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After a fall, operation, injury or illness, mobility and independence can be left somewhat reduced. Physiotherapy may help restore you to your previous level of function. With hard work and some practice you could build up strength and tolerance to more exercise you could reach your functional goals. Whether it is getting out of bed or walking to the shops, its worth trying to see if with time you can regain some of the function you may have lost.

Neuro physio is a specialist area of physiotherapy which focuses on treatment of people with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves. Conditions the central or peripheral nervous system and can have devastating effects on the lives of the sufferers, their family and friends. A disruption in the messages travelling between the brain and the body can lead to loss of movement, sensation, coordination and balance. Other aspects of function such as perception, speech, memory, cognition and behaviour may also be affected.

Neurological physiotherapists are experienced and trained to treat neurological conditions with the aim to provide interventions which assist an individual to regain or maintain their maximum movement and functional independence. This is achieved by aiding in the development of new pathways through repetition and exercise.

Conditions we treat:

• Stroke
• M.S.
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Spinal Injuries

Treatments we can offer:

• Gait re-education and mobility progression
• Upper limb rehab
• Balance training
• Electrical Stimulation
• Passive stretches
• Exercise programmes
• Advice on seating, positioning and posture
• Group exercise sessions

Experts believe that the majority of falls could be prevented by some simple changes to a person’s home environment, basic education and exercises. Physiotherapy intervention can help by strengthening muscles, improving balance, educating about prevention of falls and giving advice on how to cope if a fall does occur. Group and individualised exercise programs have been shown to be effective at reducing falls by up to 32%. The mobility physio (Nadia) is a strong believer in prevention rather than cure and this is definitely a good way to prevent falls

Physiotherapy plays an essential role in promoting and maintaining mobility for people with dementia. Physiotherapists can assess a patient and give ongoing personalised care plans, addressing each individual’s needs. Working with carers, within a care home setting or within a patient’s own home can also alleviate the burden on care givers by promoting independence and educating them on how best to help their client, relative or friend.
Falls account for 14% of all admissions to hospital with patients with dementia and length of stay in hospital is often doubled due to a dementia diagnosis. Poor balance, leading to falls, can be reduced and prevented by physiotherapy-led exercise.

Residential or nursing homes often benefit from providing a regular group class of specific exercises to maintain strength and function of their clients. Classes can be adapted for patients with less mobility and then increased in difficulty if they become very good. The mobility Physio can provide group classes for any group of people so even if it is a group of friends in one persons house then it is a good excuse to do some exercise followed by a cup of tea! I am happy to discuss the individual requirements for each nursing or residential home.

We run a group upper limb exercise session for anyone with a neurological issue and impairment that affects their arm or arms. The session aims to support patients with managing pain, movement and function of their arm. It is a circuit of exercises that will be adapted to suit each individual and their needs and goals.