19/08/2025
The Physical Therapy of the City Health Office of Malaybalay provides physical therapy services through the PT-Community-Based Rehabilitation Program (PT-CBR) on August 19, 2025, in Barangay Sto. Nino, Malaybalay City.
Lloyed Aster G. Dominguez, PTRP, led the activity along with other physical therapists, Lianne Jones T. Cajegas, PTRP, and Claire Myra L. Costonera. Ms. Joynie Angielyka Z. Ganas, PTRP, from PDOHO Bukidnon, also participated in the activity. This was supported by Dr. Ann Michelle C. Go, noncommunicable medical coordinator who did check-up to the patients. Ms. Mhegan L. Dominguez, Health Education and Promotion Officer III also joined in the activity.
PT-CBR is the initiative of the team to provide physical therapy services to the community level. In collaboration with the Barangay Council headed by Hon. Felix P. Gerongano Jr. and Hon. Richard B. Pelayo, Kagawad on Health, and Mrs. Aries Pelayo, the barangay midwife of Brgy. Sto. Nino Health Station.
The team provided significant and holistic physical therapy management to 14 new patients who needed these services. To help individuals recover mobility and strength following injuries or diseases and assist in alleviating pain, they received a customized program to enhance strength, flexibility, and endurance. They used heat like hot moist packs, electrical stimulation, range of motion exercises, progressive resistive exercises, and bicycle ergometer. A thorough initial evaluation was performed. Education and counseling were conducted for home instructions to the patients and carers on how to take care of their health and further injury.
Consequently, vitamins and medicines were also given to patients with maintenance.
The PT team continuously collaborated with the community to strengthen the program. As such, those patients who have no or lesser access can avail the same treatment that others received.
