Functional rehabilitation & physiotherapy

About the specialty

Functional rehabilitation, supervised by physical and rehabilitation medicine, helps the patient regain as much independence and mobility as possible.

The programme is defined by the doctor and carried out with the physiotherapists. Polycrabat Sevamed coordinates its organisation, particularly for patients coming from abroad.

Main conditions treated

• Recovery after orthopaedic surgery
• After-effects of injury
• Rehabilitation after a stroke
• Back and joint pain
• Respiratory or cardiac rehabilitation
• Recovery after a long hospital stay

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• Physical medicine assessment
• Physiotherapy sessions
• Mobility and strengthening work
• Advice for continuing at home

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Assessment of the situationReview of the file and the patient’s clinical condition.
2. 02
   Referral to the appropriate unitIntensive care, imaging, procedure room or rehabilitation.
3. 03
   Tests and techniquesImaging and procedures performed according to the medical indication.
4. 04
   Care and monitoringClose follow-up by the teams concerned.
5. 05
   Recovery and rehabilitationA programme adapted to the patient’s situation.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorContinuity with the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

The rehabilitation doctor coordinates the physiotherapists, occupational therapists and the doctors following the initial illness.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• Functional rehabilitation after stroke, surgery or injury→
• Herniated disc: when should you see a neurosurgeon?→
• Stroke: every minute counts, signs, diagnosis and aftercare→
• Hand injuries: preserving function after trauma→
• Intensive care: the pathway of a seriously ill patient→
• Orthopaedic surgery in Morocco: joint replacement and fractures→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Trauma & orthopaedics→
• Sports medicine→
• Rheumatology→
• Neurology→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.