Neurological Conditions
what is a Neurological Condition?
The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and controls all the workings of your body. When something goes wrong (disease or injury) affecting part of your nervous system, you can have trouble moving, speaking, swallowing, breathing, or learning. You can also have problems with your memory, senses, or mood. It is important to note that with the right kind of therapy you can improve your level of function, relieve pain, improve your balance, enhance walking and safety.
Following diagnosis by a physician, the physical therapist will do a comprehensive evaluation of function and issues related to maintaining function and independence. Therapists can help a patient regain some to most of the functions they lost because of an injury, enabling the patient to learn to live independently again. Treatment can lead to a better quality of life for patients and others around them.
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GOALS & STRATEGIES
for treating neurological conditions
eliminate/reduce
pain & swelling
improved
mobility & flexibility
increased
strength & endurance
education & preventative tools
return to
normal function
proper
alignment
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COMMON CONDITIONS
we treat of neurological conditions
A neurologically-trained physical therapist specializes in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with movement problems related to disease or injury of the nervous system. Therapists who specialize in neurology work with a wide range of patients who may have one of the following conditions:
Stroke
- Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults. HealthQuest can help relieve the effects of a stroke by working to improve balance, walking, and the use of assistive devices.
Spinal cord injury
Brain injury
Parkinson's disease
- Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects the brain's nerve cells.
- Commonly experienced symptoms of Parkinson's disease include extreme tremors, slurred speech, and unusual, uncontrollable facial expressions.
Multiple sclerosis
- Multiple sclerosis is a neurological disorder that affects the brain and the spinal cord. Typical signs of multiple sclerosis are pressure, fatigue, and exhaustion.
- If it progresses, this disease may be crippling. Fortunately, physical therapy will help treat and reduce these effects if you are struggling with this illness.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Guillain Barré syndrome – pronounced GEE-Yan Buh-RAY – is a rare condition in which your immune system attacks your nerves
- Guillain-Barre syndrome can be difficult to diagnose in its earliest stages. Its signs and symptoms are similar to those of other neurological disorders and may vary from person to person.
ALS
- ALS is a progressive neurological disease. It stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and normally occurs in the hands, legs, and extremities before spreading to the central part of the body.
- People who develop ALS normally face a challenge with walking first, as they can sometimes fall over or lose their balance. Frequent muscle cramps or weakness in the hands or legs are also common.
- As ALS spreads across the body, it can influence the way a person uses their extremities, speaks, swallows, and even breathes.
TREATMENT PLAN
for neurological conditions
We treat the individual…not just the pain or dysfunction. Your physical therapy treatment may include:
Personalized Evaluation
& Treatment Plan
customized therapeutic
exercise program
hands-on
manual therapy
biofeedback
techniques
soft tissue mobilization
& myofascial release
joint
mobilization
relaxation
techniques
biomechanical & functional retraining & education
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neurological conditions
Physical therapy plays a vital role in treating and maintaining function in individuals with neurological diseases or injuries. We treat a variety of different neurological conditions that affect the movement of the body. If you are having difficulty with coordination, strength, walking, balance or function, then our physical therapy is right for you. Our PTs are experts in treating neurological diseases and injuries, providing a comprehensive plan to help you reach your maximum level of function.