Swanage Therapy Centre
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Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy at Swanage Therapy Centre
A Neurological physiotherapist specialises in treating patients who have suffered an injury or disease affecting the central nervous system – the brain, spinal cord or nerves. They use expert observation skills and knowledge of movement, biomechanics and muscle tone to assess the person’s problems and analyse movement and posture.
A neurological physiotherapist has specialist handling and facilitation skills to activate and strengthen weak muscles and re-educate correct ways to move. This will help the person move more effectively and freely and maximise their function.
Neurological Conditions seen:
• Stroke
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s
• Head injury
• Guillian-Barré Syndrome
• Neuropathies
• Neuromuscular conditions
• Brain tumours
• Spinal cord injury
• Cerebral Palsy
• Bells Palsy and facial weakness
• Functional Neurological Disorder
During your appointment you will receive:
• A specialist assessment
• Hands on treatment to help improve movement, strength and function
• A home exercise programme tailored to your needs
•Training for you and your family/carers about managing your condition.
Treatment programmes may include:
• Re-education of normal movement patterns through handling
• Upper limb rehabilitation
• Strengthening and flexibility work
• Walking and outdoor mobility training
• Core stability and balance training
• Electrical stimulation to activate weak muscles
• Postural management
• Sensory stimulation
• Pain management
• Spasticity management
• Onward referral for orthotics, walking aids
Therapists offering Neurological Physiotherapy
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Swanage Therapy Centre
5 Court Road
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1JB