What is Neurological Physiotherapy?
This is a specialized branch of physiotherapy focused on treating individuals with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
How can Neurological Physiotherapy help?
Neurological rehabilitation focuses on helping individuals recover from injuries or conditions that affect the nervous system. Through targeted exercises and hands-on therapies, our goal is to improve motor function, coordination, and strength. We focus on functional movements including but not limited to bed mobility, walking (with or without gait aids), balance, sitting and standing, stairs, and running. We aim to empower patients to regain their independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their best possible outcomes.
What conditions can we treat?
- Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Balance Disorders
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s
- Muscular DystrophyÂ
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Key Benefits of Neurological Physiotherapy
- Restore mobility and strength
- Work on improving gait with or without aids
- Regain independence in daily activities
- Improve balance and coordination
- Manage symptoms and improve function to enhance quality of life
The Role of Neuro Physiotherapy in Different Conditions
Stroke
Recovery from stroke can be a long-term effort and difficult journey. Neuro physiotherapy plays a vital role in post-stroke rehabilitation, helping patients regain functional independence and hence a better control of daily lives. Neuro physiotherapists focus on maximizing daily physical function by enhancing functional mobility, improving balance and coordination, reducing muscle stiffness, and ultimately improving a patient’s quality of life.
Cerebral Palsy
Individuals with cerebral palsy often present with reduced functional capacity that might be associated with atypical movement pattern, muscle tone, and muscle strength. Neuro physiotherapy offers opportunities for individuals with this condition to maximize physical potential and independence. Specialized treatment programs focus on improving muscle tone, strength, posture, and functional goals.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Following a traumatic brain injury, patients may experience a range of physical and cognitive challenges. Neuro physiotherapy can play a crucial role in recovery, helping to restore motor function, balance, coordination, and cognitive abilities.
Progressive Neurological Conditions
For conditions like Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease, and Alzheimer’s that progressively affects the nervous system and lifestyle, neuro physiotherapy can be helpful in learning tools to further manage symptoms, improving mobility, strength, and ultimately, the quality of life.
Written by Kristen Leech, MPT, IMS, Kin
Meet Kristen, your dedicated neurological physiotherapist. With a background in high-level sports and degrees from UBC and UVic, she knows firsthand what it takes to overcome physical challenges. Kristen is passionate about helping people move better, prevent injuries, and reach their goals—no matter their age or ability.
