Neurological rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
The goal of neurological rehabilitation, in case of nervous system diseases, is to restore the function of the nervous system as much as possible, to optimise everyday activities and to achieve social participation to the highest degree possible.
In modern rehabilitation approaches, this process is based on the notion of “neuroplasticity”. In physiology, plasticity means a change in the central nervous system due to information (stimuli). The brain is not “hardwired”, but changes throughout life due to experiences and impressions; new connections are formed continuously between neurons – we learn. This learning or relearning is the central object of rehabilitation, even many years after a stroke.
How does rehabilitation work?
Rehabilitation aims to restore health in the best possible manner after the onset of neurological disorders (such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease) or after a stroke, the goal is to restore the patient’s independence as much as possible.
At Physio Cure, the rehabilitation team creates an individual treatment plan for each patient. After an initial examination, personal goals are defined and we work towards a complete rehabilitation process as needed.
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Phase model of neurological rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation consists of 7 phases: they are based on the severity of the neurological injuries and their symptoms. They can be measured using the so-called Barthel Index, which measures independence in everyday life. The phase in which the patient is determines the treatment.
- Phase A – Acute Treatment: Intensive care unit.
- Phase B – Early Rehabilitation: The patient’s consciousness is usually still severely impaired. Intensive care treatment options are still needed. Rehabilitative measures are intended to improve the state of consciousness.
- Phase C – Further Rehabilitation: The rehabilitation aims at partial mobilisation.
- Phase D – Medical Rehabilitation: Starts after completion of the early mobilization and represents medical rehabilitation in the traditional sense.
- Phase E – Secondary Rehabilitation: This is mostly about professional, social, and domestic reintegration.
- Phase F – Activating Rehabilitation: Activating treatment care for patients in a vegetative state.
- Phase F – Activating Rehabilitation: Activating treatment care for patients in a vegetative state.
How to find us
Physio Cure is conveniently located in Elwood, Elsternwick and Beaumaris. Our contemporary clinics offer modern private physiotherapy treatment rooms, a fully equipped strength and conditioning gym and a bespoke open plan studio for Clinical Pilates at our Elsternwick location.