Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

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Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Conditions

Motor Neurone Disease (MND)

Motor Neurone Disease causes the messages from the motor neurones gradually stop reaching the muscles.

This leads the muscles to weaken, stiffen and waste. MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. Symptoms often progress at varying speeds, which makes the course of the disease difficult to predict.

MND is life-shortening and there is no cure. Although the disease will progress, symptoms can be managed to help achieve the best possible quality of life.

At Physio + Health Matters we understand this and have a team of specialist clinicians to support you in your rehabilitation needs. We have a range of options including (but not limited to)

  • Hands on therapy
  • Exercise Therapy / Home exercise plans
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Spasticity management / Botulinum toxin injections
  • Orthotics and biomechanics assessment
  • TENS, Ultrasound, interferential electrotherapy
  • Lycra suits
  • Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)

Make an appointment

Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Treatments

Process of Therapy

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Assessment

The physiotherapist will take a history and conduct a physical examination.

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Diagnosis

The findings will then be discussed with you and a diagnosis made.

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Treatment Plan

A treatment plan will be compiled taking into consideration your goals and expectations. The physiotherapist will discuss prognosis and any further investigation that they feel you may need.

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Physiotherapy

Your treatment will commence. This may include manual therapies such as mobilisation or massage, pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment.