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Neurorehabilitation for Stroke, MS & TBI!
Our team’s extensive knowledge and years of experience ensure you’re always in capable hands, ready to guide you towards optimal health.
At Easthill Physiotherapy & Acupuncture, we are proud to offer PoNS Therapy™, a cutting-edge neurorehabilitation treatment designed to help individuals struggling with balance and gait issues due to mild to moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Imagine regaining your balance, improving your gait, and reclaiming your independence—this is the transformative power of PoNS Therapy™. With the latest advancements in neuroplasticity, our specialized treatment in Vernon is designed to guide you on a path to recovery and a better quality of life.
PoNS Therapy™ stands for Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator therapy, an innovative approach that combines the use of a wearable device with a tailored physical therapy program. The PoNS™ device, worn around the neck and inside the mouth, delivers gentle electrical stimulation to the tongue. This stimulation is directed to the brainstem via the cranial nerves, leveraging the tongue’s high density of nerve endings to promote neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections.
The primary goal of PoNS Therapy™ is to enhance your brain’s natural capacity to recover from neurological conditions by improving balance and gait. The treatment is particularly effective for individuals with mild to moderate TBI, Stroke, and MS, where traditional therapies might fall short.
Our PoNS Therapy™ program is a comprehensive 14-week journey tailored to your specific needs:
This structured protocol ensures that the physical activity, which includes balance training, gait retraining, mobility exercises, and breathing techniques, is effectively integrated with the neurostimulation provided by the PoNS™ device.
At Easthill Physiotherapy & Acupuncture, we approach PoNS Therapy™ with a commitment to holistic and personalized care. We understand that every individual’s journey with TBI, Stroke, or MS is unique, and so is our treatment plan. Our therapists are trained to combine the latest in neurorehabilitation technology with compassionate, hands-on care.
We begin with a thorough assessment to understand your current condition and your goals for recovery. From there, we craft a tailored plan that aligns with your needs. During the initial two weeks, you will receive close guidance to master the exercises and make the most out of the PoNS™ device. As you progress, our team will continue to monitor your development, adjusting the program as necessary to ensure you achieve the best possible outcomes.
PoNS Therapy™ offers a promising approach to managing symptoms of MS, particularly in improving balance and gait. By enhancing neuroplasticity, this therapy can help mitigate the progressive decline in mobility associated with MS, enabling patients to maintain a higher level of independence and activity.
For stroke survivors, regaining lost motor functions is crucial. PoNS Therapy™ supports this process by stimulating neuroplasticity, helping the brain reorganize and develop new neural pathways to compensate for the damage caused by the stroke. This can lead to significant improvements in balance, coordination, and overall mobility.
For individuals with mild to moderate TBI, PoNS Therapy™ offers a comprehensive approach to restoring balance and gait. By promoting neuroplasticity, this therapy helps rebuild the brain's ability to control movement and coordination, which are often impaired following a TBI. This leads to a more complete and lasting recovery, improving both quality of life and the ability to return to daily activities.
Concussions, a form of mild TBI, can have lingering effects on balance and cognitive function. PoNS Therapy™ provides targeted neurostimulation that works in conjunction with physiotherapy exercises to accelerate recovery. This therapy is designed to help patients restore balance and cognitive function more effectively than traditional rehabilitation methods alone.
Learn more about PoNS Therapy™ at ponstherapy.ca
If you or a loved one is dealing with balance and gait challenges due to TBI, Stroke, or MS, don’t wait any longer. Contact us today to learn more about how PoNS Therapy™ can help. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to answer your questions, schedule your assessment, and guide you on the path to recovery.
Start your journey to better balance and gait with PoNS Therapy™—where innovation meets compassionate care.
EASTHILL PHYSIOTHERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE
Location: 2906 26 St, Vernon, BC V1T 4T7, Canada
Phone: (250) 545-2922
Email: easthillphysio@telus.net
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 7 PM
EASTHILL PHYSIOTHERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE
Location: 3210 25 Ave #401, Vernon, BC V1T 1P1, Canada
Phone: (250) 542-2655
Email: EHphysio@telus.net
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 7 AM – 7 PM
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Easthill Physiotherapy + Acupuncture Clinic has protocols to ensure the utmost safety for our patients, team and community. We have worked hard to protect our public health during this pandemic. Medical masks are mandatory for all staff and patients to keep everyone safe, and we appreciate your commitment.
We continue to follow the guidelines and protective measures indicated by our regulatory boards and governments. Our team has also had extensive training on our new protocols, and we are all 100% committed to ensuring our patients’ safety.
This is the new normal.
All patients and staff will be screened before each visit. Unfortunately, anyone showing signs of respiratory infection will be unable to come into the clinic. We will encourage and book virtual physiotherapy appointments for those that need help but are symptomatic if a client is at greater risk or for anyone who is not comfortable coming into the clinic.
We have the highest standards for hand hygiene and cleaning. All equipment and rooms will be disinfected after each use, frequently touched surfaces will be sterilized, and personal protective equipment will be used in all appropriate situations. Patients and staff will have hand washing stations to ensure proper frequent hand hygiene.
We also understand that it is necessary to reduce the risk of transmission with physical distancing. To do this, we have installed plexiglass barriers, reduced the number of appointments available by spreading them out and designed an optimal patient flow that minimizes contact with other patients and staff before and after appointments. Our team is also committed to practicing these as measures of hand hygiene and physical distancing outside the clinic to be safe when they return to work.
Although it may seem different with the steps we need to take, the Easthill Physiotherapy + Acupuncture team is still the same! We still believe in the same values and are here to provide an extraordinary physiotherapy experience. This is not going to change. Our goal is to keep all of us healthy and happy.
Our fabulous admin team is available to book in-clinic appointments now. Or if you prefer a virtual physiotherapy visit, we can book that too. Please call us at 250-545-2922 to book an appointment or if you would like more information.
Chris Burk + Rob McMillan
Owners, Easthill Physiotherapy