Upper Limbs

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Our team provide specialised intensive upper limb programmes for patients with upper limb deficits. With many benefits, including improved motor function, increased range of motion, enhanced independence and confidence and promotion of neuroplasticity, our upper limb rehabilitation can be tailored to each individual. Some of the common methods used within our practice include:

• Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) -  CIMT involves restraining the unaffected arm while engaging in intensive training and functional tasks with the affected arm. This approach encourages the use of the affected limb and promotes motor recovery.

• Task-Specific Learning - Task-specific training focuses on practicing functional activities relevant to the individual's daily life. This therapy aims to improve motor control and coordination through repetitive practice of specific tasks.

• Strength Training - Strength training exercises focus on improving muscle strength and endurance in the upper limb. These exercises may include resistance training, weightlifting, or use of resistance bands to target specific muscle groups.

 

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Lower Limb

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Lower limb intensive rehabilitation refers to a specialized approach aimed at improving mobility, strength, and function in the legs and feet through concentrated and targeted therapy interventions. Our comprehensive programs typically involve a combination of exercises, activities, and modalities designed to address specific impairments or limitations affecting the lower extremities. Some key components of lower limb intensive rehabilitation may include:

• Gait training - Gait training focuses on improving walking patterns and mechanics, including aspects such as step length, stride length, and weight-bearing, to promote safe and efficient mobility.

• Strength and Endurance Exercises - Targeted exercises are used to improve muscle strength, endurance, and stability in the lower limbs, helping individuals regain the ability to perform activities such as standing, walking, and climbing stairs.

• Balance and Coordination - Balance and coordination exercises aim to enhance proprioception, postural control, and stability, reducing the risk of falls and improving overall mobility and function.

• Functional Activities - Intensive rehabilitation often incorporates functional activities relevant to daily life, such as sit-to-stand transfers, stair climbing, and negotiating obstacles, to promote real-world mobility and independence.

• Manual Therapy - Manual therapy techniques, such as joint mobilizations, soft tissue mobilizations, and stretching exercises, may be used to improve joint mobility, reduce muscle tightness, and alleviate pain in the lower extremities.

• Neuromuscular Re-education - Neuromuscular re-education focuses on retraining movement patterns and motor control in individuals with neurological conditions or movement disorders affecting the lower limbs, facilitating improved coordination and function.

• Hydrotherapy - Hydrotherapy involves performing exercises and activities in a water-based environment, taking advantage of buoyancy and resistance to promote strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness while minimizing stress on the joints.

Experience tailored intensive rehabilitation for your upper and lower limbs at The National Physio, where we are dedicated to helping you regain mobility, strength, and function for a better quality of life.