PHYSIOTHERAPY

Introduction

Well planned and properly executed physical rehabilitation program is one of the most important components of the overall treatment system adopted by us for the patients. The programs are designed to suit different requirements of patients to attain maximum functional restoration and return them to a healthy active life-style. A variety of physiotherapy techniques are customized to suit different requirement after assessing various needs of each patient. We are committed to provide comprehensive and personalized training programs for each patient.

Highlights

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation is well equipped with latest equipments working on various sub specialties of physiotherapy. We have qualified, experienced and well trained team of physiotherapist to providing OPD Services and IPD Services (in wards and intensive care units) with treatment procedure of international standards to offer a multifaceted approach to the patient’s rehabilitation.

TIMINGS : 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM

The team functions from 10:00 AM to 08:00 PM to provide services to both IPD and OPD patients.

Various fields covered are:

• Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Orthopaedics
• Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Neurological Conditions
• Physiotherapy in Pediatrics
• Physiotherapy in Sports Injuries
• Women's health related physiotherapy
• Physiotherapy in Geriatrics
• Inch Loss & Obesity Management

Various fields covered are:

Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation -Physiotherapists work in coordination with members of the medical team to improve the chest expansion, assist in removal of secretions, reduce post-operative complications, early mobilization and enhance the endurance capacity.

Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Orthopaedics -Physiotherapists in coordination with Ortho surgeons team strive for a complete rehabilitation of the patient. The Physio team sets the therapeutic goals to achieve maximum range of movement, improve muscle strength, endurance, early mobilization, gait training and independence in activities of daily living . Physiotherapy is done for all post-operative orthopedic procedures, fractures, joint replacements, acute and chronic sports injuries, spinal cord injuries, spondylosis, arthritis, sprains, strains, osteoarthritis, periarthritis and amputations to name a few conditions. Ergonomic advise to patients for work related/ desk job related musculoskeletal problems is a part of the program. Improvement in fitness level is targeted for.

Physiotherapy in Neurological Conditions -Rehabilitation for stroke,chronic pain conditions, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, GB syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Bell's Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury to name a few. Therapeutic goals are set to improve balance, coordination, activities of daily living, movement restoration, muscle strength and gait training.

Physiotherapy in Pediatrics -The management of infants, children with congenital, developmental, neuromuscular, skeletal, or acquired disorders/diseases. Treatments goals are set on improving motor skills, balance and coordination, strength, endurance and neurodevelopmental rehabilitation.

Physiotherapy in Sports Injuries -In present day sceneraio competitive and leisure sports play an important role in our lifestyle. Physiotherapy management for acute and chronic sports injuries goals to restore and regain maximum functional ability.

Physiotherapy in Obs and Gynae -(Women's health related physiotherapy) - Physiotherapy management for various conditions include prenatal and post partum periods, lymphedema, osteoporosis, pelvic pain, prolapse uterus and incontinence.

We provide Antenatal classes every Saturday for the betterment of prevention and treatment of Women health during pregnancy.

Physiotherapy in Geriatrics -Patients are enabled to have an access to an appropriate level of rehabilitation so that they can function at a minimum level of dependency and improve their quality of life. Therapeutic exercises are done to maintain and improve range of motion, strength, balance and indepence in activities of daily living.

Our Specialized Well equipped Inch Loss – Obesity Management along with Physiotherapy Management -The center is well equipped with latest technology equipment like : BODY SHAPING SLIMMING SYSTEM & HEATING BLANKET to reduce excessive body fat and maintain figure in collaboration with DIET CONTROL & PHYSIOTHERAPEUTIC EXERCISES.

CLINICAL TEAM -A team of physiotherapists are there to provide physiotherapy services for the out patients as well as inpatients of the hospital.
The team is headed by Dr. Mahvish Sultana (Head of Department).

FACILITIES-The physiotherapy department is well equipped with good electrotherapy and exercise therapy modalities.

The Electrotherapy modalities are:
• Current Therapy Equipment with various current programs like: Advanced Combination Therapy unit (Vaccumelectrodes), Interferential Therapy, TENS, Stimulation Therapy, Russian currents, Ultra Reiz, Didynamic currents for management of pain and muscle re-education.
• Laser Therapy: ( Both Probe and scanner Laser) Helpful in tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, nerve injuries, neuralgic pains, pressure sores.
• Short Wave Diathermy: ( Both Probe and scanner Laser) Helpful in tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, nerve injuries, neuralgic pains, pressure sores.
• Ultrasonic Therapy: (Dual frequency-Dual head) used in tendinitis, bursitis, arthritis, muscle spasm to name a few.
• Superficial Heat Modalities like: Hot packs.
• Continuous Passive Motion Machine for knee joint, shoulder joint and elbow joint to assist in early movement post arthroplasty , comminuted fractures around the joint and stiffness around the joint.
• Body shaping slimming system: This machine has multiple programs for Inch loss, Muscle toning, Face lifting, weight loss etc
• Heating Blanket: This is for the uniform heating in all the regions of the body to dilute excessive fat underneath the skin and the muscles
• Department provides assistance for various orthotics and prosthetic devices for out patients as well as in patients.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS/ QUERIES:

1. Do Physiotherapy is covered under government panels:

   Yes, Physiotherapy is covered under all government panel at very nominal prices prefixed by Government. We also provide cashless treatment facility. (Terms & Conditions applied)

2. Can I visit the Department and take treatment if I have an outside Doctor's prescription?

   Yes, Physiotherapy is covered under all government panel at very nominal prices prefixed by Government. We also provide cashless treatment facility. (Terms & Conditions applied)

3. Will physiotherapy increase my pain?

   Physiotherapy helps to reduce pain and swelling and improve joint mobility.

4. Will physiotherapy cure me of all my aches and pains associated with spondylosis and osteoarthritis?

   Physiotherapy helps an individual to learn to manage the condition in the best possible way. The improvement in muscle strength and endurance takes the patient a long way towards healthy ,painfree/ comfortable living.

5. What is the time duration for each session?

   Time of the therapy session varies depending on the medical condition of the patient as well as physio treatment procedures planned for. It could vary anything from 15 minutes to 1 hour. The number of therapy sessions required for also depends on the condition which can be discussed on the visit of the patient.

6. If I take Electotherapy modalities then all other treatments will be ineffective in future?

   This is a myth. Electotherapy modalities are judiciously decided for a limited time period.

Hospital’s Approach
Home Physiotherapy Services available by well qualified Physiotherapists