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What is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R / Physiatry)?
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), also known as Physiatry, is a medical specialty focused on restoring functional mobility, physical strength, and independence in patients recovering from neurological injuries, severe illnesses, complex trauma, or chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Where does Dr. Samantak Sahu practice and what are his OPD timings?
Dr. Samantak Sahu is available as a Consultant in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Peerless Hospital & B. K. Roy Research Centre, Panchasayar, EM Bypass, Kolkata. His OPD timings are Monday to Thursday, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
What conditions are treated under Neurorehabilitation?
Neurorehabilitation supports recovery for patients suffering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), motor neuron conditions, and cerebral palsy. Therapy focuses on improving motor control, speech, swallowing, balance, and activities of daily living (ADL).
How is spasticity or muscle stiffness managed without surgery?
Spasticity is managed using a combination of targeted stretching programs, dynamic splinting, serial casting, oral anti-spasticity medications, and precision ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin (Botox) injections to reduce muscle stiffness and improve limb range of motion.
Can chronic joint and back pain be treated without open surgery?
Yes. Non-surgical pain management utilizes targeted diagnostic evaluations and precision interventions such as fluoroscopy-guided epidural steroid injections, ultrasound-guided joint infiltrations, and targeted nerve blocks combined with core stabilization physical therapy to relieve chronic neck, back, sciatica, and joint pain.
What is ICU Rehabilitation and how does tracheostomy weaning work?
ICU Rehabilitation involves early bedside physical therapy to prevent ICU-acquired muscle weakness. The treatment includes respiratory muscle training, ventilator weaning strategies, gradual tracheostomy decannulation (removal), and endoscopic swallow evaluations to safely transition patients off feeding tubes back to oral eating.
How is bowel and bladder dysfunction managed after a spinal cord injury?
Neurogenic bladder and bowel care involves structured catheterization guidance (such as Clean Intermittent Catheterization - CIC), kidney-protective urodynamic monitoring, medication, and scheduled bowel elimination routines to ensure predictable control and prevent autonomic dysreflexia.
What is involved in the Discharge Planning process?
Discharge planning includes a pre-discharge functional evaluation, caregiver training for safe patient transfers, recommendations for home ergonomics and modifications, prescription of appropriate mobility aids or orthotics, and a structured long-term outpatient rehabilitation roadmap.
Does Dr. Sahu lead a team of rehabilitation therapists?
es. Dr. Sahu directs a multidisciplinary team consisting of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, clinical psychologists, and rehabilitation nurses to deliver unified, goal-oriented recovery plans for every patient.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Samantak Sahu?
You can book an appointment by contacting Peerless Hospital, Kolkata directly through their official helpdesk or by submitting your visit request on the official website booking portal.