Neurological conditions, such as multiple sclerosis or the after-effects of a stroke, can present symptoms that are sometimes very debilitating for the person affected. However, when used in conjunction with the patient's clinical examination, neurological rehabilitation can prove to be a valuable solution within the context of... management of this type of disorderThis is what we propose to explore in the rest of this article.
What is neurological rehabilitation?
Neurological rehabilitation is part of the care provided to patients suffering from neurological conditions or the after-effects of such disorders. This type of rehabilitation is based on several complementary concepts that depend on the impact of the original condition on the patient and its stage of progression. Furthermore, neurological rehabilitation may include speech therapy, occupational therapy, neuropsychology, or physical therapy, for example.
Under what circumstances can neurological rehabilitation be prescribed?
This type of rehabilitation can be prescribed by a neurologist, a rehabilitation doctor or the treating physician, in different scenarios which we will present in this section.
- The aftermath of a stroke (CVA): within the framework of the management of following a stroke of ischemic or hemorrhagic origin, neurological rehabilitation may be prescribed to help the patient regain some autonomy and allow them to return home or to a safe and suitable environment, or even to resume professional activity.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS): In the context of a progressive neurological disease such as multiple sclerosis, the neurological rehabilitation aims to slow the consequences of this disorder on the patient's motor and sensory impairments. At the same time, it helps support the patient in relearning the movements of their daily life;
- extrapyramidal neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease In the context of this type of illness, neurological rehabilitation helps to manage certain motor disorders and posture and/or speech disorders, with the aim of improving the daily lives of people affected by this type of pathology;
- Following spinal cord injury: para/tetraplegia or paresis: the objective is then to recover as much motor function as possible and to promote the patient's autonomy in their movements and daily activities, while preserving their skin and joint integrity.
It should be noted that neurological rehabilitation can also be used in other situations, including the management of the after-effects of a head injury, tumor pathology of the nervous system, partial myelopathy or neuromuscular disease, for example.
The different types of neurological rehabilitation
To ensure that the patient is offered the most appropriate type of neurological rehabilitation for their needs and condition, it is essential to begin by conducting a health assessment to determine the original neurological disorder and its stage of development.
Based on this essential information and the patient's symptoms, the practitioner can then choose to refer them to occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and/or neuropsychology.
What are the objectives of neurological rehabilitation?
The main objective of neurological rehabilitation is to help patients suffering from a neurological condition (or the after-effects of such a condition) regain a certain level of physical and mental health. The goal is ultimately to restore her autonomy and improve her daily quality of life.
To achieve concrete results, a multidisciplinary approach is generally employed. This must be based on regular patient monitoring with several parameters including the frequency and intensity of sessions, the patient's personal investment in the exercises proposed, the quality of the relationship of trust between the practitioner, the patient and any caregivers (family or professional), as well as a significant determination on the part of the patient to want to progress.
The impact of the Allyane neuromotor reprogramming method on neurological rehabilitation
The Allyane neuromotor reprogramming method is based on the combination of proprioception, mental imagery, and listening to low-frequency sounds emitted by a patented medical device. Its primary objective is to facilitate the lifting ofmotor inhibitions central nervous system disorders, particularly in patients with neurological conditions.
In the context of post-stroke care, the method can, for example, manage the regulation of the spasticity, promote the recovery of motor control, or the dissociation of a synkinetic pattern. Similarly, the Allyane method can also be used in the management of neurodegenerative diseases, with the aim of limiting the consequences of disease progression (orthopedic deterioration, postural alteration, falls, walking speed and cadence, etc.).
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