Physiotherapy
PHYSIOTHERAPY and rehabilitation
Also known as Physical therapy, physiotherapy this is the mode of treatment that does not involve use of chemicals such as those found in tablets or injections. Instead physical and mechanical entities such as the therapist’s hands, manual therapy techniques, electrotherapy equipment and exercise regimens etc are used to treat ailments.
SECTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
1.Physiotherapy
Outpatient consultation
In-patient rehabilitation
Community outreach
2. Orthopedic medicine
Untreated clubfoot
Other congenital bone deformities
Minor fractures
3. Orthopedic technology
Wheelchair service for children and adults
Artificial/ false limbs (Lower limb prosthesis)
Knee/ Ankle/Foot splints and braces
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN BE USED FOR THE FOLLOWING:
• To promote physical health and fitness
• To improve performance of physical activities
• To prevent and treat body injury and disease
• To rehabilitate the body following injury and/disease
You will need to visit your Physiotherapist if you have any of the following common ailments;
• Muscle fatigue and body weakness
• Back pain and Sciatica
• Neck pain and Stiffness
• Joint stiffness and arthritis
• Mechanical chest pains
• Stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, Transverse myelitis, Spinal cord injuries and other neural conditions.
• Post injection paralysis
• Painful scars (keloids)
• Cerebral palsy (in children)
• Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
• Post Natal pains, paralysis, and weakness
• Weight loss and physical fitness
• Muscle, ligament, and tendon sprains
Your physiotherapist will receive you, carry out a comprehensive assessment and proceed to treat you in the strictest confidence and privacy according to the hospital values. Your therapist will then give you a treatment program for you to follow at home and the hospital. Patiently explain yourself completely to the Physiotherapist present all necessary documents for your assessment such as medical forms X-ray radiographs, MRI, CT, U/S scan reports, etc and follow the therapist’s instructions co-operatively. Ask all questions you deem important. Keep your appointments as given and make all payments at the hospital cashiers.
Anyone can come directly to the Physiotherapy department but it is always good to rule out other illnesses by visiting your Doctor, Physician, or any other specialist such as a Surgeon, Gynecologist, etc, first.
Time: 8.30am-5.30pm
Working Days; Monday-Friday
Weekends and Public Holidays; By prior appointment only