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Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is a healthcare field dedicated to evaluating, diagnosing, and addressing illness and disability using physical methods. It is grounded in medical science principles. 

Within PHCC, the physiotherapy service primarily specializes in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. This service aims to optimize function, restore movement, enhance strength, and encourage self-management. 

Physiotherapy services are administered by professionals known as physiotherapists (PTs). The key skills of physiotherapists encompass manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, and the use of different electro-physical techniques. 

Scope of Service

PHCC's Physiotherapy Services will exclusively address/manage the following conditions: 

 

  •  Acute muscular pain with Radicular Pain (Neck, Back)
  •  Chronic muscular Pain with Radicular Pain (Neck, Back)
  •  Ligament and Tendon Strain/Injury
  •  Headache – Cervicogenic
  •  Joints pain include: shoulders, hips, elbows, knees, fingers, ankle and foot
  •  Osteoarthritis
  •  Shoulder impingement/ rotator cuff syndromes/ frozen shoulder
  •  Post fracture more than 12 weeks (spine and skull are excluded)
  •  Post-surgical more than 12 weeks (Complicated Cases excluded)
  •  Bell’s palsy
  •  Postnatal low back pain
  •  Patients who don’t receive the same treatment in any other hospitals at the same period of the treatment

The following conditions are beyond the scope of PHCC's Physiotherapy Services: 

  •  Unstable vital signs
  •  0-12 weeks post spine surgery.
  •  0-12 weeks post joint replacement.
  •  0-12 weeks Post fracture
  •  Active psychiatric issues.
  •  Severe and uncontrolled pain.
  •  Patients with neurological problems including Stroke, Motor Neuron Disease, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis etc.
  •  Abnormal level of consciousness (confused, stupor)
  •  Confined to the bed and unable to mobilize.
  •  Fully dependent on ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living).
  •  Malignant diseases including those receiving chemotherapy.
  •  Pediatrics diseases and disorders.
  •  Patients below 14 and patients (bed ridden).

Target Group 

All registered and walk-in patients from age 14 and above are accepted.

Type of Access

Physician-referral: patients can access physiotherapy services through internal referrals from their PHCC physicians. Externally, referrals can be made by HMC physicians, provided they align with PHCC's Physiotherapy Scope of Service based on a shared agreement. Additionally, patients from other external care providers, such as Cuban and private hospitals, will undergo assessment by PHCC physicians, who will subsequently refer them to PHCC Physiotherapy when deemed suitable.

Other Information 

Health centers without a dedicated Physiotherapy clinic will direct patients to regional specialized PHCC health centers within the same area. Appointments can be scheduled based on either the earliest available slot or the patient's preference (refer to the table below for more details). 

Health Centers referring for Physiotherapy Physiotherapy Clinics  Timing
  • Omer Bin Khattab Health Center
  • Umm Ghuwailina Health Center
  • Al-Wakra Health Center
  • Airport Health Center
  • Rawdat AL-Khail Health Center
  • Al-Thumama Health Center
  • Sunday-Monday
  • Female Clinic : 7AM - 2 PM
    Male Clinic : 4 PM - 11 PM
  • Tuesday-Wednesday
  • Male Clinic :7 AM - 2 PM
    Female Clinic :4 PM - 11 PM
  • Thursday
  • Male & Female Clinic :7 AM - 2 PM
  • Saturday(Rawadat Al-Khail Only)
  • Male & Female Clinic : 7 AM - 2 PM
  • Mesaimer Health Center
  • Al-Jumailiya Health Center
  • Al-Rayyan Health Center
  • Al-Sheehaniya Health Center
  • Abu-Nakhla Health Center
  • Al-Karana Health Center
  • Abu-Baker Health Center
  • Al-Waab Health Center
  • Al-Wajba Health Center
  • MUaither Health Center
  • Sunday-Monday
  • Female Clinic : 7AM - 2 PM
    Male Clinic : 4 PM - 11 PM
  • Tuesday-Wednesday
  • Male Clinic :7 AM - 2 PM
    Female Clinic :4 PM - 11 PM
  • Thursday
  • Male & Female Clinic :7 AM - 2 PM
  • Saturday(Abu-Baker Only)
  • Male & Female Clinic : 7 AM - 2 PM
  • Madina Khalifa Health Center
  • West Bay Health Center
  • Al Daayen Health Center
  • Al Khor Health Center
  • Al Kaaban Health Center
  • Al Leghwairiya Health Center
  • Gharafat Al Rayyan Health Center
  • Umm Slal Health Center
  • Leabaib Health Center
  • Al Shamal Health Center
  • Qatar University Health Center
  • Sunday-Monday
  • Female Clinic : 7AM - 2 PM
    Male Clinic : 4 PM - 11 PM
  • Tuesday-Wednesday
  • Male Clinic :7 AM - 2 PM
    Female Clinic :4 PM - 11 PM
  • Thursday
  • Male & Female Clinic :7 AM - 2 PM
  • Saturday(Leabaib & Gharafat Al Rayyan Only)
  • Male & Female Clinic : 7 AM - 2 PM