What is Neurological Physiotherapy?

Neurological Physiotherapy is a subgroup of Physiotherapy, also known as Neurophysio. It consists of rehabilitation interventions aimed at improving neuromuscular conditions and neurological disorders for individuals with progressive or degenerative diseases. Both adults and children benefit greatly from neurophysio including those with acute flare ups.

There are several challenges faced by suffers of neuromuscular conditions including difficulty with walking, arm and hand functions, dizziness, balance issues, posture and pain.

The aim of Neurophysio is to maximise the individual’s participation in life, focusing on improving independence and self-determination.

Neurophysiotherapy at Bounce

Ben, Paris & Daniel are our resident physiotherapists that work with NDIS and Neurological patients. Both have experience working with various conditions and are available at our Blackburn, North Ringwood and Rowville Clinics. 

What Conditions can a Neurophysio help with?

• Stroke
• Cerebral palsy
• Muscular dystrophy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Global developmental delay/failure to reach developmental milestones
• Parkinson's Disease
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Acquired brain injury (ABI)
• Spinal cord injury
• Motor neuron disease (MND)/Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
• Sensory Processing Disorders
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Congenital diseases such as Rett's, FOXG1 syndrome
• Undiagnosed neurological disorders

Our Allied Health Assistant

Our amazing Allied Health Assistant at Bounce is Dianne Bottrell. Dianne is a very passionate Allied Health Assistant that works closely with our Physiotherapists and other Clinicians to ensure the very best outcomes for our patients. 

Dianne has worked at Bounce for an extended period of time working with various neurological patients of various levels from complex to mild conditions.

Dianne can be seen with combined care with the physiotherapist or with individual care. Individual care also can be more productive when it comes to NDIS funding as AHA can attract a lesser fee per each session which can extended or prolong therapy. Contact us for more information

What will treatment include?

• Education regarding symptomatic management
• Head control and neck stabilisation
• Balance and walking training
• Body awareness and skilled movement control
• Strengthening exercise programs
• Complex pain management
• Upper limb and hand function training

Working with a gait aid/walking frame

Please bring any walking aids along to your consultation. Our physiotherapists have extensive knowledge of equipment (such as standing frames, walking frames and wheelchairs) and can complete simple modifications and adjustments if required. Providing patients, the best opportunity of mobilising independently.

Working with deaf and/or blind patients

Our team has experience working with both deaf or blind and deaf and blind patients. 

Bookings

Our team accepts NDIS and private bookings. Home visits available (subject to request).