Ibn Sina Physiotherapy
and Rehabilitation Center (IPRC)
The Ibn Sina Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center (IPRC) served as the flagship project of the Strive Trust, aiming to offer free rehabilitation services to the underprivileged community. Recognizing the exorbitant costs associated with rehabilitation from established institutions, the primary objective of IPRC was to bridge this affordability gap. This initiative aimed to address the issue of untreated patients who, as a consequence, experienced deteriorating health conditions, leading to severe outcomes like complete paralysis or, in some cases, even death.
IPRC Services:
IPRC stood out as the sole non-governmental organization in the country providing cost-free physiotherapy services. What set IPRC apart was its additional provision of free home visits to deserving individuals. The center diligently attended to numerous patients on a daily basis, administering treatments at their residences without any financial burden. Notably, this was accomplished without any government assistance, insurance coverage, or support from other non-governmental or not-for-profit organizations. Over the course of a decade, the Trustees of the Strive Trust, along with dedicated friends, played a vital role in ensuring the success and continuous operation of IPRC, positively impacting the lives of thousands of patients on a daily basis.
IPRC's Renown in the Capital and Surrounding Regions:
IPRC primarily catered to individuals afflicted with various neurological and neuromuscular disorders such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Muscular Dystrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Alzheimer’s, and many others. Employing highly skilled physiotherapists, IPRC maintained a team of professionals holding Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) qualifications as the minimum requirement for employment.
IPRC gained substantial renown as the most esteemed institution in the Capital and surrounding areas, including Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, KP, and Punjab.
Abstract:
Unfortunately, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic marked the beginning of the end for IPRC. After enduring a three-month wait, the center was compelled to close its doors in June 2020 due to a lack of financial resources. Consequently, the journey that commenced in April 2010 ultimately reached its conclusion in June 2020.
In summary, IPRC represented an exceptional and laudable initiative that served the community by providing free rehabilitation services to deserving individuals. The closure of IPRC stands as a significant loss to the community, and it is hoped that the government or other organizations will step forward to fill the void left by IPRC and continue providing similar services to the needy in the future.
IPRC's Insights
