Preserving mobility in the face of neurological diseases
AVC, sclérose en plaques, maladie de Parkinson, fibromyalgie, névralgies, ou autre affection neurologique peuvent affecter la marche, l’équilibre et les mouvements et causer de fortes douleurs. Le Cabinet Terres Rouges propose des sessions de rééducation personnalisées visant à préserver les capacités physiques, l’autonomie et soulager vos douleurs au quotidien.
These conditions can alter movement and sensation.
Neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal cord, or nerves. They encompass a wide range of conditions: the after-effects of strokes, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, neurodegenerative diseases, and also certain types of neuralgia. Depending on their origin, they can affect walking, balance, strength, coordination, or cause intense nerve pain.
Preserving abilities and managing nerve pain
At the Terres Rouges Physiotherapy Clinic, treatment is tailored to the functional consequences of each condition. Rehabilitation can address gait, balance, mobility, strength, and coordination following a stroke or in the context of a neurological disease. Depending on the diagnosis, Adrien and Xavier can provide support for certain nerve pain conditions such as sciatica, occipital neuralgia, or pudendal neuralgia, taking into account the factors that trigger or perpetuate the symptoms.
What symptoms might be related to a neurological disorder or neuralgia?
The symptoms vary greatly depending on the nerve or neurological system involved. Some diseases primarily affect movement, while neuralgia manifests more as pain following the path of a nerve.
Walking or balance problems after illness
Fourmillements, engourdissements ou sensibilité
Electric pains, burning sensations, shooting pains
Characteristic pains of certain neuralgias (sciatica, Arnold's neuralgia, pudendal neuralgia)
Weakness, stiffness, or difficulty controlling certain movements
What are the origins of neurological disorders and neuralgia?
Neurological disorders and nerve pain do not have a single cause. Medical diagnosis is particularly important in order to identify the structure or disease involved before adapting rehabilitation.
The main causes
Central nervous system damage
Progressive neurological disease (Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
Irritation or compression of a nerve (e.g., sciatica, Arnold's neuralgia)
Peripheral neuralgia
Les facteurs aggravants
Prolonged postures (sedentary lifestyle, etc.)
Movements or efforts that are poorly tolerated
Lack of physical activity
Fatigue, lack of sleep, or the progression of an illness
Pourquoi choisir le Cabinet Terres Rouges pour votre rééducation neurologique ?
The Terres Rouges Physiotherapy Clinic supports patients with neurological disorders or certain types of pain of nerve origin. Adrien and Xavier tailor rehabilitation to each patient's abilities and goals, whether it involves improving gait, balance, and independence, or managing severe pain related to sciatica, occipital neuralgia, or pudendal neuralgia, for example. The clinic serves patients from Rumelange, Dudelange, Esch-sur-Alzette, and southern Luxembourg.
Frequently asked questions about neurological diseases and neuralgia
Can physiotherapy help relieve sciatica?
Yes, depending on the origin and intensity of the symptoms. Sciatica is pain that follows the path of the sciatic nerve, often felt from the lower back or buttock down the leg. Physical therapy can combine exercises, mobility, and a gradual return to activity to improve functional abilities and better manage symptoms.
Can physiotherapy help in cases of Arnold's neuralgia?
Arnold's neuralgia, also called occipital neuralgia, typically causes shooting, burning, or stabbing pain originating at the back of the head. After diagnosis is confirmed, physical therapy can be part of the non-surgical approach, particularly to address cervical tension, mobility, and certain mechanical factors that may contribute to the symptoms.
What is the role of physiotherapy in pudendal neuralgia?
Pudendal neuralgia causes nerve pain in the perineum, pelvis, genitals, or anal region, often aggravated by sitting. Physical therapy can be part of a more comprehensive treatment plan, with exercises and modifications designed to reduce certain limitations. An accurate medical diagnosis remains essential, as other conditions can cause similar symptoms.
What is the purpose of rehabilitation after a stroke?
After a stroke, rehabilitation can focus on gait, balance, strength, coordination, and the use of affected limbs to improve functional abilities and independence. It remains relevant even in the chronic phase: the French National Authority for Health (HAS) recommends various motor rehabilitation interventions for patients who still experience limitations several months after a stroke.
Is physiotherapy useful in Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis?
Yes. In these progressive neurological diseases, physiotherapy can help maintain mobility, strength, balance, walking ability, and the capacity for daily activities. In Parkinson's disease, the French National Authority for Health (HAS) specifically emphasizes the importance of regular, varied, and sustained physical activity. The program should always be adapted to the individual's abilities and the stage of the disease.
Is it possible to maintain one's autonomy when living with a neurological disease?
This is one of the major goals of neurological rehabilitation. Depending on the condition, the physiotherapist may work on walking, transfers, balance, strength, endurance, and the movements necessary for daily living. The aim is not to cure the neurological disease, but to make the best use of and maintain the patient's abilities in order to preserve their mobility and independence for as long as possible.
THE PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC
1a Rue Steinberg,
L-3753 Rumelange,
Luxembourg
OUR HOURS
Monday to Friday
7:30 am to 7:30 pm