Rehabilitation Programme
We know that some of the physical injury due to accidents, mental trauma and medical procedure/surgery (such as cancer treatment, kidney and heart transplant) may affect physical, psychological and work-related abilities.
What rehabilitation means?
Rehabilitation is the treatment given by the skilled health professionals, which is designed specifically for an individual (patient) to help regain physical and emotional strength. The main aim of this programme is to restore a person's ability to live and work normally and independently.
How much time is required for rehabilitation?
It takes some time to gain complete healing. Recovery time depends upon the particular medical condition and its treatment, patient's age, and overall health status.
Do we need to go to any particular centre or place for rehabilitation therapy?
Therapies required for rehabilitation depends on numerous aspects such as the patient's medical history, immediate treatment done, overall health and age etc.
On-site rehabilitation services: If a patient's therapy requires heavy medical equipments /support system which are established at a hospital / healthcare centre, then it becomes inevitable to stay back after medical treatment to recover totally. Therefore rehabilitation programme is planned by the expert medical team involved in the treatment.
Besides clinically prescribed compulsory steps, rehabilitation programme can be customised with treating medical team, patient and his/her family's consent.
Rehabilitation-cum-Vacation Plan: India has diverse geographical landscape as well as many cultural / religious practices which makes it perfect rehabilitation/holiday destination. If the patient and his/her accompanied person/s wish to spend recovery time in India, we arrange the same with different options provided it is approved by the doctor/surgeon who is treating the patient.
Rehabilitation: Points to Remember
- Remedial therapy should be performed only by the qualified therapists.
- Family members / Caretakers must be involved and explained every detail of the patient's rehabilitation programme.
What are the major types of the rehabilitation programme?
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Following are the key methods for most of the rehabilitation therapies: |
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Therapy Name |
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Conditions to Prescribe |
Method/System
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Occupational therapy
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Enabling for everyday tasks which can be achieved by restoring old skills or teaching the patient new skills to adjust to disabilities through adaptive equipment, orthotics, and modification of the patient's home environment.
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To rehabilitate a patient after : Amputation, Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiac Disease, Neurological Injuries, Orthopaedic Injuries, Pulmonary Disease, Spinal Cord Disease, Stroke and other injuries / illnesses.
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Devices to assist in walking (artificial limbs, canes, crutches, walkers, wheelchairs or motorized scooters) |
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Speech Therapy
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Restore Clear Speech |
To rehabilitate a patient after : Brain Injury, Cancer, Neuro-muscular Diseases, Stroke, and Other Injuries / Illnesses.
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Speech Therapy Sessions |
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Physical therapy |
To helps the patient restore the use of muscles, bones, and the nervous system
Also to relieve pain, stimulating blood circulation, improve strength and mobility, and train the patient to perform important everyday tasks.
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To rehabilitate a patient after : Amputations, Arthritis, Burns, Cancer, Cardiac disease, Cervical and Lumbar Dysfunction, Neurological Problems, Orthopaedic Injuries, Pulmonary Disease, Spinal Cord Injuries, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injuries and Other Injuries / Illnesses.
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