Physiotherapy

Adult and pediatric physiotherapy

Physiotherapy aims to restore function and movement in people who have been affected by illness, injury, or disability. At Mubadala Health Dubai, we offer a range of physiotherapy services for adults and children. Our physiotherapists work as part of a multidisciplinary team, taking a holistic approach to treatment, aiming to aid and enhance recovery and restore mobility and function in people of all ages across a wide range of health concerns.

Physiotherapy can help people with musculoskeletal problems affecting the bones, joints and soft tissues as well as connective tissues such as ligaments and tendons that can lead to pain, weakness and a restricted range of motion. Orthopedic physiotherapy is also an essential part of recovery following surgery or injury. The team works closely with our Orthopedic and Sports Medicine department to ensure the most effective treatment plan is offered and tailored to the individual’s needs.

Physiotherapy is also offered to patients with neurological conditions that affect the brain and nervous system, such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis, and we work closely with the teams in our Neurology and Pediatric Neurology departments.

We also work closely with our Pulmonology and Pediatric Pulmonology departments to offer a range of therapies to patients with breathing and respiratory concerns, such as cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Adult physiotherapy

Conditions commonly treated in adults include

• Arthritis and osteoporosis
• Foot and ankle Achilles tendinopathy, ankle fusions, ligament repairs/tendon transfers, plantar fasciitis, and post-surgery for hallux-valgus deformity.
• Hip Bursitis, impingement, pre/post-hip replacement, and tendonitis.
• Knee ACL injuries, patella maltracking, post-surgery for removal of cartilage, plica etc., pre/post-knee replacement, tendinopathy.
• Neck Pain, disc issues, whiplash injuries.
• Neurological conditions (dementia, stroke).
• Shoulder Post-shoulder surgery (debridement, labral repairs, muscular tears, ACJ excision), rotator cuff injuries.
• Spine Disc issues, lower back pain, muscular spasm, nerve entrapment, post-decompression.

Adult physiotherapy services include

• Basic to complex pressure cushion assessment and prescription
• Basic to complex wheelchair assessment and prescription
• Complex postural assessment and management skills
• Comprehensive analysis and management of various musculoskeletal/orthopedic conditions
• Cryotherapy
• Dry needling
• Electrical muscle stimulation and extracorporeal shock wave therapy
• Fall prevention
• General rehabilitation and rehabilitation post ICU stay
• Pre and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Soft tissue manipulation
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)

Pediatric physiotherapy

Like adults, children may need physiotherapy and rehabilitation for a range of health concerns, injuries, or illnesses. It is important that children are seen by a specialist pediatric physiotherapist who is experienced in working with children and the different presentations and conditions that they may be experiencing.

Specialist pediatric therapy services support the following concerns

• Acute and chronic respiratory conditions (cystic fibrosis)
• Developmental delay
• Erb’s palsy
• Genetic syndromes
• Musculoskeletal/sports injuries
• Neurological conditions (cerebral palsy, traumatic and acquired brain injuries)
• Neuromuscular conditions (Duchenne muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy)
• Orthopedic needs (pre- and post-operative care for limb lengthening, multi-level surgery, Perthes)
• Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome)/torticollis (head turn)
• Rheumatology (juvenile arthritis and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome)
• Severs disease (heel pain).

Our physiotherapists are here to support adult and pediatric patients affected by a range of injuries, illnesses, and disabilities. Contact the team at Mubadala Health Dubai’s Physiotherapy clinic to learn more.