Physiotherapy for Neurological Disabilities

Neurological disablements can result from damage or disease affecting the nervous system, leading to a wide range of symptoms that impact an individual's daily activities and quality of life. At Best Home Therapy, we offer physiotherapy treatment plans to help individuals with neurological disablements improve their physical abilities and overall function.

Causes of Neurological Disablements:

Neurological disablements occur through a range of conditions and disabilities. These may be acute, chronic or heredity. There are a vast number of causes of physical disabilities however some common ones include:

·       Stroke

·       Parkinson’s disease

·       Alzheimer’s disease

·       Epilepsy

·       Guillain-Barré Syndrome

·       Multiple Sclerosis

·       Spinal Cord Injury

·       Acquired Brain Injury

·       Brain Cancer

Symptoms of Neurological Disablements:

The symptoms of neurological disablements can vary widely depending on the specific condition, but some common signs include:

1. Difficulty with coordination or balance

2. Muscle weakness or spasticity

3. Abnormal gait or walking pattern

4. Sensory impairments, such as numbness or tingling

5. Difficulty with fine motor tasks

6. Fatigue or reduced endurance

7. Difficulty with speech or swallowing

8. Bladder or bowel dysfunction

Physiotherapy Management of Neurological Disablements:

At Best Home Therapy, we provide personalised physiotherapy treatment plans for individuals with neurological disablements. Our experienced physiotherapists work with each individual to create a comprehensive treatment plan that may include the following:

1. Motor Control Training: Our physiotherapists use exercises and activities to help individuals improve their motor control and coordination. This may include exercises to improve strength and endurance, as well as activities to improve balance and coordination.

2. Range of Motion Exercises: We use exercises to help individuals regain movement in their affected limbs. These exercises may include stretching, passive range of motion exercises, or active-assisted exercises.

3. Sensory Re-Education: We use specialised techniques to help individuals with sensory impairments regain their sense of touch or feeling. This may include activities to improve sensory awareness and discrimination.

4. Postural Education: We provide education and training to help individuals with neurological disablements improve their posture and body mechanics. This can help reduce the risk of secondary complications such as pain or injury.

5. Assistive Devices: We may recommend the use of assistive devices such as gait aids, braces, splints, or orthotics to help individuals with neurological disablements improve their mobility and function.

6. Functional Training: We provide functional training to help individuals with neurological disablements regain their ability to perform daily activities such as dressing, grooming, and household tasks.

7. Speech Therapy: For individuals with difficulty with speech or swallowing, we may recommend speech therapy to help improve these functions.

At Best Home Therapy, we understand the challenges that individuals with neurological disablements face. That's why we provide personalised physiotherapy treatment plans to help those with neurological disablements improve their physical abilities and overall function. Our experienced physiotherapists work with each individual to create a comprehensive treatment plan that meets their individual needs and goals.

Please contact us at 1300-01-2378 or visit us at 72 Maribyrnong St Footscray to schedule an assessment or to learn more about our services and start your journey towards improved mobility and function with neurological disablements.