Overview of our services

 

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)
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

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.