Physiotherapy Care

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Tender Palm Hospital is designed to offer the highest levels of patient care in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The department is an important aspect of Tender Palm Hospital, helping patients gain back their independence after a disabling disease or a traumatic injury. Specialists in this area work with patients to help minimise the physical and cognitive effects of disability so that patients may reach their fullest potential.

Depending upon an individual’s medical and emotional condition and personal goals, patients may experience a number of benefits as a result of physical therapy and rehabilitative care, including:

• The ability to return to work
• The ability to develop the skills necessary for independent living. Without such care, many of these patients would otherwise require long-term home care.

To provide world-class care, the department is equipped with modern infrastructure, which includes the following:

• Electrotherapy
• Heat therapy
• Cryotherapy
• Short wave diathermy
• Electrical modalities such as TENS (electrical nerve stimulation),
  ultrasound, laser and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS)
• Balance board
• Various therapeutic machines
• Latest exercise equipment

Inpatient physiotherapy and rehabilitation care occur in the department’s bedded, state-of-the-art facility. Patient rooms and areas for therapy and social activities provide a comfortable atmosphere for patients and their families.

The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit shares its space with outpatient programs located at the hospital. Inpatient care programs include:

• Spine rehabilitation
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Pain rehabilitation
• Cardiovascular rehabilitation
• Paediatric rehabilitation
• Orthopaedic rehabilitation
• The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation also offers outpatient services that range from
  short-term to long-term care programs.
• Outpatient care programs include:
• Amputee rehabilitation
• Arthritis rehabilitation
• Osteoporosis rehabilitation
• Paediatric rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Back to work rehabilitation
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Manual therapy