Physiotherapy Department

The history of Physiotherapy or Physical therapy can be traced back to ancient India nearly 5000 years ago in the Ayurvedic classics. Considered one of the oldest methods to cure various physical ailments, physiotherapy has evolved from simple massage to a complex assortment of therapies - now, it has multiple and specialized applications. Physiotherapy can be used either directly or in association with other systems of treatment.

Our Chennai Heritage Hospital has designed a special package, which may be required in order to re-educate an individual to enable them to safely return to their normal life with the help of physiotherapeutic applications, herbal medicines and Ayurvedic and Siddha method of lifestyle. It aims at maximizing the functional potential of an individual following a disease/dysfunction or injury.

Our physiotherapy team work in close conjunction with members of the Siddha and Ayurvedic team to maximize the potential of patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, cervical spondylitis, spondylosis of cervical or lumbar region etc. The therapy usually involves functionally mobilizing the patients, orthopedic trauma cases and patients of other conditions causing disability on account of muscular and bony problems. The therapy is aimed at preventing and minimizing the extent of disability.

If you are suffering from physical pain, sports injuries, or unexplained lethargy, you can benefit from physiotherapy. We are fully equipped with physiotherapy methodologies.