Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Helping people with Motor Neuron Disease stay active, supported, and as independent as possible through personalised rehabilitation.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that affects the motor neurons, the nerves responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Over time, these nerves become damaged and stop sending messages from the brain to the muscles.
As a result, muscles gradually weaken and waste. The rate of progression varies between individuals, and symptoms can develop in different ways.
Common symptoms may include:
- Progressive muscle weakness.
- Difficulty walking or maintaining balance.
- Reduced hand function and grip strength.
- Muscle cramps or twitching (fasciculations).
- Fatigue.
- Changes in speech or swallowing.
- Reduced mobility and endurance.
Although there is currently no cure for MND, rehabilitation can play an important role in maintaining function, managing symptoms, and supporting quality of life.
At Nicole Lavin Neuro Rehab, we provide supportive physiotherapy and occupational therapy for individuals living with Motor Neurone Disease.
How we can help
At Nicole Lavin Neuro Rehab, we provide supportive physiotherapy and occupational therapy for individuals living with Motor Neurone Disease.
Rehabilitation may include:
- Individual assessment and tailored therapy programmes.
- Gentle strength and mobility exercises aimed at maintaining function and reducing stiffness.
- Balance and walking training where appropriate.
- Walking support using LiteGait body-weight support systems to enable safe practice of mobility.
- Use of the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill for graded walking exercise when suitable.
- Hydrotherapy to support comfortable movement and reduce joint stress.
- Fatigue management strategies.
- Advice on equipment and mobility aids.
- Occupational therapy to support independence with daily tasks.
- Education and support for families and carers.
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