Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation that is IAPMR, is an apex body of medical doctors having a specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR). As an association, it has played a major role in providing PMR related medical education in the form of CME, Workshops, fellowships, and national conferences to the physiatrists of country. IAPMR has contributed immensely to the formulation of various government policies, rules, and regulations for the disabled population of the country. The association was founded as a professional Society of physicians and surgeons to diagnose treat and rehabilitate patients with illness and physical disabilities.
The Kerala Chapter
The Kerala Chapter of IAPMR is a registered organisation of Physiatrists working in Kerala State. Physiatrists are Modern Medicine doctors who have acquired a post graduate qualification in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR) is a specialty of Modern Medicine widely practiced in our country to rehabilitate the chronically ill patients and evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with various musculoskeletal ailments. Physiatrists also deal with providing comprehensive rehabilitation and support to persons with locomotor disabilities.
We, as an Association deal with various issues affecting the Physiatrists.We stand together for the upliftment of our specialty and for upholding the indispensability of PMR as a Modern Medicine specialty. We also conduct scientific programs and CMEs to enrich our members and keep them updated to the rapid advance of the specialty.