Balance & Neurological Rehabilitation

Physical Therapists are experts in the art and science of the evaluation and treatment of human movement and balance dysfunctions. We care for a variety of muscle, joint, and nervous system disorders that can affect your balance.

Don’t ignore the Facts:

• One of every three persons age 65 and older falls each year.
• Falls are the leading cause of injury and accidental death in those over the age of 85.
• In 2005, 15,800 people 65 and older died from injuries related to unintentional falls.
• About 1.8 million people 65 and older were treated in ERs for injuries sustained from falls (CDC 2008).

Risk factors associated with falls:

• Older Age
• Vision Problems
• Muscle Weakness
• Medications (being on 4 or more)
• A History of Falls
• Medical Conditions (such as diabetes, arthritis, stroke, walking problems, fear of falling)

Your Physical Therapist will assess:

• Your Fall Risk
• Your Strength
• Your Balance
• Your Medical History

* Cited from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008 www.cdc.gov.

Northville Physical Rehabilitation, PC provides comprehensive physical therapy services for adults and children with a variety of nervous system disorders including:

• Balance Disorders
• Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA), AKA Stroke
• Cerebral Palsy (CP)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), AKA Lou Gehrig’s Disease
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Our skilled services start with a thorough initial evaluation where we discuss and assess the patient’s specific need so we can provide a personalized physical rehabilitation program. We examine your movement, strength, flexibility, functional, balance, and muscle tone.

It’s important for us also to work closely with your doctor and any other healthcare providers so we can achieve your specific goals in a timely manner.

Our Neuro Rehab Care

Our physical therapy team use a variety of treatment techniques and modalities including:

• Adaptive equipment for safe & successful return to sports and recreation
• Assistive device fitting & training
• Education and training in compensatory strategies to recover function
• Gait Training with use of assistive equipment/devices
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Seating assessment and wheelchair instruction
• Splinting, bracing and the use of specialized therapy equipment
• Therapeutic exercise and balance activities

To learn more about our neuro rehab program, give us a call (248) 349-9339