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 Partners In Care Aashish Contractor Director 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 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 Rehabilitation & 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 Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.P.T. (Neurological Disorders), Post–Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) 24+ years View Profile Bijal Dodia Senior Consultant - Physiotherapist Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Qualification Experience B.P.T., M.P.T. (Cardiovascular and Respiratory Sciences), MIAP 15+ years View Profile Anjali Zende Consultant–Physiotherapist Rehabilitation & 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 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 Rehabilitation & 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 Rehabilitation & 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 Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.A.S.L.P. 12+ years View Profile Mehezabin Dordi Clinical Psychologist Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Qualification Experience Masters in Psychology (Clinical), Advanced Diploma in Counselling 8+ years View Profile Mihira Khopkar Sports Nutritionist Rehabilitation & 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 Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.Sc. (Yoga Psychology), M.B.A. (Marketing) 20+ years View Profile Tvisha Parikh Consultant Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine Qualification Experience M.B.B.S., M.Sc. (Sport and Exercise Medicine), Ph.D. (Sports Medicine) 14+ years View Profile