Motor Neuron Disease (mnd)

Common symptoms include:

• Muscle weakness
• Difficulty walking or climbing stairs
• Muscle stiffness or tightness
• Muscle cramps and twitching
• Poor balance and coordination
• Difficulty using the hands and arms
• Fatigue and reduced endurance
• Slurred speech
• Difficulty swallowing
• Breathing difficulties in advanced stages

Motor Neuron Disease may occur due to:

• Degeneration of motor neurons
• Genetic factors
• Abnormal protein buildup in nerve cells
• Environmental and neurological factors
• Unknown neurological causes

Diagnosis includes neurological examination and tests to assess nerve and muscle function. Tests may include:

• Electromyography (EMG)
• Nerve conduction studies
• MRI scan
• Blood tests
• Muscle strength assessment
• Functional mobility evaluation
• Respiratory assessment

Physiotherapy rehabilitation focuses on maintaining mobility, reducing stiffness, improving comfort, and supporting daily functional activities.

• Heat therapy for muscle relaxation
• Gentle stretching techniques
• Positioning techniques for comfort
• TENS therapy for pain management

Mobility & Functional Training Patients are guided with walking practice, transfer training, posture correction, and movement strategies to improve safety and independence.

Customized low-impact exercise programs help maintain flexibility, mobility, and muscle function without excessive fatigue.

• Gentle strengthening exercises
• Core stabilization exercises
• Postural strengthening exercises
• Functional movement exercises

• Range of motion exercises
• Muscle stretching exercises
• Joint mobility exercises
• Flexibility training

Balance & Gait Training Balance and gait exercises help improve walking stability, coordination, and reduce the risk of falls.

Respiratory physiotherapy and breathing exercises help improve chest expansion, lung function, and breathing efficiency.

Patients and caregivers are guided on the safe use of assistive devices, positioning techniques, and home modifications for better daily function.

• Experienced neuro physiotherapists
• Personalized rehabilitation programs
• One-on-one physiotherapy sessions
• Advanced neurological rehabilitation techniques
• Focus on comfort, mobility, and independence
• Evidence-based physiotherapy care
• Guidance for caregivers and home exercise programs

If you or your loved one is experiencing muscle weakness, balance problems, or mobility difficulties due to Motor Neuron Disease, our physiotherapy team can help support functional recovery and improve quality of life. Book your physiotherapy consultation today for expert Motor Neuron Disease rehabilitation and personalized physiotherapy care.