We have a well equipped Physiotherapy Department with eight qualified physiotherapists. All our physiotherapy staff are fully qualified and registered with The Health Professionals Council. The Physiotherapy Department offers a wide range of services to allow patients suffering from various conditions to achieve the best lifestyle to suit their needs.

What is Physiotherapy ?

The treatment of physical dysfunction or injury by the use of therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities, intended to restore or facilitate normal function or development.

Our goal is to provide effective rehabilitation for a variety of conditions like :

• Musculo-skeletal disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Trauma
• Orthopedics
• Rheumatological condition
• Women’s health issues
• Sports injuries
• Geriatric problems
• Pain management

The Physiotherapy Department aims to:-

• Offer you a convenient time for your appointments
• Respect your privacy and dignity at all times
• Provide easy to understand information about your condition and advise you how to help yourself.
• Help you to achieve an improvement in your symptoms.

This is our commitment to you, and in return, we ask that you understand that:- “ Physiotherapy is not a passive treatment. To get the most from your treatment you may be asked to follow advice and undertake exercises at home “

Departmental activities:

• IPD (In-Patient Department)
• OPD (Out-Patient Department)
• Home Care

Your treatment, whether on the ward or in outpatients, may include the use of the following core skills:

Exercise and functional training to get you back on your feet and to resume your daily or sports activities after an accident or medical illness.

Respiratory techniques to make your breathing more efficient, e.g. to effectively clear your lungs of secretions after an operation.

Education and advice on how to best manage your condition as well as future prevention Physical treatments may include; manual therapy, individual exercise, postural training and advice.

In-patient Department (IPD)

Our team conducts four physiotherapy sessions per day for all indoor patients after major surgery, for better rehabilitation.

The Physiotherapy team values the importance of encouraging patients in doing frequent exercises. This usually just means by walking around the ward, as it helps to prevent any weakness, and it is a very good way of reducing breathing problems.

Physiotherapy IPD Rounds Protocol for Post TKR Patients

Day 1

Start walking with frame and exercises

Day 2

Toilet training & Chair sitting and exercises

Day 3 to 5

Cane walking & stair climbing and exercises

Out-patient Department (OPD):

Electrotherapy Modalities Used-

Shortwave diathermy

A form of heat treatment using high frequency electromagnetic currents. Diathermy is used to accelerate recovery and reduce pain in sports injuries such as bursitis, strains, and sprains.

TENS

TENS is a non-invasive, safe nerve stimulation intended to reduce pain, both acute and chronic.

Interferential therapy (IFT)

It uses a mid-frequency current for treating muscular spasms and strains.

The current produces a massaging effect over the affected area at periodic intervals, and this stimulates the secretion of endorphins, the body's natural pain relievers, thus relaxing the strained muscles and promoting soft-tissue healing.

Ultrasonic therapy

Ultrasound therapy uses high-energy sound waves to help ease painful joints and muscles.

Paraffin wax bath

The application of heat to a specific area of the body through the use of paraffin wax.

C.P.M (continues passive motion)

Special devices are available to deliver continuous passive motion.
Continuous passive motion is used immediately after surgery to relieve pain, enhance nutrition of the joint, and to discourage the formation of contractures or adhesions in and around the injured joint. It is also used after total joint replacement.

Physiotherapists also use various techniques to rehabilitate patients:

Manipulation and Mobilisation Techniques

These can be used to enhance pain relief and restore movement and function in all joints.

Proprioceptive Exercise

Proprioceptive training exercise routines programme to increase strength,
balance, agility, coordination and prevent sports injuries. There are even specific devices designed for proprioception training, such as the exercise ball, which works on balancing the abdominal and back muscle.

Stretching

Stretching is a form of physical exercise in which a specific muscle group is deliberately elongated to its fullest length in order to improve the muscle's felt elasticity and reaffirm comfortable muscle tone. The result is a feeling of increased muscle control, flexibility and range of motion.

Postural Advice

All our physiotherapists are able to advise you on appropriate workstation set up ensuring you do not aggravate your condition with poor posture.

Soft Tissue and Sport Injuries

Our specialist skills in the treatment and early rehabilitation of sports injuries ensure a prompt return to fitness for both recreational and elite sports people.

Home Visits

Home visits are arranged by us for our operated patients. Our well trained physiotherapists regularly visit the patients at home to guide them and assist them during their recuperation and rehabilitation.

On Discharge

At the time of discharge we give practical advice for transfer, toilet training, posture at sleeping, turning in bed, adequate height of chair & sofa, etc.

We also give pamphlets which explain all the exercises in a simple language and format.