Hospital

About Hospital

RajaRajeswari Medical College & Hospital (RRMCH), established in 2005 under the aegis of the Moogambigai Charitable and Educational Trust, is a leading tertiary care teaching hospital dedicated to excellence in healthcare, education, research, and community service. Affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Karnataka, and recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), the institution has earned a reputation for delivering compassionate, quality healthcare while nurturing future healthcare professionals.

Situated on a serene 25-acre campus, the 1300-bed multispecialty teaching hospital provides comprehensive medical care supported by modern infrastructure and advanced technology. The renowned Super Speciality Block, inaugurated by the late Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India, reflects the institution's vision of making advanced healthcare accessible to society.

RRMCH offers a wide spectrum of healthcare services through its multidisciplinary departments, including General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology, ENT, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, and Critical Care, along with advanced super-specialty services in Cardiology, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Plastic Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Oncology, and several other specialties.

With state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities, modern operation theatres, intensive care units, advanced imaging services, and comprehensive rehabilitation facilities, the hospital is committed to delivering patient-centred, evidence-based healthcare that meets the needs of individuals across all age groups.

The Department of Physiotherapy plays a vital role in this multidisciplinary healthcare environment by providing comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients across inpatient and outpatient departments. The department specializes in musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, sports, women's health, geriatric, intensive care, and community-based rehabilitation, helping individuals restore movement, regain independence, and improve their quality of life.

As a teaching department, it offers rich clinical exposure and hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Guided by experienced faculty and supported by a diverse patient population, students develop strong clinical skills, professional ethics, research aptitude, and a compassionate approach to patient care. The department remains committed to excellence in education, innovation, and evidence-based physiotherapy practice while contributing meaningfully to the healthcare needs of the community.

Services Provided

Scope of Practice

1. Can Work In Hospital: Once qualified, a physiotherapist can work in a general hospital of multi-specialty hospital or in rehabilitation centers for the loco motor impairments (Orthopedic and neurological) or in the community. He/she can educate and train people from all walks of life about back care and fitness exercises. He may also provide service to maternity patients by way of antenatal classes, post natal exercises and posture training.
2. Private Practice: Opting for private practice and by setting up private clinics, a physiotherapist may treat a wide range of patients suffering from musculoskeletal and other problems like pain, stiffness, reduced range of joint motions, paralysis and /or weakness of muscles etc.
3. Corporate Sector and Industries: Due to globalization, there is growing demand for physiotherapists in our Country to work in large corporate sectors and industries which operate health care delivery centre for their employees. Physiotherapists can have 'on-the-spot-study' of workers at work places and provide ergonomic advice to them to avoid physical pain associated with particular type of work.
4. Teaching Profession: Some may like to acquire post - graduate qualification and work as a faculty in a college of physiotherapy and teach and train young students in the art and science of Physiotherapy..