Neurological Rehabilitation Physiotherapy

We can now offer treatment to people suffering from a wide variety of neurological conditions including:

• strokes
• traumatic brain injuries
• multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• motor neurone disease
• polyneuropathies

A person who suffers from any of these conditions will find that they no longer have full control of their body.  The movements of part or all of their body may be absent, weak or in abnormal patterns. They may experience loss of or exaggerated sensations.  Balance and perception of their surroundings may also be affected. These will all affect their everyday life greatly, even the simple tasks such as getting dressed.

Each person has individual problems and needs. Therefore, they will be fully assessed and the treatment goals will be discussed between the physiotherapist and the patient.

Treatment is based on the Bobath approach which uses the knowledge of normal movement to re-educate the brain and body on how to work together.  By first stretching any affected muscles, the physiotherapist can then help the patient to experience normal posture and movement. This will allow improvements to occur in functional tasks.

Wheelchair assessment is also an important part of treatment to ensure good posture is maintained and to prevent any unwanted problems such as pressure sores.

Re-assessment will take place at regular intervals and the goals can be changed if required.

It is our aim to work together with our patients to improve their quality of life.

Home treatments are available.

Group Therapy
Group therapy can also be offered (depending on demand) in conjunction with individual treatments or as a way to maintain/continue improvements gained during treatment. This will also provide patients a chance to meet other people suffering with similar conditions.

Elderly rehabilitation
We can offer treatment to the older generation. They may experience a variety of physical problems such as:

• poor coordinated movements
• stiffness of joints
• weakness of muscles

These symptoms can all cause balance problems and may lead to a fall.
This can increase a person’s fear; greatly reduce their mobility and exacerbate the above problems leading to recurrent falls. A loss of independence may then occur.

By assessing each person individually the cause of the problem can be identified.  Treatment may include stretching muscles, improving joint range of movement, strengthening of muscles, balance re-education and a general exercise regime.

Group therapy can also be offered and is an excellent way to give all the above treatments on a regular basis to improve an individual’s quality of life whilst having fun.

Treatment can take place in the clinic or the patient’s home