Physicalmedicine & Rehabilitation
Doctors
About the Department
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR), also called Physiatry or Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders, particularly those of the neuro-musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems, that may produce temporary or permanent activity limitation, disability, or participation restriction.
This specialty focuses on the restoration of function of people to the highest possible level, through a multi-disciplinary team approach, making use of diagnostic and therapeutic armamentarium including education and counselling, prescription of medicines, therapeutic exercises, equipments (mobility aids, orthotic-prosthetic appliances, assistive technology, physical agents and modalities), injections etc. The treatment is designed to meet the person’s specific diagnosis and needs.
Clinical Focus
As one of the trusted multispeciality hospitals in Kerala, we provide integrated comprehensive care in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation management of neurological, musculo-skeletal, cardio-pulmonary disabilities from acquired or congenital conditions presenting at any stage in life from paediatric to geriatric phases.Infrastructure
We provide both outpatient and in-patient services in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and our Expert and Qualified Consultant Physiatrists will assess and evaluate the condition and suggest treatment for cure. We do have a well-equipped Physiotherapy unit with various therapeutic modalities.
The equipments available here are
Ultrasound therapy,
Short wave diathermy,
TENS, IFT,
Laser therapy,
Hydrotherapy,
Traction table,
Wax therapy,
Moist heat therapy,
IRR and Continuous passive motion machine.
Our Physiotherapy unit also possess exercise therapy equipments like
Quadriceps table,
Tilt table,
Ankle exerciser pulleys,
Mariners wheel,
Gym ball,
Dumbbells,
Pegboard,
Parallel bar and walking aids ( for gait training.)
