The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department deals with the assessment and treatment of pain, restricted movement and loss of function arising from the muscles, joints, bones and nervous system.
The aim is to help patients carry out their daily activities as comfortably as possible. Treatment is delivered by a team of doctors and physiotherapists.
Who Can Benefit from Physiotherapy?
Some of the situations in which physical medicine and rehabilitation can help are:
- Patients with lower back and neck pain
- Patients with osteoarthritis
- People with restricted movement after surgery
- People needing rehabilitation after a stroke
- People who have had a sports injury
- People with rheumatic conditions
Treatment Methods Used
During physiotherapy, exercise programmes, electrotherapy, heat and cold applications and manual therapy techniques are planned jointly by the doctor and physiotherapist according to the patient's condition.
The treatment programme is reassessed over time according to the patient's progress and updated when necessary.
The Rehabilitation Process
Rehabilitation aims not only to reduce pain but also to restore muscle strength, balance and range of movement.
Progress is monitored regularly throughout; the patient's commitment to the treatment is important for how effective it is.
