Neurological Physiotherapy for Adults and Children

Our specialist neurological physiotherapists can help adults and children with neurological conditions. Providing neurological physiotherapy for conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), brain injury, spinal cord injury, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Gillian Barre Syndrome & Functional Neurological Disorder as well as less commonly known conditions. Neuro physiotherapy requires a specialist assessment and treatment plan which aims to improve and manage a number of symptoms and disorders. Our physiotherapists are highly trained and experienced in assessing and treating a wide range of neurological and progressive conditions which have resulted from injury or disease of the brain or spinal cord. Neuro physiotherapists aim to form new connections of the nervous system using a process called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is a process which allows the nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to adapt and change in response to stimulation by creating new connections and strengthening and reorganising existing connections by using the right activities, learning strategies and exercises. Neurological rehabilitation helps to compensate for damage and promote recovery.

Neurological physiotherapists are well experienced to deal with the complexity of living with a neurological condition and the challenges this brings. Our neurological physiotherapists use a holistic approach to treatment taking into account all areas of wellbeing and concern and will work with you, your carers and your family to maximise independence and quality of life. Using exercises, activities, repetition and learning strategies we aim to maximise your rehabilitation helping you to achieve your goals. Neuro physiotherapy can also have a huge impact on improving mental well-being as well as physical health.

Our physiotherapists can provide help with:

• Mobility and movement.

• Balance and falls.

• Activities of daily living such as stairs, getting in and out of bed or the chair, toileting, car transfers, washing and dressing.

• Dexterity and fine motor movement.

• Strength and function.

• Co-ordination and flexibility.

• Tone including spasticity, contracture management and splinting advice.

• Posture and seating advice.

• Equipment needs.

• Wheelchair assessment.

• Rehabilitation.

• Complex needs.

On your first visit, your neurological physiotherapist will wish to carry out a comprehensive assessment of your condition. This may involve looking at your walking, balance, tone, movement, functional ability, strength & posture. They will then devise a suitable neurological treatment programme and work with you to help maximise your recovery.

Our neurological physiotherapists have extensive knowledge in neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation and will work with you to help you achieve your goals, maximise independence and improve your quality of life. They will help to improve your confidence and help you take control of your condition. Our neurological adult and paediatric physiotherapists also work in the NHS and have good connections and knowledge of local facilities and support available.