Physiotherapy

Our Physiotherapy Department focuses on the science of movement and helps people restore, maintain and maximize their physical strength, function, motion and overall well-being by addressing the underlying physical issues. This department assists our patients who have had fractures, muscle problems, stroke and trauma return to their normal self by restoring their bodies’ ability to move and function normally. The services offered in this Department include; • Musculoskeletal rehabilitation (low back pain, subacromial impingements, arthritis, rehabilitation post fractures) • Neuro-rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis) • Cardiovascular rehabilitation (pre- and post-operative cardiac rehabilitation) • Chest physiotherapy (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis) • Sports rehabilitation (ACL rupture, tennis elbow soft tissue injuries, golfers’ elbow) • Electrotherapy – this is treatment by use of a machine e.g., shortwave diathermy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, interferential therapy or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. • Manual therapy – special “hands on” manipulative techniques used to relieve pain, pressure and relax tensed soft tissues. • Post-natal exercise – This is done for pre- and post-delivery mothers in maternity. The exercises aim at firming abdominal and sphincter muscles and reduce post–delivery back pains. • Rehabilitation Services