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Constraint Induced Movement Therapy or CIMT is a new neurological physiotherapy approach to improve arm and hand movements after stroke or traumatic brain injury. |
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The upper and lower limb functional rehabilitation approach involves repetitive practice of tasks by use of whatever upper/lower limb function is present after neurological injury. This approach is based on the idea that learning is very specific and therefore it is best for people to focus mainly on the activities |
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A number of people with different neurological conditions find it difficult to walk. However, this is no reason to stop exercising. In fact, exercise plays an |
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Falling can have an extremely negative effect on individuals. The effects of a fall can range from cuts and bruises to hip fractures and head injuries. In |
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Strength training, or progressive resistance training (PRT), generally refers to training with progressively increasing weights over each training session. |
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After a Stroke or traumatic brain injury electrotherapy is mainly used to either treat muscle weakness (Functional Electrical Stimulation) or pain (TENS). At Neu-Rehab we use both of these forms of electrotherapy. |
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Mirror therapy uses a reflection of the patient's unaffected side so it appears as if the left moves with the right or vice versa. During mirror therapy you place the affected limb inside the mirror box (out of your view) and your unaffected limb in front of the mirror. Seeing the reflection of the unaffected limb and performing simple tasks, such as unclenching of the fist or circular motion of the arm, gives |
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People who have suffered a Neurological Injury can often need assistive equipment to help maximise function. |
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Hydrotherapy involves exercising in water. Hydrotherapy can be used for a number of ailments including different arthritic and neurological conditions. Hydrotherapy pools are different from ordinary pools - the temperature is normally warmer and the pools are smaller. However, you could have hydrotherapy in any pool. |