At PT Solutions, our therapists help patients who have been impacted by strokes, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological conditions to develop the strength and functional movement needed to have an improved quality of life.
As trained medical professionals who evaluate and treat problems that impact all types of movement, physical therapists are able to help patients become more independent and confident in completing daily tasks.
Physical therapy helps improve mobility, enhance balance and coordination, increase strength, and reduce pain. It also aims to prevent secondary complications that can arise from neurological disorders, like muscle atrophy or joint stiffness. Your physical therapist will work closely with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Physical therapists are skilled in treating a wide range of neurological conditions. Their expertise can significantly improve outcomes for patients dealing with various disorders affecting the nervous system.
Here are some of the neurological conditions commonly treated by physical therapists:
Physical therapists are skilled in treating a wide range of neurological conditions. Their expertise can significantly improve outcomes for patients dealing with various disorders affecting the nervous system.
Here are some of the neurological conditions commonly treated by physical therapists:
Treating neurological conditions with physical therapy requires deep expertise. Our physical therapists undergo specialized training to help create comprehensive treatment plans that are evidence-based and specific to each patient’s needs.
Interventions include:
Physical therapy can help with symptoms of neurological conditions, but you should pursue treatment once you have a diagnosis. Contact your doctor if you notice symptoms like:
Physical therapy can help with neurological conditions that cause:
If you’ve been hospitalized for a neurological event (like a stroke) or notice that symptoms of an existing neurological condition are worsening, consider speaking with your doctor for guidance. Physical therapy could help.
Neurological rehabilitation can help restore function, movement, balance and your ability to do everyday tasks. We can help you get better with therapy.
Neurological rehabilitation can help restore function, movement, balance and your ability to do everyday tasks. We can help you get better with therapy.
Neurological disorders are caused by different things. Sometimes there is more than one factor at play behind a neurologic condition. Some common causes include genetic factors; infections that affect the nervous system,
trauma to the brain, spinal cord, or nerves; environmental factors (like exposure to toxins, pollutants, or certain medications); autoimmune disorders, degenerative processes; vascular issues; certain nutritional deficiencies; and tumors.
Balance problems are a common issue associated with many neurological disorders. When your nervous system is affected, it can disrupt the complex interplay between your brain, sensory organs, and muscles that maintain balance. Some neurological conditions that frequently cause balance issues include vestibular disorders, cerebellar ataxia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. Depending on the condition, you might benefit from physical therapy and/or vestibular therapy.