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Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science

Center Information

1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600116
INDIA
http://www.sriramachandra.edu.in

- State of art Four OR’s with fully equipped Arthroscopic equipment - Cadaver Bio skills Lab – 7 stations - State of the art Exercise Physiology labs - Isokinetic Testing & Training lab - Sports Biomechanics lab with VICON 3D Cameras, AMTI Force plates, Myon EMG system, BatLogic Rowing Assessment system, Pitch Vision Cricket biomechanics system - Sports Rehabilitation Unit with Physiotherapy modalities and Hydrotherapy Pool - Multisport Testing / Training Hall - High Performance Centre for Sports Strength & Conditioning & Final phase of Rehab - Fitness Centre with Gymnasium an indoor running track - International standard indoor swimming pool - Indoor Shooting ranges 10m, 25m & 50 m - High Altitude Simulation chamber - Anthropometry Lab - Sports Psychology Lab - Sports Podiatry Lab - FIFA standard Football Ground with natural grass turf - FIH accredited Field Hockey Astro-Turf ground - National Rowing Centre of Excellence with 600 meters Rowing course inside the campus - Govt. of India approved “Khelo India” Academies for Rowing, Shooting & Weightlifting - Mixed Martial Arts Academy

Primary Language Spoken: English
Sponosoring ISAKOS Member(s): Prof. Arumugam. S

Contact Information

Prof Arumugam S, DIRECTOR and Professor

Fellowship Program Information

Affiliation (Center Type): Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed University) (Teaching, Academic, University)
Fellowship Training Session or Other Educational Opportunity Length: One year
Can the Center customize educational opportunities for participants?: Yes
Fellows Accepted Per Year: 3
Faculty Participating in Fellowship Education: Dr.Suresh,P, Asso.Professor Dr.Parthiban. R, Asst.Professor
Recent activity of Teaching Center: IEAAF-LSD Conference 2024. Over 500 delegates participated in this conference. Dr. Philippe Landreau, Dr. Peter Verdonk, Dr. Mary Mulcahey, Dr. Berte Bøe, Dr. Stephane Guillo and eminent Indian faculties participated in didactic lectures, panel discussions and demonstrated various techniques in knee, shoulder and ankle arthroscopic procedures. *Round the year Arthroscopy cadaver workshop

Anticipated Fellowship Participation in Surgical Cases

Arthroscopy 80%
Knee Surgery 5%
Sports Medicine 15%
Area(s) of Specialty: Ankle Arthroscopy Biologics Elbow/Wrist Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Other
Role of the fellow with respect to Clinical, Surgical, Research, and other opportunities: Clinical, Surgical
Types of Educational Opportunities: Manage patients directly, Scrub in for surgery, Assist in clinics under supervision, Work on cadavers, Receive hands-on training, Assist with research, Didactic sessions, Publishing opportunities
Research projects, research facilities and resources, cadaver labs, publication opportunities, integration of the patient and public involvement, and the role of the fellow: - 3 PhD scholars have completed their study and 7 more scholars are pursuing their research in various fields of sports medicine - Some completed & ongoing research project topics: • Roll of Genetics in predicating ACL injuries • Semitendinosus tendon after graft harvest, in postoperative ACL reconstruction • 3 Dimensional kinematic and kinetic analysis of Rowing • Ankle morbidity after harvesting peroneus longus tendon autograft for ACL surgery • Etio-pathogenesis of Anterior Knee Pain in Indian patients • Effect of blood pressure regulating gene polymorphisms on endurance capacity • Lower Quadrant Muscle Strengthening on Biomechanics of Cricket Fast Bowlers • Biomechanical analysis of Football instep kick • Biomechanical analysis of drag flick in field hockey • High Altitude Training in Endurance Running • Injury Prevention in Indian Rowers • Lactate Threshold by direct and indirect estimation in elite Indian endurance athletes
Related Conference/Lecture Schedule: IEAAF Indo European Arthroscopy Arthroplasty Foundation 2015 IASMCON Indian Association of Sports Medicine Conference 2016 TNASCON TamilNadu Arthroscopy Society Conference 2017 Sports Medicine Webinar series in Association with Indian & Malaysian Associations of Sports Medicine - 2020 International Sports Science Webinar - 2020 IEAAF -LSD conference January 27-29,2023 - Theory classes (Weekly) - Clinical Seminars (Weekly) - Journal clubs ( Monthly) - Case presentations (Weekly) - Group discussions (Bi weekly) - Guest lectures (Monthly) - Internal Assessments (Quarterly) - Online teaching and learning methods
Athletic Team Coverage: - Rowing Federation of India - Indian Triathlon Association - Indian Squash Association - Government of Tamilnadu – Sports Authority trainees - Government of Kerala – Sports Schools - Shooting Academy Gun for Glory - Chennaiyin FC for Indian Super League Football Matches - Basketball Academy - Tamil Thalaiva Kabadi Team - Kerala Cricket Association - CSS Trucoach Cricket Camp - Indian Premier League Cricket Tournaments

Financial Support and Expenses

Types of Financial Support Available: A stipend is provided
Other support that the Teaching Center can provide: Fellows are provided with free registration for the hands on cadaver workshop of knee & shoulder. Provided free registration for the IEAAF-LSD (International Conference on Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty)
Estimate of Living Expenses (Housing and other major costs): Approximately Rs. 50,000