Treatment Philosophy

Neurological physiotherapy & rehabilitation clinic based in Oakville and serving the Mississauga, Milton and Burlington area. This includes stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, Parkinson's disease and any condition affecting the brain and spinal cord.

Conditions We Treat

 

Ischemic strokes occur when there is an obstruction of a major cerebral artery and loss of blood flow to the brain, usually caused by a buildup of plaque within the artery or a clot. Secondly, a hemorrhagic stroke occurs when there is a build up of blood between the brain and skull, usually caused by an aneurysm.

A spinal cord injury occurs when there is damage to the spinal cord resulting in impairment or loss of sensory, motor and autonomic functions. Depending on the severity and location of injury (cervical, thoracic or lumbar) this will impact how a spinal cord injury presents.

Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic progressive condition caused by the loss of insulation (myelin) surrounding a nerve which leads to eventual scarring and axon degeneration. These lesions can occur in both the brain and spinal cord, the severity and location of damage will impact client presentation.

Some people have symptoms that are not easily explained without necessarily having a 'disorder' - these are called functional neurological symptoms. This can lead to movement problems, weakness, numbness, fatigue or blackouts and non epileptic seizures.

Parkinson’s Disease is a chronic progressive condition due to the degeneration of specific structures within the brain, the basal ganglia and reduced production of dopamine. The cardinal signs of Parkinson’s Disease are
1) Resting Tremor
2) Slowed or difficulty with movement
3) Joint & muscle stiffness
4) Postural Instability.

Acquired brain injuries occur when there is an injury to the skull, brain, underlying tissues and blood vessels in the head. This can be further classified as a traumatic brain injury which happens when an external force impacts the skull causing an altered state of consciousness. This can lead to a collision between the brain and skull itself, causing shearing of brain tissue. Secondly, a non-traumatic brain injury can occur due to a brain tumor, seizure, infectious disease or arteriovenous malformation which leads to damage to the brain and underlying structures without any kind of external force initiating the injury.

A rare disorder in which the body's immune system attacks the nerves. Weakness and tingling in the extremities are usually the first symptoms. These sensations can quickly spread, and in some cases can paralyze the whole body. Most people recover although some have residual deficits.

Other movement disorders such as:

  • Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy
  • Neuromyelitis Optica
  • Transverse Myelitis
  • Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy
  • Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Spina Bifida
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Ataxia
  • Cauda Equina
  • Brain tumor
  • Peripheral neuropathies