Pune: The Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi Cantt, successfully hosted the inaugural Inter-Command Conference on Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation and Sports Injury, organized by the Department of Sports Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
The conference, focused on global best practices and advancements in the field, brought together over 200 national delegates and 39 experts from various military commands and prestigious medical institutions such as AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Patna, Safdarjung Hospital, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Fortis Hospital (Mohali), and KGMU (Lucknow).
The conference was inaugurated by Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, who underscored the importance of rehabilitation, pain management, and an interdisciplinary approach in ensuring comprehensive patient care. She emphasized the role of academic research, evidence-based practices, skill enhancement, and technology-driven rehabilitation techniques in achieving optimal musculoskeletal health.
In his welcome address, Lieutenant General Shankar Narayan, Director & Commandant of Army Hospital (Research & Referral) and Chief Patron of the Armed Forces Physiatry & Sports Injury Conference 2025 (AFPSICON 25), highlighted the urgent need for knowledge sharing and skill acquisition in sports medicine and rehabilitation. He reaffirmed the Army Hospital’s commitment to bringing together specialists and institutions across the country to develop effective, India-specific rehabilitation solutions.
Distinguished Attendees & Conference Highlights
The event was attended by several senior officials and medical experts, including:
Air Marshal M.S. Shridhar (DCIDS - Medical Services)
Air Marshal Sandeep Dherja (DGMS - Air)
Dr. R.K. Shrivastava (former Director General Health Services and former head of the Medical Council of India)
The conference featured insightful discussions, expert panels, and presentations on cutting-edge musculoskeletal rehabilitation techniques, sports injury management, and the integration of technology in physical medicine.
