Narelle Dalwood is a neurological physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer at Monash University Physiotherapy. In this episode, Narelle and I discuss the foundations of neurological physiotherapy, including neuroanatomy and the pathology of common conditions such as stroke.

Thanks Narelle for a great conversation. Use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections.

In this episode:

0:00 About this episode and welcome Narelle

1:04 Common neurological conditions

3:14 Middle cerebral artery strokes

7:50 Heterogeneity - combining imaging, history and assessment findings

12:45 Defining terminology – infarcts and haemorrhagic strokes

14:38 How do you recognise a stroke? Timely recognition and clot busting drugs.

22:00 Upper and lower motor neurons

25:14 Reflexes and recognising serious neurological problems

33:25 Neuroplasticity

41:12 How to develop your neuro physio knowledge and skills – brush up on your neuroanatomy

54:30 Final thoughts

Narelle mentioned these guidelines and resources for health professionals, patients and their families from the National Stroke Foundation: https://informme.org.au/ https://enableme.org.au/ https://sciptguide.com/

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This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.