Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai, is enhancing its stroke rehabilitation services with advanced robotic and technology-assisted systems designed to help patients regain mobility, improve functional abilities and achieve greater independence.
The initiative extends the hospital’s stroke care beyond emergency treatment and medical stabilisation, integrating technology-assisted rehabilitation with conventional physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
The hospital operates a dedicated 24/7 Stroke Care Unit supported by a multidisciplinary team comprising stroke specialists, interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons and neuro-intensive care experts. The team provides comprehensive care ranging from emergency intervention and critical care to rehabilitation.
Dr. Sivarajan Thandeswaran, Senior Consultant – Stroke Medicine, Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, said, “Stroke treatment does not end with the initial medical intervention. The recovery phase is equally important, as individuals may have to overcome challenges related to movement, balance, coordination and everyday activities. Rehabilitation requires consistent, repetitive and structured training, guided by a multidisciplinary team.”
Among the newly introduced technologies is a Multilimb Isokinetic Robotic Rehabilitation System, which supports upper- and lower-limb exercises through more than 20 training options. Its active, assistive and resistive modes allow rehabilitation programmes to be adjusted according to individual patient requirements.
The hospital has also introduced robotic rehabilitation gloves to assist patients with impaired hand and finger movements. These systems facilitate guided opening, closing and finger exercises, incorporating passive training and mirror therapy.
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Kauvery Group of Hospitals, said, “At Kauvery, we believe that healthcare must extend beyond treating a medical condition to supporting patients throughout their journey towards recovery. Stroke can have a profound impact on an individual’s mobility, independence and quality of life, as well as on their families. By bringing advanced robotic rehabilitation and neurostimulation technologies into our rehabilitation services, we are strengthening our commitment to comprehensive stroke care.”
The integration of robotic systems with specialist-led rehabilitation aims to make stroke recovery more structured and personalised, helping patients work towards improved mobility, functionality and quality of life.
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