“Start by doing what's necessary, then do
what's possible and suddenly you are doing THE IMPOSSIBLE” – Francis
of Assisi
The W.H.O states that globally 2.4 billion people are
currently affected by conditions that would benefit from rehabilitation and
highlights rehabilitation to be an essential
part of universal health coverage. Rehabilitation is defined as- “a set of interventions designed to optimize
functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in
interaction with their environment”.
With the prime goal of enhancing rehabilitation service
quality and efficiency in Karnataka, we a group of Medical, Specialist Doctors
– Physiatrists, specializing in
Rehabilitation Medicine have established the Kaveri Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (KARM) on 23rd
April 2021 (registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960). We
through our expertise in Rehabilitation medicine i.e. Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation (PMR) strive to break infirmity barriers and raise patients to
their best and most independent potential possible, utilizing best scientific
principles and practices. As doctors, we use our medical knowledge and skills
to facilitate this neglected aspect of essential healthcare.
Common
medical conditions we treat include Cerebral palsy, Amputation, Spinal cord
injury, Brain injury including stroke, deformities, and an array of painful
conditions ranging from ligament injury and overuse to arthritis and other musculoskeletal
pain syndromes. Our expertise extends to medical evaluation, disability
prevention, mobility improvement, spasticity reduction, bowel and bladder rehab,
chronic wound and ulcer management, COVID rehab and prescription of splints,
aids and assistive devices needed to reach optimal quality of life and limit disability.
Rehabilitation
is not only for people with long-term physical impairments. It is rather a core
health service for anyone with acute or chronic health conditions, impairment
or injury that limits functioning.
As a budding society, we strongly encourage doctors to enrol
and participate in research, education and healthcare planning for the
betterment of rehabilitation services in Karnataka.
Aims and Objectives:
1. Education-
To conduct regular workshop and scientific meetings for doctors in order to
facilitate the application of the latest knowledge and best practices for
patient rehabilitation.
2. Service
– To support the establishment of new Rehabilitation medicine services in
Karnataka, enhance the services of existing centres and provide a centralized
online patient information resource for the betterment of rehabilitation in the
state.
3. Research-
To encourage cutting edge research and provide expert guidance in research
methodology.
4. Collaboration-
To encourage collaboration between various rehabilitation centres in the state
and provide a launchpad for their collaboration with centres in other states
via the guidance of our national association – Indian Association of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation (IAPMR).
5. Legislation-
To guide the legislation affecting rehabilitation in the state. To advise
private and government agencies dealing with disability and rehabilitation in
Karnataka. To improve public awareness regarding the need and potential of
Rehabilitation medicine.