Manchester Neuro Physio understands how living with ALS can impact on all areas of a person’s life including their families and we aim to support people with ALS regardless of the stage of their condition. We aim to maximise a person’s quality of life by providing advice and support and keeping people as active as possible.
Physiotherapy for ALS may include:
- Exercises and stretches to keep joints and muscles supple
- Pain management advice
- Advice and provision of equipment to maintain your independence as long as possible e.g. mobility aids
- Advising those who care for you on appropriate manual handling techniques e.g. how you assist in and out of bed
- Education on minimising secondary complications
- Liaising with other professionals as appropriate e.g. occupational therapists, speech and language therapists
- Providing advice re: chest care (breathing exercises and chest clearance techniques)
Benefits of physiotherapy include:
- Improved quality of life
- Improved confidence
- Improved independence
- Maintenance of range of movement
- Reduced muscle stiffness
- Reduced joint stiffness
- Reduced risk of developing a chest infection
- Reduced pain levels
- Reduced anxiety
To book an appointment call 0161 883 0066, 
