Conditions Treated
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
Huntington's disease is a progressive neurological condition caused by the inheritance of an altered gene. It results in damage to neurons in the brain resulting in a variety of physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms. These may include involuntary movements, jerking or twitching movements, reduced coordination, difficulties walking, speech and swallowing difficulties, muscle stiffness, balance deficits, depression, personality changes, fatigue, and difficulty sequences tasks.
These symptoms can appear at any time but typically present in 30–50-year-olds. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HD but medication and physiotherapy can help ease symptoms and improve quality of life.
What We Offer
At the Neurological Rehabilitation Group, we can help to improve your quality of life, maximise your function and provide you with tailored treatment plans directed towards achieving your goals. Our therapists are skilled in assessing, treating, and managing people with Huntington's disease. We will analyse your strength, movement coordination and functional tasks.
Therapists at the Neurological Rehabilitation Group are experienced in helping individuals with Huntington's disease. We provide specialised treatments depending on your goals, level of impairment and stage of disease. This may include:
Education about Huntington's Disease, how it is best managed and how neurological physiotherapy can help to maximise your function and quality of life
Gait training to maintain independence and reduce risk of falls.
Balance training to reduce risk of falls, increase confidence and maintain independence
Falls education, management, and prevention
Individual therapy sessions incorporating strength, balance, postural control, and cardiovascular fitness
Task specific training such as reaching, grasping, manipulation of objects as well as practicing relevant activities of daily living
Development of individualised home or gym exercise programs
Hydrotherapy at off-site locations when appropriate
Equipment recommendations including orthoses or gait aids which may require referral to your local or our specialty orthotic clinic
Review and prescribe wheelchair, seating systems or equipment via our specialist posture and seating clinic
Group exercise classes
Training of caregivers to assist with home exercise programs and transfers
Advice and treatment for spasticity management
Our therapists can refer or liaise with health professionals involved in your care including your medical team, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. They will also liaise with your appropriate funding bodies to support your needs.
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