There are three types of peripheral nerves: motor, sensory and autonomic. Some neuropathies affect all three types of nerves, while others involve only one or two.
NEUROPATHY
Neuropathy refers to a condition characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves, resulting in symptoms such as numbness, tingling, pain, and weakness, often in the hands and feet. This condition can have various causes, including diabetes, infections, autoimmune diseases, and traumatic injuries.
At Rehab Care, we specialize in providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for individuals with neuropathy. Our team of experts works closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans aimed at managing symptoms, improving nerve function, and enhancing overall quality of life.
Through a combination of therapies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication management, and lifestyle modifications, we strive to empower individuals with neuropathy to regain function, reduce pain, and achieve optimal well-being.
- Neuropathy involves damage to the peripheral nerves, leading to symptoms like numbness, tingling, and weakness.
- Causes of neuropathy include diabetes, infections, autoimmune diseases, and traumatic injuries.
- Rehab Care offers specialized rehabilitation services for individuals with neuropathy.
- Our team develops personalized treatment plans to manage symptoms and improve nerve function.
- Treatment modalities may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Our goal is to empower individuals with neuropathy to regain function, reduce pain, and enhance their overall quality of life through comprehensive rehabilitation interventions.
Types of Neuropathies:
3 Types of Peripheral Nerves:
- Motor
- Sensory
- Autonomic
3 Types of Peripheral Nerves:
Motor nerves send impulses from the brain and spinal cord to all of the muscles in the body. This permits people to do activities like walking, catching a baseball, or moving the fingers to pick something up. Motor nerve damage can lead to muscle weakness, difficulty walking or moving the arms, cramps, and spasms.
Sensory nerves send messages in the other direction—from the muscles back to the spinal cord and the brain. Special sensors in the skin and deep inside the body help people identify if an object is sharp, rough, or smooth, if it’s hot or cold, or if a body part is still or in motion. Sensory nerve damage often results in tingling, numbness, pain, and extreme sensitivity to touch.
Autonomic nerves control involuntary or semi-voluntary functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, digestion, and sweating. When the autonomic nerves are damaged, a person’s heart may beat faster or slower. They may get dizzy when standing up, sweat excessively, or have difficulty sweating at all. In addition, autonomic nerve damage may result in difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, problems with urination, abnormal pupil size, and sexual dysfunction.