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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy Package | $ 1500-3000 | No Define | OPD or IPD Basis |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Inpatient rehabilitation programme of about 2 weeks (room charges for the 2-week inpatient stay)
- ✔Initial assessment by a rehabilitation physician (physiatrist)
- ✔Spine specialist consultations during the 2-week inpatient stay
- ✔Plastic surgery specialist consultation (up to 2 visits) for pressure-sore assessment where needed
- ✔Daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy as per the rehabilitation plan
- ✔Tilt-table training, partial body-weight-supported treadmill training (PBWSTT) and suspension therapy
- ✔Gait (walking) training and balance training
- ✔Electrical muscle stimulation therapy
- ✔Weekly progress review, attendant training and a written home exercise programme
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Air tickets and visa fees
- ✖Room / hotel charges for an outpatient (OPD) programme, e.g. a 4-week outpatient plan
- ✖Plastic surgery for pressure sores, if needed
- ✖CT, MRI, PET, bone density (BMD), urodynamic study and other investigations, if needed
- ✖Wheelchair, assistive devices, splints, reciprocal walker, standing frame or calipers as required
- ✖Psychologist consultation, if needed
- ✖Medicines and botulinum toxin injections
- ✖Extra weeks of therapy beyond the package
- ✖Attendant food and personal expenses
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🇮🇳 REHABILITATION PACKAGE — INDIA
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy in India
Structured rehabilitation after stroke, spinal injury, joint replacement, fractures, sports injuries and long illness – led by rehabilitation doctors (physiatrists) and senior physiotherapists at NABH and JCI accredited hospitals in India, at a fraction of Gulf, UK or US prices.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🏃 Team of physio, OT & speech therapists💰 Starting USD 1,500✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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1–3 hrs
Therapy per day
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OPD or IPD
Outpatient or admitted
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Measurable
Progress scored weekly
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2–6 weeks
Typical programme
📖 What is Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy?
Rehabilitation is care that helps you get back, keep or improve the abilities you need for daily life – walking, using your hands, speaking, swallowing, thinking and looking after yourself. These abilities can be lost after a stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, a major operation such as knee or hip replacement, a fracture, a sports injury or a long stay in intensive care. Good rehabilitation started at the right time can make a large difference to how independent a person becomes.
Physical therapy (physiotherapy) is the core of most rehabilitation programmes. It uses guided exercise, balance and gait (walking) training, manual therapy and machines such as electrical stimulation to improve strength, movement and pain. Depending on your needs, the team may also include an occupational therapist (daily-life skills and hand function), a speech and swallowing therapist, a psychologist and a rehabilitation physician (physiatrist) who leads the plan.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Rehabilitation helps you get back strength, movement and independence after an illness, injury or surgery. A team of physiotherapists and doctors makes a plan just for you. Regular exercise and practice help you walk, move and do daily tasks again.
Who rehabilitation can help
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Stroke and brain injury
Recovery of walking, arm and hand use, speech and swallowing after stroke or head injury.
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Spinal cord injury
Strength, transfers, wheelchair skills, bladder and bowel training after spinal injury or surgery.
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After joint replacement
Restoring knee or hip movement, strength and normal walking after replacement surgery.
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Sports injuries and ligament surgery
ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff and ankle rehabilitation to return safely to sport.
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Back, neck pain and fractures
Exercise therapy for disc problems, after spine surgery and after fractures.
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Neurological and long-term conditions
Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, cerebral palsy and weakness after long ICU stay.
⚠️ Signs You May Need Rehabilitation
- ➤Weakness or paralysis of an arm or leg
- ➤Difficulty walking or frequent falls
- ➤Stiff joints after surgery or a fracture
- ➤Ongoing back or neck pain
- ➤Problems with speech or swallowing
- ➤Difficulty dressing, bathing or eating without help
- ➤Poor balance or dizziness when moving
- ➤Loss of fitness after a long illness or ICU stay
💡 Not everyone needs an intensive programme abroad. Mild sprains and short-term pain often improve with rest, simple home exercises and local physiotherapy. A free review of your reports helps decide if a structured programme in India will add real value for you.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Rehabilitation physician assessment | Sets goals, checks medical fitness for therapy and plans the programme |
| Functional scores (e.g. Barthel Index, FIM) | Measures independence at the start and end to track progress |
| Strength, range of motion and balance tests | Finds which muscles and joints need work and the risk of falls |
| Gait (walking) analysis | Shows walking problems that can be corrected |
| MRI / X-ray review | Checks the injury, surgery or brain/spine findings before therapy |
| Speech and swallow assessment | Needed after stroke or brain injury to make eating and drinking safe |
| Basic blood tests and ECG | Check fitness for exercise, especially in older or heart patients |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Report review
Our team and the rehabilitation doctor review your reports and suggest a programme length.
