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Neurological physiotherapy · Spruce Grove

Moving forward with a neurological condition.

Neurological rehabilitation in Spruce Grove for stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, brain and spinal cord injury, neuropathy and more, focused on walking, balance and independence, in clinic or at home.

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    Many people know their symptoms before they know a diagnosis. If any of these sound familiar, physiotherapy may help, with or without a confirmed diagnosis.

    Our neurological rehabilitation approaches.

    Every plan is built around the activities that matter to you, in our Spruce Grove clinic or in your home.

    Gait retraining

    Practice and feedback to walk more safely, efficiently and further.

    Balance and coordination exercises

    Progressive challenges to improve steadiness and control.

    Neuromuscular re-education

    Retraining how muscles switch on and work together.

    Functional mobility training

    Getting in and out of bed, chairs, cars and up and down stairs.

    Strengthening

    Targeted exercise for weak muscles and overall fitness.

    Task-specific rehabilitation

    Practising the real activities you want to get back to.

    Fall prevention

    Assessment of fall risk, strategies and a safer home.

    Caregiver training

    Teaching family members how to help safely at home.

    Neurological conditions we treat.

    Browse by category. Highlighted conditions link to a page with more detail.

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    Stroke & cerebrovascular conditions

    After a stroke, the brain can relearn movement through practice. Rehab focuses on the activities that matter most to you.

    Stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic)

    Practice of walking, standing, transfers and arm use, with strengthening and balance work to rebuild independence.

    Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

    Guidance on safe activity, balance and fitness after a TIA, alongside the medical care your doctor provides.

    Recovery after a brain aneurysm or bleed

    Once medically stable, gradual rehab for strength, balance, endurance and returning to daily routines.

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    Parkinson’s disease & movement disorders

    Regular, targeted exercise can help people with movement disorders stay active and manage symptoms in daily life.

    Parkinson’s disease

    Larger, purposeful movement practice, strategies for freezing of gait, balance and fall prevention, and a home exercise routine.

    Atypical parkinsonism (e.g. PSP, MSA)

    Safety-focused balance, transfer and walking practice, with equipment advice and caregiver training.

    Essential tremor

    Strategies and positioning to reduce the impact of tremor on everyday tasks, plus general strength and fitness.

    Dystonia

    Posture, stretching and movement retraining to ease discomfort and improve control, alongside medical treatment.

    Huntington’s disease

    Balance, walking and fall-prevention work to support safety and mobility for as long as possible.

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    Multiple sclerosis & demyelinating disorders

    Rehab is tailored to your symptoms on the day, with careful pacing to manage fatigue and heat sensitivity.

    Multiple sclerosis (relapsing and progressive)

    Strength, balance and walking practice, fatigue management and support during and after a relapse.

    Transverse myelitis

    Graded rehab for leg weakness, walking, balance and transfers as recovery allows.

    Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD)

    Exercise, mobility and balance work adapted to vision, strength and sensation changes.

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    Brain injuries & concussion

    From mild concussion to more serious brain injury, rehab rebuilds physical skills step by step.

    Traumatic brain injury

    Balance, coordination, walking and endurance training, with goals set together with you and your family.

    Acquired brain injury (e.g. after surgery, tumour or lack of oxygen)

    Task-focused practice to regain movement and confidence in daily activities.

    Concussion and persistent post-concussion symptoms

    Neck, balance, vision and exercise-tolerance work, with a staged return to work, school and sport.

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    Spinal cord injuries & neurological spinal conditions

    Rehab focuses on what is possible now and on building strength, skills and independence over time.

    Spinal cord injury (incomplete)

    Walking, balance and strength training to make the most of recovering movement.

    Spinal cord injury (complete)

    Transfers, upper-body strength, positioning and fitness to support everyday independence.

    Cervical myelopathy

    Balance, hand-function and walking practice, before or after surgery, as advised by your surgeon.

    Spinal stenosis with leg symptoms

    Exercise and walking strategies to improve tolerance for standing and walking.

    Cauda equina syndrome (recovery after surgery)

    Rehab for leg strength, walking and pelvic floor function after urgent medical treatment.

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    Peripheral neuropathy & nerve injuries

    When nerves outside the brain and spine are affected, rehab targets balance, strength and safe walking.

    Diabetic peripheral neuropathy

    Balance training, foot-care awareness and walking strategies to lower the risk of falls.

    Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

    Balance, strength and sensory strategies during and after cancer treatment.

    Guillain-Barré syndrome (recovery)

    Carefully graded strengthening and endurance work as nerves recover, avoiding overload.

    Peripheral nerve injuries (including foot drop)

    Strengthening, walking retraining and advice on braces such as ankle-foot orthoses.

    Brachial plexus injuries

    Shoulder and arm movement, strengthening and function-based practice as recovery allows.

    Sciatica and nerve root irritation

    Movement-based assessment and exercise to ease leg symptoms, including the McKenzie approach.

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    Motor neuron & neuromuscular disorders

    For progressive conditions, the focus is staying active, safe and comfortable, and planning ahead for changing needs.

    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

    Energy-conserving exercise, positioning, equipment advice and caregiver training.

    Muscular dystrophies

    Appropriate exercise, stretching and mobility support suited to the type and stage of the condition.

    Myasthenia gravis

    Paced strengthening and fatigue management that respects symptom fluctuation.

    Post-polio syndrome

    Pacing, joint protection and gentle strengthening to manage fatigue and weakness.

    Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

    Balance, ankle and foot strength, and advice on footwear and braces.

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    Cerebellar & coordination disorders

    Coordination and balance can improve with focused, repeated practice.

    Cerebellar ataxia

    Coordination, balance and walking practice with strategies to stay steady during daily tasks.

    Hereditary ataxias (e.g. spinocerebellar ataxia)

    Regular balance and gait training to support mobility and confidence.

    Cerebellar stroke

    Targeted balance, coordination and walking rehab after stroke.

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    Vestibular & balance disorders

    Inner-ear and balance problems can often be improved with specific exercises and repositioning techniques.

    Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)

    Assessment and repositioning manoeuvres for short spins of vertigo with head movement.

    Vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis

    Gaze-stability and balance exercises to help the brain adapt after an inner-ear infection.

    Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD)

    Gradual exposure to movement and busy environments, with balance retraining.

    Balance and gait problems

    Assessment of why you are unsteady, followed by targeted balance and walking practice.

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    Functional neurological disorder

    FND is a real and common condition. Physiotherapy is one of the main treatments for its movement symptoms.

    Functional neurological disorder (FND)

    Education and specialized movement retraining for functional weakness, walking difficulty and tremor.

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    Pediatric neurological conditions

    For children, rehab is play-based, goal-focused and planned together with families and other care providers.

    Cerebral palsy

    Strength, mobility and functional practice to support walking, play and participation.

    Developmental coordination disorder

    Motor-skill practice for balance, coordination and confidence in sport and play.

    Motor developmental delay

    Activities that support milestones such as sitting, standing and walking.

    Neurological physiotherapy in Spruce Grove and nearby communities

    Sunrise Physical Therapy helps people from Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Parkland County, Acheson and west Edmonton recover movement and independence after a neurological diagnosis. Care is offered in our Spruce Grove clinic, and in-home visits are available for people who find it hard to travel.

    Our approach: physiotherapy does not cure neurological diseases. It aims to improve movement, safety, independence and quality of life, and works alongside your doctor, neurologist and other care providers. Some conditions also need specialized equipment or team-based care; we will tell you honestly what we can offer and refer you on when needed.

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