Physiotherapy

Physical medicine and rehabilitation aims to enhance and restore..

Physical medicine and rehabilitation aims to enhance and restore functional abilities and quality of life to those with physical impairment or disabilities, affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons. Physical therapists examine each individual patient and develop a customized treatment based on the patient needs and specific goals. The goals of physical therapist are to maximize the patient independence in activities of daily living and improve quality of life. Physical therapy when combined with ayurveda is ideal for recovery from brain, spinal cord, musculoskeletal and sports injuries. Hence Ayurbethaniya hospital stands unique in this field of treatment. This unique approach is to properly diagnose your condition and develop a targeted treatment that is suitable for our patients. 

Bethel physical therapists can treat wide varieties of medical conditions which includes

1. Neurological conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, motor neuron diseases, vestibular dysfunctions and traumatic brain injuries.
2. Paediatric conditions such as developmental delays, cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy and muscular dystrophy. 
3. Musculoskeletal conditions such as low back pain, rotator cuff tear, periarthritis shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
4. Sports related injuries  
5. Women health and pelvic floor dysfunction 

The following are the different types of treatments provided by Bethel Physiotherapy 

1.Neuro developmental treatment approach (NDT) 

Neuro developmental treatment is based on the ability of brain to reorganize(neuroplasticity). It is a problem solving approach for assessment and treatment of individuals with cerebral palsy and other allied neurological conditions 

2.Motor Relearning programme (MRP) 

   The motor relearning programme can significantly improve the functions of patients with brain ischemia and can produce neuro protective effects. Retraining of motor control based on understanding normal movement and analysis of motor dysfunction. 

3.Orthopaedic manual physical therapy.

   It is a scientific approach to treatment following evidence based guidelines. Manual physical therapy treatment of orthopaedic conditions can include the following 

1. Joint mobilization and manipulations. 
2. Soft tissue mobilizations
3. Myofascial release 
4. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (Pnf) and other exercises include stretching, balance and strength training. 

4.Dry needling 

Dry needling is a form of therapy in which the needles are inserted in to myofascial trigger points, tendons, ligaments in order to stimulate a healing response in painful musculo skeletal conditions. 

5.Kinesio taping 

  This technique using specialized tape to help either inhibit or stimulate certain muscle groups to achieve a desired result.

 6.Super inductive system (SIS)

This innovative therapy super inductive system (sis) is based on high intensity electromagnetic field (emf), which positively influences the human tissue. The therapy is based on the interaction between the high intensity emf and human body. It triggers electro magnetically induced biological effects at the cell and tissue level to promote healing. This therapy is non invasive, painless and without any side effects which makes it suitable for a large range of patients. The ingenious applicator construction allows therapy delivering without direct skin contact. Once the emf is generated by a coil placed in the applicator, neuromuscular tissue is depolarized and muscle contraction occurs.

Medical effects

1. Spasticity reduction
  Inhibition of an increased muscle tone is achieved through affecting the spinal level of muscle tone control. The high intensity emf in depth penetration and the stimulation of the entire area are resulting in anti-spastic effect.
2. Myostimulation
   Interaction of the emf within neuromuscular tissue results in nerve depolarisation and muscle contractions.
3. Joint mobilisation
   Joint mobilisation is achieved through repetitive contractions of   the muscle surrounding the joint capsule.
4. Pain relief
    With wide range of frequency,assures that the super inductive system can be indicated in all stages of painful conditions. By depolarizing neurons tissue pain management can be attain based on three different neurophysiological pain control theories
1.  endogenous opioids
2.  gate control 
3.  peripheral pattern

     e. Fracture healing

The high intensity emf enhances blood circulation in the affected area and supports formation of the vascular and cartilage callus.

7.Virtual reality

 It is a computer based technology that allows users to interact with multi sensory simulated environment and receive real time feedback on performance. It is an emerging treatment option, which may have the capacity to provide a high dose of repetitive task specific training. The interactive games are designed to provide the patient with real life scenarios and activities relevant to daily living. Virtual reality allows for activity based training by providing users with personalized, goal oriented and repetitive practice that provides immediate feedback. Research shows that the more time a patient dedicates to therapy with functional goals in mind, the stronger the synapses and faster reorganization of the brain can be achieved.

8.Hydrotherapy 

 It is the use of water to provide therapeutic effects for neural and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. The unique properties of water, including the decreased effects of gravity, the effects of buoyancy, hydrostatic pressure are used by the physiotherapist along with their diagnostic skill, exercise knowledge to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation of clients with a wide range of conditions and provide  a unique environment to maintain health, well-being and fitness. Buoyancy force provides a deweighting effect for ease of weight bearing and walking when there isn't enough strength to do so against gravity. Hydrotherapy is used to strength weak muscles, restore joint motion following injury, aid in muscle function following stroke, treatment for deformity and pain in arthritis and related ailments.