Have you been finding it harder to move after a stroke or brain injury, or as the result of a chronic pain condition?
Neuromuscular physical therapy offers a safe and effective option to help you retrain your brain. Depending on your condition, it may involve exercises, hands-on techniques, or electrical stimulation.
A core component of this type of physical therapy is neuromuscular reeducation. This method is designed to help improve the communication between your brain and nervous system. Improving this communication may help restore normal movement, improve balance, and reduce pain.
In this post, we’ll explore three conditions that neuromuscular physical therapy may help manage.
1. Stroke
Stroke recovery often includes regaining motor control and balance as part of rehabilitation. Approximately 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke each year. Many of them experience mobility challenges.
Neuromuscular physical therapy may help improve mobility, balance and coordination by retraining the nervous system and muscles. The goal of this treatment is to restore movement patterns, but it may also ease stiffness and pain from muscle spasms that can occur after a stroke.
2. Brain injury
Brain injury rehabilitation may help restore lost function after a traumatic injury. Performing repetitive exercises under the guidance of a physical therapist may help the brain rewire itself. The goal of neuromuscular physical therapy is to rebuild the connection between the brain and muscles that was disrupted by the brain injury. This treatment may also improve posture, balance, and coordination.
3. Chronic pain conditions
Chronic pain conditions may benefit from ongoing treatment to help reduce discomfort and improve mobility. Neuromuscular physical therapy may help by addressing the underlying cause of the pain and muscle imbalances. Techniques like myofascial release can decrease stress on the joints, reduce muscle tension and ease pain. Managing chronic pain with neuromuscular physical therapy can help improve your quality of life.
Looking for ways to move more easily and feel better? Neuromuscular physical therapy at REPAIR SI may be what you’re looking for
If you’re experiencing pain, limited mobility, or balance issues in your daily life, physical therapy may be able to help. Under the guidance of an experienced physical therapist, you can learn exercises to help improve your coordination and mobility. At REPAIR SI, our team is here to support you with physical therapy methods that are safe and effective to help you feel better. Ready to begin?
Contact our team today for more information or to schedule an initial appointment.