Peripheral Neuropathy
Exercise, balance, and sensory training improve function in most neuropathies.
Peripheral neuropathy — most often from diabetes, chemotherapy, or idiopathic causes — produces numbness, tingling, weakness, and balance problems in the feet and hands. PT can't reverse the underlying nerve damage but can substantially improve function, balance, and quality of life.
Understanding
What is Neuropathy?
Peripheral nerves carry sensory and motor information between the central nervous system and the body. Damage to these nerves produces the characteristic 'stocking and glove' pattern of symptoms. Treatment focuses on optimizing function despite the nerve loss.
Our PT Approach
How we treat Neuropathy
Evidence-based treatment progressed at your pace, with the goal of durable improvement — not just short-term symptom relief.
Typical Recovery Timeline
Most patients see meaningful improvement in balance and function within 8–12 weeks. PT is part of long-term management for chronic neuropathies.
Therapists who treat Neuropathy
Neuropathy — FAQs
Will PT cure my neuropathy?
PT doesn't reverse nerve damage. But the function loss from neuropathy comes as much from disuse, weakness, and balance loss as from the nerve damage itself — and those are very treatable.
Get expert PT for Neuropathy
One-on-one care with a doctor of physical therapy. Same-week new patient slots typically available.