Overview
The Physiotherapy Department aims at delivering highly specialised services and physical rehabilitation programs for patients of all age groups, with any ailment or disability arising due to various reasons.
The physiotherapy treatment has applications in Orthopaedics, Cardio-Thoracic, Neurology, Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Rheumatology, and General Surgery.
The team is responsible for rendering superior-quality, pre-operative and post-operative physiotherapeutic interventions to both out-patients and in-patients.
SMIMS – Sree Mookambika Institute of Medical Sciences
The Department of Physiotherapy at SMIMS is committed to delivering highly specialised, evidence-based physiotherapy services and comprehensive physical rehabilitation programmes for patients of all age groups. Our services cater to individuals with acute and chronic conditions, disabilities, post-surgical needs, and functional impairments arising from illness, injury, or trauma.
Scope of Services
Physiotherapy plays a vital role in restoring movement, reducing pain, preventing disability, and improving overall quality of life. Our department provides physiotherapeutic care across multiple clinical specialties, including:
- Orthopaedics – Fractures, joint replacements, sports injuries, spinal disorders
- Cardio-Thoracic & Pulmonary Care – Post-cardiac surgery rehabilitation, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercises
- Neurology – Stroke rehabilitation, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders
- Oncology – Pain management, mobility improvement, post-treatment rehabilitation
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology – Antenatal and postnatal care, pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Paediatrics – Developmental delays, congenital conditions, paediatric rehabilitation
- Rheumatology – Arthritis, musculoskeletal pain, mobility preservation
- General Surgery – Pre-operative conditioning and post-operative recovery
Comprehensive Patient Care
The department provides pre-operative and post-operative physiotherapy interventions designed to enhance recovery, reduce complications, and promote early mobilization. Services are delivered to both out-patients and in-patients, ensuring continuity of care throughout the treatment journey.
Our experienced physiotherapy team works in close coordination with clinicians and surgeons to develop individualized treatment plans, focusing on:
- Pain relief and inflammation control
- Improvement of strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Restoration of functional independence
- Prevention of secondary complications
- Patient education and home exercise guidance