The role of physical therapy in neurological diseases is to strengthen the patient’s capabilities and also to retrain him through goal-oriented functional activities, with the aim of improving his quality of life and his reintegration into social or work activities.
Patients suffering from the above conditions face difficulty in daily activities, such as walking, getting out of bed or a chair, feeding, daily hygiene, etc.
Often rehabilitation treatments are not carried out with the necessary planning or individualized process required for each case, resulting in the patient becoming frustrated and not continuing the treatment.
The purpose is to set realistic short-term and long-term goals by the therapist in collaboration with the patient, which can be achieved in their entirety through the treatment plan.
The role of physical therapy in neurological diseases is to strengthen the patient’s capabilities and also to retrain him through goal-oriented functional activities, with the aim of improving his quality of life and his reintegration into social or work activities.
With consistency in following the plan and with willingness on the part of the patient, goals that may initially seem unattainable can be achieved, such as restoring correct posture and movement, restoring balance and walking.
