Physiotherapists are experienced and trained to treat neurological conditions with the aim to provide interventions which assist an individual to regain or maintain their maximum movement and functional independence.
A number of treatment approaches are used, often incorporating a selection of the following as appropriate:
- Stretching
- Strengthening
- Balance re-education
- Gait re-education
- Joint mobilization
- Electrical stimulation
- Postural exercise
- Spasticity management
- Advice/Education on lifestyle, fatigue management, and exercise
Rockstar Resources
Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada
Empowering Canadians to live healthier lives — from preventing and controlling high blood pressure to getting more physical activity. They fight for change that will create better health for al and improving access to stroke rehabilitation.
Parkinson Association of Alberta
A source for support, education and inspiration for people impacted by Parkinson disease and Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes, and engagement in important quality of life research with an emphasis on Alberta.
MS Canada
MS Canada provides services to people with multiple sclerosis and their families and funds research to find the cause and cure for this disease.