Physiotherapy
Unit
Teaching Hospital Jaffna — Exercise therapy and electrotherapy facilities to support safe recovery, mobility and independence.
4
Patients at a time
Gymnasium
Exercise programmes
Well‑established department with
excellent patient care
The Physiotherapy Department of THJ is a well-established one. It is one of the main institutes of the country which gives an excellent service. The unit is rich with exercise therapy & electrotherapy facilities such as electrical stimulator short-wave diathermy, infra-red therapy, cervical and lumbar traction instruments, different exercises programmes in our own gymnasium.
Department provide all physiotherapy needs of patient’s in various aspect of the condition. These activities are done along with a close communication with our clinicians specially the consultant rheumatologist. The unit has facilities to accommodate four patients at a time to deliver an optimized care.
It provides services not only for patients referred from consultants in the THJ but also for patients referred by consultants outside THJ.
Facilities & Therapies
- Exercise therapy programmes in a dedicated gymnasium
- Electrotherapy facilities including electrical stimulation
- Short-wave diathermy and infra-red therapy
- Cervical and lumbar traction instruments
- Coordinated care with clinicians (including consultant rheumatologist)