2
Arrival and assessment
Detailed assessment by the physiatrist and therapists on your first day.
3
Goal setting
Clear, measurable goals are set with you and your family (for example, walk 50 metres with a stick).
4
Daily therapy plan
A timetable of physiotherapy and, if needed, occupational and speech therapy is made.
5
Therapy sessions
Usually 1–3 hours of therapy per day, 5–6 days a week.
6
Use of modern equipment
Electrical stimulation, gait trainers, balance platforms and robotic devices where needed.
7
Pain and spasticity control
Medicines, splints or botulinum injections for stiff muscles where advised.
8
Weekly review
Progress is scored and the plan is adjusted every week.
9
Family training
Your attendant learns safe transfers and the home exercise programme.
10
Discharge plan
Written home programme, equipment advice and video follow-up schedule.
⚖️ Types of Rehabilitation
| Programme | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Neuro-rehabilitation | Walking, arm, balance, speech and cognitive therapy | Stroke, brain or spinal cord injury, Parkinson's |
| Orthopaedic rehabilitation | Strength, joint movement and gait training | After joint replacement, fractures, spine surgery |
| Sports rehabilitation | Progressive strength, agility and return-to-sport tests | ACL, meniscus, shoulder and ankle injuries |
| Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation | Supervised exercise and breathing training | After heart surgery, heart attack, COPD or long ICU stay |
| Paediatric rehabilitation | Play-based therapy, splints and family training | Cerebral palsy, developmental delay |
📊 Clinical guidelines (for example the AHA/ASA 2016 stroke rehabilitation guideline and NICE stroke guidance) recommend organised, multidisciplinary rehabilitation because it improves independence and reduces disability compared with usual care.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up and hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Assessment by rehabilitation doctor and therapists; goals set |
| Day 3–7 | Daily therapy sessions (OPD visits or inpatient as advised) |
| Week 2–3 | Intensive therapy continues; weekly progress review |
| Last week | Family training, home exercise programme and final assessment |
| Final day | Fly home ✈️ with written programme and video follow-up plan |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Week 1
Assessment, pain control and learning the basic exercises safely.
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Week 2
Strength and movement improve; therapy intensity is increased.
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Week 3–4
Better walking, balance and daily-life skills; less help needed.
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At discharge
You and your family are trained in the home programme.
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First 3 months
Continue exercises at home; video reviews with the team.
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3–12 months
Most recovery after stroke happens in the first 3–6 months, but gains can continue for longer with practice.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Patients with clear functional gain after a structured programme | Most patients (varies by condition) |
| Return to walking after knee replacement rehab | Usually within 4–6 weeks |
| Stroke recovery window with the fastest gains | First 3–6 months |
| Therapy per day in intensive programmes | About 1–3 hours |
Results depend on the cause and severity of the problem, how early rehabilitation starts, the patient's age and general health, and – most of all – how regularly the exercises are continued at home.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Rehabilitation is very safe when supervised. Possible issues include:
- •Muscle soreness and tiredness in the first days
- •Temporary increase in joint or back pain
- •Falls during balance or walking training (therapists use support to prevent this)
- •Skin irritation from electrical stimulation pads
- •Drop or rise in blood pressure during exercise in heart patients
- •Slower progress than hoped in severe nerve injuries
💰 Cost of Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy in India
The cost of rehabilitation and physical therapy in India starts from about USD 1,500. The package is designed around a 2-week inpatient programme (it can also be planned on an OPD basis) with specialist consultations and daily therapy including tilt-table, body-weight-supported treadmill and gait training. The total depends on how many weeks you need, inpatient or outpatient care, and any equipment or tests required.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & physiotherapy package (this package) | From 1,500 | OPD or IPD basis (about 2 weeks inpatient) | Specialist consults plus daily therapy |
| Outpatient physiotherapy, 2–3 weeks | 800 – 1,800 | None (daily visits) | For joint, spine and sports rehab |
| Inpatient neuro-rehabilitation, 2 weeks | 3,500 – 6,000 | 14 days | Stroke or spinal injury with physio, OT and speech therapy |
