Physiotherapy treatments & modalities
Every treatment modality we use — from dry needling and shockwave to LSVT-BIG, gait retraining and pelvic-floor biofeedback. Each guide includes indications, how it works, dosing and evidence.
Vellore Physio at a glance
- Founded by
- Dr. Karolin Rockson PT
- Clinic
- Katpadi Rd, Vellore
- Treatments covered
- 72
- Home visits
- 20+ neighborhoods
72 treatments we cover
Dry needling
Trigger-point needling for stubborn muscle knots and myofascial pain.
IFT (Interferential) therapy
Cross-current electrotherapy for deep pain modulation and swelling reduction.
IFT electrotherapy
Alias for interferential therapy — pain relief and muscle re-education.
TENS
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic and acute pain relief.
Cupping therapy
Suction cups to lift fascia, improve local blood flow and ease trigger points.
Kinesio taping
Elastic tape to offload tissue, cue posture and manage swelling.
Low-level laser therapy
Photobiomodulation for tendinopathy, wound healing and joint pain.
Shockwave therapy
Focused/radial shockwave for calcific tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis and heel spur.
Manual lymphatic drainage
Specialised massage for lymphedema after surgery or cancer treatment.
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD)
Vodder-style lymph drainage for post-mastectomy and post-op swelling.
Manual therapy
Hands-on joint mobilisation, soft-tissue release and neural mobilisation.
Joint mobilisation
Maitland-graded joint glides to restore range and reduce pain.
Cryotherapy
Cold packs and cryo-cuff for acute injury, post-surgical swelling and pain.
Thermotherapy
Moist heat, wax and short-wave diathermy for chronic stiffness.
Traction therapy
Cervical and lumbar traction for disc-related radicular pain.
Therapeutic ultrasound
Deep-tissue heating and micro-massage for tendon and ligament healing.
Electrotherapy
Umbrella term for TENS, IFT, NMES, EMS and Russian current used in physio.
Robotic rehabilitation
Exoskeleton- and robot-assisted gait and hand training for neuro rehab.
EMG biofeedback
Surface EMG cues that re-teach weak or overactive muscles to fire correctly.
Spinal decompression
Motorised traction for lumbar disc herniation with radicular pain.
Core stabilisation
Progressive core control training for low back pain and post-partum recovery.
Hydrotherapy
Warm-water pool exercise for arthritis, post-op rehab and neuro conditions.
Ergonomic training
Desk, driving and lifting set-up to prevent recurring musculoskeletal pain.
Proprioceptive training
Balance and joint-position drills after ankle, knee or ACL injury.
Fall prevention training
Otago-style balance and strength programme for older adults.
Gait training
Task-specific walking retraining after stroke, SCI or joint replacement.
Prosthetic gait training
Amputee gait retraining with above- or below-knee prosthesis.
Balance training
Progressive static and dynamic balance drills for neuro and geriatric rehab.
Balance training for seniors
Evidence-based fall-prevention balance work for older adults.
Vestibular balance retraining
Vestibular adaptation and habituation exercises after BPPV or vestibular loss.
Vestibular rehabilitation
Gaze stabilisation, BPPV manoeuvres and balance retraining.
BPPV treatment
Epley, Semont and Gufoni manoeuvres for benign positional vertigo.
Vertigo rehab
Combined VRT for peripheral and central vertigo causes.
Stroke rehabilitation
CIMT, mirror therapy, task-specific practice and gait retraining after stroke.
Parkinson's rehabilitation
LSVT-BIG, cueing, dual-task training and falls prevention.
Neurological physiotherapy
Structured rehab for stroke, SCI, MS, Parkinson's and Guillain-Barré.
Neuro home rehab
Bed-side or in-home neuro programme for patients who can't travel.
Early mobility in ICU
Bedside physio in the ICU to prevent deconditioning and ventilator weakness.
Respiratory physiotherapy
Airway clearance, breathing retraining and inspiratory muscle training.
Cardiopulmonary rehab
Structured exercise and education after MI, CABG, COPD or long COVID.
Hand rehabilitation
Splint fabrication, tendon glides and functional training for hand injuries.
ADL retraining
Occupational-therapy-led practice of dressing, bathing, feeding and transfers.
Cognitive rehabilitation
Attention, memory and executive-function retraining after brain injury.
Aphasia therapy
Speech-language therapy for expressive and receptive aphasia after stroke.
Dysphagia treatment
Safe-swallow training, diet modification and NMES for swallow recovery.
Voice restoration therapy
LSVT-LOUD and voice therapy for Parkinson's and post-stroke voice loss.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation
Biofeedback-guided pelvic floor rehab for leaks, prolapse and post-partum pain.
Prenatal physiotherapy
Pregnancy back pain, pelvic girdle pain and birth preparation.
Cerebral palsy therapy
NDT/Bobath-based paediatric neuro rehab from infancy through school age.
Sensory integration therapy
Ayres-based OT for sensory-processing difficulties in children.
Paediatric neuro rehab
Motor-learning-driven rehab for CP, GDD and paediatric brain injury.
Graded exercise for cancer fatigue
Progressive aerobic + strength programme for cancer-related fatigue.
Post-mastectomy shoulder rehab
Shoulder ROM, scar mobilisation and lymph care after breast surgery.
Chemo neuropathy rehab
Balance, desensitisation and strengthening for chemo-induced neuropathy.
Radiation-fibrosis mobilisation
Soft-tissue and joint mobilisation for radiation-induced fibrosis.
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Standardised ACL, TKR, THR and spine rehab pathways.
Post-surgical home care
In-home rehab for the first weeks after joint or spine surgery.
Elderly home physiotherapy
Home programme for frailty, dementia and post-hospital deconditioning.
Home physiotherapy
Same-clinician-quality physio delivered at your Vellore-region home.
Sports physiotherapy
Return-to-play testing, prevention screening and elite rehab.
Orthopaedic physiotherapy
Non-surgical and post-op ortho care from MSK-fellowship-trained physios.
Paediatric physiotherapy
Physio for CP, GDD, torticollis, toe walking and paediatric ortho.
Geriatric physiotherapy
Whole-person rehab focused on independence, safety and confidence.
Pain management
Multimodal, evidence-based physio for acute and persistent pain.
Trans-tibial (BK) prosthesis rehab
Below-knee prosthetic fitting, socket check, gait training and endurance.
Trans-femoral (AK) prosthesis rehab
Above-knee prosthetic training with pre-prosthetic conditioning.
Myoelectric upper-limb prosthesis
EMG-controlled prosthetic hand training and grip pattern practice.
Ankle-foot orthosis (AFO)
AFO prescription and gait training for foot drop after stroke or SCI.
Spinal bracing
Post-spine-surgery bracing, wear schedule and safe transitions off.
Scoliosis bracing
Boston / Chêneau brace guidance combined with Schroth-style exercises.
Diabetic footwear
Custom insoles and footwear for the diabetic and neuropathic foot.
Osteoporosis management
Bone-loading exercise, balance, posture and fracture-safety education.