Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of movement limitations caused by congenital or acquired problems of the muscles, nerves, and skeletal system, as well as neurological diseases, orthopedic issues, hernias, paralysis, trauma, pain, osteoarthritis, post-surgical functional impairments, and other conditions. Because functional and movement losses vary from person to person, physical therapy specialists apply a wide range of treatment methods tailored to each patient. The goal of treatment is to eliminate impairments and conditions that reduce the patient’s quality of life, increase independent mobility, and relieve existing pain and discomfort. Additionally, modern rehabilitation techniques are applied by specialized physical therapy physicians to address movement limitations resulting from sports injuries and other traumas.

Treatments Covered by the Specialty of the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department:

Improving movement, coordination, and muscle strength in patients with complete or partial paralysis
Enhancing quality of life for patients with spinal cord injuries and cerebral palsy
Rehabilitation of sports-related injuries such as meniscus tears, muscle strains, fractures, and other injuries
Increasing mobility in patients with rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis through specialized physical therapy after diagnosis and treatment
Rehabilitation for osteoporosis and degenerative joint diseases
Treatment of spinal curvature (scoliosis) patients
Alleviating movement limitations and improving quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
Postoperative rehabilitation following microsurgical operations for hand injuries
Rehabilitation before and after lumbar and cervical disc surgeries to help patients return to daily activities quickly
Treatment of neck-related headaches
Treatment of nerve compressions in the arms and legs
Pain-free and effective manual therapy for muscle spasms and other musculoskeletal problems in the neck, back, lumbar, and other areas