WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS IN ORTHOPAEDIC REHABILITATION:
1. Assessment and Diagnosis
• A thorough evaluation is conducted to assess the patient's range of motion, strength, flexibility, and pain levels.
• Physiotherapists identify areas of dysfunction and set goals for recovery, tailored to the injury or post-surgical condition.
2. Exercise Therapy
• Strengthening exercises: Targeting specific muscles around the affected joint or area to restore strength.
• Range of Motion (ROM) exercises:
Focus on improving joint flexibility and movement after injury or surgery.
• Stretching exercises: To enhance flexibility and prevent stiffness, especially after immobilization (e.g., post-fracture cast).
• Balance and proprioception: Training to improve coordination and stability, crucial for avoiding future injuries.
3. Manual Therapy
• Mobilization and manipulation: Hands-on techniques to improve joint mobility and reduce stiffness.
• Soft tissue therapy: Includes massage or myofascial release to address muscle tightness, reduce pain, and improve tissue healing.
• Scar tissue management: Techniques like scar massage to promote proper healing and prevent scar tissue from limiting movement.
4. Pain Management Techniques
• Heat and Cold Therapy: Ice packs or heat treatments to manage inflammation, swelling, and pain.
• Electrical Stimulation (TENS): Helps reduce pain by sending electrical impulses to the muscles and nerves.
• Ultrasound Therapy: Uses sound waves to promote healing by increasing blood flow to the injured area.
• Dry Needling/Acupuncture:
In some cases, physiotherapists may use needling techniques to reduce muscle pain and tension.
5. Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
• Following surgeries like joint replacements (hip, knee, or shoulder), ligament repairs (ACL), or spinal surgeries, physiotherapy is critical for:
o Restoring movement:
Early mobilization and ROM exercises are vital to prevent stiffness.
o Building strength:
Strengthening muscles around the affected joint to protect the new joint or repaired tissues.
o Functional training:
Retraining daily activities like walking, sitting, or climbing stairs.
6. Gait Training
• For patients who have undergone lower limb surgeries (e.g., hip or knee replacements) or sustained leg injuries, gait training helps:
o Relearn proper walking patterns.
o Use assistive devices like crutches or walkers initially, progressing to walking unaided.
7. Posture and Ergonomic Training
• Improving posture to avoid unnecessary strain on joints or muscles.
• Teaching ergonomic principles for daily activities like sitting, lifting, or driving to minimize stress on the musculoskeletal system and prevent reinjury.
WHY STAY N CURE IN ORTHOPAEDIC REHABILITATION:
FOR IN-PATIENT NEURO REHABILITATION?
1. Restore function and mobility: We at STAY N CURE improve the ability to perform daily activities.
2. Strengthen muscles: Our team of experienced and skilled healthcare professionals help to support around injured or surgically treated areas.
3. Prevent further injury: Our aim is to improve body mechanics, posture, and balance.
4. Reduce pain and swelling: Our therapeutic techniques to manage symptoms.
5. Promote long-term recovery: Ensure patients can maintain an active, independent lifestyle.
6. Patient Education and Self-Management: STAY N CURE emphasizes patient education and equips individuals with the knowledge and tools needed for self-management. Hence, we tend to provide guidance on self-care techniques, home exercises, and strategies for maintaining long-term orthopaedic health, empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery.
7. Positive Track Record: We have a positive track record in providing orthopaedic rehabilitation services and have helped numerous individuals achieve successful rehabilitation outcomes and regain their functional independence.