Neurological Physical Therapy

When a nerve condition affects muscle movement, you may face difficulty walking, weak muscles, and loss of coordination and balance — challenges that can dramatically affect your ability to stay independent and thrive. The Holsman Physical Therapy team includes skilled neurological physical therapy specialists with the expertise to restore optimal strength and function. At 17 locations throughout New Jersey and New York City, they offer comprehensive care, combining neurological specialists with rehabilitation, speech, and occupational therapists. Call the nearest clinic or book online today to learn how neurological physical therapy can improve your life.

What is neurological physical therapy?

Neurological physical therapy treats the muscle problems that develop due to damaged nerves in your brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). You may also need a specialist to support your treatment for peripheral neuropathy (damaged nerves outside the central nervous system).

When would I need neurological physical therapy?

The exceptional Holsman Physical Therapy neurological specialists help patients find symptom relief and improve their quality of life when it’s affected by conditions such as:

• Stroke
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injury
• Cerebral palsy
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s disease)
• Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease
• Guillain-Barre syndrome
• Vestibular disorders

These conditions affect the nerves responsible for muscle movement.

What symptoms indicate I need neurological physical therapy?

You may need a neurological physical therapist if you have:

• Muscle weakness
• Tight or stiff muscles
• Muscle spasms
• Pain, tingling, or numbness
• Loss of muscle coordination
• Unusual gait (moving slowly, walking on your toes, or crossing your legs when walking)
• Difficulty speaking, chewing, or swallowing
• Problem with thinking and learning
• Abnormal heart rate
• Trouble moving your eyes
• Vision changes
• Fatigue

If you have neurological symptoms, scheduling an evaluation with a neurologist is essential. You can also see the Holsman Physical Therapy specialists without a referral, and they will send you to a specialist if needed after conducting a neurological evaluation.

How does neurological physical therapy improve my life?

Neurological physical therapy helps you restore the highest level of function possible. Your therapist supports your physical well-being, teaching you how to move again and rebuilding your strength, balance, coordination, and mobility.

Your therapy includes many possible exercises and activities to improve:

• Muscle and nerve pain
• Muscle strength
• Motor planning and control (movement and coordination)
• Gait (ability to walk)
• Posture 
• Balance
• Spasticity
• Aerobic endurance
• Activities of daily living (dressing, cooking, bathing, and more)

Your neurological physical therapist may train you on how to use a prosthesis and include speech and occupational therapy as part of your comprehensive program.

Comprehensive neurological treatment at Holsman Physical Therapy can help you regain function lost due to nerve damage and may slow the progression of chronic neurological conditions.

Call the nearest office today or connect through online booking to learn more about neurological physical therapy. The practice has convenient locations in Lyndhurst, Fair Lawn, Cedar Grove, Caldwell, Bloomfield, Maplewood, Newark, South Orange, Clifton, Paterson, Kearney, Jersey City, and Rahway, New Jersey, and the Crotona and Van Nest neighborhoods in the Bronx and the Cypress Hills neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.