Brain, coordination and movement conditions
Assessment-led rehabilitation for movement, balance, coordination and functional changes linked to the brain or central nervous system.
Stroke (CVA) physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Post-stroke physiotherapy may work on bed mobility, sitting, transfers, arm and leg control, balance, walking and practical tasks. Priorities depend on medical stability, the area affected and the person’s home goals.
- ✓Transfers and task practice
- ✓Balance and gait retraining
- ✓Family-guided home practice
Read the detailed guide→Ataxia physiotherapy and coordination rehabilitation
For medically assessed ataxia, physiotherapy may address trunk control, balance reactions, coordination, walking safety and strategies for everyday movement without promising a uniform recovery path.
- ✓Coordination practice
- ✓Walking and falls-risk assessment
- ✓Pacing and movement strategies
Read the detailed guide→Parkinson’s disease physiotherapy and exercise therapy
A Parkinson’s programme can focus on movement amplitude, turning, posture, balance, transfers, walking and maintaining activity. Exercise dosage is adapted to symptoms, medication timing and fatigue.
- ✓Gait, turning and cueing
- ✓Posture and mobility
- ✓Strength and activity planning
Read the detailed guide→Multiple sclerosis physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Physiotherapy for multiple sclerosis may support mobility, strength, balance, stiffness management and energy-aware activity. Plans should respond to symptom variability and avoid unnecessary over-fatigue.
- ✓Fatigue-aware exercise
- ✓Balance and mobility
- ✓Strength and flexibility
Read the detailed guide→Multiple system atrophy (MSA) physiotherapy
Supportive physiotherapy for MSA may include transfers, posture, balance, walking aids, caregiver handling and safe daily movement as part of a wider medical and multidisciplinary plan.
- ✓Safe transfers
- ✓Mobility-aid review
- ✓Caregiver movement guidance
Read the detailed guide→Traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation
After traumatic brain injury, physiotherapy may address positioning, strength, balance, coordination, walking and graded return to daily activity. The programme is coordinated with medical and cognitive needs.
- ✓Postural control
- ✓Balance and coordination
- ✓Functional task progression
Read the detailed guide→Facial palsy and Bell’s palsy physiotherapy
Facial rehabilitation is considered only after medical assessment establishes the cause. When appropriate, treatment may include gentle movement retraining and education while eye protection and medical red flags remain priorities.
- ✓Gentle facial movement retraining
- ✓Avoiding forceful over-exercise
- ✓Coordination with medical care
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