What we Treat / Neurological Conditions
The nervous system is highly complex, and includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves to the face, body arms and legs. Damage to the nervous system from either injury or disease can lead to difficulty in controlling movement. Sensation may also be affected, and there are more problems with speech, vision, swallowing, bowel and bladder control.
Mood, ability to concentrate and memory can also change. Physiotherapists working in neurology (the study of the nervous system) see people with a wide range of conditions including head injury, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, spinal injuries and strokes. Following a full individual assessment, they will suggest a treatment and management plan. Treatment may involve stretches, exercises, and regular standing or walking. They can also offer advice on problems which occur at any stage of the condition.
