The 4D Spine and Gait Analysis Lab, the first of its kind in eastern India, was inaugurated at AIIMS Bhubaneswar on Tuesday.

The state-of-the-art facility, housed in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation, opened for the public on the International Day of People with Disability on Tuesday.

The newly established lab features cutting-edge technologies, including prosthetic and orthotic services, occupational therapy, physiotherapy units and other allied services.

AIIMS Bhubaneswar executive director Prof Ashutosh Biswas said, “This lab will enable AIIMS Bhubaneswar to offer high-quality, personalized rehabilitation services to a wide range of patients, including those with locomotor disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.”

This advanced technology evaluates and quantifies spinal deformities while providing real-time biomechanical data on the body’s joints. It is particularly beneficial for managing conditions such as stroke, scoliosis, neck and lower back pain, post-polio residual paralysis, myopathy and neuropathy.

“The lab also offers real-time gait analysis for sports rehabilitation, aiding athletes in recovery and performance enhancement. The non-invasive system is free from radiation hazards and provides precise diagnostics, identifying hidden
injuries, musculature disturbances, body balance, and foot pressure systems,” said Dr Jagannatha Sahoo, head of the PMR department.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr Dillip Kumar Parida (medical superintendent), Dr RN Sahu (HOD neurosurgery) and Dr Sanjib Kumar Bhoi (HOD neurology).