Neurorehabilitation Service
We offer specialist neurological rehabilitation for:
Head injury / stroke / Multiple Sclerosis / spinal injury
/ Parkinson's Disease/Guillain-Barre Syndrome/Other neurological conditions
We aim to optimise functional performance and facilitate social involvement. We
encourage clients to take an active role in their rehabilitation and we use our
skills and knowledge to find solutions to their specific and unique problems. Where
possible we encourage an involvement in local leisure facilities to help manage
long term conditions and supplement our therapeutic input.
In depth neurological assessment:
We work closely with our clients to determine their specific problems following
injury or disease affecting the central or peripheral nervous system. This involves
an in depth assessment and analysis of movement; looking closely at changes in body
alignment and alterations in muscles and other soft tissue structures.
Specialised treatment and management programmes:
Our assessment findings are discussed and explained to our clients. We then formulate
a tailored treatment and management plan centred around agreed functional goals.
Treatment and management programmes are specific to individual clients but may include:
- Movement Re-education
- Gait Re-education
- Posture Management
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
Treatment evaluation:
We use validated outcome measures to evaluate treatment and monitor progress.
Onward referrals:
Where required we can arrange for onward referrals to the following healthcare professionals
with expertise in neurorehabilitation: Consultant Clinical
Psychologist / Orthotist with a special interest in neurological conditions / Speech
and Language Therapist / Occupational Therapist.
With our clients permission we will send detailed reports to their GP, Consultant
or other healthcare professional involved in their rehabilitation.
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