Neurological rehabilitation
Hands-On Physical Rehabilitation of Neurological Conditions
Our clinics were founded on the treatment of adult and pediatric neurological conditions and injuries. Our therapists have Bobath and/or neuro-development (NDT) training and approach their treatment plans with evidence-based, peer-reviewed research. Our neurological physiotherapists are committed to improving their skills and knowledge through continued educational courses and conferences.
Neurological Conditions we treat include:
Traumatic or acquired brain / head injury (including concussions)
Guillain-barré syndrome
Down Syndrome and other congenital Syndromes
Delayed Development
Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
Cervical Dystonia
Lewy body dementia
Treatment will consist of a thorough assessment, followed by setting individualized goals, and then skilled one on one treatment sessions. Treatment sessions can take place in the clinic, your home or residence, or the community such as a community pool. Treatment will likely include an at-home exercise program to further facilitate recovery and achievement of our personal goals.
Neurological physiotherapy can help a patient:
Improve sitting and standing balance
Improve coordination
Enhance overall mobility
Promote independence
Improve muscle strength and tone
Correct improper and compensatory movement patterns
Bobath Therapy
What is Bobath Training?
Bobath treatment is an approach to neurological rehabilitation that looks at the client’s sensory input/output, abnormal tone issues, postural alignment, and postural control. This approach believes that better postural alignment allows for better activation of the body’s systems as well as better access to normal movement. Those affected by neurological problems often have issues with abnormal tone which causes them to have compensatory movement patterns which prevents them from moving in normal movement patterns.
Bobath Training involves intensive on-going education in a treatment approach based on critical analysis of postural alignment and movement disorders. This approach is named for its founders Mrs. Berta Bobath and Dr. Karel Bobath
Why is Bobath Training different from other treatment methods?
This approach is evolving with current research in neuro-physiology and neurological recovery which supports the concept of "neuro-plasticity" of the brain. This means, after an injury (stroke, brain injury), the brain has been shown to have some ability to "re-wire" itself by adapting and forming new connections in the brain to bypass the damaged areas
What does this mean for my treatment?
The Bobath concept influences the neuro-motor system by first critically analyzing complex movement patterns and specific muscle activity. This includes assessing for postural alignment, muscle plasticity or insufficient muscle activity, and determining whether current movement strategies are appropriate or compensatory.
Then treatment can be designed to promote desired neuro-plasticity by assisting the body to relearn corrected movement patterns (i.e. discouraging over-active muscles from overwhelming less active muscles to achieve a better balance). The overall goal is to achieve freer and less effortful movement. Read more about the Bobath therapy approach to neuroplasticity at The Canadian Bobath Instructor's Association: http://cbiaorg.com/
