Physiotherapists assess, plan and implement rehabilitative programs that improve or restore human motor functions, maximize movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. They apply a broad range of physical therapies and techniques such as movement, ultrasound, heating, laser and other techniques. They may develop and implement programs for screening and prevention of common physical ailments and disorders. Physiotherapists are recognized in providing services in the following specialties:
Physiotherapists are an integral part of the multidisciplinary team in critical care, and are qualified to work with the assessment and management of respiratory complications and physical deconditioning
Paediatric physiotherapist specializes in the treatment of children who have developmental dysfunctions and specific paediatric disorders; also aims to optimize a child’s function as they grow, irrespective of their physical condition.
Physiotherapy work very closely with multidisciplinary team to rehabilitate patients who require physiotherapy treatment after post-operative skin grafts, flaps, breast reconstructions and other forms of plastic surgery such as all severities from microsurgical to replant amputated fingers.
The women’s health physiotherapy team provides an extensive in-patient and out-patient service to obstetrics and gynaecology patients.
Physiotherapist through gait training, improve walking which is the part of an overall physical therapy program to treat an injury or a physical condition, that limits or prohibits the ability to walk or walk correctly after amputation.
Treatment are given to patients with stroke, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple sclerosis and general associated neuropathies. The acute care accommodates patients with pre and post-surgical conditions of brain and spinal cord injuries, traumatic or non-traumatic and various other spinal and neural insufficiencies.
Physiotherapist provides rehabilitation for degenerative conditions, rheumatologic disorders and soft tissue injuries by decreasing spasm of the musculature and strengthening the core muscles. They also provide excellent quality post-operative interventions.
Physiotherapist aims to restore function or enhance residual functional capability to improve the quality of life in older population.
Physiotherapist treats injuries associated with sports and athletic training through modalities and well equipped gym.
Physiotherapist manages pain with the aid of exercises and electrotherapeutic modalities such as Laser, TENS, Ultrasound, Short wave diathermy and Hot & Cold packs.
Physiotherapist plays a vital role within the multidisciplinary team, delivering comprehensive cardiopulmonary rehabilitation by prescribing exercises to improve patient's functional exercise capacity, health and quality of life.
Physiotherapy services provide state-of-the-art two separate hydrotherapy pools, tank type to treat patient through exercises under water for chronic joint conditions, muscular spasm, muscular weakness and early re-education of muscle post Stroke.
Physiotherapists conduct fitness and aerobic sessions include training for body shaping, tummy trimming, thigh lifting and other multidisciplinary fitness exercises.
The orthotic & prosthetic unit is an integral part of Physiotherapy. The Orthotic and Prosthetic Unit at the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Services provides Orthoses (Braces/Splints/supportive devices) and Prostheses (Artificial limbs) to those patients who have acute and/or chronic disabilities requiring treatment. Read more..
Skilled physiotherapists (male and female) provide rehabilitation services at home for patients who are elderly, suffering from any disability, recovering from chronic illness or surgery. Read more..
Physiotherapists work as front line health care workers alongside multidisciplinary team after donning personal protective gears while focusing on pulmonary and musculoskeletal care.