NEURO REHABILITATION/OLDER ADULTS
Neuro physiotherapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy focusing on the restoration of movement and function following an insult to the brain, spinal cord or extremities. Neurological physiotherapists are experts in analysing movement with the expertise to treat a wide variety of impairments. During your initial assessment I will look at your movement and function including specific impairments that may be impacting on your day to day function such as sensation, coordination, strength, flexibility and changes in muscle tone. I will work with you to generate a personalised treatment plan keeping your goals and aspirations at the centre of your care.
WHAT I OFFER
Balance retraining
Pelvic and core retraining including bowel and bladder symptoms
Facilitation of normal movement patterns using the bobath approach
Spasticity management (pre and post botox)
Manual therapy
Dizziness/vestibular rehabilitation
Gait retraining and progression of mobility and gait aids
Functional task specific rehabilitation aimed at recovery of a functional movement or task
PD warrior – specific rehabilitation program for people with Parkinson’s disease
Splinting and orthotics
Electrical stimulation
Return to running/swimming/cycling programs
CONDITIONS I TREAT
Frailty/reduced balance and falls
Stroke
Brain injury
Spinal cord injury
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Vestibular conditions
Concussion
Peripheral neuropathies
Motor neuron disease
Functional neurological disorder
Ataxia
Gullian barre syndrome
PRICES
Home visit initial assessment (60 minutes): $160
Home visit follow-up (45 minutes): $120
For home visits outside Whangamata, ACC travel rates will apply: $0.65 per km in excess of 20km, plus 50% of hourly rate
* Clinic appointments can be organised if a clinic setting is more appropriate
Qualifications/Affiliations
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) AUT University, AKL, NZ
Registered with the New Zealand Physiotherapy Board
Physiotherapy New Zealand member (PNZ)
Women’s and men’s pelvic health special interest group member
Neurology special interest group member