Busan Himchan Hospital Integrates Physical Therapy Rooms... Establishes 'One-Stop' System from Non-Surgical Care to Rehabilitation

Minimizing Patient Movement, Enhancing Continuity
Patient-Centered Rehabilitation System Now Fully Operational

Busan Himchan Hospital has integrated its previously dispersed physical therapy rooms into a single space, establishing a one-stop physical therapy system that covers everything from non-surgical treatment to post-surgical rehabilitation.

On February 2, Busan Himchan Hospital announced the opening of its new physical therapy room, which consolidates the previously separated facilities on the 2nd and 9th floors. This integration goes beyond a simple spatial rearrangement; it represents a structural transformation aimed at minimizing patient movement and enhancing the continuity and focus of treatment.

The hospital explained that by unifying the treatment space for both outpatients and inpatients, they have reduced waiting times and minimized interruptions that can occur during the treatment process. In the integrated physical therapy room, all aspects of musculoskeletal rehabilitation are conducted in one space, including extracorporeal shock wave therapy, manual therapy for joints and the spine, sling therapy, as well as low-frequency and rehabilitative physical therapy.

Experienced physical therapists are strategically assigned to create a collaborative environment within an open structure, allowing for shared treatment processes and mutual monitoring. Through this approach, the hospital aims to respond more precisely to changes in patient conditions and to enhance the consistency and quality of treatment.

Treatment methods are not limited to a single technique but are composed of a combination of therapies tailored to the patient's condition and stage of recovery. Patients undergo rehabilitation through a step-by-step process that includes extracorporeal shock wave therapy, manual therapy for joints and the spine, sling exercises, and thermal and electrical physical therapy.

Additionally, the hospital utilizes the motion analysis device 'XBODY' to analyze joint usage patterns and physical imbalances based on posture and movement. This equipment is used to assess pre- and post-surgical changes in patients who have undergone spinal or knee joint surgery and serves as a reference for setting rehabilitation directions. Cryotherapy equipment, which uses CO₂ gas for stretching and spraying, is also employed to enhance the effects of inflammation reduction and pain management.

The hospital stated that with this integrated operation, they aim not only to alleviate pain but also to systematically manage the entire rehabilitation process, from pre-surgical functional assessment to post-surgical recovery. This approach extends their long-standing treatment philosophy, which emphasizes the importance of non-surgical treatment and rehabilitation, across both their physical space and system.

Pyokilyoung, head of the physical therapy team at Busan Himchan Hospital, stated, "Physical therapy is not just about pain relief but about the process of returning to daily life. With enhanced communication and collaboration among physical therapists in the integrated space, we expect to see further improvements in the quality and consistency of treatment."

Busan Himchan Hospital has accumulated extensive experience in joint treatment, recently achieving 4,000 cases of Mako robotic knee joint replacement surgery. With the integration of the physical therapy room, the hospital is strengthening its treatment system to cover both pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, thereby expanding its scope of care.

Kim Joungho, the recently appointed hospital director, commented, "The recovery process following surgery is just as important as the precision of the surgery itself. We are committed to being a hospital that takes full responsibility for patients' quality of life through a treatment structure where surgery, non-surgical care, and rehabilitation are seamlessly connected."

Officials from Busan Himchan Hospital are holding a commemorative photo session at the opening ceremony of the new physical therapy room.

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