The Physical Therapy Department
in the Rehabilitation Center has the latest cutting
edge equipment that can help patients recover from diseases
that otherwise would have been debilitating.
Physical therapy (or physiotherapy) interventions may
include manual handling, movement enhancement, electrotherapeutic
or mechanical agents, functional training and other
techniques.
A physical therapist will initially conduct a review
of a patient's medical history, and then go on to assess
the strength, range of motion, balance, coordination,
posture, muscle power, respiration and motor function
of the patient.
In collaboration with the client, the therapist then
develops a strategy that outlines the purpose and goals
of treatment and the anticipated outcome.
Anodyne is a patented form of Monochromatic InfraRed
Photo-Thermal Energy.
The modality can temporarily improve circulation
and reduce pain, stiffness and muscle spasm in
the body. Anodyne treatment can also promote wound
healing and improve neuropathic pain in diabetic
patients.
Extracorporeal ShockWave Therapy (ESWT) uses
sound waves to stimulate healing in problems such
as acute and chronic tendonitis e.g.: tennis and
golfers elbow, shoulder tendonitis and plantar
fasciitis.
Biodex is a computerized balance machine that
is very effective for retraining balance after
sports injuries. It is also used in stroke rehabilitation,
and in the elderly so as to help prevent falls.
The Pilates Method, originated from Joseph Pilates
during the First World War, represents a unique
approach to exercise that develops body awareness,
improving and changing the bodys posture and
alignment habits while increasing the flexibility
and ease of movement.
Physical therapists in the Pilates Gym are all
qualified instructors in Pilates in addition to
their qualification as physiotherapists. They
are there to guide you make the best use of Pilates
Method, which is useful to promote recovery from
injuries, prevent injuries from occurring, improve
your posture, improve your technique as athletes,
dancers or musicians and improve your general
fitness or to simply release stress.
Acupuncture is increasingly recognized as a useful
adjunct in the treatment of various conditions,
such as sports injuries and painful orthopedic
conditions.
Our highly qualified physical therapists are
well-trained in acupuncture. You would be in the
best hands to receive this effective treatment
within the safety confinement of the hospital
under supervision of health professionals.
