Exclusive Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre now at Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai
Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai announced the launch of its dedicated Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre, marking a significant step forward in specialised care for children across the region. The centre was formally inaugurated in the presence of distinguished dignitaries, clinical leaders, and hospital leadership.
For a child with cerebral palsy, a developmental delay, or a post-surgical recovery need, the right rehabilitation can shape an entire lifetime. Yet across India, access to dedicated, age-appropriate rehabilitation for children remains critically limited. Paediatric rehabilitation is a distinct clinical discipline, not a scaled-down version of adult care. Children require therapy environments, clinical protocols, and equipment that reflect their unique stage of development. Physician-led paediatric rehabilitation programmes are still rare in the country. Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai's new centre directly addresses this gap.
The centre provides a full suite of FDA-approved rehabilitation services, encompassing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and aqua therapy. The rehabilitation space is purpose-built and child friendly. All equipment and machinery are specifically designed and calibrated for paediatric use, ensuring a safe environment at every stage of recovery.
Early intervention sits at the heart of the programme. A dedicated multidisciplinary team spans paediatric rehabilitation physicians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and psychologists. Working in close collaboration, they identify developmental delays and respond swiftly. Timely, structured rehabilitation is key to optimising long-term outcomes. Aqua therapy complements these interventions, supporting mobility and recovery for children with neuromuscular and orthopaedic conditions in a safe, supervised setting.
What further distinguishes the programme is its physician-led model, still relatively rare in India. Continuous clinical oversight, coordinated care planning, and personalised therapy pathways are built into every child's care. Family counselling and caregiver training complete the framework, equipping families to actively support their child's recovery and progress.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Arunesh Punetha, Regional CEO - Western Region, Apollo Hospitals, said: "This centre reflects our commitment to delivering specialised care where it is needed most. We have brought together advanced infrastructure, FDA-approved services, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team with one goal: to improve outcomes and quality of life for children and their families."
Dr Kiran Shingote, COO, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, added: "Early intervention can make a transformative difference in a child's development. Our physician-led model ensures personalised care pathways and close clinical supervision. The child-friendly environment and paediatric-calibrated equipment ensure that therapy is both effective and reassuring for young patients."
Highlighting the clinical approach, Dr Nitin Menon, Consultant Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, said: "Paediatric rehabilitation calls for a different kind of expertise. We have built a programme that is collaborative, evidence-based, and deeply attentive to family involvement. Every intervention is designed to support each child's functional independence and long-term well-being."
With this launch, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai strengthens its paediatric care portfolio and reaffirms its position as a leading healthcare destination in the region. The Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre brings together early intervention, physician-led care, and FDA-approved therapies, setting a new benchmark in paediatric rehabilitation for Navi Mumbai and beyond.
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