Some of you may already know this, but today we want to tell you how physiotherapy is not only about rehabilitating muscles, tendons, and bones
One of our most important specializations, in fact, focuses on training and treating the nervous system. This is neurological rehabilitation: the branch of rehabilitative medicine that deals with the functional recovery of deficits caused by diseases of the nervous system, both central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral (nerves, nerve roots, and plexus). Neurological rehabilitation, in short, is a set of techniques and treatments aimed at recovering and maintaining a person’s functionality in physical and motor, sensory, intellectual, psychological, and social domains.
A fascinating and complex mission, which Kinetic Center carries out every day with commitment, professionalism, and dedication.
Is it for me?
Neurological rehabilitation is indicated for the treatment of demyelinating diseases (such as multiple sclerosis), degenerative diseases, ataxias, outcomes of cerebral vasculopathies (such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, hemiparesis), neurological disorders resulting in motor dysfunction (Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonias), spinal cord injuries, peripheral neuropathies, poliomyelitis, and also head trauma.
Evaluation and therapy: How does a session work?
Anyone with one of the diagnoses listed above needs a highly personalized rehabilitation path. That is why the physiotherapist needs a first meeting for assessment, which takes place after reviewing every exam, report, and document related to the patient’s clinical history. During this first meeting, the therapist will carry out a careful initial evaluation of the patient, examining functionality and ability in various areas. In this type of rehabilitative activity, it is even more crucial to define a baseline clinical picture, in order to monitor each small improvement precisely.
In the following sessions, the treatments begin, which vary based on the limitations and problems of each individual patient. At Kinetic Center we apply various neuro-rehabilitative techniques, including the Bobath, Kabat, and Perfetti methods, which are based on stimulating the movement structure responsible for managing the affected parts.
The goal of neurological rehabilitation is to improve daily life and the patient’s autonomy, and it usually requires a long-term path. That is why it is important to establish a solid relationship of trust between the patient and the therapist who will follow them throughout the rehabilitation journey, monitoring and recording every difficulty and progress.
A multidisciplinary job
In treating patients with such complex conditions, the physiotherapist is not the only medical professional involved. On the contrary: in neurological rehabilitation, the physiotherapist works closely with various professionals, constantly assessing and re-directing the patient’s path.
A rehabilitation team may include:
- Neurologist
- Physiotherapist
- Nurse
- Occupational therapist
- Speech therapist
- Psychologist
- Social worker
Also at home
For those suffering from nervous system disorders, moving around and using public transport can be difficult, stressful, and tiring. That’s why neurological rehabilitation is often offered at the patient’s home. This choice has numerous advantages: the patient feels more comfortable and the therapist, in turn, can directly observe the limitations the patient experiences. This allows for tailored adjustments and solutions for daily activities, designed to work in the patient’s actual living space. Additionally, the therapist will also be in close contact with family members and care staff surrounding the patient, allowing for faster exchange of information and results.
If you suffer from neurological conditions or have a loved one affected by one of the issues described, rely on qualified and specialized staff.
Call us and make an appointment. Together we will find the most suitable rehabilitation path.
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