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Maximizing Movement Potential to thrive

Providing Vestibular Therapy, Aquatic Therapy, and Neurological Physical Therapy

Neurological Physical Therapy

Neurological physical therapy is a skilled specialty focusing on optimizing functional movement for those impaired by disease or injury to the nervous system.

Neurological Physical therapy starts with a comprehensive evaluation of tests and measures that assess the physical body function, movement safety, and functional independence of a person impacted by a disease or injury to the nervous system. The exam takes into consideration the pathological, social, and psychological aspects affecting the person. A treatment plan is established to optimize movement, improve safety with functional mobility, improve quality of life, and reach the individuals personal goals. 1

Vestibular Therapy

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) is a specialized form of physical therapy intended to alleviate both the primary and secondary problems caused by vestibular disorders, primarily vertigo and dizziness, gaze instability, and/or imbalance and falls. A customized exercise plan is developed from the findings of the clinical assessment, laboratory testing, imaging studies, and input from patients. Exercises are designed to reduce vertigo and dizziness, reduce gaze instability, and/or reduce imbalance and fall risk as well as address any secondary impairments.1,2

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Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy provides a gravity reduced and buoyant environment. It allows for variability of positions and bases resistance on hydrology principles of drag and flow.  Aquatic therapy is very useful in that the therapist can unload the patient’s joints and relax muscles that could not normally be accessed on land. The warm water medium is also helpful for reducing spasticity and pain. In addition, the aquatic environment activates the lymphatic system to flush swelling and toxins.