KPMM is named after late Mr. K.P. Mathew, who lost his life in 1966, due to inadequate medical facilities. KPMM had a humble beginning in 2002 It is the first professionally run exclusive centre for physiotherapy in the city of Cochin. At KPMM, we work to popularise Physiotherapy and its application among the masses. A portion of our income is set apart for charity.
Today KPMM offers the best treatment and facilities in Physiotherapy, in the city. KPMM is the first to introduce mobile physiotherapy unit with all electrotherapy and exercise therapy facilities. Our indigenously designed hydraulic stay supported foldable suspension apparatus can be easily installed for patients who are confined to home. Another unique design - easily dismantled parallel bars is a convenient domiciliary gait training option. Located at Palarivattom, with close proximity to the city center as well as the National Highway and Vyttila junction, the clinic is easily accessible from reputed hospitals like Ernakulam Medical Center, Lakeshore Hospital, Specialist Hospital, etc. The centre has the best library facility with international books and DVDs on medicine, exercises, aerobics, etc.
KPMM Physiotherapy Clinic is the initiative of Dr. Tiji Mathew Thomas (PT). A pioneer in implementing innovative systems in the field, Dr. Tiji started his professional career in Physiotherapy, after graduating from Lisie Medical Institutions, a part of the 1200 bedded super specialty Lisie hospital, at Ernakulam. An expert professional and an innovative entrepreneur, Dr. Tiji, has devoted his experience and creative abilities, to provide the patients with the latest international facilities in Physiotherapy, by making it available locally at KPMM. Before starting his dream venture, he worked with several renowned institutions like Malankara Orthodox Syrian Christian Medical mission Hospital, Kolenchery, Ernakulam, (renowned medical college], Padmashree Group of Institutions, Bangalore and Krishna Hospital, Cochin. Dr. Tiji is the consultant Physiotherapist at Welcare Hopsital, Vyttila, Cochin. He is also actively involved in CME programmes so as to be up to date with the latest trends in the field. Today, KPMM Physiotherapy Clinic offers state-of-the-art facilities in pain relief, healing and rehabilitation, under Dr. Tiji Mathew Thomas. He is assisted by his wife Dr. Mrs. Renjitha Itterah, who is also into the same profession. She has worked in prestigious institution like National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences[NIMHANS], Bangalore,St James Hospital,Chalakudy Trichur and Little Flower Hospital, Angamaly. Dr. Mrs. Renjitha co-ordinates the women's health programmes at KPMM.
Lisie Medical Institutions Ernakulam (1995-1999) Academics and clinical training. SME Centre for professional and Advanced studies Regional Centre
MOSCMM Kolenchery (Internee)
Padmashree Group, Bangalore ( 2000-2001)
Short stint at Ravi Kirloskar Memorial Hospital, Manipal Hospital and HOSMAT, Bangalore. ( 2000-2001)
Krishna Hospital Ernakulam ( 2001)
Welcare Hospital (Sr. Consultant and Dept-in-charge) Kochi (2002-2016)
KPMM Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre ( From 2002)
KPMM Physiotherapy Centre ( From 2016)
Little Flower Hospital & Research Centre Angamaly (1999-2003) Academics and clinical training.
SME Centre for professional and Advanced studies Regional Centre
St Johns Bangalore ( Internee).
Karothukuzhy Hospital Aluva (2003-2005)
Welcare Hospital Ernakulam ( 2005 - 2016)
KPMM Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre ( From 2005)
KPMM Physiotherapy Centre ( From 2016)