GIRC

PMR

History

Government institute of rehabilitation
    Pioneering Outpatient Care and Training Hub
  • Government institute of rehabilitation medicine is a comprehensive rehabilitation center for differently abled person. It is one of the premier rehabilitation center in our country rendering medical, social and vocational rehabilitation to persons with locomotor disabilities.
  • In 1959 department of physiotherapy was started. In 1960 medical rehabilitation unit was started. In 1963 artificial limb center was formed. All these were attached to Government general hospital, Madras.
  • In 1972 school of prosthetics and orthotics was started
  • In 1979 entire setup was shifted to present venue in KK Nagar. On 28.01.2023 institute was upgraded to Centre of excellence for rehabilitation.
  • Institute is headed by Director and assisted by team of specialists in physical medicine, physiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics technician, social worker, psychologist and vocational counselor.
  • It is 110 bedded-hospital with 3 wards consisting of male, female and amputee wards.

Faculty & Residents

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Dr. P.Thirunavukkarasu

PROFESSOR AND HOD

DR. P.Thirunavukkarasu received his MBBS degree from Madras Medical College from Madras University and obtained Post graduate degree – Diplomate in National Board (DNB) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi in November 2000. He worked in various faculty positions in PMR Dept in many Govt Medical Colleges in Tamilnadu, has more than 25 years of teaching experience and holding the post of Professor since 2014. He has immense interest in research particularly in Neuro rehabilitation and Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and published articles in many reputed journals. He is presently holding the post of Director and Professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai a Centre of Excellence for Rehabilitation in Chennai.

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Dr K Premalatha

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr K Premalatha has been graduated from Stanley medical college affiliated to Madras University in 1989 and finished diploma Post graduation in Physical medicine and Rehabilitation from Madras medical college in 2013. She worked as senior resident in Villupuram medical college and stanley medical college and joined GIRM, Madras medical college in 2016

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Dr. K. Chitrarasu

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr. K. Chitrarasu was graduated from Government Kilpauk Medical college. He finished his MD in physical medicine and rehabilitation from Madras Medical college. He started working as Assistant Professor in PMR department since 2017.

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Dr. RM.Kamakshi

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

RM.Kamakshi did her MBBS degree from IRT Perundurai Medical College affiliated to DR.MGR medical university. MD degree from MMC ,CHENNAI in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and degree issued from DR MGR medical university in May 2019. Serving in PMR department as teaching faculty for 5 yrs in Govt Stanley and Madras Medical College in Tamilnadu and holding the post of assistant Professor since 2022. She has immense interest in research particularly in Neuro rehabilitation ,Amputee and Musculoskeletal rehabilitation and published articles in reputed journals. She is presently holding the post of senior assistant professor ,Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai a Centre of Excellence for Rehabilitation in Chennai

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Dr A.Guna

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

Dr A. Guna has been graduated from KIlpauk medical college affiliated to Madras University in 2001 and finished diploma Post graduation in Physical medicine and Rehabilitation from Madras medical college in 2018. She worked as senior resident in Tirunelveli medical college and Kilpauk medical college and joined GIRM, Madras medical college in 2019.

S.No Name of the Residents joined in the year 2022 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2023 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2024
1 Dr. Visal D Dr. Saamir Aslam K H Dr. Gauri Nyapathi
2 Dr. Archana N Dr. Athul Ved Krishnan Dr. Anusha Manohar
3 Dr. Ambikaveni M Dr. Sindhu S Dr. Sakthi vinodhini P
4 Dr. Sumiya Begum Dr.Priyadarshini V S Dr. Karishma Harshini R
5 Dr. Latha V K Dr. Abinaya Aarthi K Dr. Balasowmya C

