Physical Therapy

Neurological rehabilitation is designed for people with diseases, trauma or disorders of the nervous system, including Multiple Sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Cerebral Palsy, motor neuron disease, brain injury and spinal cord injury. Neurological rehabilitation can reduce symptoms, optimize function and improve the well-being of the patient. Treatment is administered by licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and/or speech therapists.

Therapeutic interventions may include the following:

• Gait analysis and training to promote improved skills for walking
• Balance training (fall risk reduction)
• Transfer training (sit to stand, sit to supine, wheelchair to bed or chair, floor to stand)
• Equipment for mobility and assistance with activities of daily living
• Joint range of motion, strengthening and endurance
• Memory, cognition and auditory retraining
• Neuromuscular retraining for the face and throat
• Patient and family education

For more information, contact St. Luke's Therapy Services at 314-205-6185.