Neurological conditions can change the way you move, communicate, swallow, think, and complete daily routines. Some adults need support after a sudden event, such as a brain injury or spinal cord injury, while others need therapy for conditions that change over time, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or post-polio syndrome. At Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts, our conditions we treat page highlights the concerns we commonly support through focused rehabilitation care.
In Sherwood, AR, Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts brings together physical therapy, occupational therapy, adult speech therapy, neurological rehabilitation, and mobility support for adults with complex therapy needs. Our therapy team includes Neuro-IFRAH Certified physical and occupational therapists, plus speech-language pathologists who help with communication, cognition, and swallowing concerns.
Dysphagia
Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing food, liquids, saliva, or medication. It can happen after a stroke, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia-related changes, or other neurological conditions.
Our speech-language pathologists help adults work on swallowing safety, comfort, and function. Therapy may include swallowing exercises, safe swallowing strategies, caregiver education, and tools such as Synchrony or VitalStim when appropriate.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis can affect strength, balance, coordination, fatigue, walking, cognition, speech, swallowing, and daily routines. Since MS symptoms can change over time, therapy should adjust to your current needs and goals.
Rehabilitation may include physical therapy for mobility and balance, occupational therapy for daily activities and energy conservation, and speech therapy when communication or swallowing concerns are present.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that can affect movement, balance, posture, voice, swallowing, and daily function. Symptoms may include slower movement, stiffness, tremors, shuffling steps, softer speech, or trouble with daily tasks.
Therapy can help adults with Parkinson’s work on safer movement, fall prevention, voice support, swallowing strategies, and routines that promote independence. Yolanda Madar, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP, also has advanced training in LSVT LOUD.
Post-Polio Syndrome
Post-polio syndrome can develop years or decades after a person has recovered from polio. It may cause new or worsening weakness, fatigue, joint pain, walking difficulty, breathing changes, or reduced ability to complete daily routines.
Therapy for post-polio syndrome often focuses on pacing, energy conservation, fall prevention, safer mobility, daily activity support, and adaptive strategies that help protect the body from unnecessary strain.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can affect movement, sensation, posture, strength, walking, transfers, hand function, wheelchair use, and daily independence. The right therapy plan depends on the level of injury, symptoms, and goals.
Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts may support adults with spinal cord injuries through physical therapy, occupational therapy, neurological rehabilitation, and wheelchair evaluations. Care may focus on mobility, transfers, upper extremity function, seating support, and safer routines at home.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
A traumatic brain injury can happen after a fall, accident, blow to the head, or other force that disrupts how the brain works. It may affect balance, walking, coordination, speech, swallowing, memory, attention, behavior, or daily independence.
Brain injury rehabilitation may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, and adult speech therapy. Our team helps adults work on movement, cognition, communication, swallowing, daily activities, and caregiver strategies based on their current needs.
Why Choose Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts for Neurological Conditions in Arkansas?
Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts specializes in adult neurological rehabilitation, which makes our clinic a strong fit for adults whose conditions affect more than one area of daily life. Mary Kaye Hill, PT, DPT, has more than 25 years of clinical experience and is Neuro-IFRAH Certified. Kari Richards, PT, DPT, Amanda DePriest, MS, OTR/L, and Jessica O’Brien, OTD, OTR/L, also bring focused experience in neurological recovery, mobility, and upper extremity function.
Our speech-language pathology team supports adults with swallowing, cognition, speech, language, and communication concerns. In Sherwood, AR, we connect therapy services around your real goals, whether you need help walking more safely, using your arm, eating with more comfort, communicating clearly, conserving energy, or completing daily routines with less help.
Get Support for Neurological Conditions in Sherwood, AR
The right care plan should help you manage the specific ways your condition affects your body, routines, and safety. Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts provides therapy for adults in Sherwood, AR.
To ask about therapy for a neurological condition, contact us online or call Central Arkansas Rehabilitation Experts at 501-392-9180.
