Institute for the Physically Handicapped
The Institute for the Physically Handicapped (IPH), located in New Delhi, functions under the administrative and
financial control of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. The Institute was set up on
12th November, 1976 under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Objectives
The main aims and objectives of the Institute are to develop manpower in the field of rehabilitation and
also to serve the orthopedically handicapped of all age groups.
Manpower Development
To achieve the main objective of developing manpower of rehabilitation personnel, the Institute conducts the following courses:
- B.Sc (Hons.) in Physiotherapy (3 years and 6 months).
- B.Sc (Hons.) in Occupational Therapy (3 years and 6 months).
- B.Sc (Hons) Physical Therapy (Post Diploma - One year duration).
- B.Sc (Hons.) Occupational Therapy (Post Diploma - One year duration).
- Diploma Course in Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering (2 years and 6 months).
Rehabilitation Services
The Institute runs Outpatient services for persons with disabilities like paraplegia, hemiplegia, arthritis, cerebral palsy,
post polio residual paralysis, congenital anomalies, etc.
Assessment Clinics
Patients availing facilities in the Outpatient department are examined and evaluated by a multi disciplinary
team of rehabilitation specialists.
- Occupation therapy OPD
In the outpatient department, patients with various disabilities like poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, hemeplegia, arthritis,
spinal injuries etc. are assessed, evaluated and given treatment using purposeful activities to improve or restore their
functional capabilities impaired by disease or injury.
- Occupation therapy OPD
Physiotherapy outpatient department of the Institute is equipped with modern electrotherapy and exercise therapy equipment.
Besides teaching and training of student therapists, a wide range of patients suffering from neurological, muscular and skeletal
disorders are treated here.
- Speech therapy OPD
The Speech therapy OPD has equipment for the examination and treatment of patients with hearing and speech disorders.
Workshop
In the Workshop artificial limbs, aids and appliances are fabricated and assembled for fitting according to the individual
and specific needs of patients suffering from disabilities of Neuro-musculo-skeletal origin. It also has tailoring, carpentry and
painting sections. In the workshop the students studying for the Diploma in Prosthetic & Orthotic Engineering are provided with
practical training on learning skills of Prosthetic and Orthotic Engineering Technology.
Implementation of Scheme of Assistance to Disabled Persons for Fitting Aids/Appliances
The Institute is an implementing agency for the scheme of Assistance to the Disabled persons sponsored by the
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. In the year 1994-95 the institute supplied aids and appliances worth Rs 62.83 lakhs to
2997 beneficiaries.
Special Education School
The Special Education School is meant for children with severe orthopedic handicaps. The school provides
education up to the primary level and is recognized by the Education Department of the Municipal Corporation, Delhi.
The aim of the Special School is to provide education and physical rehabilitation facilities, simultaneously.
Library
The Institute has a library to meet the requirements of students, staff and guest faculty. There are 6616 books on various
medical and professional subjects.
Printing Press
The Institute has a medium sized printing press.
