What is Neurophysiotherapy?
Neurophysiotherapy, as defined by the Australian Physiotherapy Association, is a branch of physiotherapy where therapists “manage people with movement disorders as a result of injuries and diseases of the brain, spinal cord and the broader neuromuscular system.”
What does treatment involve?
Patients are assessed individually to determine the reasons why they are finding moving difficult. Treatments are on a one-to- one basis; hence, programs are individualized and the progression of treatment is specific to each person.
To do this, the therapist requires deep knowledge and understanding of movement so as to analyse the problems effectively, and the skills to work with a patient to bring about improvement (in movement)
At Libby Bamford Neurophysiotherapy, I offer this specialised knowledge and experience, gathered over many years of practice.
How can neurophysiotherapy help me?
The benefits of neurophysiotherapy may include:
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Improved balance,
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Improved range of movement,
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Improved strength,
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Improved hand dexterity
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Improved body awareness
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Decrease in tone and spasticity
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Improved sensation
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Decreased pain
I work with you to achieve your personal movement goals. These are specific to each individual, but may include:
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Walking with less effort
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Improved balance when walking
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Getting up out of chairs more easily
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Decreased pain, e.g. shoulder, forearm, hip
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Decreased tightness in hands that have no movement
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Improved finger dexterity for activities involving fine motor skills, e.g. doing up buttons
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Improved balance when sitting so more tasks can be accomplished while sitting
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Decreased tone or tightness in limbs
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When to see a neurophysiotherapist?
If you have any condition that is a result of injury to your nervous system—as a result of a traumatic event or a degenerative condition—and which is now limiting your ability to function as you would like, then I can help you.
Some of the conditions that I regularly treat include:
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Strokes
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Head Injuries
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Neuropathies
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Brain tumours
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Spinal cord injuries—traumatic or following medical/surgical event
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Guillain Barre
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Disorders of the cerebellum
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Parkinson's Disease
Get in touch with Libby Bamford, your neurophysiotherapist in Adelaide.