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KPMM
@ GLANCE
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KPMM
is the first professionally run exclusive center for physiotherapy
in the city of Cochin, run by Dr. Tiji Mathew Thomas (PT), offering
the best treatment and facilities. The clinic is easily accessible
from reputed hospitals like Ernakulam Medical Center, Lakeshore
Hospital, Specialist Hospital, etc.
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MOBILE
THERAPY UNIT
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KPMM
is the first to introduce mobile physiotherapy unit equiped
with all electrotherapy and exercise therapy facilities. Mobile
unit is available with prior booking.
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TREATMENT
METHODS
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Broadly
Physiotherapeutic management includes the following-Manual
therapy or hands on treatment, exercise therapy, electrotherapy,
application of physical agents, acupuncture, advice
and strapping techniques. The treatment lasts for some
sessions as per the short term and long term goals set
after the initial assessment.The patient will be reassessed
at the beginning of each subsequent session and treatment
modified as necessary.
Manual
Therapy : Also called Hands On Treatment which
includes Passive mobilising of joints, Manipulation
of joints, Mobilization with movement,Soft tissue techniques
and manual Traction with or without aids.
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Exercise
Therapy : Individually tailored exercises for
increasing flexibility and strength, re-balancing muscles,
increasing co-ordination, improve breathing techniques
and restore function., Progressive resistance exercise
programmes [PRE]
Electrotherapy
: Laser therapy, Ultrasound therapy, Shockwave
therapy, Faradic and Galvanic Electrical Stimulation,
Electro-acupuncture (for pain relief) and Laser acupuncture,
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation),Biofeedback[
Galvanic skin resistance and ElectroMyoGram], Interferential
therapy[IFT], Short-wave Diathermy, Microwave diathermy
[Microthermy],
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Application
Of Physical Agents : Moist heat packs, Ice packs
[Cryotherapy], wax therapy, Mechanical Traction with
Electronically controlled Electrical System. Vacuum
therapy
Advice : On rest versus activity, Modification of work
or sport, Caring / Protecting your body/part against
possible recurrence causing factors, Appropriate orthotic
supports/footwear, Use of painkillers.
Strapping
Techniques : To rest painful tissues, if required.
Sports taping tecniques and manual therapy taping techniques
eg: mulligan taping
Acupuncture
: Modern acupuncture with research back-up is
practised widely in Physiotherapy. Acupuncture in Physiotherapy
is mainly sought for pain relief. Auriculotherapy or
Ear acupuncture is gaining wide acceptance in Physiotherapy.
Cold laser is used to stimulate the acupuncture points
and it is a sterile and safe procedure.
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