Specialized rehabilitation for nervous system conditions
Neurological physiotherapy treats conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Treatment addresses movement disorders, balance problems, and functional limitations following neurological injury or disease. At Revibe, neurological rehabilitation integrates specialized physiotherapy with complementary wellness services to optimize your recovery and restore independence.
Standard physiotherapy treats musculoskeletal injuries like sprains and joint pain. Neurological physiotherapy targets nerve-related challenges and movement-control disorders caused by damage to the nervous system. This specialized form of neurorehabilitation requires expertise in nervous system rehabilitation and motor control retraining. The brain forms new neural connections through neuroplasticity, supporting long-term recovery.
Understanding Neurological Physiotherapy
Neurological physiotherapy addresses injuries and conditions affecting the nervous system—the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Treatment restores movement, improves coordination, and rebuilds independence in daily activities. This specialized approach retrains pathways through repetitive, targeted exercises.
The nervous system controls movement. When injury or disease affects this system, basic tasks become difficult. Neurological physiotherapy in Mississauga retrains these pathways through repetitive, targeted exercises. The brain forms new neural connections through neuroplasticity, supporting long-term recovery. Early intervention produces optimal results for most neurological conditions.
How It Works
Neuromuscular re-education retrains the nervous system to control movement. Exercises rebuild connections between brain and muscles through repetitive practice, creating new neural pathways through neuroplasticity. Treatment includes gait re-training to restore natural walking patterns, balance training on specialized platforms, and strength training targeting muscles weakened by neurological damage. Flexibility work reduces stiffness and spasticity while maintaining joint mobility.
Benefits of Treatment
Neurological physiotherapy rebuilds strength, coordination, and endurance, helping patients regain ability to walk, climb stairs, and move independently. Specialized exercises create safer movement patterns and reduce fall risk. Treatment relieves muscle tension and addresses pain related to nerve damage or compensatory movements. Functional training helps patients perform self-care tasks, household activities, and community participation without assistance, significantly improving quality of life.
Conditions We Treat
Our neurological physiotherapy team at Revibe treats a wide range of nervous system conditions through evidence-based rehabilitation techniques at our Realign Therapy Clinic.
Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation restores movement, balance, and motor function after cerebrovascular accident. Treatment begins in the acute phase and continues through long-term recovery. Post-stroke physiotherapy focuses on regaining independence, relearning basic movements, and addressing complications including muscle spasticity, shoulder subluxation, and balance deficits. Early intervention produces optimal results.
What we address:Weakness or paralysis on one side, difficulty walking or maintaining balance, muscle spasticity and stiffness, coordination problems, shoulder pain and subluxation.
Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Parkinson's disease physiotherapy improves coordination, posture, and walking ability. Treatment addresses tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, and balance problems. Large-amplitude movements help overcome bradykinesia. Rhythmic cueing improves gait patterns. Regular sessions maintain flexibility and preserve functional abilities as the disease progresses.
What we address:Shuffling gait and freezing episodes, postural instability and falls, muscle rigidity and stiffness, reduced arm swing while walking, difficulty with daily movements.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management
Multiple sclerosis physiotherapy supports muscle strength, balance, and daily function. MS damages protective covering of nerve fibers, disrupting communication between brain and body. Treatment adapts to disease activity and addresses heat sensitivity, fatigue management, and spasticity control. Programs focus on maintaining independence and managing symptoms effectively.
What we address:Muscle weakness and fatigue, balance difficulties and coordination problems, spasticity and muscle tightness, heat sensitivity affecting function, declining mobility and endurance.
Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
Spinal cord injury rehabilitation focuses on movement recovery through strengthening exercises and gait training. Treatment plans target functional goals based on injury level and completeness. Patients with incomplete injuries may regain walking ability. Those with complete injuries develop compensatory strategies and wheelchair skills to maximize independence.
What we address:Loss of movement below injury level, muscle weakness and atrophy, impaired balance and coordination, wheelchair mobility skills, transfer techniques and daily living adaptations.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery
Traumatic brain injury physiotherapy rebuilds motor skills and coordination. Treatment addresses cognitive-motor integration, balance, and reaction time. Brain injury rehabilitation prevents complications and progresses from basic movements to complex activities and community reintegration. Programs adapt to cognitive challenges while focusing on physical recovery.
