Severe traumatic brain injury is a complex neurological condition that requires a multidisciplinary approach to address the needs of the client. Often after a severe brain injury, the individual will have physical, sensorial, cognitive, perceptual and behavioural challenges to overcome. At Propel Physiotherapy, we have the ability to offer an interdisciplinary collaborative practice [...]
Deep brain stimulation Parkinson’s disease therapy has emerged as a promising option to offer relief to people who have not responded adequately to medication.[i] While deep brain stimulation (DBS) can effectively manage motor symptoms, there are limits to what it can do. In this article, we take a closer [...]
After years of research and publicity around high-profile case of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), we are learning more about the impacts of repeated head injuries, especially as it relates to contact sports. Athletes with a history of concussions are more likely to sustain additional concussions, which can result in [...]
It is estimated that half of all individuals who suffer a stroke are unable to walk immediately afterwards.[i] Stroke survivors often face challenges in regaining their mobility and independence, with impaired strength, sensation and balance often being a common consequence of stroke. In this blog we will discuss how treadmill [...]
