Neurological Rehab
Neurological Rehab
Neurological physiotherapy involves rehabilitation of people with neurological conditions.
Neurological conditions are problems with the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves. People with neurological conditions may have difficulties with their physical functions including mobility, muscle strength, range of movement and balance.
Principles of neurological physiotherapy
- Encouragement of normal movement and function
- Bladder and bowel symptoms
- Correcting and varying positioning and posture in lying, sitting and standing
- Using a team approach to the rehabilitation of patients
- Childbirth preparation and recovery post birth
- Implementation of realistic goals that are measured and time-framed.
- Actively engaging the patient in treatment sessions
Benefits of neurological physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy should commence as soon as possible following injury for the best possible recovery.
A combination of different neurological physiotherapy principles to provide the most beneficial treatment for our patients. These include the Bobath Concept (normal movement), the Carr and Shepherd Concept (motor relearning), the Brunnstrom Approach (synergistic movement) Conductive Education and functional rehabilitation. The treatment approach used varies depending on the individual, their symptoms and their goals. This allows us to maximise the potential of our patients.
