Background

The Physical Therapy Department at Bet Hadar provides physical therapy to hospitalized patients in various departments, as well as to outpatients requiring ambulatory care services.

The primary goal of Physical Therapy is to restore patients’ ability to function independently in daily life, within the limitations of their injury, and to improve their quality of life.

The Physical Therapy Department works in full collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, understanding that the rehabilitation process requires involvement from various professionals addressing all aspects of the patient’s life and family.

The department is equipped with advanced equipment, professional and well-trained staff, and provides high-level services.

The Prosthetic Clinic at Bet Hadar provides services to patients from all health insurance providers. Patients meeting the criteria and requiring prosthetic limbs, walking aids, and medical shoes will be examined by a certified prosthetist, Mr. Erel Hershko, in order to receive a prescription.

Team

The Physical Therapy Department at Bet Hadar has a team of 22 staff members. All physical therapists have degrees and are licensed from the Ministry of Health.

The team members are skilled and professional, involved in student training, teaching in leading academic institutions, and conducting research, as well as contributing publications in leading international journals.

Professional Emphasis

The department places emphasis on ongoing professional development, including workshops, additional training days, courses, and seminars for all team members, aiming to advance, learn, and provide the best treatment for each patient.

Specializations

• – Rehabilitation after multi-systemic injuries from road accidents and severe trauma
• – Respiratory rehabilitation – weaning from ventilation, treatment for chronic respiratory patients
• – Neurological rehabilitation after: stroke, head injuries, spinal cord injuries, tumor removal, and neurological diseases (Guillain-Barré, Parkinson’s etc.)
• – Orthopedic rehabilitation after fractures, joint replacement surgery, road accidents
• – Amputee rehabilitation, including prosthetic fitting and prosthetic rehabilitation
• – Vestibular rehabilitation after central and peripheral balance system injuries
• – Customization/building of splints to preserve/improve joint mobility
• – Therapies for nursing patients, psychiatric patients, complex care nursing patients residing at Bet Hadar, aiming to maintain and improve existing functional abilities
• – Accompaniment and guidance in the process of adapting splints and walking aids
• – Consulting on wheelchair accessibility, mobility techniques, and adaptive equipment
• – Family guidance on preparing the home for the patient’s return from rehabilitation

Treatment Location

Treatment takes place in the Physiotherapy Institute and in the departments, in the patient’s close environment, understanding their functional needs.

Treatment Methods

Treatment is conducted using various methods, including:
– Medical electrical equipment (electrotherapy, ultrasound, TENS)
– Manual techniques
– Innovative rehabilitation equipment for improving muscle strength and functional components
– Equipment for pain control and joint problems (heating, resting splints)
– Mobility and walking aids
– Additional equipment for improving muscle strength and range of motion

Training

The Physiotherapy Department at Bet Hadar serves as an academic training center, where students from across the country come for clinical internships in various fields. Additionally, the department organizes training days and workshops for Bet Hadar’s treatment staff on mobility safety of the caregiver and patient, and lectures for medical teams and caregivers from various fields.