Neurological
Persons with neurological symptoms have a wide variety of symptoms and abilities. Care of these patients begins with a full evaluation of strength and mobility and of other areas of concern to the patient. A personalized program is then established for each individual and may include services provided by physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech/ language therapists. We also work with our Neurologists and Neurosurgeons to provide the continuum of care.
Diagnoses that can be treated by our therapists include:
- CVA/Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Vestibular diagnoses
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Guillan Barre
- Balance difficulties
- Gait dysfunction
Symptoms of stroke that can be treated by therapists include:
- Hemiparesis or weakness of one side of the body
- General weakness
- Balance deficits
- Difficulty walking (gait dysfunction)
- Difficulty dressing or performing daily activities
- Difficulty with speaking, swallowing, or memory
Activities that may be addressed with persons with spinal cord injury include:
- Wheelchair mobility skills-propulsion, ascending/descending curb, ascending/descending stairs in w/c, wheelies, gliding in wheelie position
- Transfers from wheelchair to various surfaces including the floor
- Bed mobility
- Equipment recommendations/evaluations
- Dressing
- Gait training for those with incomplete injuries
- Strengthening
Types of spinal cord injuries:
- Complete quadriplegia
- Sensory and/or motor incomplete quadriplegia
- Complete paraplegia
- Sensory and/or motor incomplete paraplegia