The Physiotherapy Department offers diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative and preventive services. These services are high in quality and updated with the latest methods of treatments and techniques.

The Physiotherapy section is composed of several comprehensive units including: Orthopedic unit, Neurological unit, Pediatrics unit, Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit and Hydrotherapy Unit.

The department also receive patients with other disorders such as heart and lung diseases, post-surgery patients, and benign positional vertigo. It also provide many other services such as patient education, community activities for schools and companies, therapeutic exercises and educational lectures for staff and patients, as well as training students.

• Orthopedic unit
  
  

  This unit is designed to provide therapeutic and rehabilitative services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders, joint disorder (back pain, neck pain, knee pain, etc.), post orthopedic surgeries and bone fractures. Patients are examined and assessed by the physiotherapist in terms of severity of pain, joint movement, muscle strength, motor functions and other elements of evaluation required to create the appropriate treatment plan for each patient. The treatment plan includes:

  • Patient education and awareness of his condition.
  • The appropriate therapeutic exercises for each condition.
  • Other supportive treatments such as: electrotherapy, manual therapy and adhesive tape.
  • The required sessions and duration of treatment are determined.

  The required number of sessions and duration of treatment depends on each condition and decided by the treating therapist.

• Neurology Unit

  
  This unit provides therapeutic and rehabilitation services for patients with neurological disorders such as hemiplegia, post stroke cases, multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases associated with central and peripheral nervous system injuries. The treatment focuses on rehabilitating the patient and improving their functional performance for daily activities.

• Gynecology and Obstetrics Unit

  
  This unit provides therapeutic and rehabilitation services related to women and childbirth. It receives cases with gynecological and childbirth disorders in addition to musculoskeletal problems that related to pregnancy and delivery. The unit also organizes special sessions for pre-natal and post-natal women. It also provides educational and awareness sessions to elaborate the importance of physical therapy in such conditions in order to improve the quality of life for women.

❯ How to get the service

Physiotherapy services are available in some health centers distributed among the governorates. Patients should be referred by a physician in SMC or in the health center.

❯ How to get an appointment

Patients can book the appointment in the physiotherapy department by presenting the ID card and after being referred by their physician. The appointment is usually between 7-10 days but if the case required to be seen urgently, the patient will be assessed on the same day. On the day of appointment the therapist evaluates the condition and provides the therapeutic plan.

❯ Important information for patients

❯ About the Departments

All physiotherapy departments cover a range of specialists related to physiotherapy such as orthopedics, neurology, pediatric, sport injuries and others. All therapists are well qualified and trained to handle all cases. All physiotherapy departments are divided into two parts: men's section and the women's section where each department occupies about 2-4 specialists.

❯ Frequently asked questions