Neurorehabilitation

In spinal cord injuries, one or more parts of the spinal cord are damaged, resulting in its temporary or permanent dysfunction. These injuries affect the nerve fibres passing through the injured area, impairing some or all the muscles and nerves below the injury site, causing paralysis, numbness, loss of movement, pain, and trouble breathing among other life-altering changes.

We offer a comprehensive programme aimed at restoring function, mobility, and independence for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Our multidisciplinary team works closely with patients to create personalised treatment plans that combine physiotherapy, robotic rehabilitation, psychological counselling, and acceptance therapy. We focus on improving strength, flexibility, and motor skills while addressing any cognitive or communication challenges. With our state-of-the-art technology, such as robotics-assisted rehabilitation, we provide and partner with innovative therapies and devices that accelerate recovery and enhance mobility. Our goal is to help patients regain independence, adapt to new challenges, and improve their overall quality of life.

A traumatic brain injury is the consequence of an external force, such as a violent blow to the head or an object that penetrates the brain tissue, causing damage to the brain. Our traumatic brain injury rehabilitation programme begins with sensory and coma stimulation regimens to promote recovery from unconsciousness. It focuses on assisting the patient in regaining critical functions, such as walking and fine motor and reach skills. The rehabilitation also focuses on speech and swallowing functions, as well as cognitive and personality disorders. Depending on the recovery of the patient, customised integration and return-to-community programmes are provided.

Our multidisciplinary team provides personalised care to address both physical and cognitive challenges. Patients benefit from enhanced rehabilitation techniques that promote rapid recovery and improve the quality of life. The Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine includes a team of expert physical, cognitive, and speech and language therapists to assist patients in achieving the highest possible level of function and independence.

Parkinson’s disease is a serious, debilitative neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects both the motor and non-motor systems.

Our Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation programme focuses on maintaining mobility and balance to mitigate the effects of the progressive deterioration in motor ability in Parkinson’s disease. The Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine aims to improve the quality of life of individuals living with this progressive neurological condition. Our specialised rehabilitation programme combines physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation, and speech therapy to address the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Through exercises that improve mobility, strength, and balance along with cognitive training to enhance memory and problem-solving skills, we help patients maintain independence for as long as possible. The programme also helps in preventing the freezing of gait (getting stuck while walking) and reducing rigidity (stiffness and slowness) of motion. A significant decrease in the number of fall episodes is observed with patients on a regular exercise programme.We also provide cognitive therapy for patients with long term Parkinsons disease whenever deemed necessary.

Dementia represents a syndrome encompassing a group of disorders that impair memory, thinking, and social abilities. Our dementia rehabilitation programme offers comprehensive care for individuals with dementia. The multidisciplinary team of the Centre of Rehabilitation Medicine provides holistic treatment. Neurocognitive therapists focus on providing personalised cognitive exercises to help delay cognitive decline and enhance daily functioning. Physiotherapists assist patients with physical exercises to maintain mobility, balance, and overall health. Speech therapists assist with communication challenges, helping patients to effectively express themselves. Clinical psychologists provide emotional support and strategies for both patients and caregivers, addressing the burden that often comes with caregiving.

Additionally, we conduct a group memory class for patients in the early stages of dementia to improve cognition and social interaction. To support caregivers, we run an education group that functions monthly, providing them with valuable resources, practical tips, and emotional support. This integrated approach aims to improve the quality of life of patients and alleviate the challenges faced by caregivers.

Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system, is attributed to a combination of genetic and environmental factors. In this condition, the immune system destroys myelin (the fatty protective sheath that coats nerve fibres) in the brain and spinal cord, leading to symptoms, such as muscle weakness, fatigue, balance issues, and cognitive difficulties.

Our multidisciplinary approach integrates physiotherapy to improve strength and mobility, neurorehabilitation to enhance memory and concentration, and speech therapy to address communication or swallowing difficulties in patients with MS. With personalised care plans and cutting-edge technologies, such as robotics-assisted therapy, we aim to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and confer the highest possible level of independence. Our goal is to help patients with MS manage their condition effectively, improving their functional abilities and quality of life.

Balance disorders and falls are not a normal part of ageing. However, falls are the leading cause of death and disability in older adults, contributing to hip fractures and head injuries. Some individuals have difficulty walking in the dark, on carpets, and in crowded areas. Specific clinical and computerised testing and treatment are employed for these disorders. Individuals who are prone to falling show significant improvement with personalised exercise programmes, which are provided at the Centre for Rehabilitation Medicine. Additionally, we also have a group balance class on a weekly basis for high functioning patients.