At Iron Point Physical Therapy, we have therapists skilled in neurological rehabilitation to assist patients with post-acute neurological diagnoses. Our team provides customized evaluations and treatments for patients focusing on patient centered goals and return to highest levels of function. We treat patients with post-acute neurological diagnoses such as CVA, TBI, SCI, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, post concussive syndrome, impaired movement and balance disorders, headaches and vestibular issues. Treatment is focused on increased independence, improved fluidity of movement, and decreasing symptoms. Techniques utilized in treatment depend on individual presentation.
Zero G Gait and Balance System
We have the state of the art Zero G Gait and Balance System, a robotic body weight support system that safely allows walking overground, functional activities, balance and fall prevention training in a “reduced gravity” environment. When using Zero G, neuro patients can practice walking, getting off the floor, practice sit to stand transfers, stair negotiation and other activities of daily living without the risk of falling. Functional retraining includes bed mobility, transfer training, a variety of weight bearing activities and positions, and gait training. Locomotor training is an activity-based therapy to help improve and recover walking movement through challenged practice and lower extremity weight bearing. Repetitive movements such as sit to stands and gait training are performed with facilitation for sensory input to the damaged nervous system through the remaining connections within the spinal cord to facilitate activity-dependent neuroplasticity.
PWR! Moves (Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery is a Parkinson’s specific exercise program that works to improve neuroplasticity and slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. This is focused on large movements. Reformers and total gym equipment are used for weight bearing lower extremity strengthening exercises in a supine position. Habituation is used as repetitive exposure to a movement to gradually inhibit the response to that movement. Adaptation is used with head/eye movement exercises to make long term changes in the neuronal response to movement. Balance activities are used to challenge and improve balance, and strength training is used to build muscle. Family and patient education is provided at every session as needed. Treatments can also be offered in a low stimulation environment (light and sound).
