Our physical therapists check and treat many kinds of nerve and brain-related disorders. These conditions can affect your ability to:
- Move
- Care for yourself
- Take part in family and community activities
Some of the disorders we treat are:
- Movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease
- Neurodegenerative diseases, such as MS (multiple sclerosis)
- Neuromuscular disorders, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
- Spinal cord injury
- Stroke and other brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injury and concussion
We also have therapists trained to help you with dizziness and vertigo.
We often work with the ear, nose, and throat department to give you complete balance care (also called vestibular care). Problems with your inner ear can make you feel dizzy, lightheaded, or unsteady. You may also feel like the room is spinning. This is called vertigo.
We also work closely with special nerve and muscle clinics, such as:
We take care of older adults and help stop falls with our full balance rehabilitation program.