Neurological Rehabilitation
Comprehensive Neurological Rehabilitation Care
At Exeter Hospital, our Neurological Rehabilitation program provides personalized care for people with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nervous system. Our team includes physical and occupational therapists who are specially trained to treat problems with movement, balance, strength, dizziness and thinking skills.
We care for people with a wide range of conditions, including stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, concussion and balance disorders. Using proven treatment methods and advanced equipment, we help patients improve function, regain independence and safely return to the activities that matter most.
Neurological Physical Therapy
Neurological Physical Therapy includes a thorough evaluation and a personalized treatment plan for people who have movement problems caused by injury or disease of the nervous system. Our therapists work to improve mobility, strength, balance, coordination and overall function so patients can return to the activities that matter most and improve their quality of life.
Our neurological physical therapists help patients reach their highest possible level of independence. They address challenges with everyday movement and create customized exercise programs that support long-term health and help lower the risk of falls.
Conditions We Treat
- Stroke
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Balance Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Brain Injury
- Ataxia
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Vestibular Dysfunction
- Neuropathy
- ALS
- Concussion
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Dystonia
- Functional Neurological Disorder
This is not a comprehensive list. Our therapists have experience treating a wide range of neurological diagnoses.
More About Neurological Rehabilitation
The goal of occupational therapy is to help people manage everyday tasks at work, home, school and in the community. These activities support physical, social and emotional well-being.
In occupational therapy, your therapist works with you to improve challenges with strength, range of motion, vision, balance, coordination, emotional regulation and thinking skills. Treatment is personalized to help you regain independence and take part in the activities that matter most to you.
While your diagnosis helps guide care, occupational therapy uses a creative, patient-centered approach. Treatment may include changing how tasks are done, using adaptive equipment, adjusting your environment, learning new skills or rebuilding skills you have lost.
Occupational Therapy provides a broad scope of services including the following:
- Upper extremity motor control
- Cognitive Rehabilitation
- Therapeutic modalities
- Energy conservation
- Recommendations for adaptive equipment & assistive technology
- Parkinson’s Disease Therapy (including LSVT Big)
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
- Seating & Wheelchair Mobility
- Augmentative & Alternative Communication
- Biofeedback
- Low vision
- Splint fabrication
- Aquatic therapy
- Neuromuscular Re-education
- Emotional regulation
Vestibular Physical Therapy is a specialized type of physical therapy that focuses on diagnosing and treating dizziness, vertigo and balance problems. Dizziness and imbalance can have many different causes. Our therapists complete a detailed evaluation of your balance, inner ear function, strength, posture, walking pattern, eye movements and how well your body responds when you lose your balance.
Based on this evaluation, we create a personalized treatment plan to reduce symptoms, improve stability and help you feel more confident in your daily activities.
Diagnosis We Treat
- BPPV
- Labyrinthitis
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Meniere's syndrome
- Acoustic Neuroma/Schwannorma
- Vestibular Migraine
- Motion Sensitivity
- Superior Canal Dehiscense
- Cervicogenic Dizziness
- Vestibular Hypofunction
- Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Our outpatient neuro rehabilitation program offers specialized services and advanced technology to support safety, recovery, and long-term wellness:
- Vision Coach Interactive Lightboard to improve reaction time, information procession, and visual skills
- Parkinson’s disease programs including LSVT BIG, PD Warrior, and a monthly support group
- SoloStep Track System and Slip Trainer for advanced balance and gait training
- Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) post-rehabilitation fall prevention exercise group
- Fall risk screening and fall prevention programs
- Upper extremity splinting and support
