Neurorehabilation

about us

Neurorehabilitation at an integral part of care at the department of Neurology, Christian Medical College, Ludhiana. Our Neurorehabilitation services are a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach aimed at enhancing recovery, independence, and quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions. Our services integrate the expertise of Neuro Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy (OT), and Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) to provide comprehensive, targeted care for conditions such as stroke, neuromuscular disorders, movement disorders and other neurological conditions. The Neuro Physiotherapy Unit (NPT unit) at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, is a unit dedicated to the specialized rehabilitation of patients with neurological disorders. Our work combines clinical excellence, education, evidence-based holistic care to individuals recovering from neurological disorders.

The NPT unit provides services across inpatient and outpatient, ensuring continuity of care from acute management to long-term rehabilitation

key features

Comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation programs for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and other neurological conditions
Specialized inpatient neurorehabilitation services guided by an evidence-based planning and therapy
Outpatient neurorehabilitation services with individualized therapy plans
Advanced facilities equipped with indigenous robotic therapy, rTMS, and tdcs
Structure home rehabilitation programs
Telerehabilitation facility
Patient support group meetings
Patient education and secondary prevention sessions

quick facts

Dedicated inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation spaces
Early stroke rehabilitation integrated into acute care pathways
Specialized programs for stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and neuromuscular disorders
Advanced rehabilitation technologies including robotic therapy, rTMS, and tDCS
Certified Neuro Physiotherapists with expertise in neurological rehabilitation
Structured home rehabilitation and tele-rehabilitation programs
Patient-centered discharge planning with customized home exercise plans
Coordinated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) care

our expertise

Early and intensive stroke rehabilitation to promote functional recovery and reduce long-term disability
Neuromuscular rehabilitation focused on strengthening, functional retraining, fatigue management, and patient counselling
Gait and balance rehabilitation for patients with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement disorders
Utilization of evidence-based and contextualized protocols for recovery
Development of personalized rehabilitation goals in collaboration with patients and their families
Coordinated a Multidisciplinary meeting, including weekly progress reviews, we delivered personalized rehabilitation plans.
Patient education, awareness sessions, and secondary prevention initiatives to support long-term recovery and reduce the risk of recurrence.

Clinical Services

Stroke rehabilitation (acute, subacute, chronic phases)
Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorder rehabilitation
Neuromuscular disorders
Multiple sclerosis and autoimmune disorder rehabilitation
Peripheral neuropathy
Home-based rehabilitation and secondary prevention initiatives
Tele-rehabilitation support (Catex Health)

our team

Our Neuro Physiotherapy team consists of trained physiotherapists with specialized expertise in neurorehabilitation, working closely with the Department of Neurology. Together, we are committed to promoting recovery, maximizing independence, and enhancing the quality of life for our patients. The NPT unit is lead by Prof Dorcas BC Gandhi (Vice Principal, College of Physiotherapy) with senior clinical physiotherapists: Dr. Rinita Mascarenhas (PT), Dr. Anuj Nair (PT) and a Junior clinical physiotherapist, Dr. Noor David (PT). The Neuromuscular physiotherapy team includes Dr. Megha C Khanna(PT) and Dr. Anmol Bhatia (PT)