What we address:Impaired coordination and motor control, balance problems and dizziness, reduced strength and endurance, cognitive-motor integration difficulties, functional limitations in daily activities.
Nerve Injury and Neuropathy Treatment
Nerve injury physiotherapy restores muscle control, reduces pain, and enhances mobility. Peripheral nerve damage occurs from trauma, compression, diabetes, or other medical conditions. Treatment includes sensory re-education and motor retraining in weakened muscles. Programs address specific nerve distributions and functional limitations.
What we address:Numbness and tingling in extremities, muscle weakness from nerve damage, pain from nerve irritation, reduced sensation affecting function, diabetic neuropathy complications.
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Assessment and Treatment Methods
Our neurological physiotherapists use specialized techniques tailored to your specific condition and recovery goals. Each method addresses different aspects of nervous system rehabilitation:
Neurological physiotherapy begins with comprehensive assessment at our Mississauga clinic. Therapists review medical history, current symptoms, and functional limitations. Physical examination measures strength, range of motion, muscle tone, reflexes, sensation, and coordination. Balance and gait analysis identifies specific impairments affecting movement. Standardized outcome measures establish baseline function and track progress objectively throughout treatment.
Neuromuscular re-education retrains the nervous system to control movement. Exercises rebuild connections between brain and muscles through repetitive practice, creating new neural pathways through neuroplasticity. Treatment uses task-specific training, focusing on movements needed for daily activities. Therapists provide hands-on guidance and feedback to ensure proper movement patterns. Progressive difficulty challenges the nervous system to adapt and improve motor control.
Gait re-training restores natural walking patterns using specialized equipment including parallel bars, mirrors for visual feedback, and body-weight support systems. Therapists provide hands-on guidance, correcting movement patterns in real-time. Balance platforms and stability exercises strengthen core muscles and improve postural control. Training progresses from static balance to dynamic challenges, reducing fall risk and increasing confidence in movement.
Strength training targets muscles weakened by neurological damage. Progressive resistance exercises rebuild functional strength for daily activities like standing from chairs, climbing stairs, and carrying objects. Flexibility and range-of-motion work reduces stiffness and spasticity. Stretching and manual therapy maintain joint mobility and prevent contractures, improving comfort and function. Programs balance strengthening weak muscles with stretching tight muscles.
Functional training focuses on real-world tasks essential for independence. Treatment includes transfer training (bed to chair, chair to standing), self-care activities (dressing, bathing, grooming), household tasks (cooking, cleaning, laundry), and community skills (shopping, walking outdoors, stairs). Training occurs in clinic settings that simulate home and community environments, preparing patients for safe return to daily life.
What to Expect: Your Treatment Journey
Your first appointment at Revibe Mississauga includes comprehensive evaluation. Bring your health card and insurance information. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy movement. Bring lists of current medications and relevant medical reports. Therapists conduct detailed assessment including muscle strength testing, range of motion evaluation, neurological examination, balance testing, and gait analysis.
Treatment programs begin based on evaluation results. The physiotherapist creates a customized wellness optimization plan combining neuromuscular re-education, gait training, balance exercises, and functional activities. Session frequency depends on condition severity and recovery phase. Most patients attend weekly sessions initially, with frequency adjusted as progress occurs. Acute recovery phases may require more frequent therapy.
Progress is tracked at each appointment using objective measurements and functional assessments. Therapists measure changes in strength, range of motion, balance scores, and walking ability. Standardized tests document improvements in coordination, reaction time, and daily function. At Revibe's Social Wellness House, we listen to your story to find your why and understand your needs. Once we discover your goals, you receive a wellness optimization plan that empowers you to become the best version of yourself.
The Revibe Difference: Integrated Neurological Care
Revibe Mississauga operates as a Social Wellness House—a full-service lifestyle club that combines manual therapy clinic, natural medical office, and thermal spa. This integrated model offers unique advantages for neurological rehabilitation that set us apart from traditional physiotherapy clinics.
