Center for Rehabilitation

1. History and Development

• Established in 1982, the Bach Mai Rehabilitation Centre has evolved from a small Physical Therapy unit into a leading national facility. In 2005, it was officially designated as a "Centre" by the Ministry of Health. Today, it serves as the top-tier referral center for rehabilitation in Vietnam, operating with 104 inpatient beds and managing thousands of outpatient visits annually.
• The Centre follows the international "Rehabilitation Team" model, integrating various specialists including Rehabilitation Physicians, Nurses, Physiotherapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech and Language Therapists (SLT), and Orthotists/Prosthetists.

2. Key Areas of Expertise

• Post-stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Rehabilitation.
• Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation.
• Bladder and Bowel Rehabilitation.
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Rehabilitation.
• Orthotics and Assistive Devices.
• Specialized care for Orthopedics, Oncology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, and Obstetrics.

3. Advanced Technologies & Techniques

• Urodynamics and Electromyography (EMG): Standardized diagnostic procedures.
• Neuro-interventions: Non-invasive brain stimulation (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation - TMS, tDCS).
• Spasticity Management: Botulinum toxin injections under ultrasound/electrostimulation guidance.
• Biofeedback: Used for treating incontinence, pelvic floor disorders, and swallowing disorders.
• Robotic-Assisted Rehabilitation: Cutting-edge technology for motor recovery.
• Autologous Stem Cell Therapy: Research and application for spinal cord injury patients.
   

5. Organizational structure
The Centre is divided into specialized units to ensure comprehensive care:

• Physiotherapy Unit
• Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Unit
• Stroke and Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit
• Urogenital Rehabilitation Unit
• Musculoskeletal and Spinal Rehabilitation Unit
• Occupational Therapy (OT) Unit
• Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Unit
• Orthotics Workshop (Prosthetics & Orthotics)
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Unit
• Functional Exploration Room (Urodynamics, EMG)

6. Missions & functions

• Clinical Excellence: Providing inpatient, outpatient, and day-care rehabilitation services as a final-tier referral hospital.
• Advisory Role: Consulting for the Ministry of Health on developing the rehabilitation specialty nationwide.
• Education: Training undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as providing continuous medical education (CME) for practitioners.
• Scientific Research: Conducting national and international studies on disability and innovative rehabilitation methods.
• Healthcare Network Support: Directing and supporting rehabilitation services for northern provinces and parts of central Vietnam.
   
  7. Achievements

• Awarded "Excellent Labor Collective" for 10 consecutive years.
• Prime Minister’s Certificate of Merit (2013).
• Numerous Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Health for outstanding medical service and quality management.