PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

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 Individuals with neuropathy often experience physical symptoms such as pain, tingling, and muscle weakness, particularly in the hands and feet. These symptoms can impact mobility, dexterity, and balance, making it challenging to perform everyday tasks. 

Neuropathy can lead to functional limitations, affecting activities such as walking, standing, and grasping objects. Individuals may struggle with tasks that require fine motor skills or coordination, impacting independence and participation in activities of daily living. 

Changes in sensation, including numbness or hypersensitivity, are common in neuropathy. These sensory alterations can affect awareness of touch, temperature, and proprioception, increasing the risk of injury and impairing overall sensory integration. 

Coping with chronic pain and functional limitations associated with neuropathy can impact emotional well-being, leading to feelings of frustration, anxiety, or depression. Addressing these emotional aspects is crucial for holistic management and rehabilitation. 

At Rehab Therapist, our specialised neuro physiotherapists design personalised exercise programmes to address the specific needs and challenges of individuals with neuropathy. These programmes focus on improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, while also addressing pain management and sensory integration. 

Physiotherapy interventions target balance and proprioception deficits, reducing the risk of falls and enhancing confidence in mobility. This may involve exercises to improve core stability, vestibular function, and proprioceptive feedback, promoting safer and more efficient movement patterns. 

Rehab Therapist provides education and support to individuals with neuropathy, empowering them to better understand their condition and adopt self-management strategies. This may include guidance on ergonomic principles, activity pacing, and home exercise programmes to maximise independence and well-being. 

Our physiotherapists work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as neurologists, podiatrists, and pain specialists, to ensure comprehensive care tailored to the individual's needs. This multidisciplinary approach facilitates coordinated management and optimises outcomes for individuals with neuropathy.