Neurological Rehabilitation
The most common neurological disorders that can benefit from therapy are:
- Intervertebral disc disease with surgical or conservative management
- Fibrocartilagenous Emboli
- Degenerative Myelopathy (similar to Multiple Sclerosis in humans)
- Plexus Lesions
- Brachial and Lumbosacral
Treatment options are conservative or surgical
Rehab can include:
- Rest
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
- Steroids
- Pain medication
- Ice
- Splinting
- Skin protection
- Range of Motion
- Laser Therapy
- Cervical collar
- Carts
- Walkabout Harness
- Therapeutic Exercises for balance, proprioception, strengthening and endurance Education
Web sites for support and information regarding Degenerative Myelopathy
www.workingdogs.com/doc0159.htm
www.mzjf.com
www.drnancysplace.com
www.neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM