Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy is a branch of Health care science, which mainly concentrates on the physical aspects of an individual’s health, by treating their physical ailments. It works towards this by maintenance and rehabilitation of the individual’s physical activity by bringing back the lost activity to near normal perfection. Physiotherapy uses physical agents for the treatment of patients. The department supports various other departments like ICU, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and General Medicine.

This department has three sections

• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy

Rehabilitation can be again divided into

• Physical rehabilitation
• Mental rehabilitation
• Social rehabilitation
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Economic rehabilitation
• Post rehabilitation depending upon the needs and resources of the hospital

Purpose of the department

• Prevention or minimizing of physical deterioration, rebuilding of strength and restoration of physical function.
• To boost morale and restore emotional stability
• Returning the patient to productive lines

Rehabilitation facilities available for

• Musculoskeletal disorder
• Neurological conditions and counseling
• Cardio respiratory problem
• Post reconstructive surgery rehabilitation
• Sports injuries
• Engagement of prosthetics and orthotics

Salient features

• Traction
• SWD (Short wave diathermy)
• TNS (transcutaneous nerve stimulator)
• Muscle stimulator
• Ultrasound therapy
• IRR (Infra red radiation)
• Shoulder wheel and shoulder pulley
• Paraffin wax bath
• IFT (Interferential therapy)
• Quadriceps Exerciser