Coordinated Care: Your neurological physiotherapist collaborates with chiropractors, massage therapists, and naturopathic doctors under one roof. This synergistic approach addresses neurological conditions from multiple angles simultaneously. Treatment plans may incorporate nutritional support for nerve health, stress management for symptom control, and lifestyle modifications alongside specialized physiotherapy.
Enhanced Recovery Environment: Access to thermal spa amenities—cold plunge, infrared sauna, and lymphatic drainage boots—supports nervous system recovery and reduces inflammation between physiotherapy sessions. These wellness optimization tools complement your neurological rehabilitation plan and create an optimal environment for healing and neuroplasticity.
Personalized Experience: Every treatment plan is tailored to your unique neurological condition and functional goals. Healthcare professionals work together to diagnose, integrate, and concierge a world-class experience designed specifically for you. Over 10,000 happy clients and 500+ five-star reviews demonstrate the effectiveness of Revibe's approach to neurological rehabilitation in Mississauga.
Home Management and Self-Care
Between physiotherapy sessions, home exercise programs maintain treatment gains and accelerate recovery. Practitioners demonstrate movements that address your particular neurological deficits. Daily home practice drives neuroplastic changes and functional improvements.
Home modifications improve safety and independence. Remove tripping hazards like loose rugs and electrical cords. Install grab bars in bathrooms and handrails on stairs. Ensure adequate lighting throughout living spaces. Arrange frequently used items within easy reach. Use assistive devices as recommended by your therapist.
Activity pacing prevents fatigue and maintains consistent function. Balance periods of activity with adequate rest. Break complex tasks into manageable steps. Monitor energy levels throughout the day. Adjust activity schedules based on when you feel strongest. Communicate with your therapist about fatigue patterns affecting function.
Home Exercise Examples
• Sit-to-stand exercises for leg strength and balance
• Marching in place to improve gait coordination
• Standing balance exercises with support
• Arm and leg reaches for coordination
• Ankle pumps to prevent swelling and stiffness
• Stretching exercises for spasticity managementSafety Strategies
• Use assistive devices as prescribed (walker, cane)
• Wear proper footwear with non-slip soles
• Take time with transitions and movements
• Plan routes avoiding stairs when possible
• Keep emergency contacts readily available
• Communicate clearly about limitations and needs
Frequently Asked Questions About Neurological Physiotherapy
Treatment duration varies based on condition and goals. Stroke rehabilitation typically continues multiple months with most recovery occurring in the first six months. Progressive conditions like Parkinson's or MS benefit from ongoing maintenance therapy. Spinal cord and brain injury recovery timelines depend on injury severity. Your physiotherapist discusses expected timelines during assessment based on your specific situation.
Most patients attend weekly sessions initially, then reduce frequency as they progress and develop independence with home programs. Acute recovery phases may require 2-3 sessions per week. Chronic or progressive conditions often benefit from regular maintenance sessions every 2-4 weeks. Your treatment frequency adjusts based on progress, goals, and functional changes.
Extended health insurance plans typically cover neurological physiotherapy under paramedical or rehabilitation services. Most employer benefit plans include physiotherapy coverage with varying annual limits. Auto insurance covers accident-related neurological injuries. WSIB covers work-related injuries. OHIP does not cover outpatient physiotherapy in Ontario. Revibe offers seamless insurance direct billing. Contact us at (905) 783-8423 to verify your specific coverage.
Ontario allows direct access to physiotherapists without physician referral. However, some insurance plans require medical referrals for coverage, particularly for neurological conditions. Having medical documentation and diagnostic reports helps guide treatment planning. Check your insurance policy details before booking. You can book your session at Revibe online or call (905) 783-8423.
Yes, home exercise programs are essential for optimal outcomes in neurological rehabilitation. Neuroplastic changes require frequent, repeated practice. Daily home practice drives recovery between clinic sessions. Your physiotherapist provides clear instructions, written programs, and demonstrations. Exercises are tailored to your abilities and progress over time. Family members can be involved in learning how to assist with home programs.
