At Tweed Neuro Physio we are committed to providing a thorough assessment of people experiencing dizziness, vertigo, spinning, imbalance and dysequilibirium. We help manage a range of vestibular conditions including BPPV’s, vestibular neuritis and vestibular migraine to name a few. We can also identify a need for onward referral for formal vestibular function testing and commence your vestibular rehabilitation. The good news many vestibular conditions can be treated however some causes of dizziness or lightheadedness may also originate from outside your vestibular system. So if this is you we will liaise with your doctor regarding next steps.
Symptoms are experienced differently for all people so be prepared in your appointment to have a comprehensive discussion about your symptoms.
Vestibular Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries
We have an experienced and skilled practitioner who has worked with people with spinal cord injuries right from diagnosis and early management, to rehabilitation and lifelong management within the community.
At Tweed Neuro Physio we treat all spinal cord injury level and type. We aim to optimise your mobility and function, maintain and improve your cardiovascular health and overall wellbeing. Whatever your goal might be we are dedicated to helping you get there.
What to expect in your first appointment? We provide a comprehensive assessment. We like to hear your story, your comprehensive medical history including surgery and imaging. Following this we will discuss what you wish to achieve with Physiotherapy. We can then establish a step-by-step program to establish these goals. Following this we will complete appropriate assessment measures / tests / questionnaires to ensure we have sufficient information and build a rehab and/or maintenance program with you.
Stroke
Strokes can affect people in such a vast array of ways depending on which part of the brain has been affected. Samantha has experience in early stroke recovery through to the intensive inpatient rehabilitation journey, assisting with transitioning back home after leaving hospital and those people who are wishing for a burst of therapy after a long time between Physio sessions.
If you still have goals you wish to achieve after leaving hospital we can certainly help you. You may want to be able to walk outside to the local shops in shorter time frame, be able to get on and off the floor, use cutlery to eat your meal, engage in your everyday activities with better balance, return to the gym, return to cycling or running. Whatever your realistic goal might be we will help you on that journey following a comprehensive assessment and management plan individualised to you.
Other Neurological Conditions
If you have a neurological condition including progressive conditions such Motor-Neuron Disease, Charcout-Marie Tooth, myopathy, muscular dystrophy, neuropathy, a rare neuromuscular condition or Post Polio Syndrome and you are not linked in with a physiotherapist with experience in these conditions then this is your opportunity. We will work with you to develop a condition specific program, assist you to understand your condition and help with strategies to manage your day-to-day and engage in safe exercise options.
There is often many ways we can optimise your function and mobility. Understanding your condition and how it can affect you, what to watch out for and how to appropriately address some of the challenges you are having. Samantha also has experience in monitoring of your respiratory function in the setting of your neurological condition.
Multiple Sclerosis
What to expect in your first appointment? Your initial assessment will involved a thorough history gathering and a thorough assessment focussed on how your MS symptoms are currently impacting your movements and function. At Tweed Neuro Physio we understand the impacts MS can have on your ability, including fatigue, heat tolerance, pain and many other factors. Following an assessment we can tailor an individualised program including safe and appropriate exercise options for MS and set goals to achieve with our therapy. We are super passionate about empowering our patients with the knowledge to managing their conditions as independently as possible. We will explore all the possible options of therapy from hydrotherapy, home programs, strength and aerobic sessions, balance and gait rehabilitation. We appreciate the range of therapists involved in managing your condition and will work closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to get the best outcomes we can.
Parkinsons Disease
If you have Parkinson’s Disease exercise is an integral part of the management of your condition. It is important to start early but also hard to know where to start. We can help you with a targeted specific program to you and how your Parkinson’s Disease affects you. First we will conduct a full assessment looking at your mobility, function and symptoms before giving our recommendations.
If you are having difficulty walking, falling or freezing please book an initial consultation for a full assessment. We work closely with your care team to strive for the best outcomes for you.
At Tweed Neuro Physio we are looking to commence group exercise options for Parkinson’s Disease. If you are interested please get in contact to express your interest.
