Physiotherapy can result in improved mobility, limb function and independence following a stroke.

Improvements can occur any time after a stroke, but the quickest recovery occurs in the first 3-6 months after the stroke occurs.

National guidelines recommend that therapy is regular and intense (5 days per week) in the early stages of stroke rehabilitation.

Private physiotherapy provides access to intense specialist rehabilitation, without a limit to the number of sessions or a long wait for therapy to commence, allowing you to reach your maximal potential.

Recovery following a stroke varies for each individual, so we will always be realistic and honest with our goals and expectations from therapy.

Research shows that physiotherapy has a vital role in managing symptoms following a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis.

Physiotherapy in the early stages following diagnosis can reduce disability, by working to improve or maintain your strength, balance and mobility, and improve movement quality by promoting neuroplastic changes in the central nervous system

Physiotherapy can be beneficial in helping you manage specific symptoms caused by MS, such as spasticity, musculoskeletal pain, weakness, reduced balance and postural changes.

1 in 3 people with a diagnosis of MS will experience vertigo at some point following diagnosis. Vestibular rehabilitation can help you manage your dizziness and balance difficulties.

Private physiotherapy allows access to ongoing physiotherapy without a limit to the number of appointments and long waits to commence therapy.
You can also use the service for intermittent reviews and updates to your self management rehabilitation programme, to ensure you are continually working at your optimal level to manage your symptoms.

Physiotherapy can help you manage your condition throughout all stages of Parkinson’s Disease.

In the early stages following diagnosis, physiotherapy can help to slow the progression of Parkinson’s Disease by promoting neuroplasticity, production of dopamine and neuro protection through specific task practice and aerobic exercise.

Later in the progression of the condition, physiotherapy can work towards improving or maintaining your balance, mobility, and limb function.

Evidence for physiotherapy benefits in Parkinson’s Disease can be found here.

Private physiotherapy allows you to access support at all stages of your health journey. This may be in the early stages following diagnosis, where you can be set an individual and challenging rehab programme aimed at slowing the progression of Parkinson’s Disease.

Alternatively you can access physiotherapy if symptoms progress, or start to affect your functional abilities or quality of life. Private physiotherapy allows high quality service without long waiting lists, or limits to the number of sessions.

You can also use the service for intermittent reviews and updates to your self management rehabilitation programme, to ensure you are continually working at your optimal level to manage your symptoms.

National guidelines recommend intensive therapy in the early stages following a spinal cord injury: they state that this can significantly improve physical outcomes.

Difficulties and symptoms experienced following a spinal cord injury can be extremely varied, dependent on the level of injury, and whether the injury is complete or incomplete.

Therefore physiotherapy also has a highly varied role in management of individuals following a spinal cord injury.

Physiotherapy may be aimed at positioning, teaching compensatory methods of function, managing spasticity and preventing secondary complications.

Alternatively it may be focused on regaining mobility, independence, strength and movement.

The approach to your rehabilitation will be guided by your assessment, where an individual treatment plan and goals will be devised for you.

Our clinic has equipment such as a standing frame and parallel bars, to be used as part of your rehabilitation plan if appropriate.

Private physiotherapy allows you to access specialist physiotherapy without long waiting lists, and without a limit to the number of sessions you receive, allowing you to reach your full rehab potential.

Symptoms following a brain injury can be extremely varied, dependent on the location and severity of injury.

Therefore the role of physiotherapy in rehabilitation following a brain injury is varied, depending on your needs and abilities.

Neuro Rehab Services offer a thorough assessment, where your needs and abilities will be identified, and goals will be set based on your needs and rehab potential

Goals will always be honest and realistic, and set in conjunction with you.

Physiotherapy can address symptoms such as spasticity, weakness, postural and balance issues, musculoskeletal pain, limb function, transfers and mobility.

We have equipment such as a standing frame and parallel bars in our clinic, for you to use if appropriate to your current ability level.

Guidelines for therapy following a traumatic injury can be found here

Private physiotherapy allows you to access early therapy once you are discharged home from hospital and flexibility to continue with therapy long term until you reach your rehab potential. There is also the option of intermittent reviews and updates to your self management rehabilitation programme, to ensure you are continually working at your optimal level to manage your symptoms.

Physiotherapy plays a vital role in long term maintenance of posture, muscle tone and mobility for individuals with a diagnosis of cerebral palsy.

This is key to reducing risk of contractures and pain, and maintaining maximal levels of independence. Further information about the role of physiotherapy for individuals with Cerebral Palsy can be found here

Although cerebral palsy is a none progressive condition, symptoms can deteriorate in adulthood, which is called post- impairment syndrome.

Private physiotherapy allows long term input for maintenance of joint range and muscle tone, short term input to manage any changes in symptoms, or intermittent reviews and updates to your self management rehabilitation programme, to ensure you are continually working at your optimal level to manage your symptoms.

Guidelines suggests that physiotherapy plays a key role in rehabilitation following a diagnosis of Guillain Barre Syndrome, and related conditions such as CIPD.

Physiotherapy aims to improve respiratory function, improve strength and endurance, balance, mobility and function. In the later stages of rehabilitation, physiotherapy can address reintegration into work and hobbies.

Private physiotherapy allows early support and rehabilitation without long waiting lists, and ongoing input until you reach your rehab potential.

Functional neurological Disorder is a condition where neurological symptoms are present due to disruption of the function of the nervous system, rather than structural or organic changes.

Physiotherapy can be effective in improving physical symptoms of FND in 60-70% of cases.

Input from other specialists may be needed in conjunction with physiotherapy, for example psychology, to allow improved rehabilitation outcomes.

Physiotherapy can work to improve effective and automatic movement patterns, to improve mobility and function.

Information about the effects and role of physiotherapy in treatment of FND can be found here