Head of Department
Thach Ngoc Thuy An
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R), Tra Vinh General Hospital was established under Decision No. 35/SYT-TCCB dated 28 February 2011 and is a leading specialty in examination, treatment and rehabilitation for patients in the province and neighboring areas. Having developed alongside the hospital, the department continuously improves its expertise and adopts advanced therapy methods to enhance the quality of treatment.
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PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
Key areas of expertise of the department.
- Neurological – Stroke Rehabilitation: Treatment and rehabilitation of stroke sequelae (hemiplegia), traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury...
- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation: Treatment of osteoarthritis, spinal degeneration, herniated discs, sciatica, frozen shoulder, joint stiffness...
- Postoperative/Post-traumatic Rehabilitation: Motor rehabilitation for patients after internal fixation (osteosynthesis), joint replacement, ligament reconstruction, spinal surgery...
- Speech Therapy & Occupational Therapy: Intervention for swallowing disorders, language/speech disorders and dysarthria after stroke, and training in activities of daily living.
- Combining Traditional Medicine & Rehabilitation: Combining acupuncture, massage and acupressure with modern therapy techniques to speed up recovery.
TRAINING & RESEARCH
Activities:
- Training & Practical Supervision: Receiving and providing clinical practice training for students and trainees of medical and pharmaceutical schools in and outside the province. A practice site for newly graduated Rehabilitation doctors and technicians to obtain their practising licences
- Continuing Education & Technology Transfer: Regularly sending staff to advanced training courses and continuing medical education (CME), and ready to support and transfer techniques to lower-level facilities.
- Scientific research: Conducting institutional and provincial-level scientific research projects on new solutions and techniques in rehabilitation.
EQUIPMENT
Key equipment in use.
No. | Equipment Name | Purpose |
1 | Cervical/lumbar spinal traction machine | Treatment of herniated discs and spinal degeneration |
2 | Therapeutic ultrasound machine | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory effect, muscle relaxation and reduction of fibrosis/adhesions |
3 | Electrical stimulation / Electrotherapy machine | Stimulates paralyzed muscles, relieves pain and improves circulation |
4 | Wheelchair-based arm and leg rehabilitation exerciser | Supports muscle strengthening and increases joint range of motion |
5 | Infrared lamp / Shortwave diathermy machine | Superficial/deep heating for effective muscle relaxation and pain relief |
6 | High-intensity electromagnetic (super-inductive) therapy device | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory effect, muscle relaxation and reduction of fibrosis/adhesions |
7 | Radiofrequency therapy machine | Pain relief, anti-inflammatory effect, muscle relaxation and reduction of fibrosis/adhesions |
8 | Gait training system with neuromuscular stimulation | Supports muscle strengthening and increases joint range of motion |
9 | Pneumatic compression lymphatic drainage device (G27) |
STAFF
Total staff: 26 staff members
Head of Department
- Full name: THACH NGOC THUY AN
- Qualification: Specialist Doctor Grade II (CKII)
- Position: Head of Department
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Head Nurse of the Unit
- Full name: TRAN THI SEN
- Qualification: Bachelor of Nursing
- Position: Head Technician
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Doctors (06 doctors):
- 01 Specialist Doctor Grade II (CKII) (Head of Department)
- 01 Specialist Doctor Grade I (CKI) in Rehabilitation
- 01 Specialist Doctor Grade I (CKI) in Traditional Medicine (with 6-month rehabilitation orientation training)
- 02 Traditional Medicine doctors (6-month rehabilitation orientation training)
- 01 General practitioner
Technicians (19 technicians):
- 11 with bachelor's degrees
- 08 with college degrees
Staff
- Total staff: 26
- Staff structure: doctors, nurses and bachelor's degree holders.
Brief introduction to professional capacity:
The staff of the Department of Rehabilitation are thoroughly trained, highly specialized, experienced and enthusiastic. With a solid combination of in-depth expertise in rehabilitation, traditional medicine and modern medicine, the team patiently and devotedly accompanies every patient throughout their training and recovery.