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What is Neurological Physiotherapy?
Neurological physiotherapy is a specialized program designed for any individual with diseases, injury, or disorders of the nervous system. Neurological rehabilitation can often improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being of the patient. Overwhelming evidence shows that the human brain is a powerful organ with incredible capacity to change and adapt called neuroplasticity. This occurs in response to alterations to the body or environment as seen with an injury or condition. In neurological physiotherapy, physiotherapists employ the principles of neuroplasticity to improve or create new neuropathways in the brain through various movement based training and exercises to help achieve as close to your previous level of function.
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What is your approach to Neurological Physiotherapy?
At Cogent, we help patients with movement deficits using Bobath Therapy
(also referred to as Neurodevelopmental Therapy (NDT) approach to human movement. Bobath therapy is a pioneer movement technique in physiotherapy that considers sensory influences, postural reflexes and tonal changes and how these impact your movement and posture.
Bobath Therapy addresses abnormal movement patterns with the use of specific positioning, activities and handling. It is a very “hands-on” concept, requiring extensive handling and knowledge of both normal and abnormal movement patterns. Bobath handling techniques are used to move without over-exertion and to provide sensory feedback.
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The Bobath approach rests on a number of principles that include:
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Encouraging normal movement patterns
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Focusing on quality of movement
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Normalization of tone to facilitate active movement
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Positioning and posture in lying, sitting and standing
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Discouraging of compensatory movements
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Promoting maximum functional recovery to improve quality of independence.
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Bobath physiotherapists encourage a person to move in the most normal and energy efficient way, preventing abnormal movement patterns to:
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Normalise tone
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Regain motor control
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Improve posture
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Make movements easier
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Improve ability with everyday activities
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Increase independence
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Achieve maximum potential
The Bobath approach emphasizes the importance of early rehabilitation, consistency of practice and a stimulating environment to promote recovery.
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Who Can Benefit from Neurological Physiotherapy?
If you’ve been diagnosed with a neurological condition or suffered a neurological injury, neuro rehab is the top choice to help you function more independently. Suitable patients for this program includes the following conditions:​
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Vascular disorders, such as ischemic strokes (caused by a blood clot), hemorrhagic strokes (caused by a bleed in the brain), subdural hematoma, and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
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Infections, such as meningitis, encephalitis, polio, and brain abscesses.
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Trauma, such as brain and spinal cord injury.
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Structural or neuromuscular disorders, such as Bell palsy, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain or spinal cord tumors, peripheral neuropathy, muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
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Functional disorders, such as headache, seizure disorder, dizziness, and neuralgia
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Degenerative disorders, such as Parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer disease, and Huntington chorea.
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Developmental disorders, such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina bifida.
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What can I expect During Cogent Neurological Physiotherapy Program?
Neurological physiotherapy programs may include one or more of the following:​
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Detailed evaluation of your medical history, neurological function, cognitive (memory, comprehension) abilities, and physical capabilities.
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Comprehensive assessment of your functional status.
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Goal Setting to establish realistic and patient-specific short-term and long-term goals.
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Development of a personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to your unique needs and abilities.
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Exercises focused on improving strength, coordination, balance, and mobility.
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Use of devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, hand and foot splints, and
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Computer-based technologies to support independence and function.
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Home Exercise Programs to complement in-clinic therapy.
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Guidance on making modifications to home and work environments to accommodate the your needs.
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Providing information about support groups, community resources, and ongoing education about the condition.
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Regular evaluations to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans and set new goals as the you improve.
$140
Initial Consultation
60 min
$140
Follow-Up Consultation
60 min
$120
Follow-Up Consultation
45 min
$90
Follow-Up Consultation
30 min
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Initial Consultation - ~10 min of the appointment is required for therapist documentation and treatment planning.
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Follow-Up consultation: ~5 min of the appointment is required for therapist documentation.