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Neurological physiotherapy for peripheral nerve injuryThe neurological physiotherapists at Liverpool Neuro Physio commonly treat peripheral nerve injuries. Peripheral nerve injuries can result in altered messages from the body to the brain and vice versa.
What is a peripheral nerve injury?Peripheral nerve injury is when there is damage to the nerves supplying the peripheral areas of the body such as arms and legs. Peripheral nerves send information to and from the brain and spinal cord. When there has been damage to a peripheral nerve it will alter the message sent to and from the brain. Peripheral nerve injury can be inherited or acquired. Physiotherapy is beneficial to anyone who is suffering from a peripheral nerve injury. ↑ Back to Top Types of peripheral nerve injury:There are various types of peripheral nerve injury these include:
Effects of peripheral nerve injuryPeople who suffer with a peripheral nerve injury may suffer from the following effects: Tingling sensations such as tingling. Similar feeling to pins and needles Numbness when there is no sensation to a part of the body Unusual sensation this could be similar to pins and needles but experienced when clothing is put on. Burning pain this is quite a severe sensation felt Muscle weakness Loss of sensation will result in muscles not functioning correctly as messages aren’t sent to them Impaired sense of position not knowing where the position of the body part is. ↑ Back to Top Physiotherapy for peripheral nerve injuryPhysiotherapists at Liverpool Neuro Physio commonly treat people who suffer with peripheral nerve injuries. The physiotherapist will work closely you so that you can get the most out of your treatment sessions. Together you will produce a treatment plan to suit your needs and abilities ensuring you are working towards goals you want. Physiotherapy treatment will differ from individual to individual. Some of your physiotherapy at Liverpool Neuro Physio may include:
Your physiotherapist will work on setting goals with you to aim to improve your quality of life to the maximum it can be. This may include advice and techniques on dealing with any pain you may experience. At Liverpool Neuro Physio your physiotherapist will work on providing you with a better quality of life. This may mean by helping you to gain as much independence as possible. Your physiotherapist will teach you the most efficient ways of transferring making it easier for you to cope with daily activities yourself making you less reliable on others for support. If necessary the physiotherapist can carry out home assessments to help incorporate any adaptations you may need to make you life easier. Making it easier for you to cope with your normal daily activities such as cooking food and washing. Your physiotherapist will also provide you with any walking aids if required. Your physiotherapist may work on strengthening any weak muscles you may have to keep your range of movement as much as possible ensuring you are able to carry out normal activities. The physiotherapist may provide you with an exercise plan specific to your needs. At Liverpool Neuro Physio the physiotherapists want you to be as independent as possible so will teach exercise plans to you and your family members so you can continue when physiotherapy in between sessions, this will ensure you are on target to meeting your goals. 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 |
