Neurological Rehabilitation

Our Neurological Rehabilitation specialists, which includes both Occupations and Physical Therapists, will evaluate the patient’s function, identify the relevant impairments and work with the patient to develop an individualized treatment plan utilizing evidence-based intervention to improve functional mobility and the ability to complete functional activities.

Treatment

Physical and Occupational therapists have expertise in improving safety and independence in the following areas:

Basic Self-Care
Gait
Bed Mobility
Transfers
Executive Functions (household management, work, driving)

Common Diagnoses Treated

Strokes (Acute or Chronic) – they affect each patient differently, but common symptoms include weakness, coordination problems, abnormal muscle tone, cognitive changes, visual deficits, dizziness/vertigo and/or balance problems. Therapy is a vital part of the recovery process for many stroke survivors and has been proven effective in improving:

Balance and walking ability (Cochrane review, 2014)
Blood flow to the brain
Memory
Functional ability’s in daily actives (Legg et al., 2007)
Focal deficits
Upper extremity functions (Ebrsr, 2016)
Visual functions (Ebrsr, 2016)

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)/Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS) – TBIs can range from mild concussions to severe and functionally devastating head injuries. While most patients recover quickly from mild concussions, those with persistent symptoms often find themselves struggling to return to their normal activities. Therapy by our Occupational and Physical Therapists may improve:

Concentration/attention
Problem-solving
Memory
Impulse control
Balance problems

Multiple Sclerosis – patients with MS experience a variety of symptoms that can greatly impair their ability to function independently. Occupational and Physical therapy can maximize function and reduce the risk of falls by improving:

Weakness
Stiffness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Visual problems

Parkinson’s Disease – people with Parkinson’s may have tremors, postural instability, bradykinesia, rigidity, and cognitive changes that make it difficulty move and complete daily tasks. Occupational and Physical therapy can be effective in improving functional independence with activities of daily living by improving:

Balance
Gait speed
Reaching abilities
Cognitive deficits
Use of adaptive equipment

Neurocognitive Decline

At Kitsap Physical Therapy, we have 8 therapists who are certified and trained in evidence-based protocols for neurological rehabilitation.