medicine

                                      c. Fellowship in Neurorehabilitation

    “It is not enough to know why people die, and what illnesses they have. Perhaps what matters even more is to know how they live… to understand how health conditions play out in their day to day life.”

    Like a true friend, a physiatrist must be an optimistic spirit, a team player, and one who gives life to the immortal words of William Arthur Ward,

    ‘‘a true friend knows your weakness but shows your strength;

    feels your fears but fortifies your faith;

    sees your anxieties but frees your spirit;

    [most importantly] recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.’’

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Academics and Research

Currently one dedicated and experienced PMR faculty providing educational guidance to MBBS graduates besides managing OPD/IPD services. PMR department Supervising, guiding and actively participating in physiotherapy UG and PG courses. The department takes keen interest in research and other academic activities as well. PMR department is integrating and collaborating with various department of institute for various research and academic purposes.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.