Kuwait National Guard chief inaugurates physical therapy center

KUWAIT: Sheikh Mubarak Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chief of the Kuwait National Guard, inaugurated Thursday a physical therapy center at Liberation Camp. Sheikh Mubarak affirmed the National Guard’s commitment to providing all necessary resources to deliver medical services to its personnel, emphasizing that “human resources are the cornerstone of any institution’s success.”

During his tour of the Physical Therapy Center, the Chief of the National Guard received a detailed briefing on the center’s capabilities, the services offered, and the advanced equipment, considered among the most modern in the Middle East for physical therapy. The center includes departments specializing in orthopedics and muscles, spine care, hydrotherapy, sports medicine, and medical rehabilitation. It is equipped with devices for diagnosing and treating neck issues, cryotherapy machines, reality-simulated sports rehabilitation equipment, and a laboratory for motion and gait analysis. The center matches the highest standards of physical therapy facilities in Kuwait.

The Chief of the Kuwait National Guard stated that the Physical Therapy Center contributes to improving and enhancing the services provided to National Guard personnel, and that its establishment aligns with the goals of the 2030 Strategic Plan (“Protecting the Nation”) to strengthen the health system within the Guard.

He added that this step is in line with the directives of the country’s political leadership, represented by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah. Sheikh Mubarak stressed the importance of continuously developing medical services across all National Guard clinics and keeping pace with the latest medical equipment to provide comprehensive healthcare for personnel. — KUNA