Physiotherapy helps restore movement and function when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability.
Practiced by Physiotherapists, the initial focus is identifying and then resolving pain. Next is the restoring of strength, movement and function as much as possible. The goal is to enable patients to manage their own physical well-being independently. For an independent lifestyle and wellness.
Don’t delay! Research has proven that the earlier the treatment, the shorter the recovery period.
The Department is an essential support unit providing services to the various disciplines in the hospital via a referral system, catering for both Inpatient and outpatient management.
Scope of Rehabilitation Services :
Electrotherapy is a therapy that covers a wide range of tools to promote tissue healing, reduce pain and to improve function. The modalities are:
Therapeutic exercise emphasises on active participation of the patient rather than relying only on the electrical and mechanical equipment. Which includes individual exercise, postural training and advice.
Ideal for Musculoskeletal, Stroke, Spinal, Sports Injury and Geriatric Rehabilitation as well as Special Children, Arthritis and post-surgical condition.
Manual therapy is conducted by hand and at times a combination of electrical mechanisms and treatments are used, such as: Ultrasonic, infrared rays, paraffin wax bath, interferential currents and more.
Chest physiotherapy is also provided for treatment of lung disease. Using simple breathing exercises or equipment to make breathing easier and to help patients to clear their chests.
Thermotherapy
Cryotherapy
Home Educational and Advice to best manage your condition as well as future prevention. The education is not only for patients but it is also for caregivers.