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Neuro Physiotherapy
Neuro Conditions and Physiotherapy
Neurological conditions are any problems that occur in the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. People can experience difficulties in physical function, which can include mobility, muscle strength, range of movement, coordination, and balance.
Neurological Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of these issues. Some types of neurological conditions that we treat at our clinic include:
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Functional neurological disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Bell’s palsy
• Foot drop
Treatment is individualized to your specific condition and symptoms as people can present very differently even with the same condition. Symptoms and presentations are varied depending on where the injury has occurred in the nervous system and that is why an assessment is crucial to determine what treatment is required. You may experience difficulty with everyday tasks such as walking. Relearning to walk may involve practicing normal movement patterns, stretches, and splinting to maintain flexibility, re-learning how to balance on one leg. People will progress at different speeds. Some may require equipment such as walking aids, foot splints, or orthotics. You will need a baseline assessment to see where you are at.
Rehabilitation will depend on the extent of the brain damage/injury, as well as how early neuro-physiotherapy begins. Furthermore, the attitude or willingness of the affected individual is also crucial to success. Caregivers and family members need to be equally engaged in the process, not only to ensure that neuro-physiotherapy is being performed both at home as well as in the clinic, but also to improve the patient’s morale and attitude.
Neurological physiotherapy targets neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change and adapt through experience, growth, and re-organization.
You want to promote neuroplasticity early on after injury and encourage the brain to form new synaptic connections. Think of it as rewiring the brain to re-learn tasks. It is best to commence physiotherapy as soon as possible. Research has shown that neuroplasticity and the window of rehabilitation gains extend beyond one year and later even with chronic stages of stroke. It is never too late to start neuro physio rehab.
Neurological Physiotherapy involves assessment, treatment, management, and rehabilitation of these issues. Some types of neurological conditions that we treat at our clinic include:
• Stroke
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Functional neurological disorder
• Cerebral Palsy
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Bell’s palsy
• Foot drop
Treatment is individualized to your specific condition and symptoms as people can present very differently even with the same condition. Symptoms and presentations are varied depending on where the injury has occurred in the nervous system and that is why an assessment is crucial to determine what treatment is required. You may experience difficulty with everyday tasks such as walking. Relearning to walk may involve practicing normal movement patterns, stretches, and splinting to maintain flexibility, re-learning how to balance on one leg. People will progress at different speeds. Some may require equipment such as walking aids, foot splints, or orthotics. You will need a baseline assessment to see where you are at.
Rehabilitation will depend on the extent of the brain damage/injury, as well as how early neuro-physiotherapy begins. Furthermore, the attitude or willingness of the affected individual is also crucial to success. Caregivers and family members need to be equally engaged in the process, not only to ensure that neuro-physiotherapy is being performed both at home as well as in the clinic, but also to improve the patient’s morale and attitude.
Neurological physiotherapy targets neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the ability of neural networks in the brain to change and adapt through experience, growth, and re-organization.
You want to promote neuroplasticity early on after injury and encourage the brain to form new synaptic connections. Think of it as rewiring the brain to re-learn tasks. It is best to commence physiotherapy as soon as possible. Research has shown that neuroplasticity and the window of rehabilitation gains extend beyond one year and later even with chronic stages of stroke. It is never too late to start neuro physio rehab.
