Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai has announced the launch of its dedicated Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre, marking a significant step towards strengthening specialised child-focused care in India.
Addressing a Critical Gap in Paediatric Care
For children with conditions such as Cerebral Palsy, developmental delays, or post-surgical recovery needs, timely and appropriate rehabilitation can shape lifelong outcomes. However, access to dedicated, age-appropriate paediatric rehabilitation remains limited across India.
Importantly, paediatric rehabilitation is a distinct clinical discipline rather than a scaled-down version of adult care. Children require specialised therapy environments, tailored clinical protocols, and equipment aligned with their developmental stages. Recognising this unmet need, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai has established a centre designed specifically to bridge this gap.
Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Services
The centre offers FDA-approved rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and aqua therapy. Together, these services aim to provide holistic and integrated care for paediatric patients.
Focus on Early Intervention and Collaborative Care
At the core of the programme lies early intervention. A multidisciplinary team—comprising paediatric rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and psychologists—works in close coordination to identify developmental delays and initiate timely interventions.
As a result, structured rehabilitation pathways help optimise long-term functional outcomes. In addition, aqua therapy supports mobility and recovery, particularly for children with neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions, within a safe and supervised environment.
Personalised Care with Family-Centric Support
As reported by Express Healthcare, the centre integrates continuous clinical oversight, coordinated care planning, and personalised therapy pathways into every child’s treatment plan. Moreover, it emphasises family counselling and caregiver training, enabling families to actively participate in and support the child’s rehabilitation journey.
Leadership Perspectives on the Initiative
Speaking on the launch, Arunesh Punetha, Regional CEO – Western Region, Apollo Hospitals, stated that the centre reflects the organisation’s commitment to delivering specialised care where it is needed most. He highlighted that the initiative combines advanced infrastructure, FDA-approved services, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and quality of life for children and their families.
Furthermore, Dr Kiran Shingote, COO, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, emphasised that early intervention plays a transformative role in a child’s development. He added that the physician-led model ensures personalised care pathways and close clinical supervision, while the child-friendly environment enhances both effectiveness and comfort.
Adding a clinical perspective, Dr Nitin Menon, Consultant in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, noted that paediatric rehabilitation demands specialised expertise. He explained that the programme is collaborative, evidence-based, and strongly focused on family involvement, with each intervention designed to enhance functional independence and long-term well-being.