Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a health service that involves rehabilitating & maximizing the functional potential of an individual who has a disease/ dysfunction or injury. The Physiotherapy Department at Asian Heart Institute provides a fully comprehensive service to the Institute and community with state of the art equipment and a well qualified skilled staff. Physiotherapy at Asian Heart Institute comprises of:

The physiotherapists work closely with members of the medical team to reduce period of hospitalization and optimize patient's physical functions. The services are provided for patient admitted to the hospital mainly in the areas of cardio-pulmonary care. These services are rendered in the intensive care units (ICU) as well as patient rooms (wards).

Some of these services are:

Respiratory Physiotherapy

Therapeutic Exercises for cardiac and non cardiac cases

Post-operative joint replacement rehabilitation

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

Neurological rehabilitation

Electrotherapy for pain management

Patient and Family Education and counseling

This program aims to reduce symptoms and improve physical fitness of patients suffering from respiratory diseases like bronchial asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders).

Physiotherapists work closely with the physician, intensivist and the nurse to:

Prevent acute episode

Reduce hospital stay

Improve patient's level of fitness and endurance and gain their optimal functional independence

This program is provided for inpatients & outpatients. Some of these services are:

Aerosol Therapy: (Nebulization)

Chest Therapy: which includes Postural Drainage on specially designed postural drainage couch, Ventilatory Muscle Training, Endurance and Strength Training, Pacing Techniques, Relaxation Techniques

Self Care Training: Help to cope up with daily living activities

Patient and Family Education: Patient information and counseling

Caters to the following types of cases:

Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Program:

This program is catered in the outpatient department to individuals with problems like:

low back pain (click here to know more about back pain management)

degenerative arthritis (click here to know more about knee health check up)

frozen shoulder

joint replacements

Sports Injury and Rehabilitation:

This program includes sports performance enhancement, gait analysis, biomechanical assessment. Also includes common problems like a sprained ankle, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, knee ligament injuries, postural and biomechanical disorders (scoliosis) etc.

The physiotherapist evaluates and provides appropriate treatment which includes:

Electrotherapy to promote healing process and pain relief

Hands on joint mobilization by manual therapy, soft tissue mobilization, stretching, strapping

Therapeutic exercise to maintain & improve joint flexibility, muscular strength, endurance, balance and coordination, postural awareness / correction and gait training

Exercises are taught so that they can be safely performed at home. Electrotherapy equipments are of Chattanooga USA. The electrotherapy services are:

Moist Hot Packs

Cold Packs

Infra red

Ultrasound Therapy

Interferential Current Therapy (IFT)

Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation

Muscle Stimulation

Geriatric Care Program: This program caters to the elderly populations who have problems like multi-joint pain, frequent falls, osteoporosis, general physical fitness, etc.

Paediatric Rehabilitation Program: This caters to children with orthopaedic problems [congenital deformities or injuries], neurological problems [cerebral palsy, erbs palsy, etc], respiratory problems [asthma, bronchiolitis, etc]. The child care program promotes physical fitness in school children.

Neurological Conditions: This caters to people with neurological problems like stroke, Parkinsons, multiple sclerosis, etc.

General Fitness Promotion: This caters to people who are interested in improving their physical fitness and preventing injuries. the aim is to promote healthy lifestyles, weight reduction and includes health promotion talks.

Insoles, corrective footwear and Braces: The department caters to people having flat feet / pronated feet by providing them with insoles having arch support. (Vasyli insoles). Supportive devices in the form of braces and splints are also available here. Eg.: Knee caps, lumbar belts, wrist bands, etc.

Group Exercise Program (Spine Class): A new initiative is being taken by the department for people suffering from back problems, whereby the patients are grouped together for exercises utilizing the facilities like vestibular ball, tilt board, theraband, etc. thrice a week.

Spinal Health Check (SHC): SHC is conducted every month to check the condition of your back and the intervention needed is suggested at the same time. A similar approach for Knee Health Check is also on the cards.

Postural Ergonomic Advice: A comprehensive program covering evaluation and advice for people suffering from problems due to faulty posture induced by occupational stresses.