What is Neurological Physiotherapy?
Neurological Physiotherapy involves rehabilitation of people with neurological conditions which are conditions associated with the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. People suffering from neurological conditions have difficulties with their physical functions like mobility, muscle strength, range of motion, balance & co-ordination.
Neurological Physiotherapy involves rehabilitation of people with neurological conditions which are conditions associated with the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. People suffering from neurological conditions have difficulties with their physical functions like mobility, muscle strength, range of motion, balance & co-ordination.
HOW IT WORKS?
- Neurological physiotherapists are experienced in treating patients with neurological conditions. They perform an initial assessment to identify any problems caused by your neurological condition and develop a treatment plan best suitable to your needs.
- Treatment may include various techniques like stretching, strengthening, balance & co-ordination training, walking training etc. Our physiotherapists at APEX Physiotherapy clinic will help you achieve your maximum potential, your independence and optimise the quality of your life.
- This treatment will increase your ability with everyday tasks and promote the functional activities like walking, climbing the stairs, bed mobility shopping, gardening etc.
- Neurological physiotherapy treatment can be carried out either in the clinic or at your home depending on your comfort and needs.
CONDITIONS TREATED
Stroke
Head Injury
Spinal Cord Injury
Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS)
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Multiple Sclerosis
Parkinson’s disease
Cerebral Palsy
BENEFITS OF NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
- Increase muscle strength
- Increase range of movement
- Improve Posture
- Improve gross or fine motor skills
- Decrease spasticity, reduce contractures
- Retrain normal patterns of movement
- Increase independence and achieve maximum potential
- Increase Balance
- Improve Flexibility
- Improve ability with daily activities
- Increase fitness levels and endurance
- Reduce risk of falls
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Relieve pain