Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is the treatment of any disease; deformity or malfunctions, by distinct therapeutic measures like exercises, heat etc. and has, over the years, gained vast acceptance as a sophisticated and essential medical technology. In short Physiotherapy is a broadened branch of modern science; novel in approach, grand in status and proven in it's effectiveness which strives not only for the improved functional status of the patient but for his improved quality of life too.
The department offers comprehensive services in areas of:
» Cardiac Rehabilitation.
» Physiotherapy in Dermatology.
» Physiotherapy in Geriatrics.
» Neuro rehabilitation Unit
» Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics.
» Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
» Pain Management.
» Physiotherapy in Sports injuries.
» Physiotherapy as endurance exercises after liver/kidney transplant.
The physical therapists at Suyash Superspeciality Hospital aims towards rehabilitation of patients to the fullest possible functional stage, to enable them lead an independent life. The department of physiotherapy has all the infrastructure and equipments to deal with cases of all specialties. The team of physiotherapists is highly experienced in diagnosing and formulating an individualized treatment protocol for better outcome. The department renders services on both Inpatients and out-patients basis.
The patients who had a bypass surgery, valve replacements and other cardiac surgical procedures undergo cardiac rehabilitation which enables them to get on with normal life again. The patients are guided through a monitored rehabilitation program designed to fit their individual needs which helps them to optimize and speedup the process of recovery and to reduce future risk of cardiac events. The physiotherapy department also works very closely with the Neurosciences and Orthopedics departments of the Hospitals and offers specialized programs and services to patients. Some of the areas covered under these domain include:
» Degenerative conditions - Osteoarthritic Joints, Lumbar & Cervical Spondylosis.
» Traumatic conditions - Post fracture, Post Arthroscopic surgeries, Sports injuries, Cumulative traumatic & Hand Injuries.
» Adult & Pediatric Neurological Conditions - Hemiplegia, Parkinsonism, Cerebellar Ataxia, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Downs' Syndroanme
This department is the only one of Physiotherapy in to use Intermittent Vaccum/Compression Pump in treating post mastectomy lymphedema, venous insufficiency, amputation and traumatic oedema. The department is one of the very few to utilize the modern technology of Electro Myographic Bio Feed-back for muscle reactivation, relaxation therapy, postural correction and treatment of uro-gynaecological disorders. Following injury and periods of immobilisation, patients may be affected by muscle weakness and loss of function. Physiotherapists use various techniques to rehabilitate and re-educate patients, such as:
» Mobilisations
» Teaching personalised exercise programmes
» Proprioceptive training
» Soft tissue massage
» Stretching