Stroke and Parkinson Rehab [BENPHYSIO]

Key different symptoms for Stroke and Parkinson’s disease:

1. Stroke – numbness and weakness in the one side of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking and seeing in one or both eyes, loss of balance and coordination, difficulty in walking.
2. Parkinson’s disease – tremor, rigidity, slow movement, postural instability. These symptoms start gradually, sometimes starting with a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand. The symptoms of included

How does physiotherapy help in neurological disorders?

• Prevent complications– correcting positioning and posture in lying, sitting and standing to avoid bed sore and increase stiffness joint
• Minimize impairments– encourage of normal movement and function through strengthening exercises, sensory stimulation, and verbal feedback.
• Maximize function– Promotion of functional activity based around daily tasks.