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Physiotherapy

Our intervention and services extends across the health spectrum - from prevention to post-illness intervention, and reintegration into the society after illness or injury.​​

 
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​Physiotherapy focuses on human movement and function, aiming to help patients maximise their physical potential and regain normal function after illness or injury.

We collaborate within the multidisciplinary healthcare team, employing methods such as therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and education to provide physical rehabilitation.


 

Our Services​​

Our intervention and services extends across the health spectrum - from prevention to post-illness intervention, and reintegration into the society after illness or injury.

Musculoskeletal & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy focuses on alleviating pain and enhancing strength and function in patients with musculoskeletal and sports conditions. This is achieved through therapeutic exercise, education, manual therapy, and various electrotherapy modalities. Common conditions addressed by musculoskeletal physiotherapy include low back pain, arthritis, joint sprains, and subacute post-surgical conditions.

Orthopaedic physiotherapy is dedicated to the acute post-surgical care of patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery, ensuring their full recovery. Conditions commonly treated by orthopaedic physiotherapists include fractures, knee ligament reconstructions, and total knee or hip replacement surgeries.

Accident & Emergency Physiotherapy

This team of physiotherapists is specialised in attending to patients with acute medical conditions in the emergency department, offering pain relief and advice. The A&E physiotherapist commonly addresses conditions such as:​

  • Non-traumatic acute low back or neck pain
  • Minor fractures requiring conservative management
  • Ankle sprains or strains
  • Elderly patients with a history of falls and minor injuries
  • Vestibular problems (e.g., Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo)

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Cardio Pulmonary Physiotherapy

Cardiopulmonary physiotherapy is a specialised field focusing on the care of patients with heart and lung diseases and injuries. This includes assisting patients experiencing breathing difficulties. Treatment involves providing advice and education on various breathing techniques, as well as guidance and support for coughing and clearing chest secretions. Cardiopulmonary physiotherapists engage in patient rehabilitation through the prescription of therapeutic exercises and the application of breathing and secretion clearance techniques to optimize heart and lung function.

Common conditions addressed by cardiopulmonary physiotherapists includes heart attacks, post-surgical care for heart, lung, and abdomen, and diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Physiotherapists in this field also work in intensive care units where they care for critically ill patients. They also work in outpatient clinics where they provide treatment for cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.

Geriatric Physiotherapy

Geriatric physiotherapists specialise in working with elderly patients, addressing conditions that are unique to this age group, including poor balance and falls, dementia, and a decline in physical strength. Their focus involves rehabilitating geriatric patients through therapeutic exercises and gait and balance re-training to enhance and optimize their overall function.

Neurological Physiotherapy

Neurological physiotherapists assist patients with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injuries. The goal is to restore functional independence by re-training gait and movement, providing sensory stimulation, enhancing coordination, proprioception, and strength through targeted training, ultimately optimising functional recovery.​


 

What will happen during the physiotherapy session?

To help to plan your rehabilitation and to address your problems, your physiotherapist may ask some questions about your condition, lifestyle and understand your medical history. They would also ask you questions about your pain, and function. They would then proceed to perform a physical examination on you to understand your problem better and to ascertain what interventions would work. They would then work with you to tailor a rahabilitaion plan and set goals to manage your condition. This may involve short and long term plans and may include a combination of exercises, strength and self management strategies to rehabilitate you.

What are the common treatments employed during physiotherapy?

Treatment approaches vary based on your condition, considering your current stage and recovery plan. The physiotherapist will then formulate a short or long-term treatment plan tailored to your condition. Common treatment objectives include addressing the following:​

  • Pain Management
  • Enhancing Physical Strength and Mobility
  • Optimising Function and Ability to Perform Daily Tasks
  • Facilitating Return to Work and Preventing Recurrences


How can I schedule a physiotherapy appointment?

  • ​All outpatient physiotherapy sessions are available by appointment only.​
  • Physiotherapy sessions typically last 30 to 40 minutes, with initial visits possibly taking up to 60 minutes.
  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled appointment for registration.
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact our appointment hotline (Tel: 6363 8000).
  • Note that patients arriving late for appointments may be seen at our discretion or may need to be rescheduled.


What is the recommended attire for the appointment?

Please wear comfortable clothing, such as shorts, a T-shirt (sports attire), and shoes if possible. This is to ensure your comfort during the session, as it may involve physical movements and activities.

Is it possible for me to accompany my family member to their appointment?

Certainly, you are welcome to accompany your family member, and it is often helpful, especially if they have mobility issues. Occasionally, family members may be advised to wait in the designated area until the session is complete. This is to ensure the safety of patients undergoing rehabilitation in our gym and to prevent overcrowding. Your understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated.

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