Overview

Physiotherapy is a rehabilitation science which aims in maximizing the functional potential of an individual who has a disease, dysfunction or injury. Physiotherapy aims to help in optimization of mobility, function and independence. It is a gateway to a path of better health and fitness. Physiotherapists work with a multidisciplinary team including neurosciences, orthopedics, cardio-pulmonology and others, to provide holistic care that is aligned with the patient’s goals. We perform thorough assessments and design individualized treatment plans on a case-to-case basis.
As we havespecialty Physiotherapists, a tailor made approach is made for each patient depending on whether they require Neuro-Physiotherapy, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy or Cardio-pulmonary Physiotherapy.
MGM Hospital is one of the largest acute care Tertiary hospital with a well equipped Physiotherapy department in Navi Mumbai.

  Services

Conditions mentioned and services offered are exhaustive. However in our endeavor to improve this list will only keep growing.
    • Bell’s palsy.
    • Stroke.
    • Guillian Barre Syndrome.
    • Multiple Sclerosis.
    • Head Injuries.
    • Vertigo.
    • Nerve Injuries.
  • The following treatment options are available:
    • Nerve Stimulation.
    • Muscle Strengthening.
    • Muscle Facilitation.
    • Functional Training.
    • Balance and Gait Training.
    • Perception Training.
    • Cognitive Rehabilitation.
    • Motor Re-learning.
    • Neuro-developmental Technique.
    • Sensory Re-training.
  • Most common conditions treated by us:
    • Low Back Pain.
    • Frozen Shoulder.
    • Post-fracture Stiffness.
    • Osteoarthritis of knees ankle pain (calcaneal spur,plantar fascitis).
    • Cervical Radiculopathy.
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy.
    • Post Joint Replacement Rehabilitation.
  • The following treatment options are available:
    • Electrotherapy.
    • Muscle Strengthening.
    • Manual Mobilization.
    • Manipulation (Maitland, Mulligan).
    • Resisted Exercises using Therabands and Theratubes.
    • Muscle Stretching.
  • The following are the common conditions treated by us:
    • Pre and Post Operative Rehabilitation.
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
    • Valve Replacements.
    • Thoracic Surgeries.
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
    • Bronchial Asthma.
  • The following treatment options are available:
    • Pre-Operative Physiotherapy.
    • Treadmill Training.
    • Aerobic and Anaerobic Training.
    • Relaxation Techniques for Breathing.
    • Proper Postures for Breathing.
    • Postural drainage.
    • Warm up techniques and advice.
    • Improving exercise tolerance.
    • Sport-specific muscle strengthening and rehabilitation.
    • Counselling for the new mothers-to-be.
    • Exercises to prevent back pain.
    • General fitness.
    • Kegel’s Exercises for bladder re-training.
    • To help the women improve muscle tone.
    • To help them achieve abdominal tone and proper posture.
    • To help them achieve abdominal tone and proper posture.
    • Good posture tips for feeding the babies.
    • Prevent back pain.

  Achievements

We believe in recent trends in rehabilitation and hence, we have also started with Onco rehabilitation (Dealing with Cancer patients). Renal Rehabilitation (Dealing with patients undergoing dialysis.) Our treatment approaches are based on recent evidences. Hence, we follow evidence based practice and to empower ourselves with knowledge about the same, we are also conducting a study on the patients undergoing dialysis (after obtaining an informed consent)

  Technology & Infrastructure

    • Interferential Therapy - For chronic pain, Post-surgical pains etc.
    • Short Wave Diathermy - For acute pain relief, improving circulation, muscle relaxation, etc.
    • Ultrasound-For localized pain relief, reduces muscle spasm etc.
    • Intermittent Lumbar Traction-for relieving pressure on the spine, improves circulation to the tissues and pain relief.
    • Intermittent Cervical Traction- For relieving neck pain and radiating pain in the arms, etc.
    • Continuous Passive Motion- For improving knee movements post-operatively, knee bending in restricted movements etc.

  FAQs


Q:Is Physiotherapy only limited to orthopedic conditions?

More often than not the general consensus is that Physiotherapy is only related to treatment of pain in joints. The fact is, Physiotherapy deals with wide range of ailments and health concerns. For instance, Neuro-Physiotherapy, Cardio-respiratory Physiotherapy, Women’s Health (pre and post pregnancy care), Sports Physiotherapy, Onco-Physiotherapy and Renal Physiotherapy.

Q:Is OPD Physiotherapy only about Electro-therapy?

Most of the patients feel that Electrotherapy modalities are long term solution to their Problems.Electrotherapy though effective to reduce pain does not give long term benefits. The current trend focuses on manual therapy, mobilization techniques and a good exercise regimen that the patient has to follow on a long term basis.

Q:Does medication go hand in hand with Physiotherapy?

More often than not patients feel that medications can be discontinued when they are taking Physiotherapy but that is not the case as both are adjuncts to each other.

Q:Are there any side effects of physiotherapy?

No, there are no known side effects after doing physiotherapy under the supervision of a physiotherapist.

Q:Is physiotherapy safe during pregnancy?

Yes. In fact the onus is on ante-natal physiotherapy at the end of the first trimester itself. Apart from the general well-being of the patient, there are a host of other benefits as well.

Q:Are there a fixed number of sessions for taking a course of physiotherapy treatment?

As far as electrotherapeutical modalities are concerned, the number of sessions is usually limited to ten sessions, though the number of sessions depends from patient to patient. The number of sessions is usually by the discretion of the treating physiotherapist and also dictated by the condition of the patient.

Q:Can physiotherapy be done after a meal?

If the patients have to exercise, then it is recommended not to have the session immediately after a meal. Alternately, if the patient has to undergo any electrotherapeutical treatment, then there is no such restriction.

Q:Are the exercises limited to the duration of the physiotherapy sessions only?

No,the exercises that are taught by the physiotherapist have to be continued on a long term basis for optimal benefit.

Q:Will the recovery of the patient be full at the end of the ten sessions?

The recovery of each patient depends on a number of factors like the age, co-morbid factors and the chronicity of the problem. For patients with prolonged neurological or orthopedic ailments, the time taken to heal will take a longer period and the patient has to follow up frequently with the physiotherapist for any change in the regimen or otherwise.

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