Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation is a specialized treatment designed for individuals grappling with conditions affecting the nervous system. This comprehensive approach integrates various therapies, including physiotherapy, psychotherapy, and speech therapy, with the primary objectives of enhancing functionality, alleviating symptoms, and improving overall quality of life.
Overcoming Daily Challenges
When a serious health condition or injury impacts the nervous system, it can pose challenges in executing even the simplest daily activities, such as eating or dressing. The remarkable adaptive capacity of the brain, known as “plasticity,” becomes the foundation for neurological rehabilitation. By leveraging a diverse range of exercises and training techniques, rehabilitation specialists facilitate the learning of new movement patterns, enabling individuals to surpass limitations.
Addressing a Spectrum of Issues
Neurological rehabilitation proves beneficial for a variety of issues, including:
- Restoring mobility
- Regaining function and independence
- Reducing spasticity
- Mitigating the risk of falls
- Achieving an enhanced quality of life
Customized Treatment Plans
The journey toward overcoming limitations involves continuous assessment and tailored treatment plans. The initial step entails an in-depth discussion about symptoms, medical history, existing limitations, and personal objectives. A customized treatment plan is then crafted, drawing from an extensive array of services, including:
- Physiotherapy and exercise programs: Enhancing strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and mobility
- Occupational therapy: Providing guidance on daily task performance
- Mental health therapy: Addressing stress, anxiety, and depression
- Speech therapy: Enhancing communication skills
- Nutritional counseling: Focusing on dietary considerations
- Social Work Support: Retraining social and behavioral skills
- Bladder and Bowel Retraining: Addressing specific functional needs
- Home Care Consultations: Modifying living spaces for safety and independence
Expecting Positive Changes
While the timeline for seeing results varies, improvements are often evident within the first few visits. Enhanced balance, increased endurance, and the newfound ability to perform previously challenging tasks are among the positive changes that individuals undergoing neurological rehabilitation can anticipate.
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Cost and Coverage
Just like the majority of our treatments, our neurological rehabilitation services are covered by extended health care plans, such as through your employer, auto insurance, or workers’ compensation. That means it may cost you little or nothing. We also use direct billing to your insurance so you never have to deal with it yourself or wait to be reimbursed. If you don’t think you’re covered, give us a call and we can help. Our services are available at very competitive rates.
There are many reasons why Activa Clinics is the ideal place to get your neurological rehab. They include our compassionate approach, our customizable treatment plans, our comfortable and modern facilities, and our large team of dedicated medical professionals.
In addition, we can offer many of our care services in-home. So if mobility is an issue for you, we make it easy as possible to get help.
We know that dealing with a nervous system condition can be a daunting obstacle. But remember: your brain has the ability to adapt to your condition. With a little help, you can learn ways to overcome or manage your limitations.
To learn more about how neurological rehabilitation can help, give us a call, schedule a consultation, or drop in. We have six conveniently located clinics that serve communities including Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Scarborough, or Kitchener.