A Peripheral Nerve Injury occurs when a specific nerve is crushed, stretched, or severed, disrupting the signals between the brain and the muscles. This commonly results in distinct functional impairments such as Foot Drop (peroneal nerve injury), Wrist Drop (radial nerve injury), or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (median nerve compression).
Restoring Neural Connections
Nerve regeneration is a slow process that requires extreme precision. At Viva Physio, under the direct supervision of Prof. Dr. Abeer Elwishy, we utilize highly targeted neuro-muscular retraining. Our goal is to keep the affected muscles healthy and prevent irreversible contractures while the nerve heals.
Our Nerve Injury Treatment Strategies
- Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS): Using targeted currents to artificially contract paralyzed muscles (like the foot elevators in Foot Drop) to preserve muscle mass.
- Splinting & Orthotics: Advising on and training with dynamic splints or AFOs (Ankle Foot Orthoses) to keep the joint in a functional position and prevent tendon shortening.
- Nerve Gliding Exercises: Specific manual techniques, particularly effective for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, to free trapped nerves from surrounding scar tissue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can physical therapy cure foot drop?
If the foot drop is caused by a compressed or recovering nerve (like sciatica or peroneal nerve injury), physical therapy at Viva Physio can successfully stimulate the nerve, prevent muscle wasting using electrical stimulation, and retrain your gait until full movement returns.
Is surgery necessary for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Not always. Mild to moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome responds exceptionally well to physical therapy. We use nerve gliding exercises, ultrasound, and splinting to reduce pressure on the median nerve, often allowing patients in Cairo to avoid surgery completely.
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