Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) is a branch of medicine that has an important role in helping patients come back to a better quality of life after meeting with various health problems, whether an accident, a chronic disease, or disability. In this article, we will take you to become acquainted with rehabilitation medicine in detail, so that you understand the importance and the benefits of using this branch of science in holistic health care.
What is rehabilitation medicine
Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) is a branch of medicine that emphasises caring for, treating, and restoring the physical capacity of patients so that they come back to being strong or as close to their former condition as possible, as well as preventing repeated injury or reducing the severity of the symptoms that arise. The rehabilitation medicine physician will examine and diagnose the disease, assess the symptoms, plan the treatment, and restore the capacity of the patient holistically, using diverse methods of treatment, such as the use of medicine, carrying out procedures, the use of physiotherapy instruments, specialist exercise, and the use of various assistive devices.
How do rehabilitation medicine and physiotherapy differ
Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) and physiotherapy are often misunderstood as being the same thing, but in truth there are important differences that should be known in order to choose the suitable service. Rehabilitation medicine is a branch of specialist medicine carried out by expert physicians, with the ability to diagnose disease, examine the body in detail, and prescribe suitable treatment, which includes the use of medicine, injections, and prescribing physiotherapy. Physiotherapy, on the other hand, is a profession that provides a service by physiotherapists, who in general have the duty of restoring physical capacity according to the doctor's plan of treatment, helping train movement, increase the strength of the muscles, and improve the working of the body. The treatment at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic is carried out by specialist physicians in the branch of rehabilitation medicine, both in examining, diagnosing, and giving the treatment, making it certain that you will receive care that is on target, comprehensive, and suited to your particular health problem, which is an important difference from a general physiotherapy clinic that may not have a specialist physician in residence.
Does treatment with rehabilitation medicine take a long time
The length of time in treatment with rehabilitation medicine depends on the severity and the duration of the symptoms present. In general it takes only 20-30 minutes a session. Acute pain that has just arisen, such as pain in the neck or the shoulder blade and shoulder from heavy work, may show the result of the treatment quickly within a few sessions. Some people may feel better immediately after the first session of treatment when modern treatment technology such as High Power Laser, the PMS machine, or Focused Shock Wave Therapy is used, which uses high-intensity shock waves to stimulate the restoration of the tissue effectively. As for chronic pain that has accumulated for a long time, it may require continuous treatment in the form of a course. At PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic the doctor will assess and plan the treatment systematically, follow up the result closely, and adjust the plan according to the response of your body. What is important is that completing the treatment according to the plan will help the result remain in the long term and prevent recurrence.
What does treatment with rehabilitation medicine help with
Rehabilitation medicine has an important role in caring for and treating patients who have symptoms of diverse forms, particularly problems related to the skeletal system, the muscles, and the nervous system, such as pain from work, or office syndrome (Office Syndrome), which is met often in the group of office workers, whether it be pain in the neck, the shoulder blade, and the shoulder from sitting at work for a long time, or headache arising from tightness of the muscles, as well as injuries from playing various sports, such as inflamed tendons, torn muscles, or a sprained joint. We not only emphasise relieving the various symptoms, but also give importance to finding the true cause of the problem, and planning treatment adjusted to suit the context of life and the particular needs of each patient, in order to develop the quality of life sustainably.
Which patients does rehabilitation medicine suit
Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) can help diverse groups of patients, particularly those who have the following health problems
- Patients with cerebrovascular disease (Stroke)
- Those who have chronic muscle pain, or office syndrome (Myofascial Pain Syndrome)
- Patients who have abnormality of the muscles and the bones
- Patients who have abnormality of the nervous system, such as spinal cord injury or Parkinson's disease
- Patients who must restore their physical condition after surgery
- Those who have abnormality of the respiratory system
- Those who have been injured from an accident or from playing sport
- Older people who have problems of movement or balance
What methods does treatment with rehabilitation medicine have
Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) uses a holistic approach to treatment, combining methods of treatment of diverse forms so that they suit the condition and the needs of each patient. The methods of treatment may consist of the use of medicine, doing physiotherapy, training movement and balance, the use of physical instruments such as stimulation with electricity or magnetic waves, training in the use of assistive devices, and giving advice on adjusting behaviour and the environment. That said, the rehabilitation medicine physician will work together with a multidisciplinary team, such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and other professions, so that the treatment and the restoration proceed with the greatest effectiveness.
