Neurological Rehabilitation
Realise your potential
Neurological physiotherapy is the
treatment of individuals who have
neurological disorders. Neurological disorders are conditions
affecting the
brain,
spinal cord and
nerves. Neurological conditions that can be helped by neurological physiotherapy include stroke, spinal cord injury, MS, and head injuries.
The
neurological physiotherapists at
Maredi Physiotherapy treat individuals with neurological conditions.
Neurological conditions may cause the following symptoms, all of which can be helped by the neurological physiotherapists at Macclesfield Physio:
- reduced mobility
- muscle weakness
- increased muscle tone
- reduced muscle tone
- muscle spasms
- reduced balance
- altered sensation
- reduced postural awareness
- reduced proprioception (awareness of joint position in space)
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Neurological physiotherapy treatment may involve:
- stretching exercises
- strengthening exercises
- functional exercises
- balance exercises
- walking practice
- postural awareness and control
- respiratory assessment
- education and advice
- provision of walking aids and /or equipment
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Neurological physiotherapy treatment can be carried out in (
practise Lebowakgomo/Sehkukhuni) or your
home.
The nature, intensity, duration and frequency of
treatment sessions will vary depending on your symptoms and condition. Most individuals are seen once or twice a week and complete a
home exercise programme between these treatment sessions.
Maredi Physiotherapy can provide
neurological physiotherapy services at any stage of a neurological condition. Our physiotherapists will aim to improve independence and quality of life no matter what your current level of ability.