Lucknow: Marking the celebration of National PMR Day 2026, the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (DrRMLIMS), Lucknow, organized a special programme in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC-NAAC). The event highlighted the growing role of rehabilitation medicine in improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities and individuals recovering from illness and injury. This year’s theme was “Rehabilitation for All, Recovery for Life.”
The programme was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Director of DrRMLIMS, Prof. (Dr.) C. M. Singh, who formally dedicated several state-of-the-art rehabilitation and interventional facilities to patient care. These included Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Virtual Reality (VR)-based Rehabilitation, High-Resolution Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-USG), and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for Interventional Physiatry and Pain Management.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) C. M. Singh stated that rehabilitation is an integral component of modern healthcare and plays a pivotal role in restoring function, independence, and dignity to patients. He emphasized that the introduction of these advanced technologies would enable the Department and Institute to provide world-class, evidence-based rehabilitation services and further strengthen its commitment to comprehensive patient care. Prof. Singh also announced the further progress on 1000 beds at Shaheed Path campus. He gave assurance for further provisioning of space once the said facility was operational at Shaheed Path Campus. He concluded with the remarks, “PMR empowers persons with disabilities to achieve independence, dignity, and a life of respect and fulfilment.”
The newly inaugurated facilities are expected to significantly enhance the management of patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, chronic pain conditions, and other neurological and orthopaedic disabilities. The advanced technologies will facilitate more precise diagnosis, targeted interventions, faster recovery, and improved functional outcomes.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Virinder Singh Gogia, Head of the Department of PMR, highlighted that rehabilitation medicine extends beyond disease treatment and focuses on maximizing an individual’s functional abilities, independence, participation, and quality of life. He noted that the integration of modern technologies such as rTMS and Virtual Reality into routine rehabilitation practice represents a major step forward in delivering quality comprehensive rehabilitation care in the region.
The programme was attended by faculty members, resident doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, clinical psychologist, nursing personnel, medical social worker, students, and other healthcare professionals. PMR Department patients and their caregivers also participated actively. Awareness activities emphasizing disability prevention, early rehabilitation, assistive technologies, and inclusive healthcare were also conducted.
Dr. Yash Veer Singh, Associate Professor, Department of PMR and Organizing Coordinator of National PMR Day 2026, expressed gratitude to the Director, dignitaries, faculty members, staff, and participants for their support. He reiterated the department’s vision of expanding advanced rehabilitation services and promoting awareness about the importance of rehabilitation medicine among healthcare professionals and the general public.
The event reinforced the message that rehabilitation is not merely an optional service but an essential component of healthcare, helping individuals achieve their highest possible level of function and independence.
