PHYSIOTHERAPY

BACKGROUND

Physiotherapy Unit operates by receiving referrals from other disciplines in HSIJB and Specialist Clinics. Patient management includes a comprehensive assessment of the condition of the patient, documentation of the evaluation, planning of treatment programs and implementing treatment based on the method selected from the combination treatment of Manual Therapy, Therapeutics Exercise and activities or learning functionality, Thermotherapy, Mechanotherapy, Hydrotherapy, Electrotherapeutic Equipment, Biofeedback, Phototherapy, Chest Physiotherapy, learning in patients and guardians and home programs and re-evaluation and documentation on the effects of the treatment.

LOCATION

Physiotherapy Unit is located at level 3, is part of the Department of Rehabilitation other than Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy Unit.

FUNCTION

1. To provide a comprehensive Physiotherapy treatment as well as physical, mechanical, electrical and hydrotherapy treatment
2. As a referral centre and source of information on physiotherapy services for areas that do not have physiotherapy services
3. To provide consultation on physiotherapy aspects to the medical staff, patients and the public
4. Provide training for members of the physiotherapy trainees

SERVICES

Provision of physiotherapy services are as follow:

1. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
2. Critical Care Physiotherapy
3. Geriatric Physiotherapy
4. Burns Physiotherapy
5. Hydrotherapy
6. Physiotherapy in Womens Health and Male Incontinence
7. Neurological Physiotherapy
8. Respiratory Physiotherapy
9. Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy/Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme
10. Phototherapy
11. Vestibular Physiotherapy
12. Paediatric Physiotherapy
13. Physiotherapy in Chronic Pain Management
14. Lymphoedema Physiotherapy
15. Sports Physiotherapy
16. Physiotherapy in Oncology
17. Physiotherapy in Spinal Injuries
18. Counselling and training in the use of Lower limbs prosthetic and assistive devices
19. Patient/Carer Education and Training
20. Home Care Physiotherapy
21. Physiotherapy in Community Based Rehabilitation

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

BACKGROUND

Occupational therapy unit intend to provide a holistic and effective therapy approach to all inpatients and outpatients that are referred for the required services. Therapy provided is meant to facilitate patient’s functioning in an attempt to improve their functional independence and quality of life.

LOCATION

Occupational Therapy Unit is located at level 3, is part of the Department of Rehabilitation other than Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Unit.

SERVICES

1. Occupational Therapy for physical conditions such as :

–        Pediatric cases i.e. Cerebral palsy, Syndrome Down, etc.

–        Pediatric Psychiatric i.e. autistic, ADHD, Slow leaner etc.

–        Orthopedic cases i.e. hand, upper limb, spinal, amputation etc.

–        Neurological cases i.e. CVA, head injury etc.

–        Medical cases i.e. cardiac, hypertension, diabetic foot cares etc.

–        Surgical cases i.e. burn etc.

2. Occupational Therapy for mental health conditions

–        Schizophrenia and other related disorders.

–        Bipolar and other related mood disorders.

–        Neuroses and other related mental health disorders

3. Home Care Programme
4. Pre-Driving Assessment
5. Community Based Rehabilitation
6. Patient Education Programme
7. Work resettlement
8. Psycho-social Programme
9. Other services including splinting, Pressure garment, Activity Daily Living (ADL) assessment, improve joint range of motion and improve/ maintain physical and cognitive function