Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  caters to rehabilitation services for patients. Our constant endeavor is early detection of functional and physiological disabilities in patients using well designed interventions. Physiotherapists and occupational therapists carry out the work of rehabilitation as directed by the Physiatrist.

The major work of this department is completed in association with the Department of Orthopaedics, Neuromedicine, Neurosurgery, Plastic Surgery, Paediatrics including Neonatology and other medical & surgical departments. The ultimate goal is to restore optimal function at the earlier and the re-integration of patients in their social set-up.

Conditions treated by Physiotherapy:

 Orthopedic Conditions:

• Arthritis- RA, OA, Gout, Systematic Lupus Erythematosis
• Back Pain-PLID
• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Whiplash Injury
• Hip & Knee Replacement
• Neck-pain- Sprain, Strain
• Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow
• Postural Dysfunction
• Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Lordosis
• Spondylitis, Spondylosis
• Spondylolisthesis
• Ankylosing Spondylitis
• Dislocated Shoulder
• Heel Spur/ Planter Fascitis
• Osteoporosis
• Fracture

Musculoskeletal Conditions:

• Low Back Pain
• Neck Pain
• Cervical Rib
• Muscle Spasm
• Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Sciatica
• Frozen Shoulder
• Lock Jaw
• Fibromyalgia
• Muscular Imbalance
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Gynecological Conditions:

• During Pregnancy Complications – LBP, Muscular Weakness
• Post Pregnancy Complications

Pediatric Conditions:

• Torticollis (Wry Neck)
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Polymyelitis
• Club Foot
• Dawn Syndrome

Neurological Conditions:

• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Stroke-Hemiplegia/ Paraplegia/ Quadriplegia
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)
• Transverse Myelitis
• Facial Palsy/ Bell’s Palsy
• Foot Drop
• Incontinence
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular dystrophy
• Perkinson’s disease
• Head injury

Respiratory Conditions:

• Bronchitis/Bronchiectasis
• TB Lung
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pneumothorax
• Asthma
• Post Operative Rehabilitation- Lobectomy, Pneumectomy, Thoracotomy

Sports Injury Rehab:

• Ankle Sprains
• Achilles Tendonitis
• ACL/PCL Tear
• Meniscus Injury
• Other Sports Injuries

Cardiological Conditions:

• Post Operative Cardiac Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy in Geriatric (above 60 year of age): Improves mobility and power, thus the activity in daily life (ADL) will improve to make him independent.    

Physiotherapy in Obs & Gynaecology (before & after pregnancy exercises) 

Obesity Management: Decrease weight for body fitness.   

Others:

• Gait Dysfunction
• Diabetic Complications
• Obesity
• Burn, Contracture/Stiffness
• Post Nephrectomy rehabilitation

Physiotherapy with help of Instruments & Exercises:

Physiotherapy Instruments:

• Infra Red Radiation (IRR)
• Inter Farential Therapy (IFT)
• Ultrasound Therapy (UST)
• Traction (Lumber & Cervical)
• Hydrocollator
• Shortwave Diathermy (SWD)
• Microwave Diathermy (MWD)
• Wax, Treadmill
• Cycle & Five Station Gym
• Ice/ Cryotherapy

Physiotherapy Exercises:

• Soft Tissue Technique
• Stretching Exercises
• Strengthening Exercises
• Mobilization Exercise Program for Stroke & Paralysis Patient
• Group Exercises
• Pre & Post Operative Physiotherapy
• Manipulation Therapy

Consultation & Appointment

Dr. Shamim Md. Fuad

Specialist - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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