Neurological rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation
Neurological Rehabilitation (pronunciation: /nʊərəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/) is a doctor-supervised program designed for people with diseases, trauma, or disorders of the nervous system. Neurological rehabilitation can often improve function, reduce symptoms, and improve the well-being of the patient.
Etymology
The term "Neurological Rehabilitation" is derived from the Greek word "neuron" meaning nerve and the Latin word "rehabilitare" meaning to make fit again.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Rehabilitation (medicine): A treatment designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.
- Physical therapy: The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, and exercise rather than by drugs or surgery.
- Occupational therapy: The use of particular activities as an aid to recuperation from physical or mental illness.
- Speech therapy: The treatment of speech and communication disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurological rehabilitation
- Wikipedia's article - Neurological rehabilitation
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