Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Clinic

Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Clinic at Hua Chiew Hospital

provides comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, and rehabilitation services to enhance physical functionality. Our multidisciplinary team includes rehabilitation doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and prosthetists, all equipped with extensive knowledge and experience. The goal is to facilitate patients regain optimal functionality in their daily lives through advanced instruments. Additionally, we offer contemporary medical acupuncture services, covering dry needling, to alleviate muscular pain associated with chronic myofascial conditions.

Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Clinic
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department

Rehabilitation encompasses various approaches, including movement therapy, gait training, standing and walking training, and targeted muscular rehabilitation. These modalities aim to restore or closely approximate patient’s physical capabilities to a normalized state. Typically administered post-surgery, following illnesses, accidents or trauma, or as a preventative measure against the risks associated with falls, particularly in the elderly individuals. Rehabilitation is integral to optimizing overall functional recovery.

Treatment Services:

Rehabilitation for Orthopedic Patients

Patients with Office Syndrome, resulting from prolonged and repetitive use of computers or mobile phones or extended computer gaming activities, may experience muscular discomfort such as shoulder pain, stiffness, neck pain, back pain. Subsequently, it may develop complications such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (wrist discomfort due to nerve compression).
Pain conditions related to nerves and muscles, including muscle inflammation, various nerve inflammations like shoulder neuritis, wrist neuritis, sciatic nerve problems, and Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Patients both before and after joint and nerve surgeries.

Rehabilitation for Neurological and Brain Patients, focuses on restoring motor functions, balance, and swallowing abilities. This includes patients dealing with conditions such as:

Cerebral Palsy or paralysis.
Those who have suffered brain or spinal cord injuries.
Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

Rehabilitation for Respiratory and Chest Patients

Patients with conditions like chronic bronchial obstruction
Patients with pneumonia
Patients both before and after joint and cardiac surgeries. Patients will undergo assessments by rehabilitation doctors who then develop preoperative preparation plans, including respiratory training, walking exercises, and pre-surgical management, to enable effective postoperative physical rehabilitation. Following the surgery procedure, this approach enhances physical functionality, expediting patients’ ability to be recovered from symptoms and achieve self-care independence promptly after surgery.

Other Patient Groups This includes elderly patients, postpartum mothers experiencing breast engorgement, and other diverse cases.

Shockwave Device

High Power Laser Device

Ultrasound Therapy Device

Medical Equipment:

Shockwave Device: This revolutionary treatment employs shockwaves for alleviating chronic pain. Specifically beneficial for individuals with nerve-related issues or chronic muscle inflammation.
High Power Laser Device: Utilizing advanced laser technology. This device stimulates the body to release natural healing compounds, effectively reducing pain and inflammation. It is highly proficient in alleviating acute and sudden pain.
Ultrasound Therapy Device: It is employed for individuals experiencing muscle pain, stiffness, and postpartum mothers facing issues like blocked milk ducts. This therapy effectively addresses common postnatal challenges.