Neurological Physiotherapy Rehabilitation
Neurological physiotherapy rehabilitation involves the treatment of people with movement and functional disorders that have originated from problems within the body’s nervous and neuromuscular system.
Common neurological conditions include:
- Brain: Stroke, General degenerative conditions, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple sclerosis, cerebellar disorders, vestibular disorders etc.,
- Spinal Cord Disorders: Congenital and traumatic spinal cord injuries, transverse myelitis, Gullain barre syndrome and other infectious diseases.
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries: Both upper limb and lower limb nerves, Diabetic neuropathy
- Muscle Pathology: Muscular dystrophy
Depending on the impairment, your physiotherapy treatment may include:
- Passive Limb Exercises unable to move your arms and legs
- Stretching and strengthening your muscles
- Breathing and Circulation Exercises to prevent respiratory and vascular complications
- Correct limb positioning, or splint prescription, to ensure that your joints don’t tighten