Physiotherapy in Patiala

What is Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy aims to improve the function of the body. It treats injury, illness, or disability. 

Physiotherapists work together with patients to improve their movement and manage pain. They also work with athletes to improve performance.

Physiotherapy can treat a wide range of conditions, including

• Postural Problems

• Musculoskeletal Pain

• Back Pain

• Neck Pain

• Headaches

• Restricted Mobility

Manipal Hospitals, Patiala, has the best physiotherapists in Patiala. Our rehabilitation experts include

• Physiotherapists

• Occupational Therapist

• Speech Therapist

• Nutritionists

Treatment and Procedures

• Musculoskeletal & Sports Injury Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

The treatment of pain, injury and other musculoskeletal disorders. It involves physiotherapy, chiropractic and osteopathic manual therapy. The main types of musculoskeletal rehabilitation are

• Neck & Back Pain

• Spondylosis

• Disc Prolapse

• Frozen Shoulder

• Knee Pain

• Osteoarthritis

• Bursitis

• Ligament Injuries

• Sports Injuries like an Ankle Sprain, Rotator Cuff Tears, and Impingement Syndrome

• Rehabilitation post ACL Repair, Hip or Knee Replacement

• Osteoporosis

• Deconditioning due to Chronic Illness.

• Rheumatological Disorders 

• Mobilisation following Surgery or Fractures 

• Mechanical Cervical-Scapular Humeral Pain Care Program

Scapular and Cervical treatment addresses movement dysfunction related to the postural and scapular stabilisers muscles, often diagnosed as scapular dyskinesia and upper crossed syndrome. Commonly termed upper body or shoulder stiffness, these dysfunctions are common in overhead athletes, people who work in awkward postures, such as computer professionals, and inappropriate weight training. 

The treatment includes facilitating inhibited muscle groups lengthening of shortened and tight muscles correction of biomechanics around the shoulder complex.

• Anterior Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome) Care Program

Anterior Knee Pain is most common in runners, dancers, and people who do unsupersived weight training. 

Anterior Knee Pain hinders everyday activities like climbing stairs. Early diagnosis and physiotherapeutic intervention can treat Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome successfully. 

• Comprehensive Posture, Ergonomics & Spine Care Program

We provide a comprehensive software-based assessment of spine structural imbalance and postural dysfunctions. Based on the evaluation, the physiotherapists tailor the most effective customised intervention plan to address the pain and discomfort arising from biomechanical derangement. 

Manipal Hospitals provide onsite ergonomics workstation evaluations, ergonomic awareness and training to prevent Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) and other Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs).

• Amputee Rehabilitation

A prosthetics specialist takes care of patients who undergo limb amputation by helping with pre-amputation assessment and counselling. Prosthetics specialists use their expertise to help patients decide what type of artificial limb would be best for them.

Physiotherapists take care of functional training after fitment and prosthesis-related musculoskeletal problems. They work closely with the patient's family to provide education on how to use the new limbs effectively.

• Hand Injury Rehabilitation

An essential component of treatment for patients who have undergone plastic surgery, tendon transfer or hand reconstruction after crush injuries or have suffered any traumatic injury to the hand. 

Hand Injury Rehabilitation helps to restore function and independence in daily activities, improving appearance and self-esteem and preventing deformity.

• Foot & Body Balance Care Program

Foot and Body, Balance Care Program, provides a holistic approach to addressing issues related to foot alignment. Dysfunctional alignment may lead to compensatory biomechanical dysfunctions around another joint, including the spine.

Our facilities include Foot scans using the Foot Pro Essential system from Finland, which allows us to investigate the movement of the feet. We also enable custom foot insoles to balance the body on foot.

Physiotherapists provide remedial exercises and posture correction.

• Neurological Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation helps patients recover from conditions such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Nerve Injury, and Spinal Cord Injury. These disorders may lead to partial or complete paralysis of the body part. Neurological rehabilitation helps the patient to recover mobility, independence and control of these body parts.

We use facilities like Functional Electrical Stimulation, Partial Body Weight Supported Gait Training, Electromyography BioFeedBack System, Balance Training System, Semi Virtual Reality Bilateral Movement Trainer, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Electronic Tilt Table, Stair Activity Training Unit, Parallel Bars and Suspension Therapy Unit for neurological rehabilitation.