Yes, chronic neurological conditions benefit significantly from ongoing physiotherapy. Treatment slows functional decline in progressive diseases like Parkinson's and MS. Regular therapy maintains strength, balance, and coordination. Programs adapt as conditions change over time. The focus shifts from recovery to maintenance and quality of life optimization. Consistent participation produces better long-term outcomes.
Neurological physiotherapy addresses conditions affecting the nervous system and focuses on retraining movement patterns disrupted by neurological damage. Techniques emphasize neuroplasticity, balance retraining, gait training, and compensatory strategies. Treatment requires specialized knowledge of brain and spinal cord function. Regular physiotherapy primarily addresses musculoskeletal injuries like sprains, strains, and joint problems without nervous system involvement.
Seek neurological physiotherapy if you experience difficulty walking or frequent falls, balance problems or dizziness, coordination difficulties affecting daily tasks, muscle weakness in arms or legs, or changes in walking pattern or speed. Also seek treatment following diagnosis with Parkinson's disease, MS, or other progressive conditions, after stroke, traumatic brain injury, or spinal cord injury, or if experiencing declining function or decreased abilities.
Bring your health card and insurance information, lists of current medications, relevant medical reports and imaging results, assistive devices you currently use (walker, cane, braces), and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows easy movement. Having medical documentation helps your therapist understand your condition and create the most effective treatment plan.
Yes, family involvement often enhances outcomes in neurological rehabilitation. Family members can attend sessions to learn exercises and techniques. They provide support and encouragement during home practice. They help monitor progress and communicate changes to your therapist. Family education about your condition improves understanding and realistic goal-setting. Your physiotherapist can involve family members as much as you prefer.
Meet Our Physiotherapy Team
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What Our Patients Are Saying
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highly recommend Revibe Mississauga for anyone needing physiotherapy, chiropractic, or massage therapy. I saw Zeeruk for physiotherapy to treat my injury, and I couldn’t be happier with the results. Zeeruk truly takes the time to listen and understand his patients’ concerns, tailoring a solution that directly addresses each individual’s needs. His knowledge and dedication to his craft are clear as day, and he’s highly invested in helping his patients, like myself, recover. After over ten sessions, I see real progress and improvements daily. The clinic is excellent—it has a great location, modern facilities, and a wide range of amenities. Without a doubt, this is
Zeeruk Rehman has been a revelation in my rehab, I’ve regained my confidence in my athletic ability after my injury, and highly recommend him for anyone looking for physiotherapy. The facility and staff are top notch as well, and it’s great to be able to go to a resource like that when I need! The space has everything I need and the staff make it enjoyable to focus on getting better
Book Your Appointment in Mississauga, Markham or Burlington
Revibe operates clinics in Mississauga (serving Streetsville, Erin Mills, Meadowvale, and surrounding areas) and Markham (serving Unionville, Thornhill, Buttonville, and surrounding areas). Both locations provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for your health and wellness needs.
Mississauga Clinic
Location: 2290 Dixie Rd, Mississauga, ON L4Y 1Z4
Phone: 905-783-8423
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm
New patient visits include comprehensive assessment and first treatment session (75 minutes). Bring previous imaging reports, medical diagnoses, and lists of current symptoms. Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to treatment areas.
Serving: Streetsville, Erin Mills, Meadowvale, Churchill Meadows, Lorne Park, Port Credit, Clarkson, and surrounding Mississauga neighborhoods. Convenient access from Highway 403, QEW, and Erin Mills Parkway.
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Markham Clinic
Location: 220 Torbay Rd, Markham ON, L3R 1G6
Phone: 905-783-8423
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 9am-3pm
Insurance coverage varies by provider. Extended health plans often include manual therapy and wellness services. Direct billing available for plans that Revibe accepts. Receipts provided for insurance submission or tax purposes.
Serving: Unionville, Thornhill, Markham Village, Buttonville, Milliken, Cornell, Angus Glen, and surrounding Markham and Richmond Hill areas. Easy access from Highway 7, Highway 404, and Major Mackenzie Drive.
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