The 13th Annual Conference of IFNR (IFNRCON 2025) – Global Implementation of Evidence-Based Neurorehabilitation Practices
13th Annual Conference of IFNR (IFNRCON 2025): Global Implementation of Evidence-Based Neurorehabilitation Practices.”
The 13th Annual Conference of the Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR) — IFNRCON 2025 — is taking place from March 27th to 29th, 2025, at the prestigious Christian Medical College and Hospital Campus in Ludhiana. IFNRCON 2025 is supported by the Neurorehabilitation sub-section of the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN), World Federation of Neurorehabilitation (WFNR), Asia-Oceanian Society for NeuroRehabilitation (AOSNR), World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA) and unites worldwide experts under the theme “Global Implementation of Evidence-Based Neurorehabilitation Practices.”
Professor Dafin Muresanu, EFNR President, together with Dr. Sangeeta Ravat, president of the Indian Academy of Neurology, and Prof. Nirmal Surya, president of IFNR.
The Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation (IFNR) is a multidisciplinary professional organization representing experts dedicated to neurorehabilitation across India. For over a decade, IFNR has played a pivotal role in training and empowering its members towards advancing neurorehabilitation. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, IFNR continues to drive excellence in neurorehabilitation research, practice, and policy—ensuring holistic care for patients nationwide.
IFNRCON 2025: Progress in Neurology
IFNRCON 2025 offers a dynamic blend of education, innovation, and collaboration, structured to empower professionals at every level:
- Pre-Conference Workshops: Hands-on training in cutting-edge techniques.
- Scientific Program: Plenary lectures, symposia, and oral presentations by global leaders.
- Interactive Learning: Dynamic quizzes and workshops.
- Research & Recognition: Young Fellowship Awards and daily e-poster competitions to spotlight emerging talent.
- Patient-Centered Dialogue: A public forum connecting caregivers, patients, and professionals to connect, share experiences, advocate for their needs, and build a supportive network.
Participants will explore evidence-to-practice frameworks and paradigm-shifting economic technologies that are redefining rehabilitation standards.
Expanding Horizons in Neurorehabilitation: Topics at IFNRCON 2025
Explore the latest advancements across neurorehabilitation’s most critical areas: stroke recovery, spinal cord and brain injury rehab, movement disorders, pediatric care, pain management, and spasticity. Discover how technology is transforming treatment and learn about telerehabilitation, and sensory rehabilitation. Delve into emerging frontiers like long COVID recovery, aphasia therapy, family-centered care, and emergency neurorehabilitation.
Each session bridges research with clinical practice, offering actionable insights to improve patient outcomes. Connect with leading neurologists, physiatrists, and therapists to exchange ideas that will shape the future of care.
EFNR and WFNR at IFNRCON 2025
Moreover, During the WFNR-EFNR Session, Prof. Muresanu discussed the role of multimodal biological molecules for brain recovery, followed by the presentation of Professor Nirmal Surya, president of IFNR, on teleneurorehabilitation in resource-limited settings. Professor Jayaraj D. Pandian, President of the World Stroke Organization (WSO), outlined the WSO’s goal of promoting advocacy, policy, and implementation of stroke care. He highlighted the Global Stroke Action Coalition and the International Neurointerventional Fellowship. The WFNR-EFNR session continued with Dr. Abhishek Srivastava, chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Multiple Sclerosis within the WFNR addressing evolving multiple sclerosis rehabilitation needs.
Ms. Alexandra Gherman, Executive Director of the Academy for Multidisciplinary Neurotraumatology (AMN), conducted an exclusive interview with Prof. Pandian about the conference’s impact, available for viewing online.
IFNRCON 2025: Inspiration for Building the Future of Neurology
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, therapist, or patient advocate, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, share, and inspire!
