Motor Neurone Disease

Conditions

How it’s caused

Motor neurone disease is a rare, progressive disease that affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that supply the muscles of the body. This leads to a number of symptoms including:

• Muscle spasm (spasticity)
• Muscle weakness
• Decreased sensation.
• Problems with breathing
• Difficulties with mobility & other activities
• Difficulties with balance
• Problems with speech, swallow & concentration
• Pain
• Fatigue

How it’s treated

The physiotherapists within Brain Injury Physio can help with the following:

• Individualised exercise programmes
• Stretching programmes
• Advice and education to carers on manual handling
• Soft tissue work for improved comfort and function
• Relaxation techniques
• Chest clearance and breathing exercises
• Provision of equipment, splints where appropriate