Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine
The Sports Medicine Department of Welcare Hospital, Dubai is geared for all the basic and advanced orthopaedic problems and surgeries. This is backed by a modern physio-rehab facility managed by a team of dedicated physiotherapy specialists.
The physiotherapy service provides identification, prevention and rehabilitation of acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain, with an emphasis on movement dysfunction.
The department has all pain relieving modalities like:
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Short wave diathermy |
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Ultrasound therapy |
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Electrical stimulation |
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Interferential therapy |
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Traction unit |
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Laser therapy |
The Department also runs various special clinical activities like :
Ante-Natal Classes
Special designed exercise programme during pregnancy (preventive exercise programme), which if properly practised, will avoid complications such as backaches after deliveries.
Post Natal Classes
Post natal exercise programme helps to get back into great shape by strengthening the muscles which have been stretched during pregnancy and childbirth or correct the body posture.
Sports Medicine Clinic
After Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) for the knees including meniscectomies and ACL reconstruction, expert physiotherapy guidance and exercise programme helps the patient to recover quickly.