Neurological Conditions – Rehabilitation and Exercise
Neurological conditions affect the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves and can change strength, balance, sensation and movement. Individual rehabilitation complements medical treatment and in many people helps with function and independence.
What neurological conditions are
Neurological conditions are a large group of problems that affect the nervous system – for example the after-effects of stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies or spinal cord injury. Diagnosis and treatment are always decided by a neurologist.
Depending on the area affected, strength, coordination, balance, sensation and walking can change, and fatigue and difficulty with daily activities are often added. The signs vary a lot, even between people with the same condition.
Many of these conditions are long-term, but that does not mean nothing can be done. Regular, targeted exercise helps many people with function, fewer falls and more independence. Physiotherapy complements neurological care and does not replace it.
Why rehabilitation matters
- to keep and rebuild strength and mobility
- to train walking and functional movement
- to improve balance and prevent falls
- to reduce stiffness and muscle tension
- to make daily activities easier
- to involve and teach family members in care
How they can show up
- muscle weakness or stiffness
- impaired balance and unsteady walking
- numbness or altered sensation
- difficulty with coordination
- tiring quickly
- difficulty with daily activities
How we can help
We start with a thorough assessment of strength, balance, walking and your daily needs. We build an individual programme of therapeutic exercise for walking, balance, strength and functional movement, adding manual therapy, massage and electrotherapy when needed. We also offer home rehabilitation with individual 60-minute sessions, involving your family. Physiotherapy complements the care of your treating doctor; we will refer you to a specialist when needed.
When to seek urgent medical help
Call emergency services (112) for sudden weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, facial drooping, difficulty speaking, sudden blurred vision, a severe headache or loss of consciousness. Contact your doctor too for new or rapidly worsening symptoms, frequent falls, or sudden loss of bladder or bowel control.
This page is for information only and does not replace an assessment by a specialist.