Facility & Clinical Care

1 Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR)
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  • The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation care aimed at restoring function, enhancing mobility, and improving the quality of life and community reintegration for individuals with acute and chronic disabling conditions.
  • Patient services are offered through structured outpatient and inpatient programs, supported by advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
2 Clinical Services
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Outpatient Services (MONDAY- SATURDAY 8.00AM TO 12PM)
  • General Rehabilitation OPD
  • Disability OPD for evaluation and certification
  • Interventional pain management Clinics
  • Prosthetic & Orthotic Clinics
Inpatient Services
  • Dedicated rehabilitation wards for neurological, musculoskeletal, and amputee patients ( 1 male ward, 1 female ward, 1 amputee ward)
  • Inpatient rounds with a multidisciplinary team approach
  • Goal-directed individualized rehabilitation programs
Centralized services
  • Pharmacy
  • X ray
  • Laboratory
  • Physiotherapy
  • kitchen
Ancillary services
  • Neurorehabilitation unit
  • Orthotic and prosthetic unit
  • Interventional pain management
3 Specialty Clinics & Programs
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  • Musculoskeletal and Pain Rehabilitation
  • Stroke and Neurorehabilitation
  • Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
  • Amputee Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Training
  • Pediatric and Geriatric Rehabilitation
  • Interventional Pain Management under ultrasound and C-arm fluoroscopic guidance
  • (PRP injection, Prolotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, nerve blocks)
4 Diagnostic and Procedural Facilities
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  • Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
  • Urodynamic Studies for neurogenic bladder evaluation
  • Isokinetic Dynamometer for muscle strength and endurance assessment
  • Gait analysis lab
  • Ambulatory BP monitoring
  • Pedoscan
5 Advanced Rehabilitation Technologies
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  • Immersive and Non-Immersive Virtual Reality–based rehabilitation
  • Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) for neurorehabilitation
  • Body Weight Supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT) for locomotor recovery
  • Robotic Hand Glove for upper limb motor retraining
  • ArmeoSpring for robotic-assisted arm rehabilitation
  • Functional electrical stimulation
6 Therapeutic Services
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  • Physiotherapy: Exercise therapy, electrotherapy, walking school for gait training, Suspension frame, Decompression traction system, Laser therapy, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy etc.
  • Prosthetics & Orthotics:Prescription, fabrication of orthosis,prosthesis and mobility aids
  • Vocational counselling and rehabilitation
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Centre of excellence for rehabilitation

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Centre of excellence for rehabilitation

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Out patient department

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Out patient department

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Inpatient department

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Inpatient department

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Orthotic lab

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Artificial limb centre, Prosthetic

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Artificial limb centre, Prosthetic

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Physiotherapy

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Physiotherapy

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Walking School

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Extracorporeal shock wave therapy

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Nerve Conduction Study(NCS)

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Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

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Urodynamic Study

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Urodynamic Study

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Isokinetic Dynamometer

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Gait analysis lab

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Pedoscan

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C-arm

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Functional electrical stimulation

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Ambulatory BP machine

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Body weight supported treadmill

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Armeospring for robotic assisted arm

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Interventional procedure under ultrasound guidance

Academic Forum


CME / CONFERENCE
S.NODateCME / CONFERENCE – TitleUniversity / TNMSC Credits / both if presentState or National level or institute level
112.07.2025Realign your stride with knee Matics- TNIAPMR CON 25Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical UniversityState Level
225.06.2023Recent trends in the field of PhysiatryTamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical UniversityInstitute Level
309.04.2023Recent advances in RehabilitationTamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical UniversityInstitute Level

WORKSHOP / TRAINING PROGRAMME
S.NO Date WORKSHOP / TRAINING with Title University / TNMSC Credits / both if present State or National level or Institute Related Images
1 11.07.2025 Botulinum toxin in rehabilitation Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University State level






211.07.2025Gait Analysis workshop Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical UniversityState level
3.11.07.2025Nerve conduction study Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical UniversityState level
4.11.07.2025Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation workshopTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

State level


5.21.06.2025Role of Urodynamics in RehabilitationTamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical UniversityState level
6.09.01.2025PEMF workshop            -institute level
7.10.08.2024Workshop on gait analysis            -institute level
8.26.02.2023workshop on interventional pain management Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical Universityinstitute level

QUIZ / COMPETITIONS
S.NO Date Quiz / Competitions with Title University / TNMSC Credits / Both if Present Prizes Awarded To a. Inter or Intra–Collegiate Level
b. State or National Level 		Related Images
1 TNIAPMR25 QUIZ  TNMGR UNIVERSITY

Dr. Visal D

Dr. Athul Ved Krishnan

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Other Events
S.NO Date Other Events with Title Details Related Images
1 02.12.2023 INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY CELEBRATION Theme: United in action to rescue and achieve the SDGs for, with and by persons with disabilities
2.12.12.2024INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY DAY CELEBRATIONTheme: Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.



