Mumbai, Dec. 15 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Sunday inaugurated a Sports Injury and Rehabilitation Centre at the King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, making it the first civic-run hospital in the city to offer specialised treatment for injured athletes. The newly opened centre is equipped with advanced rehabilitation facilities, including an underwater treadmill and a zero-gravity treadmill, which reduce stress on joints while allowing early movement and other specialised therapies and pain relief. To support athletes who require extended recovery, a dedicated 20-bed inpatient ward has been set up as part of the facility. Municipal commissioner and administrator Bhushan Gagrani said, "As India prepares for global sporting events, cities like Mumbai need accessible, specialised centres for injury treatment and recovery. This will help athletes return to sport safely and strengthen KEM Hospital's role at the national level." An official from the BMC's public health department said the centre will function as a multidisciplinary sports medicine unit, bringing together several specialists. "Earlier, such comprehensive care was available only in private hospitals. This centre brings international-standard sports injury management into a public hospital setting," the official said. Officials said the facility will cater to athletes across age groups and sporting disciplines. The BMC also plans to formally establish a dedicated Sports Medicine Department at KEM Hospital....