What rehabilitation medicine services does Pyong Rehab provide
Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic emphasises caring for patients holistically, using the latest medical technology and innovation together with care by a team of physicians specialising in rehabilitation medicine. It differs from general physiotherapy in that rehabilitation medicine covers treatment that is wider and deeper, by considering the medical, physical, and mental factors of the patient together. The advantage of receiving treatment through rehabilitation medicine is receiving care that is complete and specific to each individual, making the result of the treatment better and the recovery quicker. The programmes and services of rehabilitation medicine at Pyong Rehab are diverse, as follows.
Western needling (Dry Needling)
Western needling (Dry Needling) is a technique of treatment that uses specially fine needles inserted into tender points or fascia in the muscle layer (Trigger points), in order to stimulate the release of the muscle and reduce the pain. This method differs from Chinese acupuncture in that it relies on the principles of the anatomy and the physiology of the body, and is not connected with meridian lines. Dry Needling therefore has a high effectiveness in relieving chronic pain, particularly in the group of symptoms of office syndrome, pain in the neck, the shoulder blade, the shoulder, and the back. The price for Western needling (Dry Needling) is 4,800 baht a session.
Relieving pain with electromagnetic waves (Magnetic Stimulation)
Relieving pain with electromagnetic waves (Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation : PMS) is the latest technology in treating pain and restoring the working of the nervous system and the muscles, by using high-power electromagnetic waves to stimulate the nerves and the muscles directly, helping reduce pain, increase the circulation of blood, and restore the working of the nerve cells. This method has a high effectiveness in treating chronic pain, diseases of the nervous system, and restoration after injury, without giving rise to pain or side effects on the body. The price for restoring the body and reducing deep pain with electromagnetic waves (Magnetic Stimulation) is 3,200 baht a session.
Treating pain with laser light (High Power Laser)
Treatment with high-power laser (High Power Laser Therapy) is the latest innovation in treating pain and inflammation of the muscles, the tendons, and the joints, by using high-energy laser light that can penetrate through the skin down to the deep layers of tissue as far as 5-6 centimetres. The laser light stimulates the repair of the cells, increases the circulation of blood, and reduces the inflammation, making the pain ease quickly. This method has a high effectiveness in treating injuries from playing sport, chronic pain, and degenerative joint disease, without side effects and without needing to use medicine. The price for treating injury with laser light (High Power Laser) is 3,200 baht a session.
Treatment with shock waves (Focused Shock Wave Therapy)
Therapy with focused shock waves (Focused Shock Wave Therapy) is a technology of treatment that uses high-energy sound waves in order to stimulate the process of restoring the tissue, by sending energy specifically deep down to the layer of muscle that needs treatment. The shock waves help hasten the restoration of the tissue, reduce the inflammation, and increase the circulation of blood in the area treated, so that the pain eases and the ability to move increases. This method suits the treatment of inflamed tendons, plantar fasciitis, chronic muscle pain, and injuries from playing sport. This treatment does not require surgery, is convenient, quick, and safe; the patient can go back to doing normal activities immediately after the treatment. The price is only 4,800 baht a session.
In summary
Rehabilitation medicine (Rehabilitation Medicine) is a medical science that emphasises restoring physical and mental capacity, for a better quality of life for the patient, using diverse and modern methods of treatment, so that the patient can come back to living life with the greatest quality. The advantage of rehabilitation medicine is caring for the patient comprehensively, from diagnosis and treatment through to preventing recurrence, helping the patient recover more quickly and have a better quality of life in the long term.
Besides this, treatment with rehabilitation medicine also helps reduce the risk of complications and of the recurrence of the disease or the injury, so that the patient can come back to living and working more effectively. For those who are meeting with a health problem or want to restore their physical capacity, consulting a rehabilitation medicine physician is therefore a choice that should be considered for health care that is complete and sustainable. For anyone who is looking for a clinic specialising in medical practice in the branch of rehabilitation medicine, you may go and consult the doctor at PYONG Rehabilitation Clinic, PYONG Rehabilitation. If you are interested, you may enquire for further information from the clinic staff, floor L, Gaysorn Village, or enquire for information through