Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Treatments Within Our Area of Expertise

At the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department of Hayat Sifa Hospital, individualized rehabilitation programs are designed to restore function, reduce pain, and improve quality of life through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

  • Stroke and Paralysis Rehabilitation:Programs aimed at increasing muscle strength, improving coordination, and restoring mobility in patients with partial or complete paralysis.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries and Cerebral Palsy Treatment: Specialized exercise and therapy programs designed to enhance independence and quality of life in patients with neurological damage.
  • Sports Injury Rehabilitation: Post-injury rehabilitation following meniscus injuries, muscle strains, fractures, and ligament injuries, focusing on safe and effective return to activity.
  • Rheumatic Diseases: Supportive physical therapy programs for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, following medical treatment.
  • Osteoporosis and Joint Degeneration: Musculoskeletal strengthening programs for bone loss (osteoporosis) and degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis).
  • Scoliosis Treatment: Posture-corrective exercises and physical therapy applications for patients with spinal curvature disorders.
  • Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Targeted therapies to relieve chronic widespread pain and muscle tension.
  • Post–Hand Surgery Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation programs designed to restore hand strength, mobility, and fine motor function after microsurgical procedures.
  • Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Rehabilitation: Pain reduction and mobility restoration programs applied before and after surgery for neck and lower back disc herniation.
  • Cervicogenic (Neck-Related) Headaches: Treatment of muscle- and joint-related headaches using specialized therapeutic techniques.
  • Nerve Compression Syndromes: Physical therapy applications aimed at relieving nerve compressions affecting the arms or legs.
  • Manual Therapy: Hands-on treatment techniques used to effectively and comfortably relieve muscle spasms and joint restrictions in the neck, back, and lower back regions.

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Applications

At the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department of Hayat Sifa Hospital, a wide range of modern therapeutic methods are applied to reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve functional independence.

  • Exercise Therapy: Strengthening weak muscles and tissues, increasing range of motion, and restoring balance within the musculoskeletal system.
  • Electrotherapy: Use of low- and high-frequency electrical currents to reduce pain and support muscle function and nerve stimulation.
  • Phototherapy: Acceleration of tissue healing through laser or ultraviolet light therapies.
  • Hydrotherapy: Therapeutic use of warm water pools, baths, seawater, or thermal spa treatments to promote muscle relaxation and improve circulation.
  • Manual Therapy: A hands-on treatment method performed without devices or medication, focusing on joint and soft tissue mobilization.
  • Mechanotherapy: Use of specialized equipment for traction (neck and lower back), compression, and controlled manipulation techniques.
  • Thermotherapy: Heat-based treatments such as hot packs, infrared therapy, ultrasound, and paraffin baths to relieve pain and muscle stiffness.
  • Cryotherapy: Cold applications including ice packs, cold compresses, or liquid nitrogen, used to reduce pain, inflammation, and swelling.

All treatment programs are individually planned and supervised by experienced physiotherapists and specialist physicians, with the goal of achieving safe, effective, and long-lasting recovery.