Description

Neuro Physiotherapy is a specialized branch of physiotherapy focused on treating individuals with neurological conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. These conditions can include stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), and other neurological disorders. Neuro physiotherapy aims to help patients improve their movement, strength, balance, coordination, and overall functional abilities. The treatment often involves a range of techniques, such as: 1. **Motor Learning**: Helping the patient relearn specific movements or activities that they might have lost due to their condition. 2. **Strengthening Exercises**: Improving muscle strength and endurance to support better movement and function. 3. **Balance and Coordination Training**: Working on stability, posture, and spatial awareness to prevent falls and improve mobility. 4. **Stretching and Flexibility Exercises**: To improve muscle and joint flexibility, which can often be reduced in patients with neurological conditions. 5. **Functional Training**: Training patients to perform everyday tasks (e.g., walking, sitting, standing) with more ease and less pain or discomfort. 6. **Electrotherapy**: Using electrical modalities such as TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation), or FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation) to improve muscle function and reduce spasticity or pain. Neuro physiotherapists work closely with patients to create personalized rehabilitation plans, considering the severity of the condition, the patient's goals, and the level of independence they wish to regain. This type of therapy can significantly enhance quality of life, help patients regain independence, and slow the progression of neurological deficits, making it an essential part of treatment for those with neurological disorders.