Neurological physiotherapy is a specialized form of rehabilitation that involves the assessment and treatment of physical challenges arising from an individual's neurological condition. Neurological conditions typically involve issues with the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. Individuals affected by neurological conditions may experience difficulties in various physical functions, including mobility, muscle strength, range of movement, and balance.
The effects of neurological conditions can vary depending on the specific medical condition. Symptoms may include motor deficits, paralysis, tremors, spasms, ataxia, or a lack of sensation. Additionally, challenges in speech, swallowing, writing, and other functions may arise. Damage to the central nervous system can disrupt the afferent and efferent pathways responsible for transmitting nerve signals to and from muscles and organs, leading to the manifestation of neurological symptoms.
The primary objective of neurophysiotherapy is to rehabilitate physical impairments resulting from neurological conditions, as mentioned earlier. This approach is customized to the unique needs of each individual, with a personalized and goal-oriented target. Trained neurological physiotherapists, during the initial visit, assess whether the patient requires significant improvements such as relearning to walk or minor adjustments for fine movements.
The brain exhibits neuroplasticity, a capacity to both lose and form new connections. Neurophysiotherapy distinguishes itself from traditional physiotherapy by capitalizing on this phenomenon. It actively engages in assisting the brain to establish new synaptic connections, essentially rewiring the brain to learn or re-learn tasks and abilities.
Neurological Physiotherapy seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals with neurological conditions through physical interventions. Given the unique presentation of each person with a neurological condition, treatment is meticulously focused on the root cause, condition, and specific symptoms.
Neurological physiotherapy should commence as soon as possible following an injury for the best possible recovery.
At NEXEN Healthcare, an initial assessment will identify any problems caused by your neurological condition, and a treatment plan will be developed tailored to your needs.
A structured rehabilitation program will be devised, including short and long-term treatment goals that will be collaboratively established between you and your physiotherapist. Neurological physiotherapy treatments can be conducted either at your home or in the clinic, depending on your specific needs.
In addition, we collaborate closely with occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, neuro psychologists, and speech and language therapists, who can offer additional treatment and equipment if necessary.
