Rheumatology And Rehabilitation

What We do in Rheumatology and rehabilitation unit :

1-Rheumatology unit assessment, diagnosis and treatment of rheumatological diseases as rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis , gouty arthropathy and ankylosing spondylitis.

2-Rehabilitation unit, we mean the restoration of the patient to his best ability regarding physical and vocational performance after trauma or disease.

This branch usually deals with locomotive problems related to bones, joints, muscles, tendons and nerves.

Services that We Offer

Arthritic Problems: (Whether degenerative or inflammatory)

Degenerative as knee and hip osteoarthritis. Cervical and lumbar spondylosis

Neurological Deficits:

Nerve injuries.
Hemiplegia, paraplegia.
Bell's palsy, cerebral palsy and facial palsy.
Ataxia and parkinsonism (Management of spasticity and Botox injection).

Orthopedic Problems:

Post fracture care.
Post-operative care..
Evaluation of the Patients:

There is no one to one relationship between the physical impairment and the disability so, the function is our goal.

The patient should be evaluated in four phases:

Phase 1 History taking, physical examination, daily activity assessment and laboratory data.
Phase 2 Identification of special problem list.
Phase 3 Description of specific treatment program either (physical or medical) for each.
Phase 4 Reevaluation of the program at the end of treatment.

The Goal of Treatment Protocol is:

Relief of pain or stiffness.
Restoration of movement and function.
Restoration of strength and daily activity Different Modalities and Exercises Included in the Treatment Program.
Therapeutic exercises, stretching and massage.
Hydrotherapy
Electrotherapy and paraffin wax and infrared
laser therapy

Traction: Cervical, Lumbar

Aids and appliances to facilitate function as Braces, Splints, and Crutches
Short Notes on the Different Medical Modalities.

Electrical Currents:

Used in nerve injuries, muscle reduction, muscle strengthen and / or to decrease pain.
They activate the excitable tissue whether nerves, innervated muscles and denervated muscles.
Types: Galvanic, faradic, interferential, Russian, dynamic and Tens.

• Superficial and Deep Heating Modalities:

Used in arthritic condition tendinitis, sprain, strains and stiffness.

Note: Heating modalities increase blood flow, decrease pain, and Increase tissue elasticity.

Laser Therapy Benefits of Laser Therapy :

Increase collagen synthesis useful for tissue healing.
Increase Permeability of cell membrane.
Increase level of prostaglandins causing an increase in cellular ATP which is useful for pain relief.