KARMCON 2026

6th Annual Conference of Kaveri Association of Rehabilitation Medicine
Karnataka Chapter of IAPMR

Theme: Precision Rehabilitation: Recent Technology for Patient-Centered Care

Organised by: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR), St. John's Medical College Hospital (SJMC&H)

Date: 25th July 2026

Venue:
CG Hall, Ground Floor, Academic Section
St. John's Medical College
Gate No. 1, John Nagar
Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560034

National PMR Day Theme:
"Rehab is Essential, Not Optional"

Conference Highlights

• Pre-Conference Hands-on Workshop
• Inauguration & Keynote Address
• Scientific Sessions
• PG Award Papers
• Executive Committee Meeting
• General Body Meeting
• Gala Dinner

Organising Committee

Patron

• Dr. George D'Souza, Dean, SJMC

Organising Chairperson

• Dr. Badarinath Athani

Organising Secretary

• Dr. Jaya Das

Scientific Committee

• Dr. Anindya Debnath
• Dr. Ijaz N. Pillai
• Dr. Akshaya K

Workshop Coordinators

• Dr. Jaya Das
• Dr. Anindya Debnath
• Dr. Akshaya K

KARM Office Bearers

• President: Dr. B.M. Maheswarappa
• Secretary: Dr. Anand Varma
• Treasurer: Dr. Dheeraj Adiga

Pre-Conference Workshop

Date: 25th July 2026

Venue:
CG Hall, Academic Section
St. John's Medical College

Time

• Registration & Breakfast: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
• Workshop: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Workshop Theme

Comprehensive Diabetic Foot Rehabilitation

Workshop Topics

• Diabetic Foot Assessment & Risk Stratification
• Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Salvage
• Latest Advances in Diabetic Foot Rehabilitation
• Footwear Prescription & Orthotic Management
• Offloading Strategies in Diabetic Foot
• Principles of Diabetic Ulcer Care

Highlights

• Live Demonstrations
• Warm Oxygen Therapy
• Regenerative Therapies

Workshop Faculty

• Dr. Jaya Das
• Dr. Anindya Debnath
• Dr. Akshaya K

Scientific Programme

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Inauguration & Keynote Address

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Scientific Sessions & PG Award Papers

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Executive Committee Meeting
(PMR Department Seminar Hall)

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Awards & Felicitation

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

General Body Meeting

7:30 PM onwards

Dinner

Dinner Venue:
Grand Mercure
12th Main Road, 3rd Block, Koramangala

Scientific Topics & Speakers

Dr. B.D. Athani

Senior Consultant, Department of PMR, SJMCH

Topic:
Current Surgical Considerations in Spastic Deformities

Dr. Anand Varma

Associate Professor, Department of PMR, KMCRI, Hubballi

Topic:
Useful Approaches in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Dr. Srikant V

Founder & Head, Punarvaas Hospital
Consultant, Narayana Health

Topic:
Spasticity Management in Adults with Cerebral Palsy: Challenges, Interventions and Rehabilitation

Dr. Raghunandan Nadig

Professor & Head, Department of Neurology, SJMCH

Topic:
Approaches to the Assessment and Medical Management of Spasticity

Dr. Narayan Menon

Senior Resident, Department of Neurosurgery, SJMCH

Topic:
Latest Rehabilitation Approaches for TBI and SCI

Dr. Anupam Gupta

Professor & Head, Department of Neurological Rehabilitation, NIMHANS

Topic:
Rehabilitation in Dementia

Dr. Jaya Das

Associate Professor & In-charge Head, Department of PMR, SJMCH

Topic:
PMR National Day Theme – Rehabilitation is Essential, Not Optional

Registration Fees (Inclusive of GST & Workshop Fees)

Early Registration Deadline: 15 July 2026

Abstract Submission

Structure

• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Word Limit: 300 words

Note: Residents must attach permission from their HOD.

Email: karmcon2026@gmail.com

Payment Details

Account Name: KARM

Account Number: 520101218498416

IFSC: CORP0000736

Bank: Union Bank of India, Jayanagar Branch

Payment Modes

• UPI
• NEFT
• IMPS

After payment, share the transaction details to:

Email: karmcon2026@gmail.com