NTUC Health Rehab & Physiotherapy (Serangoon Central) is one of 23 Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy centres run by NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd across Singapore. Located at 264 Serangoon Central, the centre works with trained physiotherapists and staff to help clients improve mobility and well-being through exercise, physiotherapy, and a comprehensive range of rehabilitation equipment.
Services at the centre include Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy for Seniors, Occupational Therapy, Community Rehabilitation and Speech Therapy, delivered through Day Rehabilitation at the centre, Home Therapy, or Tele-rehabilitation. Therapists help clients dealing with lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain, knee pain, neurological conditions such as cerebral palsy and Parkinson's Disease, as well as stroke, fractures, sprains and limited range of motion.
As part of NTUC Health, the centre supports Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents in accessing government subsidies through the National Means Testing System, and can arrange transport for enrolled clients attending rehab sessions. The service is for adults aged 18 and above.
NTUC Health Rehab & Physiotherapy (Serangoon Central) is one of 23 Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy centres that NTUC Health Co-operative Ltd runs across Singapore, based at 264 Serangoon Central. The centre's trained physiotherapists and staff work with clients to improve mobility and well-being, drawing on exercise, physiotherapy and a comprehensive range of rehabilitation equipment.
The centre offers Physiotherapy to improve muscle strength, flexibility and mobility and relieve pain, alongside Physiotherapy for Seniors aimed at those whose quality of life has been affected by stroke, injury, surgery, or heart and lung disease. Occupational Therapy helps clients regain the ability to perform day-to-day tasks independently, supporting a return to work and society, while Community Rehabilitation and Speech Therapy round out the centre's core offerings.
NTUC Health's physiotherapists work with clients experiencing a wide range of issues: lower back pain (including from scoliosis, sciatica, or prolonged sitting), neck and shoulder pain (including frozen shoulder from prolonged screen use), and knee pain from physical strain such as running, stretching and bending. The team also supports clients with neurological conditions like cerebral palsy and Parkinson's Disease, as well as those recovering from stroke, fractures, sprains, numbness or limited range of motion.
Treatment isn't limited to visiting the centre in person. Alongside Day Rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre itself, NTUC Health offers Home Therapy - bringing physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy directly to a client's home - and Tele-rehabilitation for remote sessions. Treatment plans typically combine exercise, pain management tips, and recommended changes to daily activity, and may include movement and balance training, endurance and strength training, fall recovery and prevention techniques, health and wellness education, and advice on posture and lifting techniques.
Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents may be eligible for government subsidies and financial assistance, assessed through the National Means Testing System (NMTS) based on household income and other criteria. Self-referring clients are also accepted, provided they bring a doctor's memo on the necessity of rehab or relevant medical history - though self-referrals are not eligible for subsidies. For those with mobility challenges getting to the centre, transport can be arranged for enrolled clients, and rehabilitation services are also available at NTUC Health's nursing homes.
NTUC Health's Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy services are intended for adults aged 18 and above; physiotherapy for children is not offered. Clients whose insurance plans cover physiotherapy can typically claim their fees, usually with a GP's referral required beforehand.
Prospective clients can submit an online enquiry form to request an appointment, with NTUC Health aiming to respond within 2 working days with a proposed time slot for their Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy needs at the Serangoon Central centre or elsewhere across its island-wide network.