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Paediatric Rehabilitation

Paediatric rehabilitation at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai, Kottayam, provides specialised rehabilitation for children recovering from neurological injuries, musculoskeletal conditions, trauma, surgery and other conditions affecting physical function and mobility.

The programme focuses on improving strength, balance, coordination, mobility and functional independence through age appropriate physiotherapy, occupational therapy, gait training and mobility rehabilitation. Each child receives an individualised rehabilitation plan based on their condition, stage of recovery and functional goals, with parents and caregivers guided throughout the rehabilitation process.

Paediatric Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation for children recovering from injury, surgery and illness, delivered by the physiatry team with paediatric physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Developmental assessment, early intervention and therapy for developmental conditions are provided at our Child Development Centre.

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Fracture and Injury Rehabilitation

Therapy after fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries in children, restoring the joint movement and muscle strength that are always lost during time in a cast.

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Rehabilitation After Orthopaedic Surgery

Structured recovery after limb deformity correction, tendon and bone surgery, timed around the child's healing and progressed as weight bearing is allowed.

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Sports Injuries in Children and Teenagers

Rehabilitation for growth plate injuries, ligament sprains and overuse problems in young athletes, with return to sport cleared only once strength and control are restored.

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Flat Feet, Knock Knees and Walking Problems

Assessment of gait and lower limb alignment in growing children, with exercise, footwear and orthoses where correction is needed and reassurance where it is not.

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Posture, Back Pain and Scoliosis Support

Exercise and postural programmes for back pain and spinal curvature, working with orthopaedics on bracing and monitoring through the growth years.

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Juvenile Arthritis and Joint Pain

Movement, strengthening and joint protection for children with inflammatory arthritis, delivered alongside paediatric medical treatment to prevent stiffness and deformity.

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Rehabilitation After Head or Spine Injury

Recovery programmes for children after road accidents, falls and spinal injury, covering movement, balance, hand function and return to school.

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Splints, Braces and Walking Aids

Prescription and fitting of splints, orthoses, crutches and walkers after injury or surgery, reviewed and refitted as the child grows.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Stroke rehabilitation is provided by the PMR department at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam. Treatment covers weakness and loss of movement, spasticity, neurogenic bladder and bowel management, swallowing and speech difficulty, and retraining of daily activities such as dressing and feeding. Physiatry, physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy work on the same patient as one team rather than as separate referrals.
Both. Rehabilitation at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai begins during hospital admission and continues as outpatient treatment after discharge. Inpatients are seen on the ward from the early stage of recovery, alongside the treating physician or surgeon. The same team continues the programme in the outpatient department, so treatment does not restart when the patient goes home
The PMR department at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam treats loss of movement, function or independence caused by illness, injury or disability. It covers four services: physiatry, physiotherapy, speech therapy and occupational therapy. Conditions treated include stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, chronic and musculoskeletal pain, spasticity, amputation, diabetic foot and pressure ulcers, and rehabilitation after surgery, burns and cancer treatment. Children with physical and developmental disability are treated in the same department.
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