A multidisciplinary, functional approach to addressing issues of the nervous system
Are you or someone you love living with a neurological condition such as stroke, muscular dystrophy, or Parkinson’s disease? While you are almost certainly receiving some form of medical care for your condition, you may not be aware of neurological rehabilitation as an option.
Neurological rehabilitation is a comprehensive program designed especially for people with issues related to the nervous system. It seeks to improve quality of life by addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs necessary to help them restore as much function and independence as possible.
iMove PT is proud to offer neurological rehabilitation services. We don’t want to simply alleviate symptoms but rather offer long-lasting solutions so you can do all the activities that are important to you.
Whether you’re recovering from a stroke or living with multiple sclerosis, neurological rehabilitation can help you live your best life. Schedule an appointment with us to learn more about our services!
What Conditions Can Benefit?
Neurological rehabilitation addresses a wide range of conditions, diseases, and impairments of the nervous system. Whether you were born with a genetic condition or recently suffered an injury, neurological rehabilitation can help you.
Here are some of the common conditions that our rehabilitation team can address:
- Strokes
- Brain or spinal cord injuries
- Muscular dystrophy
- Bell palsy
- Seizure disorder
- Headaches/migraines
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- And many more!
If you aren’t sure whether or not neurological rehabilitation is right for you, schedule a consultation with our staff. We’ll be happy to tell you more about the program so you can make an informed decision.
The Basics of Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation is based on the idea that people living with neurological conditions should be able to live happy, fulfilling lives. It’s not focused on “curing” the condition–although medical management of symptoms can certainly play a role–but rather on ensuring that patients have as much functionality as possible.
Neurological rehabilitation seeks to achieve this goal through three basic approaches:
- Reducing disability (for example, taking medication to manage symptoms)
- Providing new skills and strategies to maximize activity (for example, using a mobility aid or wheelchair)
- Altering the environment to minimize experiences of handicap (for example, installing grip rails in the shower)
The exact makeup of your neurological rehabilitation team will vary based on your specific condition and your individual needs and goals. For example, if your condition doesn’t affect your ability to eat or communicate, you won’t need to work with a speech therapist. Similarly, a person of faith might choose to work with a spiritual leader as part of their program, whereas someone else might prefer their program to remain secular.
What to Expect from Neurological Rehabilitation at iMove PT
Developing an effective neurological rehabilitation program involves heavy involvement from you, your family, and your care team. While your condition will obviously influence the specifics of your program, so will your personal goals.
When you come in for an initial consultation, we’ll thoroughly review your medical history and perform any necessary functionality tests, looking at things like mobility, communication needs, etc. After that, we’ll work closely with you on setting reasonable, achievable goals for the program.
Typically, we begin by setting a long strategic goal. For some, particularly those who suffered an injury, this goal might be to return to their lifestyle before the injury occurred. For others, it may be to retain some comfort and independence while living at home with caregivers.
Once we’ve set a long-term goal, we’ll look at the smaller goals necessary to achieve it. This is also the stage where we’ll begin building your rehabilitation team, pulling from the professionals on staff at iMove PT. This team will work together to help you achieve your goals–and the process is very collaborative!
For instance, if you’re struggling to eat meals, your occupational therapist will help you improve the fine motor skills necessary to hold utensils while reinforcing the chewing and eating strategies you’re working on with your speech therapist. Another example would be your medical care team helping you with exercises prescribed by your physical therapist.
Get Started with Your Personalized Program Today
The best way to learn exactly how neurological rehabilitation will work for you is by talking with the team at iMove PT. We’ll let you know which services will most benefit you and help you understand how they’ll work in tandem to improve your overall quality of life.
No matter the source of your neurological issues, our dedicated healthcare professionals are here to help you succeed. Call us today to get started!
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Treatments Supporting Neurological Rehabilitation: Featuring Neubie and LSVT BIG
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