Melbourne Physical Therapists Treating Patients Suffering From Brain Trauma & Neurological Conditions
Our TeamContact UsYour brain is the central hub that controls the rest of the body. When an individual suffers an external injury to the head, such as a concussion or whiplash, or an interior injury, such as a stroke, it can lead to numerous difficulties in everyday functioning. Trauma to the brain can lead to difficulties with gross motor movements, such as walking, standing, driving, and lifting, as well as issues with fine motor movements, such as writing, drawing, typing, cooking, etc. When a brain injury occurs, physical therapy helps a patient to retrain their brain to learn how to perform the tasks that they once enjoyed. Through repetition, exercise, and practice, our Melbourne physical therapists have the goal of creating new neural pathways, as well as preserving muscle strength and flexibility, to get a patient as close to their preinjury self as possible.
When one suffers an acute brain injury there are two phases; first the patient experiences the initial emergency. This may involve being rushed to the emergency room, where the patient’s life is in jeopardy, and they must be stabilized. After the patient is through the initial emergency, a long road to recovery often lies ahead. The brain often needs to be retrained to relearn seemingly simple tasks such as walking, gripping, coordinating movements together, etc. In addition to the brain needing to relearn how to perform movements it once knew how to do, muscles and joints often lose strength and flexibility during the initial emergency period. The goal of physical therapy is to help a patient regain the functionality that they once had, so they may go back to enjoying their pre-injury lifestyle.
Neurological conditions that often benefit from physical therapy include stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ataxia, Guillain Barre Syndrome, polyneuropathies, and other progressive neurological conditions. We assist with such issues. We also treat individuals who have suffered an external injury to the head such as automobile accident victims, individuals who have suffered from a concussion, whiplash, or individuals injured on the job.
Neurological conditions that often benefit from physical therapy include stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ataxia, Guillain Barre Syndrome, polyneuropathies, and other progressive neurological conditions. We assist with such issues. We also treat individuals who have suffered an external injury to the head such as automobile accident victims, individuals who have suffered from a concussion, whiplash, or individuals injured on the job.
Physical therapy practice in Melbourne providing convenient and stress-free treatment
If you have suffered a neurological trauma, our team understands that this is an emotional and frustrating time in your life. We strive to make your treatment as convenient as possible. If you have been referred to us by your primary care physician, we will immediately reach out to you to make an appointment. Our receptionist will discuss all matters of insurance prior to your appointment, and we will acquire all of your medical records. All three of our office locations have ample parking and are wheelchair accessible, to accommodate our patients with mobility issues. During your initial appointment, your assigned therapist will evaluate your needs and discuss with you your goals. Your therapist will create an individualized program to help you relearn how to perform movements you lost during your injury, as well as maintain flexibility and muscle strength and reduce pain.
We service all of Brevard county including Melbourne, Titusville, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Grant, Valkaria, and Rockledge, Vierra, and the beach communities including Melbourne beach, Indialantic, Indian Harbor beach, Satellite beach, and Cocoa beach. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
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