What is Neurological Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapists can specialise in neurology which involves using differing treatment techniques to treat a wide range of conditions that affect the nervous system and brain.  This encompasses more acute or sudden events such as stroke or head injury to neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's that come on more gradually.

How does physiotherapy help for these types of conditions?

Independent of the injury or damage, the brain has an amazing capacity to compensate for any loss of brain function. Physiotherapy aims to maximise the body's ability to recover by promoting normal movement and muscle activation. this aids the body to re-learn normal movement patterns and regain as much functional independence as possible. Longer standing and progressive neurological conditions are often associated with negative consequences such as stiffness, pain and fatigue. Neurological physiotherapy also aims to treat and minimise these limiting factors both by direct intervention but also by empowering individuals with specific knowledge to manage their own condition better. This proactive patient-therapist relationship has been shown to limit disease progression and optimise quality of life.

What conditions can be treated in this way?

Many neurological conditions can be treated in this way but it is more dependent on symptom presentation than any particular diagnosis. We provide an initial assessment and by providing an holistic analysis of all the symptoms, we are able to provide a clear opinion on whether physiotherapy has a role to play, From this assessment, goals and functional aims can be set in conjunction with the patient providing an individually tailored treatment approach.

How can I make an appointment?

Claire Concannon provides neurological physiotherapy services at The Physios.  Claire is HPC registered and is fully recognised by Westfield Health Scheme and BUPA. Please call the practice on 0114 2678181 to arrange your appointment.