What is a neurological disease?

Primarily originating from a trauma, congenital or genetic, a neurological disease can affect your brain, cerebellum or spinal cord. In particular it can affect the normal movements or functions of your body.

Common signs and symptoms of a neurological disease

• Numbness
• Paralysis
• Muscular weakness
• Loss of balance
• Spasticity (rigidity)
• Loss of facial expressions
• Slowness of movement
• Loss of coordination
• Difficulty walking

Treated conditions

• Cardiovascular accident (CVA) also known as a Stroke
• Parkinson’s disease
• Multiple sclerosis
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

Physiotherapists are there for you!

The professionals at PhysioOutaouais are there to help you. In addition to targeting your deficiencies and limitations in day to day life, they can equip you to better manage the symptoms related to your nervous system disorder and to improve your quality of life. Also, they will help you to function better in your everyday activities, to stay active, to keep your autonomy as well as to improve your posture and reduce the risk of falls.