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Beyond Boundaries: Unlocking Potential Through Neuro Physio Transformation

Have you recently suffered a stroke? Or do you suffer from a neurological condition such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s or a Spinal Cord Injury?  These neurological conditions cause damage to the brain, resulting in difficulties with motor control, coordination, balance, cognition and speech and much more. They can be very debilitating for patients and can affect both mental and physical health.

How does Neuro Physio Help?

Neurological Physiotherapy supports patients with rehab after stroke and may slow down the progression of some neurological diseases.  Neuroplasticity allows the brain to form new connections between neurons when pathways have been damaged by disease.  Through targeted physiotherapy, patients can stimulate their brain to create new neurological connections and rewire itself.  This results in an improvement physically as well as enhancing cognition.

In some cases, such as a complete Spinal Cord transection, it is not possible to regenerate pathways, however Physiotherapy prevents development of contractures, maintains tissue and muscle length and has a positive impact on prevention of pressure areas.  Therapy support also maintains good alignment and therefore a stable posture, where possible and reduces the onset of postural change which impacts internal organs and may reduce life expectancy. 

How do patients achieve their goal?

Each patient will have their own individual goals so every person will have their individualised treatment plan.  Goals can be small and achievable relatively quickly, such as maintaining control of a position, to longer term goals, such as achieving an independent transfer or improvements in gait. The Physiotherapist will be able to offer guidance and support with reducing energy expenditure of some tasks, therefore making it easier to move about.  If the person has mobility issues, the Physiotherapist will be able to support with advice around positioning to enable comfort and prevent complications with joints and muscle length.  Patient education is always in the fore of a therapist’s intervention, so the person becomes better able to manage their health and wellbeing.   

How our physios can help you

Physiotherapists can help you achieve your own realistic goals by providing you with expert advice and specific exercises you can do, within your ability, to gradually improve.  They will also provide you with motivation to carry on doing these exercises on days where motivation is low. They will know how much to push your limits and challenge you, without going too far which will also boost your mental health.

If you have sustained a stroke, targeted intervention is invaluable in helping you maximise your input towards recommended therapy times.  The chances of recovery are maximised if there are frequent therapy sessions aimed at rehabbing both mobility goals but also targeted function of muscle groups.  As more control of movement is achieved, then mobility goals are more easily attained.

If you feel that neurological physiotherapy can help you recover, please contact Home Physio Group on 0330 335 1016  to talk to our team, or alternatively, please use the contact form on the website and we will reach out to you.

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All our physiotherapists are registered with the CSP and HCPC offering the highest standard of care

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Why choose Home Physio Group?

We are a dedicated team of Chartered Physiotherapists working exclusively in your home and providing the highest level of care. We recognise the importance of knowing that you are in safe hands and being looked after. With this is mind, our client management team are here to assist you every step of the way and will answer any questions you may have. We are passionate about helping you to reach your goals, relieve your pain, and improve your mobility.

The benefits of using our service include:

  • All our physiotherapists are hand-picked professionals with years of experience
  • We are registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). All our physiotherapists are checked by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 
  • We will arrange visits in your own home (or care home or place of work) at a convenient time to you
  • We work at speed and do not have a waiting list
  • We offer daytime, evening and weekend appointments
  • Our team work closely with the country’s leading consultants and specialists in their field
  • You will always have the same physiotherapist visiting you at home
  • You can have as many visits as you require
  • Our fixed pricing structure can be provided in writing so that you can consider it in your own time
  • We believe there is no “one size fits all” approach to care. Your personalised programme and treatment strategy will be unique to you