Neuro Physiotherapy

Neurological physiotherapy is a treatment focused on helping people with movement and function problems caused by issues in the nervous system. These problems can lead to muscle weakness, poor balance, tremors, or difficulty in moving. Neurological physiotherapy uses exercises and repetitive actions to help the brain create new pathways, improving symptoms like loss of balance, difficulty walking, or muscle stiffness.

How Does it Work?

Neurological physiotherapy looks at all aspects of a person's ability to live independently. It includes a mix of treatments like medication, exercises, speech and swallow therapy, and psychological support. The goal is to help patients regain as much independence as possible, whether they are recovering in a hospital or a specialized clinic. This approach helps patients improve their mobility, communication, and overall quality of life over time.

Common Conditions Treated in Neurological Physiotherapy

Neurological physiotherapy can help with many conditions that affect the nervous system. Some of the conditions treated include:

• Microcephaly: A condition where a baby’s head is smaller than usual, often leading to learning disabilities and neurological issues.
• Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS): Symptoms that appear years after recovering from polio, causing muscle weakness and fatigue.
• Guillain–Barré Syndrome (GBS): A condition where the immune system attacks the nerves, leading to muscle weakness and sometimes paralysis.
• Stroke: A condition where the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing brain cell damage.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Damage to the brain from a sudden impact or jolt to the head.
• Parkinson’s Disease: A disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and balance problems.
• Alzheimer’s Disease: A condition leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Injuries that disrupt the communication between the brain and body, leading to loss of movement and sensation.
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS): A condition where the immune system damages the protective covering of nerves, affecting movement and coordination.
• Cerebral Palsy: A condition causing movement and balance problems, usually starting in childhood.
• Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT): A genetic disorder affecting the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness.
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS): A disease that affects motor neurons, leading to loss of voluntary muscle movement.
• Chronic Pain: Persistent pain, often related to neurological issues, that affects daily life.

Who Will Benefit?

Neurological physiotherapy can benefit anyone with a condition that affects the nervous system. It focuses on helping you regain strength, improve balance, and learn new ways to move. The benefits include:

• Increased Strength: Exercises to help strengthen muscles weakened by your condition.
• Improved Endurance: Training to help you walk more easily and safely.
• Better Balance: Exercises to improve steadiness and reduce the risk of falls.

This therapy is designed to help you live more independently by teaching you how to adapt your movements and surroundings to your current abilities.