Paralysis can affect movement, strength, balance, coordination and independence. Physiotherapy rehabilitation focuses on the individual's abilities, functional goals and safe progression toward greater participation in everyday activities.
Paralysis refers to loss or significant reduction of voluntary movement in one or more parts of the body. The pattern and severity depend on the underlying neurological or medical cause.
The effects of paralysis vary widely. Rehabilitation is therefore individualised according to the person's diagnosis, abilities, medical status, movement limitations and functional goals.
Reduced strength may make standing, walking, transferring or using the arms more difficult.
Some people may experience reduced balance and difficulty maintaining safe body control during movement.
Walking, transfers and movement around the home may require rehabilitation and appropriate support.
The programme is selected according to assessment findings, medical advice and the individual's rehabilitation goals.
Progressive exercises may help maintain or improve available muscle strength.
Movement exercises can help maintain joint mobility and support functional movement.
Exercises may target sitting, standing and dynamic balance where appropriate.
Where appropriate, therapy may work on gait, transfers, walking efficiency and safe mobility.
Rehabilitation may focus on reaching, grasping and functional use of the affected arm.
Therapy can address practical tasks such as transfers, dressing and safe movement around the home.
The rehabilitation plan may change as movement, strength and functional abilities develop.
Understand movement, strength, balance and functional needs.
Identify meaningful and realistic rehabilitation goals.
Introduce appropriate mobility, strength and control exercises.
Practise movements relevant to everyday activities.
Monitor function and adapt rehabilitation as appropriate.
Every person's condition is different. Follow the rehabilitation plan provided by the treating healthcare professionals.
Paralysis can result from conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders and other medical causes. The underlying cause should be medically evaluated and managed by the appropriate healthcare team.
Sudden new weakness or paralysis, particularly involving the face or arm, difficulty speaking, severe sudden headache, confusion or other sudden neurological symptoms may require urgent medical attention. Do not delay emergency medical care to arrange physiotherapy.
If paralysis is affecting movement, balance, strength or everyday function, an appropriate physiotherapy assessment can help identify rehabilitation priorities and functional goals.
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