Indian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation-IAPMR

07/11/2025

https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/kerala-high-court/kerala-high-court-doctor-physiotherapists-occupational-therapists-without-medical-qualification-309005

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (November 4) passed an order against the usage of "Dr." prefix by physiotherapists and occupational therapists who do not possess recognised medical...

07/11/2025

https://medicaldialogues.in/news/health/doctors/physiotherapists-and-occupational-therapists-cannot-use-dr-prefix-orders-kerala-hc-158183

Ernakulam: On the issue of physiotherapists and occupational therapists using the prefix 'Dr', the Kerala High Court has clarified that such professionals cannot use the concerned prefix 'Doctor'...

07/11/2025

https://indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/kerala-hc-physiotherapists-occupational-therapists-cant-use-dr-prefix-without-recognised-medical-qualification-10349773/

NCAHP Kerala HC case, Kerala High Court physiotherapist order: The Kerala High Court, while passing an interim order, directed the competent authorities to ensure that physiotherapists and occupational therapists without recognised medical qualifications do not use the prefix “Dr.”

07/11/2025

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-hc-issues-directive-on-using-dr-prefix-to-names/articleshow/125139557.cms

Kochi: Kerala high court has directed the authorities to ensure that physiotherapists and occupational therapists do not prefix ‘Dr' to their names un.

05/11/2025

Press release
IAPMR dated : 05.11.2025

06/10/2025

The IAPMR observes "World Cerebral Palsy Day" on October 6 to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and celebrate the diversity and achievements of the global Cerebral Palsy (CP) community. The event amplifies the voices of people living with CP, combats stereotypes, and calls for equal rights and opportunities.
The theme for "World Cerebral Palsy Day 2025" is . This theme emphasizes that while everyone with cerebral palsy is unique and has their own individual strengths and challenges, they are also united in a global community. The campaign calls for recognizing individual contributions, promoting inclusion, breaking down barriers to access and opportunity, and fostering a collective global movement for meaningful change.

22/09/2025

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MLCvTECMTj6vfjTMCfXEiw
Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR) – Private Support Group (PSG)
is organizing a webinar on
*“Challenges and Opportunities for the PMR Specialist in Pain Practice in a Private/Corporate Setup”*
Speaker:
*Dr. Navita Purohit Vyas*
MBBS, MD, DNB, CIPS (USA)
Head, Pain and Palliative Medicine; Consultant, Rehabilitation Medicine, Kokilaben Hospital , Mumbai
Moderator:
*Dr. Nitin Menon*
Lead Consultant, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Chief Facilitator – IAPMR PSG
🔹 Registration is mandatory
🔹 Maximum participants allowed: 100

*Youtube recording shall not be available*
Regards,
Team IAPMR-PSG

15/09/2025

Thanal–WHO Conference on “Integrated People-Centred Neurorehabilitation – Advancements and Way Forward” was held at Brain and Spine Medcity, Kannur, on 14 September 2025. This was inaugurated by Dr Asheel M, WHO National head for disability.IAPMR National President Dr Muralidharan PC , President of Mumbai chapter of IAPMR Dr Abhishek Srivatava and President of Kerala State Chapter of IAPMR Dr Sevan P participated in the conference. The event also brought together Dr Tashi Tobgay of WHO, Dr Mathew Numpeli of Ardram mission and Dr Naveen Anaswara, head of Kerala centre for disease control to align discussions with the WHO Rehabilitation 2030 initiative. Senior Physiatrist Dr S Hariharan and Dr Soumya of Kerala Social security mission were among prominent speakers. Sessions featured scalable community based models, palliative care integration and Thanal's hub and spoke approach. The active involvement of IAPMR leadership underscored the society’s role in advancing accessible, community-driven rehabilitation in India. Dr Faiz Muhammed, Functional head of Thanal, Dr. Muneer Chalil, and Dr Sreejith Choorapra participated in the discussions.

15/09/2025

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of IAPMR Mid-Term CME 2025, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who contributed to the success of this academic event. Our Sincere Thanks to all our distinguished chairpersons, speakers, and faculty members who enriched the scientific program through their insightful lectures, debates, and discussions. To our delegates from across the country for their enthusiastic participation and engagement in every session.

We gratefully acknowledge the constant support of the IAPMR National Leadership: Dr. Muralidharan PC (President), Dr. Harshanand Popalwar (Secretary), and the IAPMR Executive Committee. We are equally thankful to the Indraprastha Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (IPARM) President & Our Organising Chairperson Dr. Gita Handa, Organizing Secretary Dr Ajay Gupta, the IPARM Executive Committee, and all the Organizing Committee members.

We are delighted to announce the winners of the competitions:

Oral Paper Presentation – Winner Dr Ruth Kikon for her study titled “Ultrasound-guided intra-articular prolotherapy versus steroid injection for sacroiliac joint dysfunction – A prospective randomized controlled trial”

Poster Presentation – Winners

Dr Nayak Devanshi Prafullakumar for his study titled “Therapeutic effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in the management of chronic plantar fasciitis?

Dr Jishin VP for his case report titled “Dyselectrolytemia in spinal cord injury patient: A case of hypokalemia and hypomagnesemia”

We are pleased to inform you that the registration fee has been waived off as part of the prize money for all the winners.

The link for the photos will be shared at the earliest.

We hope you all enjoyed Delhi’s warmth and hospitality. We look forward to meeting you again at IAPMRCON 2026 in Kochi with the same enthusiasm and academic spirit.

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Warm regards,

Organizing Committee

IAPMR Mid-Term CME 2025

13/09/2025

IAPMR Mid-Term CME 2025,New Delhi


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13/09/2025

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13/09/2025

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