What is Hemiplegia?
Muscular wasting, spasticity (increased muscle tone), and sensory loss in the arm, leg, and trunk on one side of the body are the features of Hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is frequently a sign of a neurological disorder brought on by harm to the brain or spinal cord, including:
- Stroke
- Cerebral palsy
- Head trauma
- Spinal cord damage
Although hemiplegia has a varied impact on each person, it can significantly reduce independence with daily tasks including showering, dressing, eating, and walking.
Physical Therapy for Hemiplegia
Through the promotion of normal movement and enhancement of function on the side of the body that is injured, physical therapy will boost independence with everyday activities. Hemiplegia-related physical therapy may include:
- Repetition of functional exercises with the afflicted arm to strengthen upper limb function and motor pathways.
- Exercises that improve arm, leg, and trunk strength while easing pain and stiffness include both active and passive range of motion exercises.
- Lifting weights with the injured upper limb
- With or without assistance, gait retraining
- To encourage independence, practice transfers including getting in and out of bed, using the restroom, and climbing stairs.
- Exercises to strengthen the core and balance
- Advice on using orthotics
Your primary issues will be identified during an initial evaluation by the trained physiotherapists, who will then create an individually tailored structured rehabilitation program. This can help you achieve your full potential and increase your freedom in regard to functional activities that are significant to you.
