RSI treatment programme for overseas
patients
Over 45,000
clients, including several from countries like USA, Canada,
UK, France, Sweden, Norway, Poland, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Zimbabwe, Singapore,
China, Korea, Thailand, Israel, New Zealand and Australia (besides
from throughout India) have already been successfully treated
at RECOUP since 2001.
RSI's and people suffering from it vary and so does the treatment.
However, the following information would be helpful as a guide
to our prospective overseas clients.
Assessment
Dr. Sharan evaluates all patients before proposing an individualised
treatment plan. The assessment includes a comprehensive musculoskeletal/myofascial
examination with a focus on range of motion, trigger points, biomechanical
problems, and evidence of nerve or blood vessel entrapment, plus
any other pertinent tests according to the presenting symptoms.
Further assessments may include a workstation evaluation with
a focus on biomechanical and ergonomic issues, blood tests, nerve
conduction studies, x-rays, and MRI Scans.
Other team members
- Physical and Occupational Therapists
- Neuropsychiatrist (with experience of running a multidisciplinary
pain clinic in UK, using psychological counseling, stress management
and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Clinical Psychologist
- Physician
- Nutritionist
- Yoga Therapist
- Fitness Trainers
- Alexander Teachers (available intermittently)
SHARAN'S®
Protocol for RSI (Skilled Hands-on Approach for Release of myofascia,
Articular, Neural and Soft-tissue mobilisation)
Phase 1 - Severe discomfort
Ischaemic compression, deep pressure soft tissue massage
Myofascial release
Voluntary contraction & release methods
Muscle Energy Technique
Positional Release Techniques
Relaxation techniques / breathing exercises
Kinesio taping
Interferential Therapy (IFT), Ultrasound, Laser, Functional Electrical Stimulation
Spray & stretch and needling (TrP injections)
Phase 2 - Moderate discomfort
Soft tissue, neural, articular (rib / clavicular / scapulo-thoracic)
and/or spinal (Maitland, Mulligan) mobilisation
Self-stretching exercises
Nerve & tendon glides
EMG Biofeedback
Yoga, Alexander technique
Phase 3 - Mild discomfort
Further self-stretching exercises
Progressive strengthening exercises
Postural retraining, body mechanics and ergonomics training on
a model computer workstation
Ergonomic furniture and accessory recommendation
Phase 4 - Maintenance phase
Further strength training
Aerobic conditioning
Yoga
Tai Chi
DURATION OF TREATMENT
An average stay in Bangalore for 12
weeks is recommended.
RECOUP'S GUEST HOUSES
RECOUP offers 2 furnished guest houses (5 AC Rooms) at a short walking distance
from RECOUP's Jayanagar Centre for its out-station patients.
The cost of stay is usually Rs. 20,000 per month (1 GBP = Rs. 90 approx., 1 USD = Rs.
40 approx., 1 Euro = Rs. 55 approx). Please correspond with Jerrish
A Jose, Clinic Manager, RECOUP (jerrish at recoup.in) for booking
and further assistance.
COST OF TREATMENT
Approximately Rs. 12,000 per week. Visiting
patients spend most of the day at RECOUP undergoing various therapies
or reading about RSI at our library/resource center. Treatment
is available on all days (including Sundays and Public Holidays).
The cost includes consultation and treatment with the following
professionals: Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation Specialist, Neuropsychiatrist and/or Clinical Psychologist,
Nutritionist, Physiotherapist/Myotherapist/Occupational
therapist, Yoga Therapist and other rehabilitation professionals
(as required), rental for gymnasium and Ergonomics/postural training on a model workstation.
We accept payment by credit card (VISA and Mastercard).
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