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Physiotherapy

"With a considerable part of the refugee population living with disability, we have developed a strategic response to strengthen disability inclusion through our provision of free physiotherapy sessions and popular skills training sessions to empower families to meet their own needs." 

EMA has developed a strategic response to strengthen disability inclusion through our provision of free physiotherapy sessions and popular skills training sessions to empower families to meet their own needs. Our physiotherapist sees several patients with neurological problems such as cerebral palsy, hemiplegia, tetraplegia, paraplegia and spina bifida. Other problems that are commonly treated and prevalent in the community are rheumatological problems, muscle dystrophy and traumatic conditions.

 

According to a study by Humanity & Inclusion, 22.8% of Syrian refugees have disabilities. It means that more than 1 in 5 refugees has a disability. Furthermore, 61.4% of the households have at least one member with disabilities. With our free physiotherapy programme, we aim to enhance disability inclusion and contribute to communities in which disabled people can participate in a meaningful way and reach their full potential.

120+ physiotherapy sessions monthly
Located in Taalabaya & Al Marj

Patient testimony from a father

“My son had surgery and through a complication by the anesthesia, he suffered hypoxia and lacked oxygen in his brain for several minutes. He woke up fully paralysed, unable to eat, speak, or move. He is only 7 years old and we were told he will have poor quality of life for as long as he lives. We were told of Dr Lina, a local Physiotherapist working with EMA and we started some sessions. She recommended and MRI which confirmed that brain activity was visible and with the correct, long term physical therapies, there was hope for improved quality of life. My son has been seeing Dr Lina for the last 4 months and we are beginning to hope again. He has some movements and he is gaining strength. We know Dr Lina is not a miracle worker but she is doing more than we dreamed of.”

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