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<u>''AIM OF NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY''</u><br>Neurological Physiotherapy aims to provide interventions which assist an individual to regain or maintain the maximum movement and functional independence by aiding in the development of new pathways through repetition and exercise. | <u>''AIM OF NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY''</u><br>Neurological Physiotherapy aims to provide interventions which assist an individual to regain or maintain the maximum movement and functional independence by aiding in the development of new pathways through repetition and exercise. | ||
<u>''TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS''</u><br>A number of treatment approaches are used, often incorporating a selection of the following as appropriate <ref name="Neurological Alliance of Scotland">: | <u>''TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS''</u><br>A number of treatment approaches are used, often incorporating a selection of the following as appropriate <ref name="Neurological Alliance of Scotland">: fckLRfckLRStretching<br>Strengthening<br>Balance re-education<br>Gait re-education<br>Joint mobilization<br>Electrical stimulation<br>Postural exercise<br>Spasticity management<br>Advice/Education on lifestyle, fatigue management, and exercise<br> fckLRfckLR<br> fckLRfckLR== References ==fckLRfckLR<references /></ref> | ||
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NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Neurological Physiotherapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy focused on the treatment of individuals with neurological conditions. Neurological disorders affect the functioning of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Stroke, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and Parkinson’s disease are common neurological conditions [1]. It also includes conditions of the peripheral nervous system such as Guillain Barre Syndrome. Neurological conditions can have a devastating impact on the lives of the sufferers, along with family and friends. Disturbances in the travelling of messages between the brain and the body can result in the loss of movement, sensation, co-ordination, and balance. Other aspects of bodily function, such as perception, speech, memory, cognition, and behaviour may also be effected. Therefore, it is important that neurological physiotherapists work in close partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team including speech and language therapists, occupational therapist, dieticians, nurses, and doctors. Effective communication between patient, family members, and the multidisciplinary team is critical to positive healthcare outcomes following a neurological disorder [2].
AIM OF NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY
Neurological Physiotherapy aims to provide interventions which assist an individual to regain or maintain the maximum movement and functional independence by aiding in the development of new pathways through repetition and exercise.
TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS
A number of treatment approaches are used, often incorporating a selection of the following as appropriate [1]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE OF SCOTLAND.,2016. Neurological conditions factsheet [online]. [viewed 31 October 2016]. Available from: http://www.scottishneurological.org.uk/content/res/Neurological_Conditions_Factsheet.pdf Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "Neurological Alliance of Scotland" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY., 2016. Neurological physiotherapy [online]. [viewed 31 October 2016]. Available from: http://neurologicalphysiotherapy.com