Our experts provide various hands-on therapeutic approaches such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Neurodevelopmental Therapy/ Bobath Approach (NB), Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT), Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT), Motor Relearning Program (MRP), Mirror Therapy (MT), and Functional Movement Analysis (FMA).

• Stroke Rehabilitation Program

The stroke rehabilitation program addresses Movement Dysfunction, Gait Rehabilitation, and Cognitive and Perceptual issues.

Splints and Orthotics (shoe inserts) help patients regain the use of their limbs. Furthermore, cognitive restructuring helps patients with cognitive issues retrain their brain's thinking patterns and remember things.

• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program

Spinal cord injuries are often devastating. The extent of the injury and its severity play a role in determining the type of rehabilitation.

We help patients achieve the maximum functional goal using functional assessment, counselling, prescription and helping select the right kind of support equipment or orthotics, including wheelchairs, for optimal support and rehabilitation care. 

• Vestibular and Balance Rehabilitation Program

Manipal Hospitals offer a comprehensive fall risk assessment, including neuro-vestibular evaluation. The program includes evaluating three significant factors:

• Risk of falling and its consequences

• The underlying cause of the risk of falling

• The ability to prevent future falls

The rehabilitation program allows for a suitable treatment for people with falls and vestibular or balance-related dysfunctions.

• Traumatic Head Injury Rehabilitation Program

The rehabilitation program helps patients who have sustained a traumatic head injury. It aims to enable the individual to achieve maximum recovery from the effects of their injury, including cognitive impairment and physical disabilities.

The program has three main procedures: Functional Assessment, Cognitive Exercises and diagnosis. The first step is determining the lost functions and rehabilitation options, including speech therapy or physical therapy. 

Patients also undergo cognitive exercises designed to improve their memory, attention span and other skills affected by injury or disease. 

• Facial (Bell's Palsy) Palsy Rehabilitation 

Bell's Palsy results in an inability to control the facial muscles. It may result from a viral infection, brain tumours or facial trauma.

The treatment of Bell's Palsy includes Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, EMG Biofeedback Therapy for facial muscle training and specific remedial exercises along with medications.

• Paediatric Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Paediatric rehabilitation helps children suffering from various neurological, musculoskeletal, and genetic conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, Down’s syndrome, Club foot, Developmental Delays,, Spina Bifida, and Torticollis.

Treatment includes the latest technologies like 

• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

• Partial Body Weight Supported Gait Training (PBWSGT)

• Balance Training System (BTS)

• Semi Virtual Reality Movement Trainer (SVRMT)

• Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

• Electronic Tilt Table (ETT)

• Stair Activity Training Unit (SATU)

• Cerebral palsy Chair (CP Chair)

• Standing Frame (SF)

• Motor training gadgets

• Play and activity learning gadgets

The Paediatric Rehabilitation team with international training is hands-on with therapeutic approaches such as Neurodevelopmental Therapy/Bobath approach, Constraint-Induced Movement, Mirror Therapy and Sensory Integration.

• Women Health Physiotherapy

Women's health physiotherapy helps women with bladder and bowel incontinence, pelvic floor disorders and physical conditions of the pre-and post-natal period, and preventing various changes during and post-pregnancy ranging from musculoskeletal pain, costochondritis, De Quervain's, Carpal tunnel syndrome and post-delivery fitness.

We use the latest technology, such as EMG Triggered Stimulation of pelvic floor muscles, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Vaginal Cones and Weights for pelvic floor strengthening.

• Critical Care Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

Critical illness can result in various pulmonary hygiene and mobility-related issues. Patients in organ transplant ICUs, Cardiothoracic ICUs, and other surgical ICUs often have compromised cardiopulmonary functions and are susceptible to adverse effects of mechanical ventilation and decreased mobility, often with bed rest.

Physiotherapy provides prophylactic and therapeutic interventions using the latest technology, such as Cough Assist Device, Acapella Vibratory PEP Therapy System, Respiratory Muscle Trainer device, and NMS for prophylaxis of ICU-acquired neuromuscular weakness. 

Our Cardiopulmonary physiotherapists assist in the active breathing cycle, chest physiotherapy, chest percussion/vibration, airway clearance technique, breathing exercises, aerobic exercises, and early mobilisation.