Jerky Movement - Movement Disorders - Symptoms - Neurological - What We Treat

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Jerky movements often occur following damage to the brain or spinal cord. Our neurological physiotherapists at Physio.co.uk are experienced at treating people with jerky movement such as:

Dyskinesia –involuntary muscle contraction such as a tremor or dystonia
Ataxia -gross lack of coordination of muscle movements

Physiotherapy will help make your movement more smooth and efficient to increase your independence with daily tasks and the activities you enjoy. Physiotherapy at Physio.co.uk for jerky movement may include:

Activities to facilitate normal movement using auditory and visual cues. These techniques will also help people increase their stride length during gait
Exercises to increase your attention to the task
Balance retaining exercise to improve postural stability and make movement more fluid
Muscle stretching may to prevent soft tissue shortening and to increase range of movement
Structured rehabilitation program including aerobic exercise to maintain exercise capacity and resistance exercises may improve the strength of people
Treatment in an enriching environment with plenty of space and with novelty items to increase stimulation
Hydrotherapy to relax stiff muscles and improve strength

Above: Paediatric neuro physiotherapist supervising mobility exercises between the parallel bars

The treatment program you receive at Physio.co.uk will depend on your current symptoms and needs. Our neurological physiotherapists at Physio.co.uk will improve develop short and long term goals so that you reach your maximum potential and continue with everyday activities to the best of your ability.

For more information on how physiotherapy can help your movement or to book an appointment please call 0330 088 7800.

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