Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological and Vestibular rehabilitation is a niche field of Physiotherapy we focusing on assessing and treating individuals with disturbances of function and movement due to damage or disruption to the brain inner ear or nervous system.
It aims to promote recovery and independence and now more recently aims to slow down neurological decline. The primary objective is to improve the quality of life.
Neurological physiotherapists can now be known as neuroplasticity experts, which essentials assists you to reconnect the brain / spinal cord and the body.
The process of rehabilitation is an active and dynamic process through which a person with a disability is helped to acquire knowledge and skills with the ultimate aim of maximising their physical, psychological and social function
Neurological and Vestibular rehabilitation is a niche field of Physiotherapy we focusing on assessing and treating individuals with disturbances of function and movement due to damage or disruption to the brain inner ear or nervous system.
It aims to promote recovery and independence and now more recently aims to slow down neurological decline. The primary objective is to improve the quality of life.
Neurological physiotherapists can now be known as neuroplasticity experts, which essentials assists you to reconnect the brain / spinal cord and the body.
The process of rehabilitation is an active and dynamic process through which a person with a disability is helped to acquire knowledge and skills with the ultimate aim of maximising their physical, psychological and social function
Book a free 15 minute consultation to find out how we can help you get your best quality of life.
This session is designed to discuss current health issues and get really clear how we at Hibiscus Neuro Rehab can help get you where you need to go.
Not sure if we can help you?
In shock with your diagnosis and symptoms and not sure where to turn?
Want help but don't know where to get it?
This is exactly why we have a free 15 min phone consult, let our experienced team help you understand how we can help you and if we are not the right service for you we will point you in the right direction.
This no obligation phone call is just a step in helping you achieve your goals and live your best life.
Want an appointment now phone 09 424 3254 or Email [email protected]
Not sure if we can help you?
In shock with your diagnosis and symptoms and not sure where to turn?
Want help but don't know where to get it?
This is exactly why we have a free 15 min phone consult, let our experienced team help you understand how we can help you and if we are not the right service for you we will point you in the right direction.
This no obligation phone call is just a step in helping you achieve your goals and live your best life.
Want an appointment now phone 09 424 3254 or Email [email protected]
Neuroplasticity - The brains ability to change
Neuroplasticity refers to the plastic ability of the brain and nervous system, which are able to continuously remodel throughout one’s life time. Neuroplasticity is the fundamental key to creating any form of change whether physical or mental. The more you think, act or move in a certain way the strength of those neurons increase over time making those actions your innate habits.
To improve or change you need to promote neuroplastic changes which are driven by the use of six core principles in conjunction;
To improve or change you need to promote neuroplastic changes which are driven by the use of six core principles in conjunction;
- Meaningful – The outcome and activity must be interesting and relevant to the individual
- Repetitive – Thousands of repetitions are need to build new pathways
- Intensity – Need to work hard enough to increase the cardio and respiratory drive to release essential hormones into the brain
- Specific – To the skill required to achieve the goal
- Challenging and varied – To build the base to perform the skill in any setting
- Timed – The complete task must be completed in day to day life successfully not just in therapy
Check out our Neuroplasticity series - What is Neurological Physiotherapy
Conditions we commonly treat
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✔ Parkinson's Disease
✔Multiple Sclerosis ✔Concussion ✔Fredrich's Ataxia ✔Myasthenia Gravis ✔Muscular Dystrophies ✔Bell's Palsy ✔Cerebellar conditions |
✔ Stroke
✔ Peripheral Neuropathy ✔ Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) ✔ Spinal Cord Injury ✔Motor Neuro Disease ✔Huntington's Disease |
✔ Traumatic Brain injury
✔Peripheral Vestibular disorders ✔ Balance impairments ✔ PPPD ✔Functional Neurological disorders ✔ Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia's |