Department of Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a health care profession, which deals with numerous physical conditions of all age groups and aims to restore movement and function, relieve pain and prevent further injury
Musculo Skeletal Conditions
Physiotherapeutic treatment, which facilitates pain free physical movements, is provided after assessing the patient. Management includes guided exercises, manual techniques and various electro physical treatments like cryotherapy, heat therapy, and electrotherapy. This relieves pain, restores function and prevents further injury.
- Occupation related problems such as shoulder, neck, knee and backache
- Joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
- Cervical and lumbar spondylosis
- Osteomalacia. [Thinning of bones]
- Disc prolapse, sciatica, and Nerve root compression
- Soft tissue injuries - injuries to muscle and ligament, Tennis elbow, Trigger finger etc.
- Gait analysis and correction
- Post amputation rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation for post surgical, accident and fracture patients
Neurological Conditions
In all these conditions therapy is given to restore the lost physical function thus improving the patient’s mobility and functional capabilities, by which he enjoys a non-dependent life.
- Brain and spinal cord injuries
- Stroke and cerebro vascular diseases
- Parkinsonism
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Multiple sclerosis
- Guillain Barre syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
Geriatric Conditions
Treatment given enhances a disease free, actively mobile healthy life.
- Arthritis
- Joint dysfunction
- Diabetes mellitus
- Osteoporosis
- Mobility difficulties
Pediatric Conditions
We assess, treat and consult children with movement dysfunction related to neurologic, musculoskeletal and cardio respiratory conditions. The family, especially the parents and the caretakers are educated about the condition and a co-operative team effort brings up an optimal movement potential.
- Cerebral palsy
- Spina bifida
- Hydrocephalus
- Downs syndrome
- Congenital talipes equino varus
- Congenital hip dislocation
- Torticollis
- Scoliosis
- Erb’s palsy
Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries
- Sprain
- Ligament injury
- Trauma as in contact sports
- Overuse injury
Pre & Postnatal Care
Therapeutic exercise program and pain relief
Facilities at Our Center
The physiotherapy department at KBMC helps in alleviating pain and enhances the functional mobility of patient using the following treatment modalities
- Ultrasound
- Short Wave Diathermy
- Interferential Therapy & Tens
- Electrical Stimulation
- Cervival & Lumbar Traction
- Paraffin Wax Bath
- Exercise Therapy UNI
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