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Physiotherapy
The aim of physiotherapy is to enhance the body's own healing process. Physiotherapists are highly trained to provide treatment and advice on many aspects regarding the care and rehabilitation of the body. Fast access to physiotherapy assists many people in their recovery from surgery, injury or illness.
Physiotherapy at the Gulu Independent Hospital
Treatment programmes can be designed to relieve pain and restore movement and function. The team includes experienced senior chartered and state registered physiotherapists with a variety of skills. Conditions include post operative surgery ie. Knee and hip replacements, musculo-skeletal conditions such as back and neck pain, sciatica, frozen shoulder, headaches and whiplash, sports injuries such as ligament, strains etc, gynaecological problems such as stress incontinence, neurological problems such as rehabilitation for strokes, multiple sclerosis etc, orthopaedic conditions such as pre and post operative joint replacement and spinal surgery etc, manipulative technique and manual therapy, muscle imbalance training, rehabilitation programmes, ergonomic advice and posture correction, self-help, advice and education.
Facilities include treatment rooms and high-tech electrical equipment. Appointments are on a one-to-one basis and a full examination and assessment is carried out prior to commencement of a course of treatment.
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