Neurological Physiotherapy Edmonton

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Physiotherapy That Adapts to Your Nervous System

Have You or a Loved One Been Affected by a Neurological Condition?

If you’re living with stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, or any other neurological condition, you know how much it can affect daily life mobility, strength, balance, and even speech or confidence. It can feel frustrating and unpredictable.

At West Henday Physical Therapy, we offer supportive, one-on-one neurological physiotherapy in Edmonton to help you rebuild function, retrain your body, and restore independence—step by step.

What is Neurological Physiotherapy?

Neurological physiotherapy addresses movement impairments related to disrupted the way the brain and spinal cord relay signals throughout the body. It’s not just about exercise it’s about helping your brain and body reconnect through repetition, cueing, and neuroplasticity.

Whether you’re regaining the ability to walk, improving balance after a stroke, or working on hand coordination, neurological physio is tailored to support your specific condition, stage, and daily needs.

What Conditions Can Neurological Physio Help With?

We provide neurological physiotherapy in Edmonton to support adults with a wide range of conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These conditions may be new, progressive, or long-standing. We work with clients at all stages from early assessment to long-term management.

Here are just some of the neurological conditions we commonly help with:

Stroke (CVA)

Relearning balance, walking, and hand use

Parkinson’s Disease

Improving movement speed, reducing freezing, and improving posture support

Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Managing fatigue, spasticity, balance, and mobility

Spinal Cord Injuries (partial or complete)

Maximizing strength and mobility below the level of injury

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Improving coordination, attention, and movement control

Peripheral Neuropathy

Improve your confidence and safety with drills that train the body’s natural balance responses.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)

Recovering mobility and nerve function after inflammation

Cerebral Palsy (adult clients)

Managing tone, range, and independent movement

Ataxia or Coordination Disorders

Retraining balance and smoother movement

Vestibular Disorders / Vertigo

Restoring head movement tolerance, gaze stability, and balance

Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)

Guided movement retraining with a nervous-system approach

What Techniques Are Used in Neurological Physiotherapy?

At West Henday Physical Therapy, your neuro physio sessions are customized based on your abilities, symptoms, and goals. Some of the approaches we use include:

Task-Specific Training

We guide you through meaningful tasks—walking, standing, dressing, and climbing stairs—so therapy translates directly into your daily life.

Visual and Verbal Cueing

We use strategic cues (like rhythm, timing, or step commands) to help retrain smoother movement patterns, especially in Parkinson’s or after a stroke.

Gait Re-Education with Assistive Devices

We practice walking with or without aids (like canes, poles, or walkers), working on step patterns, weight shift, and stride symmetry.

Balance Retraining and Reactive Drills

Using standing, stepping, and reach-based drills to improve your reaction time and prevent falls, especially if you've experienced unsteadiness.

Spasticity and Tone Management

We use slow stretching, joint mobilization, and positioning strategies to reduce unwanted muscle tightness, often seen in MS or post-stroke recovery.

Motor Relearning and Coordination Drills

It is used to rebuild fine motor skills and smooth, accurate movements, which are useful after brain injury or stroke or in progressive conditions.

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)** (where applicable)

We apply FES to help engage weakened or inactive muscles, supporting walking or hand use in cases like foot drop or hemiparesis.

Vestibular Physiotherapy

For clients with dizziness, imbalance, or vertigo, we use head motion, eye-tracking, and balance retraining to improve tolerance and reduce symptoms.

Mirror Therapy and Neuroplasticity-Based Exercises

We use evidence-based methods to stimulate motor recovery and brain adaptation, which is especially helpful after stroke or TBI.

Fatigue and Energy Conservation Coaching

We support clients in pacing their activities to manage neurological fatigue, which is especially important for MS, post-stroke, or GBS.

How Do I Know If I Need a Neurological Physio?

If you or someone you care for is dealing with:

Sudden loss of balance or muscle control
Trouble walking, standing, or coordinating movement
New challenges after stroke or brain injury
Long-term mobility issues due to MS or Parkinson’s

Neurological physiotherapy in Edmonton could be a key part of your recovery or long-term wellness.

What Happens After My First Neurological Physio Assessment?

At West Henday Physical Therapy, your first visit is just the beginning of a care plan built around your goals, comfort, and priorities. We understand that neurological conditions affect more than just movement—they affect how you feel, function, and live each day.

Here’s what you can expect after your initial assessment:

A Plan That Makes Sense for You

We take what we learn in your first session—your medical history, current mobility, daily routines, and challenges—and create a customized treatment path. No templates. No pressure. Just a plan that reflects where you are right now and where you want to go.

Consistent Sessions, Not Constant Change

You’ll work with the same physiotherapist consistently. That means your care stays on track, your progress is always monitored, and you won’t need to re-explain your condition every time you come in.

Support Beyond the Clinic

We provide clear, manageable exercises and strategies you can use at home—whether it’s improving transfers, reducing dizziness, or maintaining energy. We also offer support for caregivers when needed, so everyone feels equipped to help you succeed.

Regular Checkpoints, Real Adjustments

We don’t just follow a schedule—we follow your progress. If something improves faster (or more slowly), we adjust. Your care evolves with you, so you’re always working toward what matters most.

Whether you’re managing long-term changes or working toward recovery after an event like a stroke or injury, our goal is to make sure you never feel like you’re navigating it alone.

At West Henday Physical Therapy, neurological physiotherapy means more than rehab it means partnership, progress, and practical support that fits your life.

What If Neurological Recovery Was About More Than Movement?

For many people with a neurological condition, physical improvement is just one part of the journey. The emotional impact fear of falling, loss of independence, frustration with everyday tasks can be just as challenging.

That’s why at West Henday Physical Therapy, we approach neurological physiotherapy in Edmonton with more than just exercises and protocols. We look at the whole picture of what your condition means to you and how it affects your life, from mobility to mindset.

Here’s What That Looks Like in Practice:

We don’t just train your body; we help rebuild your confidence in movement.
We don’t ask you to keep up; we meet you at your pace, every session.
We listen to your goals—even if that goal is something as simple (and important) as walking to the mailbox again or feeling safe stepping into the shower.

You’ll work with a physiotherapist who understands the slow days, the hopeful moments, and everything in between. Whether your goal is recovery or long-term management, you’ll get the kind of support that respects where you’re at while helping you move forward one step at a time.

Here, neurological physiotherapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about helping you reconnect with what you can do and feel good doing it again.

Let’s Take the Next Step Together

At West Henday Physical Therapy, we believe that every step, every reach, and every small gain matters. With personalized neurological physio, we help you reconnect with movement and rebuild confidence in your body, one session at a time.
Book your neurological physiotherapy assessment today, and let’s explore what your recovery could look like.