Ndanda

Physiotherapy

A team of two experienced physiotherapists and two medical attendants are providing exceptional care for both inpatients and outpatients, attending to an average of about 400 clients per month.

Physiotherapy is extremely important in a low-income country, because adequate utilization of physical therapy allows the achievement of great results with limited resources. Our team of two experienced physiotherapists and two Medical Assistants are providing exceptional care for both inpatients and outpatients, attending to an average of about 400 clients per month.

Treatment modalities available are electrotherapy, manual therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, electric traction machines for the lumbar and cervical spine, Trans Cutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS), hot packs, ice packs and infrared therapy.

 

Core Functions of the department include

  1. Prevention and Health Promotion:
    • Offering ergonomics education to prevent musculoskeletal workplace-related conditions such as back pain.
    • Addressing non-communicable diseases like Hypertension and Diabetes through tailored exercise prescriptions and lifestyle modifications.
  2. Treatment and Cure:
    • Specializing in the comprehensive management of musculoskeletal conditions, including muscle strain, ligament sprain, back pain, and arthritis.
  3. Habitation and Rehabilitation:
    • Providing rehabilitative services for a spectrum of conditions, including stroke, spinal cord injuries, fractures, and post-operative rehabilitation. Habitation is provided to infants facing developmental delays, delayed milestones and cerebral palsy.