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Neurological physiotherapy for DyspraxiaThe neurological physiotherapists at Liverpool Neuro Physio commonly treat dyspraxia. Dyspraxia is a developmental disorder that affects co-ordination.
What is dyspraxia?Dyspraxia is a developmental co-ordination disorder. Dyspraxia affects movement and co ordination. Dyspraxia is the term describing a neurological disorder that results in messages sent from the brain to the body being disrupted. ↑ Back to Top Effects of dyspraxia?Childhood dyspraxia can be determined if physical developments are below what you would expect. This may include things like rolling, sitting, crawling, standing walking and speaking. Some people are affected after a short period of time and others it takes longer before symptoms occur. It varies in each individual Dyspraxia can affect the individuals in the following ways: Motor co ordination skills/clumsiness this may be that the individual has problems with anything related to their muscle movement. An individual with dyspraxia maybe suffering from poor balance, posture. They may have poor hand and eye co-ordination. Problems with remembering sequences. Motor planning This is when an individual has difficulty in planning the execution of movement in a sequence. Proprioceptive problems When someone does not have the ability to know where parts of the body are. Problems with spatial awareness Not knowing where the body is in relation to space. ↑ Back to Top Physiotherapy treatment for dyspraxia?Specialist physiotherapists at Liverpool Neuro Physio commonly assess and treat people with dyspraxia. The physiotherapists will work together with the person suffering from dyspraxia to produce a treatment plan which will aim toward achieving goals that the individual suffering from dyspraxia will want to achieve. This is so that you can the most out of your treatment session. Physiotherapy at Liverpool Neuro Physio may involve:
Physiotherapy for children with dyspraxiaAt Liverpool Neuro Physio our physiotherapists have specialist knowledge your child’s condition and the symptoms they may be experiencing. The physiotherapist will work with your child to ensure they get the most out of their treatment. The main goals of the treatment for your child may include:
Your child’s physiotherapist will also ensure that the treatment is fun and enjoyable for your child so they will want to maintain with it and continue. Your child may not necessarily understand why physiotherapy will help them but your physiotherapist will explain to yourself why it is so important for them to continue with treatment whilst they are still developing. It is important to prevent any further complications from developing and improving their quality of life as much as possible. Your physiotherapist wants your child to get the most out of their treatment. The physiotherapist may teach you and other family members your child’s exercise programmes and expect you to help your child continue with them between sessions to ensure your child is getting the maximal benefits from physiotherapy treatment. It is not always necessary for your physiotherapist to be present everyday to help with treatment but your physiotherapist may want you to make sure your child continues with exercises. This is in the best interest of your child. To help them gain the maximal quality of life for them. Physiotherapy for adults with dyspraxiaLiverpool Neuro Physio understand the needs and aims of adults with dyspraxia. Your physiotherapist main aims for you may include:
Your physiotherapist will incorporate hand and o ordination exercises into your treatment as this may be the thing you struggle with the most. Your physiotherapist will work on specific tasks for you to work on. Things that you may want to do but find it hard. This could include gripping things such as a key or holding a fork. Once you have managed to get the grip and movement your physiotherapist will work on using it in your normal activities. This could be increasing the amount of time holding the fork. Picking the fork up and bringing it to the mouth (a skill you will need for feeding yourself) Simple exercises like this will be the most effective to your daily life. Your physiotherapist will work on maintaining what you are able to do. They may not be able to recover movement skills but they will be able to prevent any further deterioration. They may do this by providing exercise programmes to increase your muscle strength and decrease any muscle tightness. Your physiotherapist will also work on improving the movement you do have so you can continue independently with your normal tasks. To arrange an appointment or to speak to one of our specialists, call us on 0151 558 0188 or email: office@liverpoolneurophysio.co.uk ↑ Back to Top |
