Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai announced the launch of its dedicated Paediatric Rehabilitation Centre.
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 FDA-approved rehabilitation services, encompassing physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and aqua therapy.
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.
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, 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.”