SPORTS REHAB AND PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICE OF THE YEAR IN ASIA PACIFIC
ISLAND HOSPITAL
At Island Hospital , the approach to patient wellbeing places strong emphasis on the continuity of care following treatment . This ensures that the hospital promotes patient safety and quality of care over time . Concise medical and other information is shared amongst the patient ’ s healthcare team in order to ensure smooth coordination and transition between one department to another .
The sports rehabilitation and physiotherapy centre is an integral part of the hospital , offering professional care in its state-of-the-art facility , paying the utmost attention to every detail of the rehabilitative experience . Regardless of whether the patient needs rehabilitation or simply maintenance of the body ’ s functions , each programme is tailored to suit the individual ’ s needs and personal goals .
Highly trained specialists and physiotherapists at the hospital ’ s rehab centre cater to both adults and children of all ages . Here , patients learn to regain independence , function , and confidence after an illness or injury . Experienced physical therapists , occupational therapists , and speech-language pathologists work one-on-one with each patient to help them reach their personal goals and improve activities of daily living .
With the opening of the Peel Wing extension building , Island Hospital was able to expand its rehab and physiotherapy centre by moving to a more spacious and conducive space which
Varun Panjwani & Adeline Goh
spans over half of an entire level . Aiming to provide the most advanced physiotherapy exercise machines in the region , the hospital also equipped the new centre with the DAVID medical exercise equipment and rehabilitation software to help patients recover faster and in a more effective and structured manner .
The DAVID , which stands for Device Assisted Viewing Information Data , is the first and only rehab exercise equipment series available in the northern region of Malaysia . The hospital has acquired the full suite of the David Solution which provides relief and treatment for back pain , neck pain , hip and knee pain , and shoulder pain . The utmost attention to every detail and aspect of rehab is covered in this series of machines , which caters to patients who are recovering from surgery , stroke , or simply seeking to maintain their core muscles .
Following consultation with the rehab physician , patients ’ personalised treatment regimes will be crafted by their physiotherapists using the EVE platform ( eValuated Exercise ) — a rehabilitation software that manages the whole treatment process by helping to stratify patients , automate treatment programme creation , guide patients through individual exercises , and collect all data for reporting . As a result , therapists will be able to make better treatment choices and inspire patients on their journey to recovery .
120 SEPTEMBER 2022 GlobalHealthAsiaPacific . com