The nervous system is an amazing, complex structure that controls and regulates all movement of the body. It consists of your brain, spinal cord and an array of nerves. For you to move efficiently and safely, signals must be able to travel freely along these pathways. When a condition causes damage to these organs or pathways, movement becomes challenging and often, long term problems develop.
Neurological Physiotherapy involves an approach that is specific and tailored to each client. The process begins with a specialist initial assessment that determines the extent and type of damage or injury. From here, a comprehensive plan of personalised treatment is drawn up.
This enables us to assist you in improving your mobility and quality of life by optimising the function of your nervous system organs and pathways. The physiotherapist will work with you to achieve your goals by educating, assisting and teaching new ways of moving. We do this using hands on treatment techniques that facilitate input into the nervous system to modulate tone, release tight fascia and re-establish more normal patterns of movement. You will be encouraged to participate in exercise to improve your strength, balance and overall wellbeing. We use the latest evidence based practice in rehabilitation and our physiotherapists are highly experienced and skilled.
Our www.myrehabteam.com.au/mobile-neurological-physiotherapy/ work one-to-one with clients in private treatment rooms. They have extensive training in the assessment and management of neurological conditions and are specialised in this area. They are also trained in delivering complex modalities and procedures, which are used in conjunction with other therapies to support optimal recovery.
As you progress in your recovery, the physiotherapist will monitor your condition and make changes to the treatment plan as necessary. This is particularly important as some conditions are progressive and require ongoing monitoring, assessment and treatment to manage your condition and reduce the risk of further deterioration.
Getting physiotherapy early after your diagnosis is key to maximising your outcomes. The earlier treatment starts, the more your independence and ability to move will increase. In addition, early physiotherapy can prevent complications such as contractures, stiffness and spasticity.
Physiotherapy is an effective way to help manage many conditions, including chronic neurological disorders such as MS, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. However, managing a degenerative neurological condition requires more than just physical therapy and a good support network. We can provide advice and strategies to manage your condition more effectively at home or in the community, and assist you to connect with a range of services and supports that are available. This will include establishing and maintaining connections with medical professionals, support workers, community groups and organisations. We can also help you access adaptive equipment and assistive technologies to maximise your independence. This may include walking aids, specialised seating and customised mobility aids. Our physiotherapists are also trained to assess and support you with your self-management, including how to set up and manage your own physiotherapy programme at home and in the community.