Physical Therapy

Thaksin Hospital provides physical therapy by highly-experienced, well-trained physical therapists who can further consults patients carrying over the therapeutic techniques at home. Physical therapy equipment at our hospital is up to international safety standard. Physical therapy service has the following goals:

• Patient is safe, without complications from physical therapy treatment
• Patient’s conditions progress and can return to normal routine as close to normal as possible
• Patient is satisfied with easy access to services.
• Staff continues to receive trainings and capability development. 
• Physical therapy equipment is readily available and is effectively. 
• Staff are safe while operating.

Physical therapy equipments include

• Cervical traction device
• Ultrasound machine
• Electrotherapy device
• Sauna therapy machine
• Short Wave Diathermy Machine
• Standing Bed
• Flutter device
• Paraffin bath
• Thermo pad to promote blood flow
• Exercise equipment that promote muscle strength and flexibility

Physical therapy at home

Thaksin Hospital provides home-based physical therapy by highly-experienced, well-trained physical therapists who advise patients and families about at-home care. Carrying over therapeutic techniques at home is a key ingredient to successful and effective treatment. Home-based physical therapy service is available for patients with the following conditions:

• Cerebrovascular accident
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle and tendon pain
• Sports injury
• Children with movement disorder or delay
• Postural drainage issues

Service procedures

• Patient receives services at Thaksin Hospital
• Patient is prescribed to receive physical therapy by attending physician
• Patient requests appointment for physical therapy at home
• Patient Is assigned a physical therapist to provide at-home care

Benefits of at-home care

• Reduce cost while also saves travel time
• No need to move patients
• Flexible date, time, and location of care
• One-on-one attention in a natural environment

Physical therapy to manage plugged ducts

• Reduce pain from breast engorgement
• Stimulates blood flow of the ductal system
• Dissolves hardened milk lumps or reduces milk agglomeration inside the ducts to reduce clogging

Mother’s physical therapy includes

• Breast ultrasound creates vibration that expands and opens the milk ducts
• Hot compress on the breast area
• Breast massage to stimulate opening of the milk ducts

Symptoms 

• Tightness in the breasts
• Lumpy or swollen breasts
• Difficulty nursing or producing milk
• Difficulty pumping
• Abnormal nipples

Prevention

• Avoid clothing that is too tight or too loose
• Do not allow the breasts to become full for too long a period of time
• Drink at least 3 litres of water per day
• Refrain from high-fat food

Frequently massage the breasts between bath times or compress the breasts during bath times

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