While working, Ms. Nguyen Thi Trang (31 years old, Ho Chi Minh City) unfortunately had a traffic collision that injured her leg. Through examination and MRI results, the doctor concluded that she had a severed anterior cruciate ligament in her right leg and a torn meniscus cartilage that required surgery.
After more than 2 hours of surgery to connect the cruciate ligament, Ms. Trang started a series of days of physical therapy with the hope that her legs could walk normally as before.
"At first, I practiced physical therapy in the hospital, under the guidance of a doctor. After that, the doctor gave me to practice at home and gave me remote instructions to ensure that the exercise process did not have any complications. Now after two years, I have a check-up to check my leg's motor function, everything seems to be better," Ms. Trang shared.
BSCK1 Vo Van Long, Head of the Day Treatment Unit - Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital ( Facility 3), said that there have been many cases of spectacular recovery after PCT practice. The important thing is not only to restore motor function but also to regain the patient's mental intelligence. The family also reduces the burden of care, no longer feeling stuck like in the early days. This is the profound humanistic value that PhCN brings.
For a long time, when mentioning physical therapy, many people often simply imagine it as practicing walking after an injury or stroke. However, the scope of PHDCN is much broader. It is a continuous, systematic process, starting from the time the patient has just stabilized his acute condition to the entire journey of living with the disease. In modern medicine, PCN is increasingly considered an important pillar in addition to prevention and treatment, contributing to helping patients recover comprehensively both physically and mentally.
"HCPN not only helps the body recover from damage after illness but also helps patients find new ways to adapt. For example, a person after a spinal cord injury may no longer be able to walk, but with a comprehensive health insurance program, they can use independent wheelchairs, learn self-care skills, continue to work and integrate into society", emphasized Tiet Ngoc Linh Chi, PhD, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital (chool 3).
