Society for the Physically Disabled

Adult & Geriatric Rehabilitation Programme 

Therapy Services

The SPD-Singapore Power Rehabilitation Centre offers a range of programmes and services to meet the varying needs of our patients.

Areas we serve in include patients with neurological, orthopaedic, medical and surgical conditions, and patients who require electrotherapy and exercise therapy to complement drug therapy and medication prescribed by physicians. We also cater to those with congenital disabilities, among other areas.

Physiotherapy Services

• Balance training
• Gait analysis and training
• Muscle Re-education
• Joint range of motion, strengthening and endurance
• Pain Management
• Patient and caregivers training

Occupational Therapy Services

• Upper limbs strengthening and fine motor coordination
• Cognitive and perceptual rehabilitation
• Activities of daily living and home management
• Home modifications
• Recommendation and training in the use of adaptive equipment
• Training for patients and caregivers

Stroke Rehabilitation Programme

The Stroke Programme aims to:

• Enable patients to achieve as much functional independence as possible in activities of daily living such as bed mobility and transfers, climbing of stairs, feeding and grooming
• Help patients regain normal movements of affected limbs
• Provide advice on assistive aids such as orthoses (artificial supports and braces), walking aids, adaptive spoons etc.
• Give support to stroke survivors and their caregivers through education, training and social activities

Facilities Provided

• Two-way accessible transportation with stair crawl facility
• Fitness Therapy
• Counselling, social and welfare programmes for patients and caregivers
• Technical aid loan

Common Conditions Treated

• Orthopaedic Conditions
  • Traumatic synovitis
  • Arthritis
  • Spondylitis
  • General sprains
  • Post fracture and⁄or post injury complications such as joint pain and stiffness
  • Post amputation rehabilitation
  • Other common orthopaedic conditions
• Sports Injuries
  • Back pain
  • Tendonitis and bursitis
  • Tennis elbow / golfer's elbow
  • General muscle‚ tendon and ligament injuries
  • Carpel tunnel syndrome
  • Plantar facitis
• Neurological Conditions
  • Stroke
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Therapeutic interventions for nerve lesions
  • Facial palsy
  • Other common neurological conditions

Fees and Transport

Affordable fees are charged for services at the SPD-Singapore Power Rehabilitation Centre. Subsidies may be granted to patients who meet with the eligibility criteria.

SPD provides an affordable and reliable transportation service with its fleet of specially­adapted vehicles for those who have difficulty using public transport. Staircrawl facilities are available to bring patients from non­lift landing to the ground floor. This service is open to beneficiaries coming to and from the SPD Ability Centre and their homes. Fees are chargeable

Admission and Appointments

For admission to the Adult and Elderly Rehabilitation Programme, complete the SPD referral form and either fax it to 6236 6378 or mail it to:

The Manager, Rehabilitation Programme Society for the Physically Disabled No.2 Peng Nguan Street Singapore 168955

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For more information, please contact:

• Ms Serene Chai 6579 0764 Serene_CHAI@spd.org.sg
• Ms Tay Hwee Lin 6579 0758 TAY_Hwee_Lin@spd.org.sg

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