Press Release – Advanced Stroke Rehabilitation at Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, announced the integration of advanced robotic and technology‑assisted rehabilitation systems to strengthen its stroke rehabilitation services. The initiative is designed to provide a structured, patient‑centred pathway that supports individuals through all stages of stroke recovery, from emergency evaluation to functional independence.
The hospital operates a dedicated 24/7 Stroke Care Unit staffed by a multidisciplinary team that includes stroke medicine specialists, interventional radiologists, neurosurgeons, Rapid Neuro‑ICU intensivists, trained nursing personnel and advanced medical equipment. This team delivers continuous care, ensuring seamless transition from acute intervention to critical care and subsequent rehabilitation.
New Robotic Rehabilitation Technologies
The centerpiece of the upgrade is the Multilimb Isokinetic Robotic Rehabilitation System, a computerised platform that enables upper‑limb, lower‑limb and functional arm movement training. The system provides more than 20 exercise options covering major joints and operates in three modes—active, assistive and resistive—allowing clinicians to tailor the level of support or resistance to each patient’s needs. It also supports training for Activities of Daily Living (ADL), enabling patients to practice functional movements relevant to everyday tasks.
In addition, robotic hand rehabilitation gloves have been introduced to facilitate guided hand‑opening, hand‑closing and finger‑movement exercises. These gloves incorporate passive and mirror‑therapy modes with adjustable training settings, allowing repetitive and assisted hand movements to be embedded within individualized hand‑rehabilitation programmes under professional supervision.
The hospital emphasises that these technologies complement, rather than replace, conventional physiotherapy and occupational therapy. By integrating robotic assistance with traditional therapy, clinicians can deliver assisted, repetitive and resistance‑based movement training while retaining the expertise and guidance of rehabilitation professionals.
Executive Commentary
Dr. Sivarajan Thandeswaran, Senior Consultant – Stroke Medicine at Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet, stated that “stroke treatment does not end with the initial medical intervention; the recovery phase is equally important. The introduction of advanced robotic rehabilitation systems allows us to incorporate technology‑assisted training into individualized programmes, helping patients improve functional abilities and independence.”
Dr. Aravindan Selvaraj, Co‑Founder & Executive Director of the Kauvery Group of Hospitals, added, “At Kauvery, we believe healthcare must extend beyond treating a medical condition to supporting patients throughout their recovery journey. By bringing advanced robotic rehabilitation and neurostimulation technologies into our services, we are strengthening our commitment to comprehensive stroke care.”
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