Neuro-rehabilitation program.
Diseases involving the peripheral or central nervous system can have a profound effect on an individual’s independence and quality of life. Disease to the nervous system may result in motor, sensory or combination of sensorimotor deficiencies impacting one’s daily activities. Other injuries can also result in cognitive or visual spatial deficits. Studies have shown early identification of disease and initiation go treatment with the incorporation of physical therapy can have a profound effect on recovery and function optimization.
Neurological Conditions that may benefit from therapy:
• Stroke (CVA) – Cerebrovascular Accident
• Brain Tumor
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Spasticity
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Peripheral neuropathy
Goal of treatment for neurological disorders:
• Balance Training
• Gait (Walking) Training
• Strength
• Flexibility
• Range of Motion
• Transfer Training (alternate methods of moving your body from one surface to another)
• Increased safety in home and community environments
• Decreased pain/symptoms
• Cognitive and psychological benefits