The Rehabilitation Department, also known as the Department of Physiotherapy or Physiotherapy, is responsible for providing specialized care and therapies to help patients recover, rehabilitate, and improve their functional capabilities following an illness, injury, surgery, or other medical condition that affected their mobility and daily functioning.
Some of the key functions and responsibilities of the Rehabilitation Department include:
Assessment and Treatment Planning: Rehabilitation professionals, such as physical therapists and occupational therapists, conduct a thorough evaluation of patients' physical abilities, range of motion, and functional limitations. Based on this assessment, they create an individual treatment plan to address each patient's specific needs and goals.
Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy includes a wide variety of treatment modalities, such as exercise therapy, movement therapy, manual therapy, massage, electrotherapy, and other techniques to improve patients' muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Occupational therapy: Occupational therapists focus on helping patients perform daily activities such as dressing, eating, personal care, and household chores. They work with patients to improve their independence and functional skills.
Rehabilitation after surgery: After surgery, patients may require rehabilitation to restore mobility, reduce postoperative pain, and prevent complications. The Rehabilitation Department offers appropriate therapies to promote the recovery process.
Pain management: Rehabilitation professionals can use a variety of techniques to reduce pain and improve physical function in patients suffering from chronic pain.
Mobility aids and prosthetics: In some cases, rehabilitation professionals may help patients use mobility aids, such as crutches or walkers, and adjust prosthetics.
Exercise and education: Patients are encouraged to actively participate in their recovery process. Rehabilitation professionals teach patients exercises and techniques that they can continue at home to support their progress.
Psychosocial support: In addition to physical therapy, the Rehabilitation Department can also provide psychosocial support to help patients cope with the emotional and mental aspects of their rehabilitation process.
The aim of the Rehabilitation Department is to help patients restore or improve their functional abilities, increase their independence and promote their overall quality of life. Rehabilitation plays an essential role in the recovery of patients after medical interventions and in promoting their well-being after injury or illness. By providing individually tailored therapies and care, the Rehabilitation Department can support patients in achieving their optimal functioning and help them return to their daily activities and lifestyle.