We provide support for a wide range of conditions,
including ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage,
aneurysms, neurological disorders such as MS,
Parkinson's, and Huntington's, as well as hypoxic
and traumatic injuries, tumors, and infections.
We prioritize stroke secondary prevention, providing
personalized care and expert guidance to help reduce
the risk of future strokes.
We also specialize in managing stroke-related
complications, including pain, spasticity, urinary
incontinence, emotional and mood changes and
cognitive impairments.
We provide further support for individuals looking
to return to work and driving.
Spasticity Management
Injury to the brain or spinal cord can lead to
muscle tightness and stiffness, resulting in pain,
joint deformities, and functional impairments to
daily activities like dressing and bathing.
There are various approaches to managing spasticity,
including exercise, targeted therapy, splinting and
orthotics, as well as medications and injections.
At Northern Rivers NeuroRehab, we specialize in
treating spasticity with ultrasound-guided botulinum
toxin injections.
We will evaluate your specific condition and work
with you to develop the most effective treatment
plan to achieve best results.
Sialorrhea Management
Sialorrhea (also known as hypersalivation) is a
condition characterized by excessive saliva either
due to increased saliva production or decreased
salivary clearance. It can result in drooling and
dribbling, and difficulty managing saliva in the
mouth.
Sialorrhea can have many causes, but it's most
commonly a result of neurological conditions which
impair the muscles used for swallowing (such as
Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, stroke,
traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis and
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Treatment of sialorrhea depends on the underlying
cause, severity, and impact on quality of life.
Management can include speech and swallow therapy,
medication, botulinum toxin injections,
radiotherapy, and surgery.
