Huntington's Disease

Huntington’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects muscle co-ordination and leads to cognitive deterioration, dementia and emotional changes. 

Common problems include:

  • Muscle weakness
  • Poor balance
  • Random, uncontrollable movements
  • Problems with mobility and function
  • Difficulties with speech and swallowing 

How Bristol neurophysio can help

The physiotherapists within Bristol neurophysio can help with the following:

  • Exercise and strengthening programmes
  • Falls prevention
  • Postural management
  • Advice and education to facilitate independence for as long as possible
  • Liaison with other services as appropriate including speech and language therapy and psychology
Our services that may help
Neurological physiotherapy
Home visits
Gait analysis and re-education
Aids and equipment
Exercise programmes
Postural management
Supported Gym Visits
Fatigue management
Dynamic Movement Orthoses
Advice and education
Education and Training
Massage Therapy
Other services

Some kind words

Our daughter’s renal failure means that she is delayed with standing and walking at 2 and half years of age. We first started seeing Jules a few months back for an intense block of physiotherapy to build the strength and skills needed for her to eventually stand and walk.  It was really important that the physiotherapist specialised in paediatrics and could work alongside the NHS physiotherapists we also see. Jules immediately put us at ease with her friendly and professional approach and has built a good, trusting relationship with our daughter.  She uses play as a way to get our daughter to engage with the therapy.  Our daughter has really enjoyed all her physio sessions to date and we have seen a notable improvement in her movement.  She has begun to pull herself up and can climb up small steps as well as shuffle down stairs in a controlled manner!

Ms S, Bristol