Biography
Dr. Akshaya Kannan is a compassionate and dedicated specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, committed to restoring function, independence, and quality of life in patients with acute and chronic disabilities. With strong clinical training from both government and tertiary care institutions, she adopts a holistic, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation that addresses physical, functional, and psychosocial needs. Her practice is driven by empathy, clinical precision, and a deep understanding of multidisciplinary rehabilitative care.
Experience
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Resident
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Kochi
- Managed rehabilitation care for a wide spectrum of neurological, musculoskeletal, paediatric, geriatric, and post-critical illness patients
- Worked closely with multidisciplinary teams in a high-volume tertiary care environment
- Involved in advanced rehabilitation planning and functional outcome assessment
- Junior Resident
Government Hospital, Ernakulam (District Residency Program)
- Gained extensive exposure to government hospital systems and outpatient rehabilitation services
- Managed diverse patient populations with limited resources, focusing on functional recovery and community reintegration
Area Of Expertise
- Neurorehabilitation (Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, HIE, Neurodegenerative & Movement Disorders)
- Paediatric Rehabilitation
- Amputee Rehabilitation
- Spasticity Management
- Pain Management & Interventional Pain Procedures
- Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
- Cancer Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation for Deconditioning Following Prolonged Hospitalisation
Achievements and Awards
- Second Prize – E-Poster Presentation
REHABCON 2024, Kozhikode
“Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy in Cerebral Palsy – Beyond the Oswestry Criteria”
- Active participant in national-level conferences and hands-on workshops focusing on critical care rehabilitation and ultrasound-guided pain interventions
- Fellowship-trained in Interventional Pain Management (FIPM)
