Events

A Two Day International Conference on

Breaking Barriers in Neuro Rehabilitation!

December 21, 2024 - December 22, 2024 MMA Centre 240, Pathari Road, Off Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 006

Hosted by Vallamai Foundation, this unique conference brings together leading experts in neuro rehabilitation, research, and innovative rehab technology. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire change in neuro care.

About the Conference

Join experts, practitioners and thought leaders from around the world as we explore groundbreaking advancements in neuro rehabilitation. This unique platform offers unparalleled insights into the latest research, therapies and technologies empowering individuals to overcome challenges.

Who can attend this conference?

Health care professionals interested in learning about Management of Spinal Cord Injury, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Trainees/Consultants, Neurology Trainees, Medical Interns and Residents, Physiotherapists, Physicians, and Occupational Therapists.

Embrace the moment, make it count :The Event Inauguration at 11:30 AM

Guests of Honour

Mr. Sriram Panchu

Mr. Sriram Panchu

Senior Advocate, Mediator & Arbitrator Madras High Court and Mediation Centres India
Dr. Thirunavakarasu

Dr. Thirunavakarasu

Director & Professor, MMC, Govt. Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
Dr. K Mugundhan M.D., DM (Neuro)

Dr. K Mugundhan M.D., DM (Neuro)

Professor and Head, Dept of Neurology, Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai
Dr. R Raghavendran MCH (Neuro)

Dr. R Raghavendran MCH (Neuro)

Director, Institute of Neurosurgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai
Ms. Preethi Srinivasan

Ms. Preethi Srinivasan

Founder, Soulfree INSPIRE Centre, Tiruvannamalai

Panel Chair

Prof. R Lakshmi Narasimhan

Prof. R Lakshmi Narasimhan

HOD Neurology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, SRIHER, Chennai
Dr. S Sunder

Dr. S Sunder

Clinical Lead and Director, Rehab Centre, MIOT International
Dr. Guhan Ramamurthy

Dr. Guhan Ramamurthy

Consultant Neurologist and Neurorehab Specialist, BG Institute of Neurosciences, BG Hospital, Tiruchendur, Tuticorin District
Mr. Ravi Ranganathan

Mr. Ravi Ranganathan

Director, Pain & Stroke Rehab Centre
Dr. R Karthikeyan

Dr. R Karthikeyan

Associate Professor & Head, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Kattankulathur
Dr. Lakshmi Nair

Dr. Lakshmi Nair

Consultant Rehabilitation Physician, Apollo Hospital Greams Road, Chennai
Mr. P Ramasubramanian

Mr. P Ramasubramanian

Head of Rehabilitation, Amar Seva Sangam, Ayikudy
Don't Miss a Thing

Conference Schedule, Speakers & Topics

December 21, 2024

Day - 1

09:00 AM
Dr. Leslie Morse

Bone Health in SCI

Dr. Leslie Morse

Chair, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine


09:30 AM
Mr. Suresh Ramaswamy

Basics to Practice: Electrical Stimulation - Lecture & Demonstration

Mr. Suresh Ramaswamy

Senior Principal Physiotherapist / Head of Rehab Department, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore


11:30 AM
Inauguration

Inauguration + Welcome Address fn Agenda of
Vallamai Foundation + Chief Guest Address


12:30 PM
Dr. K M Mathew

Complications in Spinal Cord Injury

Dr. K M Mathew

Senior Consultant - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Astor Medcity Kochi, Kerala


01:45 PM
Break

Lunch Break


02:30 PM
Mr. Sanjeev M Padamkatti

Seating & Positioning in SCI + Wheel Chairs & Cushions

Mr. Sanjeev M Padamkatti

Professor & Head - Occupational Therapy, Christian Medical College, Vellore


03:00 PM
Dr. S. Emmanuel Rajan

Bed Mobility: 0 to Walking - Practical Workshop on SCI

Injury, Outcome Measures, Overground Walking Insight on Various Mobility Assistive Devices

Dr. S. Emmanuel Rajan

Senior PT Associate, NTUC Health, Singapore


06:00 PM
Mr. Suresh Ramaswamy

Shock Wave Therapy and Super Inductive System Lecture & Demonstration

Mr. Suresh Ramaswamy

Senior Principal Physiotherapist / Head of Rehab Department, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore


08:00 PM
Dr. Arun Jayaraman PT PHD

Exoskeletons

Dr. Arun Jayaraman PT PHD

Director, Max Nader Center for Rehabilitation Technologies & Outcomes Research, Executive Director, Technology and Innovation Hub (tiHUB), Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Professor, Northwestern University


08:30 PM
Break

Dinner

December 22, 2024

Day - 2

08:00 AM
Mr. S G Sivakumaar

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Lecture & Demonstration

Mr. S G Sivakumaar

Head, Physiotherapy Services, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Orchard, Singapore


10:00 AM
Mr. Thangaraj Senniappan

Home Modification & Community Integration Post Neurological Injury

Mr. Thangaraj Senniappan

B.Sc. OT, RCOT, MHCPC, Managing Director, Therapies on Thames Ltd, UK


10:30 AM
Break

Coffee Break


10:45 AM
Mr. Suresh Ramaswamy

Balance in Stroke Rehabilitation and Running after Stroke

Mr. Suresh Ramaswamy

Senior Principal Physiotherapist / Head of Rehab Department, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Singapore


10:45 AM
Mr. S G Sivakumaar

Balance in Stroke Rehabilitation and Running after Stroke

Mr. S G Sivakumaar

Head, Physiotherapy Services, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Orchard, Singapore


01:30 PM
Break

Lunch Break


02:30 PM
Dr. Shibu B MBBS,MD,FNR

Psychosocial Aspects of Spinal Cord Injury - Panel Discussion

Dr. Shibu B MBBS,MD,FNR

Chief Medical Officer and Physiatrist, Poovanthi Institute of Rehabilitation & Elder Care


03:30 PM
Break

ePoster Presentation


04:30 PM
Dr. Balamurugan S

High Tea, Networking and Closing Ceremony

Vote of thanks

Dr. Balamurugan S

MS | MCh (Neurosurgery) | FNS (Japan) Professor of Neurosurgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai

Registration Information
REGISTRATION PROCESS

Online

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:

Limited to first 120 delegates only

COURSE REGISTRATION FEES

INR (₹2000.00)

Please register for the conference by clicking the button below to fill out the form. Use the QR code on the right to complete your payment.

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

Vallamai Foundation

ACCOUNT NUMBER

51090 90102 51144

IFSC CODE

CIUB0000036

Scan the QR for Payment

Event Location

MMA Centre 240, Pathari Road, Off Anna Salai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600 006

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