New physiotherapy centre at Wenlock is active

New physiotherapy centre at Wenlock is active

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, May 17, 2016: A young 14 year old lad’s mother brought him to the Regional Advanced Paediatric Care Centre (RAPCC) of Wenlock Hospital. His injured foot which was neglected as child was a big hurdle to him in walking. On the advice of doctors, he is now undergoing regular 45-minute sessions at the new physiotherapy centre of Wenlock Hospital.

The therapy at this centre includes electrical stimulation, followed by some exercises to the foot. “We hope to strengthen nerves and make him walk in a normal way,” said the physiotherapist attending.

In another case a man from Bantwal, has been on crutches for the past four years after undergoing an operation for multiple fracture in the leg after an accident.

He is also undergoing physiotherapy session. These two are among patients using the services at the renovated physiotherapy centre, which began its operations on April 19. Medical Superintendent H. Rajeshwaridevi says that on an average 70 persons use the services as outpatients every day. It is also used by around 100 patients admitted in the main block and the RAPCC, with good results.

The District Early Intervention Centre, which identifies and treats ailments of children aged between 0 and 18 years, is also using the facility. The services are provided by two physiotherapists, Mohammed Kutty and Uma Devi, and a paediatric physiotherapist. Students from M.V. Shetty and Sri Devi Physiotherapy Colleges attend to patients. Dr. Rajeshwaridevi says services at present are provided free of cost. It is under consideration to fix nominal rates necessary for maintenance of equipments said the DMO. A decision has to be taken by the Aarogya Raksha Samiti of the hospital.