WHAT WE TREAT

Spinal Cord Injury

How it's caused

Spinal cord injury can occur as a result of trauma, malignancy or other clinical syndromes. It can result in disruption of motor and sensory pathways between the brain and the rest of the body. Depending on the level of the spinal cord and the degree of damage, a number of symptoms can occur, including:

Muscle spasm (spasticity)
Altered sensation
Muscle weakness
Difficulties with mobility and everyday activities
Pain
Bladder and bowel problems
Loss of sexual function

How it's treated

The physiotherapists within Brain Injury Physio can help with the following:

Emphasis in respiratory management
Prevention of indirect impairments and complications
Maintaining ROM
Facilitate active movement in available musculature
Selective strengthening
Orientation to the vertical position

Meet Nikos: Your Expert Neuro-Physiotherapist

Nikos is a Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of working with patients with brain injury.

By working in some of the most recognised brain injury specialists facilities across the UK and Europe he has gained a wide experience of different approaches and techniques.

If you are concerned about a family member or friend who is suffering from a neurological injury and you don't know where to turn, please call us for a free initial consultation to see how we can help.

Why choose Nikos?

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