The physiotherapy service at Vinodhagan Memorial Hospital involves assessment, management & treatment of patients with musculo skeletal & neurological problems.

This includes analysis of movement based on structure & function of body & the use of various physical approaches for promotion of health and the prevention and management of diseases and disabilities. The department works closely with all disciplines involved in patient care & has a strong commitment to patient focused care.

The services offered by the department are available for both in-patients and out-patients.

• Peripheral Nerve Injury – Nerve stimulation and braces
• Cardio Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Shoulders and Upper limb Post operative Rehabilitation
• Hip and Knee Post Operative Rehabilitation
• Pain Management
• Positional Vertigo with neck exercises and brace for the neck
• Rehabilitation Of Amputee
• Stroke - PT Rehabilitation

Sports Injury

• To the knee joint – ligamental strain and partial rupture of the cruciate strengthening of the joints
• Ankle – Post traumatic pes planus – strengthening of the intrinsic muscles of the foot

Spinal Cord Injury & Post operative Rehabilitation

• Spine – strengthening of the spinal muscles by exercises
• Brace support to the back
• Congenital Neuromuscular & Musculo Skeletal Disorder
  • Congenital foot and ankle deformities
  • Passive stretching and correction of the deformity
  • Cerebral palsy- passive stretching and rehabilitation with braces
• Burns- Prevention of contractures of the joints with physiotherapy & splinting.