Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (PMRD) is a part of the ancillary services of the UERM Memorial Hospital. The department offers treatment that will help patients regain their function.

MANPOWER

The Department is manned by nine (9) Physiatrists, five (5) Physical Therapists and one (1) General Clerk. The Physical Therapists use therapeutic modalities and perform case specific exercises to help patient’s rehabilitation.

SERVICES

The department provides Physical Therapy services for the following medical conditions:

Musculoskeletal:

Sports Injury Rehabilitation
Pre and Post-joint surgery Rehabilitation including Post-hip and Post-knee replacement
Pre and post-amputation Prosthetic Rehabilitation
Sprain/Strain
Chronic Pain Rehabilitation
Post Fracture rehabilitation
Low Back conditions
Cervical Conditions
Arthritis
Scoliosis
Post-Immobilization Rehabilitation/ Deconditioning
Cancer

Neurological:

Post-stroke rehabilitation
Post-neurosurgery Rehabilitation
Peripheral nerve injury Rehabilitation
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of Degenerative Diseases of the Central Nervous System

Cardiopulmonary:

Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Chronic edema rehabilitation
Peripheral vascular diseases Rehabilitation
Lymphedema Rehabilitation

Pediatrics:

Cerebral palsy
Developmental Delay
Orthopedic conditions

MACHINERY

Shockwave

One (1) Shockwave that is used for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

TECAR

One (1) TECAR machine that is used for tightness, spasticity and acute and chronic pain management

High Intensity Laser

One (1) High Intensity Laser that is used for pain management especially ports injuries, back and cervical disorders.

Treadmill

One (1) Treadmill that is used for endurance, coordination and lower extremity strengthening.

Suspension System

Suspension system to assist patient in ambulation

PHLEBO PRESS

One (1) Intermittent Pneumatic Compression that is used for edema management.

GEM-STIM/TENS 3000/ENS

Six (6) Portable ES/TENS machine that is used for muscle stimulation and pain control.

EN-STIM

One (1) EN-STIM that is used for muscle stimulation and pain control.

PARAFFIN WAX BATH

One (1) Paraffin Wax Bath that is used for treatment with hand conditions.

HYDROCOLLATOR TANK

One (1) Hydrocollator tank that is used for hot moist packs storage. Hot moist packs are used for muscle and joint pain control.

THERAPEUTIC ULTRASOUND

Three (3) Therapeutic ultrasound machines that are used for muscle and joint pain management.

CERVICAL TRACTION

One (1) Cervical traction ,machine that is used to relieve nerve root impingement.

INFRARED RADIATION

One (1) Infrared radiation that is used for muscle and joint pain management.