“As children and adults begin to move more independently and learn about their environment and the world around them, they see things of interest and their curiosity is awakened.”
Neurological rehabilitation has many benefits, here is a list of some of the common ways the physiotherapists at Manchester Neuro Physio are able to benefit patients:
Lifestyle
- Maximise your potential
- Increase independence and quality of life
Movement
- Decreases paralysis
- Retrain normal patterns of movement
- Increases range of movement
- Improves jerky movement
- Reduces slow or rigid movement
- Improves gross or fine motor skills
- Increases balance
- Reduce stiffness
Muscles
- Improves strength
- Reduces hemiplegia
- Reduces dystonia
- Reduces spasticity
- Normalises muscle tone
- Decrease chance of soft tissue contractures
Functional Problems
- Improves transfers
- Increases ability to roll/move in bed/sit/stand
- Improves everyday tasks
- Improves hand and arm function
- Increases independence
- Help problems with breathing
- Reduce risk of chest infections
Sensory
- Restores normal sensation
- Increases proprioception
- Increases coordination
Fatigue
- Improves sleep
- Increases stamina and fitness levels
Pain
- Reduces spasms
- Decreases neuropathic pain
- Decreases post stroke pain
Walking Problems
- Improves gait (walking)
- Decreases risk of falling
Health
- Improves developmental problems
- Improves mood
- Delays or avoids the need for surgery
- Positive impact on all body systems
All of the above can improve independence and quality of life. To arrange an assessment call 0161 905 1363 now.
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