Scientific Forum

Completed Projects
Ongoing Projects
Sponsored Projects
Publications

Awards & Achievements

S.NO Date/Month & Year Name of the Awards & achievements received Name of the awardee with designation District level / State level / National level Images
1 01/01/2020 Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Gold Medal Dr. Rajan, Junior Resident (DPMR) State View
2 16/09/2020 Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Gold Medal Dr. Satish Krishnan, Junior Resident (MD (PMR)) State No Image
3 19/08/2022 Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University Gold Medal Dr. Manochitra, Junior Resident MD (PMR) State No Image
4 03/02/2022 Best Poster, IAPMRCON Dr. Jeeva Geetha, Junior Resident (MD (PMR)) National No Image
5 12/02/2022 Best Paper award TNPMRCON Dr. Saliha Thahsin, Junior Resident (MD (PMR)) State No Image

Guests Lectures

Dr. Rajendran

Dr. Feroz khan

A guest lecture was organized for the postgraduate students of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (GIRM), Chennai. The session was delivered by an Dr. Feroz khan, expert in the field, focusing on recent advances and practical insights relevant to PMR practice. The lecture provided an opportunity for the postgraduates to update their knowledge, clarify concepts, and interact with the speaker regarding clinical applications in rehabilitation medicine.

Dr. S SUNDAR

Dr. THIAGARAJAN

Dr. HENRY PRAKASH

Dr. BALAKRISHNAN

Dr. GUHAN RAMAMOORTHY

Success Stories

Success story 1
  • Medical rehabilitation was first organised in Madras in 1960. Later independent department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation started with Prof. I S Shanmugam and Prof. K. Janardhanan. Then the department was shifted to Government Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, K. K., Nagar campus.
  • Medical postgraduate courses namely Diploma in Physical Medicine (3-year course) was started with affiliation to Madras University with an intake of two Medical graduates in the year1975. Diploma seats increased to four seats. Later 3-year course of DPMR was converted to 2 years which is affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University.
  • In the year of 2014 two MD seats of PMR were sanctioned by Medical Council of India. It was only possible due to the kind co-operation of the Tamil Nadu Health Minister, Health secretary, Director of Medical Education, Dean and the Senior Professors of PMR.
  • In the year of 2019 all the 3 DPMR seats were converted to MD PMR. At present totally there are 5 MD seats in PMR in Madras Medical College.
Success story 2
  • A new artificial limb centre was started in 1963
  • A new artificial foot known as Madras foot was developed to facilitate bare foot walking which was the fore runner of Jaipur foot.
  • To control hyperextension of knee Madras knee Cage was designed.
  • At present Under CMCHIS scheme we are issuing sophisticated limb suitable for unlimited community ambulation for sports activities. From January 23 we are issuing following endoskeletal prosthesis
    • Transtibial
    • Transfemoral
    • Transhumeral
    • Transradial
Success story 3
  • Government institute of rehabilitation medicine was upgraded to centre of excellence for rehabilitation on 28.01.2023
  • Under CMCHIS scheme, spinal cord injury and stroke patients are getting admitted for neurorehabilitation from January 23
Success story 3

vocational rehabilitation programme

S No Description Count Period
1 NO. of OP CASES under VOC REHAB 311 From October 2024 to May 20th 2025
2 NO. of IP CASES under VOC REHAB 130 From October 2024 to May 20th 2025
3 NO. of candidates attended the job fairs 23 From October 2024 to May 20th 2025
4 Selected for job 6 From October 2024 to May 20th 2025
5 NO. of candidates enrolled for skill training under VRC 44 From 10.02.2025 to May 20th 2025
6 NO. of candidates attending the skill training in VRC 8 From 10.02.2025 to May 20th 2025
7 No. of patients received mobility aids (both OP and IP) 72 From October 2024 to May 20th 2025
8 NO. of Patients received CBR (community based rehabilitation) 30 From October 2024 to May 20th 2025
Success story 5

Successful rehabilitation of Parkinson disease

History

  • 54-year-old male with a 4-year history of Parkinson’s disease, previously managed medically, was admitted to GIRM with significant functional decline
  • He was fully dependent on his caregiver and presented with tremors, rigidity, gait disturbances, and cognitive dysfunction.
  • On admission - festinant gait patient was walking with walker and attender  support, short step length 

Rehab Program

  • A comprehensive rehabilitation program was initiated, including
  • Relaxation exercises using immersive virtual reality
  • Music therapy
  • Strengthening and stretching exercises
  • Balance and transfer training
  • Gait training with visual cueing
  • App-based cognitive therapy 

Outcome of Rehab Program

  • Patient is able to do bed mobility and transfer without support
  • Able to transfer in and out of chair
  • Able to stand without support
  • Maximum independence for eating achieved
  • Able to walk few steps independently
  • His MDS-UPDRS score improved from 149/272 at admission to 115/272 at discharge.

Central Laboratory

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Highlights

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High Dependency Unit

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Others

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