Peora. Despite the low incidence of COVID-19 in this region, on the Day of Medical Technicians in physical therapy and rehabilitation, Celebrated on September 1 of each year, the Provincial Directorate of Health (Diresa) reports that at the regional level There are 30 health institutions that provide free physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for a better quality of life for patients COVID-19.
Derissa reported that through these services, hundreds of patients who suffer the consequences of post-COVID-19, as well as those affected by pain, trauma, rheumatic diseases, changes in status or who need neurological rehabilitation, can restore their functional abilities and independence.
Physical therapy and rehabilitation. Photo: Deressa
Care is free for patients with SIS and appointments are made with specialists. Many patients are referred from other fields such as general medicine and nursing. They are also getting attention people with disabilities, of children, adolescents and the elderly.
“In addition to post-COVID-19 sequelae, pediatric diseases such as hypertonia, hypotonia, tibial arch, hip dysplasia, and in adults, facial paralysis, fracture sequelae, osteoporosis, pain, lower back pain, and diaphoresis are treated. Sciatica, said physiotherapist Erita Mercedes Saavedra of I-4 Katakos Health Foundation, among other injuries include loss of body movement.
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