Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy involves the treatment of people with movement and function disorders originated from problems within the body’s nervous and neuromuscular system Neurological physiotherapy exercises improve muscle weakness, poor balance and coordination, uncontrolled muscle spasm, tremors and thereby improve the quality of life of the patient. Our neurological physiotherapists at activelife physiocare are dedicated to working with you to help you achieve your individual goals.
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
Causes of neurological problems:
- Genetic disorders
- Congenital abnormalities or disorders
- Infections
- Brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Environmental health problems including malnutrition
Physiotherapy treatment will help:
- 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