Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research

A NABH Pre-Accreditation Entry Level Hospital

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy department is currently manned by a team of 2 qualified specialist physiotherapists in Orthopedic and Neurology Physiotherapy and offers a wide array of Inpatient and Outpatient services.

Overview

The physiotherapy department is currently manned by a team of 2 qualified specialist physiotherapists in Orthopedic and Neurology Physiotherapy and offers a wide array of Inpatient and Outpatient services. The Department focuses on rehabilitating people living with Physical, Neurological & Orthopedically impairments, to maintain and restore their maximum independence in mobility and help to achieve functional abilities for day-to-day activities.

DID YOU KNOW?

The new OPD building, Emergency building, and PMR / Physiotherapy Unit are accessible for all types of wheelchairs and trolleys.
If you require a wheelchair while visiting the Hospital you can contact the Front Desk situated at the entrance of the New OPD building and Emergency building

General OPD Timing:

Doctors

Dr. Chenithung Ezung

MBBS, M.D Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Dr. Toshimenla Pongener

MBBS, MD (PM&R)

Kiyekali V Awomi

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Neurology

Mr. Sanam Rana

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Orthopedics

Ashish Kindo

Master in Occupational Therapy

Services

• Orthopedic Rehabilitation Specialty – Rehabilitation following Fracture & Dislocation, Amputation, Arthroplasty of the shoulder, hip, & knee, Arthroscopic ACL & PCL reconstruction, Arthroscopic meniscal repair, Laminectomy & Discectomy, Arthrolysis, Arthrotomy, Arthrodesis, & Osteotomy, Mega prostheses implant, Limb reconstruction, Rotator cuff repair.

• Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation – Back pain with Sciatica, Osteopenia, Osteoarthritis, Infective arthritis, Hemophilic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylosis, Prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD), Spondylolisthesis, Lumbar canal stenosis, Frozen shoulder, Impingement syndrome, Sprain, Strain, Tendinitis, Fasciitis, Bursitis, Synovitis, Traumatic MO, Peripheral nerve injury and Post-polio residual palsy, Postural deformities such as scoliosis/kyphosis/lordosis.

• Neurological Rehabilitation – Stroke (Hemiplegia), SCI (Paraplegia & Quadriplegia), Head injury (TBI), Parkinson’s Disease, Motor neuron Disease, Multiple sclerosis, Transverse myelitis, Cerebellar ataxia, Peripheral Neuropathy & Facial paralysis.

• Pediatric Rehabilitation – Cerebral Palsy, Delayed Developmental Milestone, Erb’s palsy & Myopathy, CTEV, Torticollis, DDH.

• Burn Rehabilitation – Prevention of Post Burn contractures and Deformities.

• Hand Rehabilitation – Fracture and dislocation of hand, Tendon transfers, Nerve suturing and grafting, Dupuytren’s contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger.

• Pain Management – Pain associated with Neuro Musculo Skeletal disorders and Sports injuries is treated by different kinds of modalities known as Electrotherapy and by various other advanced techniques known as Dry needling, Cupping therapy, IASTM, and with the different types of Exercise therapy & Manual therapy approaches.

• Sports Injury Rehabilitation – Treats a range of sports-related injuries and rehabilitates the athlete after an injury or surgery to prevent further injury.

• Ante-Natal and Post-Natal Care for The Mother.

• Ergonomics Education to Prevent Work-Related Injuries.

• Chest physiotherapy as part of critical care in ICUs & High dependency units in the wards.

Facilities available

The physiotherapy unit has various modalities and a well-equipped state-of-the-art exercise therapy unit for all kinds of rehabilitation.

Electrotherapy– Management of Pain caused by Neuro-muscular-skeletal disorders using electrical modalities such as:

Short wave diathermy
Ultrasound therapy
Interferential therapy
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
Electronic cervical and lumbar traction
Infra-red lamp
Hydro collator moist heat
Wax therapy

Therapeutic exercises-

Motorized treadmill and Body weight supported treadmill training (BWSTT) for patients with Stroke, SCI & CP
Motorized tilt table
Stationary bicycle
Graded Strengthening and Endurance exercises, Mobilization exercises, ROM & Stretching exercises, Mat activities for functional reeducation, Balance board exercise, Gymnasium ball for mobility, balance & strengthening exercises
Shoulder wheel and overhead pulley for shoulder mobilization exercise
Standing frame for adults with Stroke, SCI, etc., and children with Cerebral palsy
Walking (Gait) training in the parallel bar and using walking aids or assistive devices such as crutches, canes, quadrupeds, splints, & Orthoses like KAFO, AFO, and artificial limbs (prostheses)
Wheelchair skill training

Activities

• Domiciliary / Home-Based Care – The department visits the homes of patients with a team of Palliative Care Doctors & nurses to consult and educate patients on various architectural modifications and adaptations required to make their houses disabled-friendly. Provides psychological support and helps in preventing complications associated with life-limiting illnesses and remains as independent as possible to optimize & maintain quality of life.

• Community Physiotherapy – Visits community with the team of Community Medicine Doctors, Nurses, and Social workers to identify physical problems and provide early rehabilitative measures & interventions accordingly.

• Wheelchair Service Delivery – Wheelchair training on transfer and mobility on different types of terrains is provided and trained for children and adult persons requiring wheelchairs and tricycles.

• Physiotherapy Observership & Internship Programme – BPT 4th year students passed out from recognized universities & institutions as regular candidates are eligible to apply for the 6-month compulsory rotatory Internship program.

• Physiotherapy Research– Ongoing.

• In the Process – Planned to start the first batch of Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) Degree course with a duration of 4 years & 6 months rotatory internship following Subject to approval from Nagaland University.