Happy World Physiotherapy Day!
Today is the perfect opportunity to recognise the incredible work of Neurological Physiotherapists – a group of clinicians who play a vital role in helping people live healthier, more independent lives.
The truth is, many people are not entirely sure what neurological physiotherapy actually involves. At Advanced Neuro Rehab (ANR), this is what we do every day, so let me share a snapshot of how we help and the conditions we work with.
What Neurological Physiotherapists Do
Safe mobility
From walking and running, to moving confidently at home or in the community, we help people improve balance, retrain gait, and reduce the risk of falls and injury.
Exercise prescription
We design individual programs targeting strength, cardiovascular fitness, movement retraining and rehabilitation after injury.
Dizziness & vestibular rehabilitation
Managing dizziness, vertigo and balance problems is an important part of our neurological practice.
Pain management
We combine hands-on therapy, tailored exercise and education to address the many aspects of pain. At ANR we have a strong interest in headache and migraine management.
Injury rehabilitation
From low back and shoulder pain to knee and hip injuries, we ensure recovery strategies are both effective and sustainable.
Spasticity management
We assess strength, tone, range of motion and posture, while working alongside medical interventions to optimise movement and function.
Respiratory physiotherapy
Supporting airway clearance, breathing strategies and cough effectiveness to improve respiratory health.
Upper limb and hand function
Helping restore arm movement, fine motor skills and sensory awareness for everyday activities.
Research and innovation
Neurological physiotherapists are often engaged in research. At ANR, we’re proud of our unique and long-standing contributions to studies in:
- Fatigue, balance and mobility in Multiple Sclerosis
- Upper limb recovery after stroke
- Body awareness in Functional Neurological Disorders
- Dizziness following Traumatic Brain Injury
- Dementia rehabilitation
- Concussion recovery
- Exercise strategies in Parkinson’s disease
- Vestibular rehabilitation and falls prevention
- Neck rehabilitation
Conditions That Benefit from Neurological Physiotherapy
The scope is broad – here are just some of the conditions we regularly see at ANR:
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Concussion
- Migraine and Headache
- Dystonia (cervical and generalised)
- Dementias
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Dizziness and vestibular disorders (BPPV, Vestibular Neuronitis, Labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease)
- Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
- Balance and falls concerns
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Peripheral nerve injuries and neuropathies
- Ataxias
- Cerebral Palsy
- Bell’s Palsy
Why Advanced Neuro Rehab?
Collectively, the ANR team has over 100 years of clinical experience in neurological physiotherapy. We are leaders not only in clinical care, but also in professional development and university education.
If you’d like to know more about neurological physiotherapy for yourself, a loved one, or someone you care for, please get in touch with our team. We’re here to support recovery, independence and quality of life.
Associate Professor James McLoughlin
Director – Advanced Neuro Rehab
