Rehabilitation Services
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) provides a comprehensive range of rehabilitation services across its network, with Qatar Rehabilitation Institute (QRI) serving as the main specialist hospital. HMC’s rehabilitation services are built on an interdisciplinary, patient-centered model, utilizing advanced technologies such as robotic labs, anti-gravity systems, aquatic therapy, real-life simulation environments and assistive technology.
Specialist services include prosthetics and orthotics, seating and mobility clinics, and advanced care for conditions such as lymphedema and neuro-cardiac disorders. HMC also delivers highly accessible community rehabilitation services, supporting patients in their home environments. Through initiatives such as Precision Rehabilitation and strong collaboration with international partners like the World Health Organization, HMC continues to set new standards in personalized, evidence-based rehabilitation care.
Range of services
HMC provides a full spectrum of specialized rehabilitation services designed to support patients across all stages of recovery. These services include:
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinics
- Day Rehabilitation Programs
- Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
- Community-Based Rehabilitation Support
- Post-Discharge Follow-up
- Patient and Family Education Programs
- Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Care
Common conditions treated
HMC’s healthcare teams treat a wide variety of complex medical conditions requiring rehabilitation.
- Stroke
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions (e.g., fractures, joint replacements)
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g., cancer rehab, cardiac rehab)
- Pediatric developmental and neurological conditions
- Amputations and prosthetic training
- Chronic pain and functional mobility disorders
Location of services
Rehabilitation services are delivered across multiple HMC locations:
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Main Facility: Qatar Rehabilitation Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City, Doha
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Integrated Clinics and Units: Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, and Al Wakra Hospital
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Community and Home-based Services: Including tele-rehabilitation and outreach programs
Specialist treatments provided
QRI offers advanced, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions tailored to individual patient needs:
- Stroke and neurological rehabilitation pathways, including robotic and virtual reality therapies
- Spinal cord injury rehabilitation with advanced gait training and functional electrical stimulation (FES)
- Pediatric therapy using sensory integration, motor development programs, and family-centered care
- Cognitive rehabilitation and neuropsychology services
- Advanced prosthetic and orthotic training
- Vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
- Swallowing and communication therapy (Speech-Language Pathology)
- Multidisciplinary pain management
- Seating and Positioning Services for patients using wheelchairs or other assistive seating and mobility systems
Advanced rehabilitaion technology
QRI is equipped with state-of-the-art rehabilitation technology to support patient recovery and functional independence. This includes:
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Gait Lab: Utilizes precision rehabilitation by analyzing the walking patterns of patients with advanced technology, allowing the development of personalized treatment plans for optimal recovery.
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Real Life Simulation Labs: QRI’s Easy Street mimics real life scenarios by preparing patients for everyday challenges like crossing roads, getting in and out of a vehicle, using ATMs, and supermarket shopping, allowing a confident return to daily life.
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Anti-Gravity Rehabilitation: Designed to support early mobility and confidence after surgery or injury, QRI’s Anti-Gravity Treadmill uses cutting-edge technology by applying air pressure to reduce body weight, allowing patients to walk pain-free and recover faster.
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Immersive Recreational Rooms: Rehabilitation meets fun with over 500 virtual reality–based games to improve cognitive skills, social behavior, and mental well-being in an engaging environment.
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Assistive Technology: Empowering lives through innovation by integrating advanced tools to enhance mobility, communication, and independence, redefining rehabilitation possibilities.
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Robotic Lab: Revolutionizing recovery with robotics, QRI provides cutting-edge solutions for upper and lower limb therapy, balance training, and motor skill enhancement, making rehabilitation engaging and effective.
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Aquatic Therapy: Leveraging buoyancy to decrease the weight bearing for patients, hydrotherapy pools utilize the healing benefits of water with underwater treadmills and advanced equipment to achieve mobility and strength for patients in a therapeutic, low-impact environment.
