Department of Therapeutics

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy provides services for the persons with Disabilities & movement difficulties to develop maintain and restore maximum movement and functional ability throughout the lifespan.Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation program will be personally designed based on Clients unique situation, needs and goals. Client will be evaluated and treated by a highly qualified and compassionate physiotherapist dedicated to improving Clients health and well being. We provide treatment or management for Persons with IDD (PwMDs), physical disabilities, movement malfunction and pain, by exercise, pain relieving modalities etc.,

There are many advanced domains in physical therapy services offered at our department and there are separate units to caters for specific needs like

• Neuro Developmental therapy Unit

• Body weight supported Treadmill Training (BWSTT)

• Virtual reality Based Therapy (VRBT) Unit

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Unit

• Pain modulating modalities (Electrotherapy unit)

• Gait training Unit

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 

Occupational therapy unit caters to the needs of persons with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other developmental disabilities. Goals of the therapy is to improve the functional abilities of the client, including both gross motor and fine motor skills, achieving developmental mile stones, enhancing the cognitive-perceptual abilities and activities of daily living. All clients are subjected to initial evaluation, followed by goal setting and treatment implementation. Progress of the client is regularly observed and documented. Neuro developmental therapy, Rood's approach, play therapy and sensory integration are provided as modes of therapy. Sensory Integration services are provided to clients with Pervasive developmental disorders such as Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention deficit hyperactive disorder. Equipments such as therapy ball, supportive and adaptive devices, hand function tools, sensory integration equipments are being utilized for client service. Splints and adaptive devices are prescribed for the clients. Fitted splints are regularly checked for their being suitable and the wearing schedule. Maintenance of splints is also explained to the clients and the parents.