RehabifyChildren's rehabilitation.
Some children need extra help to sit, stand, walk, use their hands or keep up at school. At Rehabify in Bengaluru, Dr. Dharshan N A, a physiatrist (MD Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), assesses how your child moves and plays, sets goals with you and works with your child's therapists and school so that everyone follows one plan.
Care in this area
Pick a condition.
Each page explains the condition, what happens at your visit and when to get help urgently.
Cerebral palsy
ConditionCerebral palsy care led by a physiatrist in Bengaluru. Goal-based therapy, splints, spasticity management and school support, planned with parents.Muscular dystrophy
ConditionRehab for children with Duchenne and other muscular dystrophies. Stretching, splints, mobility and school advice, planned with your child's team.Developmental delay and autism support
ConditionSupport for children with developmental delay or autism. A physiatrist assesses movement and daily skills and links you with therapists and schools.
What your care includes
Four steps, in order.
The doctor decides the right tests and treatment for you after examining you.
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Meet and assess
You tell us about your child's day. The doctor examines movement, muscle tone, joints and posture through play.
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Set goals together
Goals that matter to your family, such as sitting at the table, walking to class or dressing.
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Plan the team
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, orthoses and medicines, linked into one plan with your child's current therapists and school.
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Review and adjust
Children grow and change, so the plan is checked at regular reviews.
Who you will see
Who you will see
Dr. Dharshan N A
Consultant in physical medicine and rehabilitation, with a fellowship in interventional pain management.
MBBS, MD (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management.
Questions
Before you book.
Short answers to what people ask most about children's rehabilitation.
Does a parent need to come to every visit?
Yes. A parent or legal guardian attends every visit and gives consent for any examination or treatment. Older children are also asked for their own agreement.
We already have a therapist. Do we need to change?
No. Rehabify can work with your child's current physiotherapist, occupational therapist or speech therapist and share a written plan with them.
What is a physiatrist's role for a child?
A physiatrist is a doctor for movement and function. The doctor looks at the whole picture, including muscle tone, joints, splints, equipment and medicines, and links the different therapies together.
Can you write a note for my child's school?
Yes. The doctor can suggest seating, rest breaks, access and support at school, with your consent.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Dharshan N A, consultant in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Other care areas
Book a consultation
Tell us where it hurts. We plan the way back.
Start with one consultation. Choose a clinic visit or a video consult, and the team confirms your time by phone or WhatsApp.
Prefer to call? +91 79048 42576
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You send a request
Online, on WhatsApp or by phone.
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We confirm a time
By phone or WhatsApp, for the clinic or a video consult.
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You meet your doctor
Bring your reports and wear loose clothes.