Should I see a Neurologic Physical Therapist?

Short answer: yes, long answer: not necessarily, but it depends on their experience.

A neurologic physical therapist is someone that has specialized in treating individuals with neurologic impairments. These therapists either have been through the rigorous training of a fellowship/residency in neurologic rehabilitation, received their board certification in neurologic rehabilitation or worked for a number of years in a setting that primarily treats individuals with neurological diagnoses and impairments. This training and experience focuses on aspects including but not limited to the best techniques to facilitate function like walking, the use of neuroprosthesis and/or orthotic devices, use/need for robot assisted devices and application of the most recent evidence based resaerch in their field.

Some of the common neurologic conditions include:

- Stroke

- Brain Injury

- Spinal Cord Injury

- Parkinsons Disease

- Multiple Sclerosis

- Vestibular and balance disorders

- Brain/spinal cord tumors

Having confidence that your physical therapist knows how to care for your specific condition is very important, and will yield the best outcomes for your recovery! So feel free to ask your therapist about their experience and training as this will better the recovery of you or your loved one.