APD’s mobile rehabilitation initiative brings therapy and rehabilitation services directly to persons with disabilities, older persons and adults with chronic neurological and musculoskeletal conditions in underserved communities.
When distance, mobility limitations or financial hardship make rehabilitation difficult to access, Rehabilitation on Wheels helps bring care closer to the people who need it most.
For many individuals, accessing rehabilitation services remains difficult due to long travel distances, high transportation costs, inaccessible infrastructure, dependence on caregivers and financial constraints. These barriers can result in delayed intervention, reduced independence and lower quality of life.
Launched in 2022, Rehabilitation on Wheels is a fully equipped mobile therapy unit designed to deliver rehabilitation services directly to communities. Services include physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pain management, sensory stimulation therapy, functional mobility training, assistive care guidance and caregiver support.
The model combines community outreach, assessment, therapy, caregiver guidance and follow-up to support continuity of care.
Prioritising underserved communities and individuals who face barriers to accessing rehabilitation.
Evaluating mobility, functional needs and the support required by each person.
Providing personalised rehabilitation sessions directly within communities.
Supporting families and caregivers with practical strategies for continued care.
Reviewing progress and supporting continuity of rehabilitation over time.
Since its launch in 2022, Rehabilitation on Wheels has reached over 5,500 individuals across urban and rural communities, improving access to rehabilitation and extending services to underserved areas.
RoW combines geographic outreach with partnerships across community and institutional settings.
Rehabilitation on Wheels was developed through collaboration between APD and ABB India CSR, addressing accessibility challenges and enabling community-based rehabilitation.
Additional support from Brigade and Juniper has helped expand outreach and strengthen the scale of service delivery.
“Rehabilitation on Wheels was conceptualised and designed by APD in collaboration with ABB. Accessibility and mobility challenges often delay timely treatment, and this initiative has helped bring services closer to those in need.”GNV Subba Rao, Global Head – Operation Centres and ABB Innovation Centre, India
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