The Physiotherapy Centre of Palaiohora was
inaugurated on 17th March 2003 and constitutes a specialised care centre for
individuals that require physiotherapy. The Centre is part of the Annousakeio
Therapeutic Centre and is located in the former
EcclesiasticalBoarding
School of the Holy Metropolis of Kisamos and
Selino. The Centre was a vision of the respectable former Metropolite of
Kisamos and Selino,
Mr.Eirinaios, and this worthy project
is being continued by the respectable Metropolite Mr. Amfilohios.
The services are provided by a specialized
physiotherapist and the main objective of the Centre is the alleviation of
human pain.
The kinesiotherapy room where a static exercise
bicycle, parallel bars, balance stairs, quadriceps machine, mats, weights,
balance balls, a wheel for strengthening the upper and lower extremities,
balance platform, finger ladder to strengthen the arm and shoulder and devices
to twist the wrist and elbow up and down exist
The electrotherapy room contains currents of all types, ultrasound, short-wave
heating and deep-heating device, magnetic fields, tens, electric massage, laser
and an elastic harness that stretches the nape.
The hydrotherapy room is equipped with a warm water
pressure tub for upper and lower extremities, a bucket of warm compresses and
pads, a paraffin appliance and bathtub.
The Physiotherapy Centre of Palaiohora is a modern
and fully equipped rehabilitation centre that helps the suffering people who
live far away from organised networks of health services.