Neuromuscular / Neurological Conditions
Neurological and Neuromuscular conditions can be very debilitating if not treated properly. These disorders are generally chronic in nature and can be exacerbated with increased stress, illness, and lack of exercise and movement.
Mind Body Balance Physical Therapy PLLC can play a a crucial role in improving motor function to combat the effects of bradykinesia (slowness of movement), rigidity, gait and balance impairments.
Neuro Conditions We Treat
Parkinson’s Disease
Multiple Sclerosis
Charcot-Maria-Tooth Disease
Dystonia
Peripheral Neuropathy
Treatment plans usually include
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Gait training is performed to improving gait patterns through exercises focused on stride length, step height, weight shifting, and rhythmic cueing techniques to facilitate smoother and more efficient walking.
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Balance training exercises, proprioceptive training, and vestibular rehabilitation techniques can be used to improve balance and reduce fall risk.
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Functional movement patterns such as getting up out of a chair, rolling in bed, stepping over obstacles, getting up and down off the ground are all movement patterns that are practiced to make sure that the patient can maintain I with activities of daily living (ADLs). Adaptive equipment and assistive devices may be recommended to help individuals maintain independence and safety.
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Physical therapists provide education on all Neurological condition symptoms, disease progression, and self-management strategies. They teach individuals how to perform exercises correctly and develop a home exercise program to maintain gains achieved in therapy and promote long-term adherence to exercise.
“Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence. ”