Department

The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Annapurna Neurological Institute  focuses on the assessment, management, and rehabilitation of individuals with physical disabilities, injuries, or conditions that affect their movement and function. The primary objective of the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation department is to improve patients' quality of life by optimizing their physical function, mobility, and independence. Our team utilize a variety of techniques and modalities to assess, treat, and prevent physical impairments and disabilities.

The department typically offers the following services:

1. Assessment and evaluation:  Conduct thorough assessments to understand the patient's condition, medical history, and specific goals. They perform physical examinations, assess movement patterns, muscle strength, joint mobility, posture, and functional abilities to develop an individualized treatment plan.

2. Therapeutic exercises: Design and prescribe specific exercises and therapeutic activities to improve strength, flexibility, endurance, coordination, and balance. These exercises may target specific muscle groups or address overall body conditioning.

3. Manual therapy:  Utilize hands-on techniques to mobilize and manipulate joints, soft tissues, and muscles. This may include techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue mobilization, massage, and stretching to reduce pain, improve joint mobility, and enhance tissue flexibility.

4. Electrotherapy and modalities: Employ various electrotherapy modalities, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat or cold therapy, and laser therapy, to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, promote tissue healing, and enhance muscle function.

5. Gait training and mobility aids:  Work with patients to improve their walking patterns and functional mobility. They may utilize assistive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, or prosthetic and orthotic devices to support and enhance mobility.

6. Pain management:  Employ various techniques, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises, to manage and reduce pain associated with musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, or chronic pain conditions.

7. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation:  Provide rehabilitation services for individuals with cardiac or respiratory conditions, such as heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma. We focus on improving cardiovascular fitness, breathing techniques, and respiratory function through exercise and education.

8. Rehabilitation after surgery or injury: Our team play a crucial role in post-operative or post-injury rehabilitation. We help patients regain strength, restore range of motion, and facilitate functional recovery after surgeries, fractures, or musculoskeletal injuries.

9. Patient education and self-management:  Educate patients on proper body mechanics, ergonomics, injury prevention, and self-management techniques. They empower patients to take an active role in their recovery and provide guidance on home exercises, self-care strategies, and lifestyle modifications.

Our department often collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, sports medicine specialists, and occupational therapists, to provide comprehensive and integrated care.The department emphasizes personalized treatment plans, goal-oriented therapy, and evidence-based practices to promote functional recovery, pain relief, and overall well-being. Wework closely with patients, motivating and guiding them throughout the rehabilitation process, and empowering them to achieve their maximum physical potential. By addressing physical impairments, restoring functional abilities, and improving overall fitness and quality of life,we aims to enhance patients' independence, mobility, and participation in their daily activities.