| Premium rehab centre, 4 weeks | 7,000 – 12,000 | Up to 28 days | Robotic gait training and private room |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the condition, number of weeks, inpatient or outpatient care, room category and use of special equipment. Quotes are confirmed after the rehabilitation specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔2-week inpatient rehab room charges
- ✔Rehabilitation doctor and spine specialist consults
- ✔Daily physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- ✔Tilt table, PBWSTT and suspension therapy
- ✔Gait training and electrical stimulation
- ✔Home exercise programme and family training
- ✔Coordinator and interpreter support
❌ Not Included
- ✖Flights and visa fees
- ✖Room charges for outpatient programmes
- ✖Pressure-sore plastic surgery
- ✖CT, MRI, BMD and urodynamic studies
- ✖Wheelchair, splints, walkers and calipers
- ✖Psychologist consultation
- ✖Medicines and injections
- ✖Extra weeks of therapy
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Discharge summary, MRI / CT / X-ray reports, operation notes (if after surgery), list of current medicines and a short video of the patient walking or moving |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌All neurology / orthopaedic reports, MRI / CT scans on CD / link, discharge summaries and prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (New Delhi), Medanta – The Medicity, Max Saket, Fortis Gurugram, Artemis, Apollo Hospitals, Kokilaben Hospital Mumbai and Manipal Hospitals
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Senior Specialists
Programmes are led by qualified rehabilitation physicians (PM&R) with experienced physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ How much does rehabilitation cost in India?
Rehabilitation and physical therapy in India start from about USD 1,500. The final cost depends on the number of weeks, whether you are an outpatient or inpatient, and which therapies you need. We send a written estimate after reviewing your reports.
➤ How long should I stay in India?
Most programmes last 2–6 weeks. Orthopaedic and sports rehab often need 2–3 weeks; stroke or spinal injury rehab usually needs 4 weeks or more.
➤ Will I stay in the hospital?
It depends on your condition. Patients who can travel to the hospital daily do it on an OPD basis and stay in a nearby hotel. Patients with severe weakness, stroke or spinal injury are usually admitted (IPD).
➤ How many hours of therapy will I get per day?
Usually 1–3 hours per day, 5–6 days a week. Intensive neuro-rehab programmes give more therapy time than routine outpatient physiotherapy.
➤ Can rehabilitation help years after a stroke?
Yes, some improvement is still possible, although the fastest recovery happens in the first 3–6 months. Goals are usually more focused, such as safer walking or better hand use.
➤ Is physiotherapy painful?
Some exercises cause mild soreness, especially at the start. Therapists adjust the exercises so that pain stays manageable, and pain relief is given if needed.
➤ Who will treat me?
A rehabilitation physician leads the team, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists as needed. Your progress is reviewed every week.
➤ Can children receive rehabilitation?
Yes. Paediatric rehabilitation is available for cerebral palsy, developmental delay and after injuries or surgery, using play-based therapy and family training.
➤ What happens after I go home?
You receive a written and video home exercise programme. Our team can arrange video follow-up with your therapist and help you find a local physiotherapist.
➤ Can my family member come with me?
Yes. One or two attendants can come on a medical attendant visa. Their training in transfers and home exercises is an important part of the programme.
➤ What reports should I send?
Send your discharge summary, MRI / CT / X-ray reports, operation notes, current medicines and, if possible, a short video of the patient walking or moving.
➤ Is robotic or advanced equipment available?
Selected centres offer robotic gait trainers, body-weight-supported treadmills, balance platforms and functional electrical stimulation. These may cost extra.
➤ Do I need a visa?
Yes. Satyug Healthcare provides the hospital invitation letter for your medical visa and attendant visa, and arranges airport pick-up.
➤ Will there be someone who speaks my language?
Yes. We provide interpreters for Arabic, French and Portuguese (plus English), and a coordinator who stays in touch throughout your programme.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: WHO Rehabilitation fact sheet (2023); NIH MedlinePlus: Rehabilitation; AHA/ASA Guidelines for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery (2016); NICE guideline NG236 Stroke rehabilitation in adults (2023); Cleveland Clinic: Physical Therapy. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Physical therapy involves the restoration of function, allowing you to regain your independence in the safest and most effective way possible. Rehabilitation is the process that assists a person in recovering from a serious injury, while physical therapy will help with strength, mobility and fitness.
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