Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences
An Autonomous Institute under the Govt. of Jharkhand
Ranchi, Jharkhand
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INTRODUCTION


The department was established in 1964 with 4 qualified therapists, comprising of 2 physiotherapists and 2 occupational therapists, under the Department of Orthopedics.

DESCRIPTION

Physical therapy or physiotherapy is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialty that remediates impairments and promotes mobility, function and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis and physical intervention (therapy using mechanical force and movements). In addition to clinical practice, other activities included in the physical therapy profession are research, education, consultation, and administration. In many settings, physical therapy services may be provided alongside, or in conjunction with, other medical services.

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation has been working successfully since 1965 under the Department of Orthopedics.

FUTURE PLANS

1. To start bachelor degree course in physiotherapy.
2. To use modalities shock wave therapy, long wave diathermy.

STATISTICS

New Patients 40 per day
Follow up patient 30 per day

WORKING HOURS

Timing 9.00 am to 5 pm.

FACULTY

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Dr. Amit Chaitnaya Assistant ProfessorNot Available
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EDUCATION

FACILITIES

For Patients-

Treatment using various modalities like PWB, SWD, IFT, TENS, muscle stimulator, LASER , crystal therapy , hydrotherapy , hydrocellular bath , Treatment by active RM exercise ,manipulators .

ACHIEVEMENTS

NEWS UPDATES

RIMS, Bariatu
Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Ph : +91-651-2545405,
        +91-651-2545404
Fax: +91-651-2540629
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