Institute of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Home Centre of Excellence Institute of Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Overview The Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and Sports Medicine at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centred care to help individuals regain independence, function, and improve their quality of life. Our department offers various rehabilitation services, including intensive care-based therapy, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and community support groups. We specialise in cardiac, neuro, orthopaedic, paediatric, and oncology rehabilitation. All our programmes are carefully coordinated between the medical and surgical teams involved in a patient’s care, ensuring personalised care for optimal outcomes. Our department emphasises preventive care, aiming to minimise the long-term effects of chronic diseases and facilitate sustainable health improvements. Additionally, we prioritise patient and caregiver education through customised guidance and support. Our Services Rehabilitation Medicine Sports Medicine Yoga Technology & Infrastructure Specialised Equipment Robotics Alter G anti-gravity treadmillIdeal for gait training, early mobility, and low-impact rehabilitation.Reduces joint impact during running for safer walking or running post-injury or surgery.Primus: A multi-joint dynamometer with a work simulatorEnables strength evaluation, functional testing, and rehabilitation.Simulates real-life tasks to restore performance and mobility.COSMED VO2 max testing systemMeasures oxygen consumption and metabolic rate for fitness and training.Supports velocity-based training and tracks fatigue for optimal load management.Balance assessment systemUses visual feedback to retrain balance on stable and unstable surfaces.Helps assess and improve postural control in real-time.Gait Lab motion analysis and electromyography (EMG) system:Tracks body movement with precision and assesses muscle activity.Used for sport-specific performance analysis and rehab planning.Live ECG Monitoring via Telemetry and Real-Time ECG monitors:Real-time tracking heart function during OPD and rehab sessions.Lymphatron Machine:Delivers pneumatic compression therapy for lymphedema.Reduces limb swelling and promotes fluid drainage for faster healing. Lokomat (Robotic Gait Trainer)Assists in early walking recovery by guiding leg movement with support.Used in neurological rehab for conditions like stroke and spinal injury.Diego (Upper Limb Robotic Trainer)Supports arm mobility in individuals with weakness or spasticity.Allows bilateral or unilateral movement with body-weight support.RymoFacilitates controlled individual joint movements in arms and legs.RT300Combines cycling with electrical stimulation for upper/lower limbs.Enhances muscle activation and strength in neurologically impaired patients. All the robotic systems have interactive games that are connected with the exercises, which make the process of robotics less cumbersome and more enjoyable! Learn more about the technology that supports your care.Know more Success Stories My grandmother, battling complex health issues for decades, had been bedridden and faced risky surgery recommendations elsewhere. Upon consulting Dr. Hemant Mehta at Reliance Foundation Hospital, we found genuine care and expertise. The staff from arrival to treatment were kind, attentive, and professional, easing her anxiety immediately. Dr. Mehta’s thoughtful approach reduced unnecessary medications and tailored her care with personalized pain management. His collaboration with Dr. Aashish Contractor, who provided focused rehabilitation, showed true teamwork. Both doctors maintained open communication with us, offering constant support. The entire team’s empathy and professionalism restored our faith in healthcare. The hospital’s culture and mission truly come alive here—respecting life beyond just treating illness. We are grateful to have world-class care right here in Mumbai.- A Tivari It was really wonderful to do physiotherapy under your consultancy I have enjoyed every moment of my treatment under your guidance and have really noticed remarkable improvement. I would like to thank both of you - Dr Ankita Pramanick and Dr Poonam Bajaj.- P Mehta The Bombay Gymkhana Rugby Team sincerely appreciates Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre’s Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine department for keeping its players fighting fit for the entire season. From the team, we would like to specifically thank Dr. Chandan Poddar for truly being a fantastic physio. Her tireless efforts, unceasing attentiveness, patient caring, valuable advice and constant readiness to heal any injury played a critical role in the team making it all the way to the final. Congratulations on a fantastic job and we look forward to working with you next year too.- Bombay Gymkhana Rugby Team I am sharing my experience here on the benefits of yoga, which in turn would help readers to, their own decision as applicable to them. I’ve been managing hypertension for over a decade with regular medication. During a routine check-up, my doctor advised additional tests, including an ECG—all of which were normal. However, due to persistent symptoms, I was referred to both a psychiatrist and a yoga therapist. While the psychiatrist diagnosed me with anxiety disorder and prescribed medication, I also began yoga sessions under Ms. Nitya (Yoga Therapist). After a week on medication, I felt worse - both emotionally and physically - and my blood pressure remained high. I discontinued the medication and continued with yoga.Now, six months into regular yoga practice, my blood pressure is consistently normal, I no longer experience palpitations, and overall, I feel significantly better.- Ranjana Patel Partners In Care Aashish Contractor Director Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.B.B.S., M.E.D. (US), FACSM 25+ years View Profile Sunil Rajpal Additional Director-Senior Consultant Physiotherapist Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Sub-speciality: Acute Pain Management; Spine Disorders; Musculoskeletal Pain and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Qualification Experience BPT, MLD, MDT, Sports Sciences, MIAP 26+ years View Profile Christopher Pedra Additional Director - Sports Medicine Sports Medicine Sub-speciality: Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy Qualification Experience M.Phil (Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy), B.Sc. (Physiotherapy), CSCS 18+ years View Profile Poonam Bajaj Additional Director - Neuro Rehabilitation Neurorehabilitation Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.P.T. (Neurological Disorders), Post–Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) 24+ years View Profile Bijal Dodia Senior Consultant - Physiotherapist Sports Medicine Qualification Experience B.P.T., M.P.T. (Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences), MIAP 15+ years View Profile Anjali Zende Consultant–Physiotherapist Sports Medicine Sub-speciality: Cardiac, Pulmonary, Oncology, Renal and Transplant Rehabilitation Qualification Experience B.P.T M.Sc. CPR (Cert.) P.G.D.M.-HCM-HB 18+years View Profile Ankita Pramanick Consultant–Physiotherapist Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Sports Medicine Sub-speciality: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Clinical & Sports Biomechanics Qualification Experience B.P.TM.P.T (Sports and Clinical Biomechanics)M.Sc. (Clinical Biomechanics)Certification in Neuromuscular Dry NeedlingKinesio-Taping and Dynamic Taping 14+ years View Profile Chandan Poddar Consultant Sports Medicine Qualification Experience BPT (Seth G. S. Medical College and K. E. M. Hospital) Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy (Australia) Neurodynamic Solutions (NDS, Aus... 10+ years View Profile Karishma Jethmalani Neuro Psychologist Sports Medicine Qualification Experience B.Sc. (Hons.) (Psychology), M.Sc. (Hons.) (Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience), DC in Counselling 8+ years View Profile Lajja Shah Speech & Swallow Therapist ENT Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.A.S.L.P. 12+ years View Profile Mehezabin Dordi Clinical Psychologist Sports Medicine Qualification Experience Masters in Psychology (Clinical), Advanced Diploma in Counselling 8+ years View Profile Mihira Khopkar Sports Nutritionist Sports Medicine Sub-speciality: Sports and Clinical Nutrition Qualification Experience B.HSc. (Dietetics), M.Sc. (Sports Nutrition) 10+ years View Profile Nityatara Raina Yoga Therapist Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.Sc. (Yoga Psychology), M.B.A. (Marketing) 20+ years View Profile Tvisha Parikh Consultant Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.B.B.S., M.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Medicine), Ph.D. (Sports Medicine) 14+ years View Profile