Physiotherapy

Mrs. S. Moyo
Head of Department & Chief Therapist

The Rehabilitation Department at United Bulawayo Hospitals provides comprehensive, patient-centred rehabilitation services for individuals ranging from newborns to elderly patients. Our primary goal is to help patients achieve their highest possible level of function, independence, and quality of life.

The department delivers services to both inpatients and outpatients, using evidence-based rehabilitation practices tailored to individual patient needs.

 

Our Multidisciplinary Team

Our rehabilitation services are delivered by a skilled and dedicated team comprising:

  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Audiologist
  • Rehabilitation Technicians

This multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic care across a wide range of medical conditions.

 

Services Offered

We currently provide the following rehabilitation services:

  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy

Conditions We Manage

Our department attends to a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:

Orthopaedic Conditions

  • Low back pain
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Fractures
  • Hand injuries
  • Post-operative rehabilitation

Neurological Conditions

  • Stroke
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Head injuries
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Down syndrome

Cardiorespiratory Conditions

  • Asthma
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Heart-related conditions

Burns and Related Complications

  • Burns
  • Keloids and other burn-related complications

Other Conditions

  • Delayed developmental milestones
  • HIV-related complications
  • Peripheral neuropathies
  • Urinary incontinence
  • Psychosocial conditions (e.g. depression and anxiety)

Medical Conditions

  • Diabetic foot complications
  • Cancer-related conditions
  • Kidney diseases

Location

📍 2nd Floor, Main Hospital
United Bulawayo Hospitals

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday:
08:00 am – 04:00 pm
After-hours on-call service available

Wednesday:

  • Clubfoot Clinic

Thursday:

  • Paediatric Neurology Clinic

Weekends & Public Holidays:

  • On-call services for emergency cases and Intensive Care Units