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NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
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I have treated many
different neurological problems from the acute stage to many years
post trauma or diagnosis.
Each stage of any disorder may need to be approached in a different
way, for example the difference between increased tone (spasticity)
or decreased tone (flaccidity).
Some of the most common disorders are described briefly below. |
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Stroke / Hemiplegia / Cerebro-vascular
Accident (CVA)
Every year more than 100,000 people in England and Wales
suffer first strokes - about 10,000 are under the age of 55. It's
estimated that about 40 per cent of strokes could be prevented by
regular blood pressure checks, treatment for hypertension and taking
steps to improve overall health, such as: giving up smoking, losing
any excess weight, getting regular physical exercise, keeping
alcohol intake to within recommended limits, eating more fruit and
vegetables and less salt and fatty foods.
Multiple Sclerosis
MS is the most common neurological disorder among young
adults and affects around 85,000 people in the UK. People are
usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 40, but it can be
later. It is more common in women than in men - the ratio is
3:2. Three out of four people diagnosed with multiple
sclerosis may never need to use a wheelchair. Maintaining range of
movement/flexibility and learning about one's own body are some of
the most important parts of treatment.
Parkinson's
Parkinson's disease is a progressive, neurological disorder, which
is treated mainly with drugs. Cells in the part of the brain
that controls movement are lost, causing sometimes severe difficulty
in performing movements. Everything, from walking, talking,
swallowing, writing to even smiling can be affected. Each
person with Parkinson's is affected differently and to different
degrees; and their ability to perform movements may vary from one
day to the next. Symptoms of Parkinson's include shaking,
muscle stiffness, and slowness of movement which are areas that
physiotherapy may help with.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
MND is the name given to a group of related diseases
affecting the motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord.
Motor neurones are the nerve cells which control muscles and their
degeneration results in progressive muscle wasting and weakness.
Physiotherapy input may help at all stages of this disease.
Head Injury
It is estimated that ONE MILLION PEOPLE in Britain attend hospital
each year as a result of a head injury. This varies from minor
injury to very severe. Head injury can lead to a wide range of
problems including dizziness. |
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Click here to see details of the
NEUROLOGICAL
TREATMENTS |
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