Ratchaphruek Hospital

Description

The Rehabilitation Medicine Clinic at Ratchaphruek Hospital is dedicated to assisting patients in recovering from injuries, surgeries, and chronic conditions through a comprehensive range of therapeutic interventions. Our clinic combines expert medical examination by rehabilitation specialists with advanced physical and occupational therapy techniques. We offer specialized treatments such as acupuncture, provided by regenerative medicine doctors and skilled acupuncturists, to enhance healing and improve overall functionality.

Medical Services

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   Physical Therapy:

• Electrical Muscle Stimulation: Utilizes electrical impulses to stimulate muscle contractions, helping to restore muscle function and reduce pain.

• Short-Frequency Electric Waves Therapy (Short Wave Diathermy): Applies high-frequency electromagnetic energy to treat deep muscular tissues, reducing inflammation and pain.

• Supersonic Frequencies Therapy (Ultrasound Therapy): Uses sound waves to treat deep tissues, promoting healing and circulation.

• Body Balance Training: Focuses on improving stability and coordination to prevent falls and improve mobility.

• Joints Bending: Encourages flexibility and range of motion in the joints through targeted exercises.

• Hot and Cold Compress: Applies heat and cold to reduce swelling, alleviate pain, and accelerate recovery.

• Movement Training: Tailored exercises to enhance the ability to perform daily activities smoothly and efficiently.

• Breathing System Therapy: Techniques and exercises to strengthen respiratory muscles and improve breathing efficiency.

• Physical Exercise: Customized exercise programs designed to improve strength, endurance, and flexibility.

• Standing Training Bed: Specialized equipment for patients who are unable to stand, supporting them to gradually regain standing ability.

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   Occupational Therapy:

• Providing evaluation for patient ability or limitation performing their activities of daily living (ADL) , specific task-function ,cognitive , in order to improve their independent living and quality of life.

• Evaluate swallowing problems related to medical condition such as stroke, dysphagia in head and neck cancer : provide a training program for patient to regain sufficient nutrition, safe swallowing and quality of life

• Evaluation of fine movement and hand function in pediatric, adult who suffer from stroke leading to a plan of proper training for function

• Assess and train to stimulate development in children with delayed development from either brain or other medical condition such as Cerebral palsy, Autistic spectrum , Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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   Tools and Technology

• Electric Muscle Stimulator Machine: Used for stimulating muscle contractions and aiding muscle recovery.

• Short Wave Diathermy: Delivers therapeutic heat to tissues deeper than those reached by standard heat applications, aiding in healing and pain relief.

• Ultrasound Machine: Provides deep tissue heating to reduce pain, increase circulation, and encourage tissue repair.

• Hot-Cold Compress Units: Essential for treating a variety of conditions by applying heat or cold to affected areas.

• Standing Training Machine: Assists patients in regaining the strength and balance needed for standing.

• Exercise Bike: Facilitates cardiovascular fitness and lower body strength development. 

• Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation (PMS) : Delivers electromagnetic field to stimulate the muscle or nerve tissue , trigger a proprioceptive afferent with relatively painless sensation. Which can be applied for treating medical conditions such as :Myofascial pain syndrome , spasticity reduction .

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