Nagpur, India: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s medical health department has opened four physiotherapy centers aimed at supporting individuals with disabilities and seniors aged 60 and above.

These centers offer services at low rates to ensure accessibility for those in need. Since October 6, a total of 799 patients have taken advantage of these services.

Under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner and Administrator Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary, physiotherapy centers have been set up at Indira Gandhi Hospital in Gandhi Nagar, Pachpaoli Maternity Home, Sadar Rog Nidan Kendra, and Mahal Rog Nidan Kendra.

The initiative is headed by Commissioner Dr. Chaudhary, with backing from Additional Commissioner (City) Aanchal Goyal, who is urging more citizens to take advantage of these services.

The centers are managed by a team led by Municipal Medical Health Officer Dr. Deepak Selokar and Additional Medical Health Officer Dr. Narendra Bahiwar.

Dr. Selokar highlights that physiotherapy is a science-driven health service aimed at enhancing mobility and functionality. It provides various treatments that are beneficial for individuals with disabilities, seniors, pregnant women, and those with serious health issues.

The centers provide a range of therapeutic services, including manual therapy, exercise, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), magnetic therapy, dry needling, acupuncture, taping, hydrotherapy, diathermy, ultrasound, and phonophoresis.