Is A Neurological Condition Affecting Your Independence?
Physical Therapy Could Help.
If you have neurological conditions, you understand how it will affect your life. Your mobility may be restricted, your quality of life may decrease, and you may be unable to function as independently as you wish.
Physical Therapy treatment, fortunately, is an option.
Physical therapy for neurological illnesses is intended to help you regain as much function and mobility as possible, allowing you to move around more freely.
We hope that knowing you will be treated by the greatest physical therapists in Ahwatukee, Biltmore and Tempe, AZ brings you some peace of mind. Our physical therapists at Orthopedic Sports Therapy are highly qualified specialists in the treatment of mobility issues caused by injury or nervous system disorders. Our experts will assess your condition and create the best care plan for you.
Common neurological conditions
There are several types of neurological illnesses. They have an impact on how a person moves around and navigates their daily life.
In other circumstances, their muscle control may be significantly impaired, and they may be unable to operate independently.
Here are some examples of common neurological conditions:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
ALS is a neurodegenerative condition that worsens over time. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) usually starts in the hands, legs, and extremities before progressing to the central nervous system.
One of the first ALS symptoms may be difficulty walking; they may trip over their feet or lose their balance. Muscle cramps and hand and limb weakness, progressing to paralysis are also prevalent with this condition.
Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for ALS. Our recovery team’s job, on the other hand, is to help you keep your function and independence for as long as feasible.
Orthopedic Sports Therapy also focuses on the prevention of secondary complications (such as injuries associated with falling) by providing protection and adaptation information and training on use of assistive devices.
Our physical therapists may prescribe the use of supportive equipment, such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, braces, and other aids, as the disease progresses and teach you how to use it safely and effectively.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative ailment that affects nerve cells in the brain.
Common Parkinson’s disease symptoms include extremity tremors, slurred speech, and uncontrollable facial expressions.
Physical exercise, luckily, will help to slow the development of Parkinson’s disease and relieve symptoms.
It also increases endurance and strength by treating several problems caused by Parkinson’s disease, such as erratic gait, movement freezing, and dystonia, which is abnormal muscle tone and spasms.
Orthopedic Sports Therapy offers LSVT Big at their clinics in Ahwatukee, Biltmore and Tempe, AZ. LSVT Big® is a standardized treatment protocol used for the improvement of both gross and fine motor skills for people with Parkinson’s Disease. Click here to learn more.
Stroke
Stroke is the primary neurological cause of adult disability. By training to improve balance, walking, and the use of assistive equipment, Orthopedic Sports Therapy can help ease the consequences of a stroke and teach you how to maximize your function and independence.
Common therapies for post-stroke rehabilitation include:
- Partial body weight support
- Motor image
- Constraint-induced movement therapy
- Functional electrical stimulation
- Neurotherapy techniques, such as Biofeedback
Biofeedback is a form of neurological therapy in which the patient can “see” muscle activity even if they are not able to move. In this treatment, electrodes are put on the skin, and the biofeedback machine senses when the muscle contracts. The machine’s display lights up and changes according to the strength of the contraction. In this way, a patient who is regaining control and use of a muscle can “see” when they are successfully contracting it. This helps the patient to learn how to use the muscle again.
After a stroke, our physical therapists in Ahwatukee, Biltmore and Tempe, AZ will help you recover your functional skills so that you can get back to normal life as much as possible.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis is a neurological condition that affects both the brain and the spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis symptoms include a sensation of pressure at the torso, weariness, and overall feelings of exhaustion.
This condition has the potential to be devastating if it worsens. If you are suffering from this ailment, physical therapy can assist to treat and minimize the consequences.
In addition to being given advice on how to use assistive devices properly, you can work with our Orthopedic Sports Therapy therapists on activities to help with balance and movement.
With targeted exercises, our physical therapist will provide you with personalized stretches to relieve muscle spasms and increase strength and range of motion.
Our goal for patients with multiple sclerosis is to be able to move as easily as possible for as long as possible.
How physical therapy works with neurotherapy
Neurotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that examines brain activity to see how it can be altered to assist patients in regaining function.
It identifies brain areas that require improvement and then employs physical therapy to retrain those areas.
EEG is used in conjunction with Neurotherapy to assess brain function and construct ‘brain maps.’
Physical and neurological therapists work together to develop the best treatment strategy for each patient.
Participating in physical therapy sessions following a neurological injury will boost your stamina, allow you to undertake specified activities, and allow you to regain your independence much sooner.
If you are suffering from a neurological condition call Orthopedic Sports Therapy today
Are you living with a neurological condition that makes it difficult to preserve your independence in daily life?
Recognize that you are not alone on this journey. If you have a neurological condition and would like to look into a holistic, effective method of pain management and/or mobility improvements, please contact our physical therapy clinic as soon as possible.
Our physical therapists at Orthopedic Sports Therapy in Ahwatukee, Biltmore and Tempe, AZ will work together with neurological specialists to give you the finest treatment available.
If you make an appointment to speak with one of our dedicated physical therapists, you’ll find out how we can better treat your symptoms and help you achieve your physical goals. Get started today.