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Neurological Physiotherapy And Rehabilitation At Home

NEUROLOGICAL PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION AT HOME

Neuro rehabilitation becomes essential when normal body movement pattern and sensation are affected secondary to a neurological disease or an injury involving brain, spinal cord or peripheral nerves.
Neurological rehabilitation helps to improve function, reduce symptoms and improve the wellbeing to maximise quality of life.

Rehabilitation package:

We offer a variety of therapy packages that suits your needs.

  • Intense Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy when you return home after a Stroke or other Neuro conditions. It can range from one hour to three hours a day, tailored to your specific needs (includes exercise, daily routines, mobility and community access).
  • Less Intense or slow stream rehabilitation to suit your needs.
  • Maintenance programme (to maintain functional level or prevent worsening of condition and complications like contracture)

Assessment:

Assessment may depend on your symptoms, functional limitations and your goals. This may include:

  • Joint range of movement
  • Strength and endurance
  • Pain and sensory assessments
  • Tone abnormalities (low tone, spasticity, spasm, rigidity etc.)
  • Balance and co-ordination
  • Dizziness, vertigo screening
  • Posture assessment
  • Communication
  • Thinking process
  • Mood and behaviour
  • Functional assessments

Conditions that may benefit from Neurological Rehabilitation:

  • Stroke and head injuries
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Guillain-Barré syndrome and other peripheral neuropathy
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Infections such as meningitis, encephalitis
  • Bell’s palsy
  • Brain or spinal cord tumour related neurological issues

Treatment:

We work with you to:

  • Improve your movement, balance, general mobility and fitness.
  • Manage everyday tasks, such as washing and dressing, cooking, coping with memory difficulties.
  • Improve your ability to communicate through speech or other means and manage any eating or drinking difficulties.
  • Establish assistive devices/equipment for daily routines (like splints).
  • Establish Therapeutic pain management using exercise, TENS, Kinesiology Taping/ Neuro-proprioceptive Taping etc.
  • Manage seating and posture.
  • Support you and your family to understand more about your condition, explore memory, attention, planning and organising and help you cope with anxiety and depression.
  • We aim to achieve your goals with the help of A multi-disciplinary approach with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy.
  • Use of technology for exercise, therapy tasks
  • Therapists with specialised training including Bobath, movement science, taping for neurology, splinting, Posture management, Bridges stroke self-management, use of technology in Rehab (like FES, Neuro ball, GripAble) and prescribing skills (Pain and Spasticity management).

Benefits of having therapy at home:

  • Organising your daily therapy plan in your familiar friendly environment.
  • Integration of therapy in your daily routine.
  • Assessment of your home environment in terms of independence and safety.
  • Transfer of knowledge and training to family and carers (if you prefer).
  • No need to travel – so you can reduce fatigue level, focussing your energy and time in practising exercise and activities.
  • Flexible visiting times to suit your medication timing, family and care routine.

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If you are someone who prefers going out for therapy sessions and increase your community participation, we can also provide therapy in our clinic locations or a location of your choice (your local gym/leisure centre, day centres etc.)

Why choose Aspire rehab for Neuro Rehabilitation?

  • Specialised and experienced Therapist: Our therapists have more than 20 years of Neuro experience (both at NHS and Private), and attend regular trainings including use of emerging technology.
  • Team approach: Our multidisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive, seamless coordinated care. We have an experienced multi-disciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Speech and Language Therapists. However if required, we also work in partnership with Psychiatrists and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists.
  • Intensive rehabilitation: We have resources to provide customised, intensive rehabilitation for one to three hours daily, as per patient choice and clinical need. This intensive therapy programme speeds up the recovery and helps you reach your full potential as quickly as possible.
  • Immediate access: After having an illness, surgery or a severe injury, each day counts for speedy recovery. Waiting weeks or months to practise exercise and functional activities puts your life on hold and could delay your recovery. This also increases the stress on the family/carers and hence affecting their mental health and wellbeing. We can help by providing immediate therapy input which leads to a better outcome and quality of life.
  • Innovative technology: Technology, combined with manual therapy, improves motor function, mobility, coordination and skills for daily living. We incorporate technologies in your home environment.
  • Patient centred and family-focused services: We involve patients and their loved ones in the recovery process.

FAQS:

Can you provide therapy whilst I wait for NHS therapy team?

YES. We can fill the gap whilst waiting for NHS rehab team input, this can be intensive input or just a few sessions. When the NHS therapy team start, with your permission, we are able to handover to them. If the NHS therapy team is unable to provide frequent visits, we will be able to work alongside the NHS therapy team to maximise the therapy input required for your recovery.

Do you visit care homes?

YES. We visit you at home or care home.

Can I speak to a Physiotherapist before booking an assessment?

YES. We provide a no obligation, free phone consultation to clarify your queries.

Is your Physiotherapist experienced in treating stroke patients?

YES. We have Physiotherapists experienced in Stroke and Neuro Rehabilitation in the NHS and private practice. We can provide the profile of the therapist, to help you make your decision, before booking the appointment.

Can you show exercises to my carer and family member?

YES. We can work with them and train them. We can organise a therapy programme with pictures and/or videos, so that you can self manage your therapy.

Does your Physiotherapist have experience with FES, NMES, Saebo Glove?

YES. We also use other technologies for rehab, including Neuro Ball, GripAble.

Can your Physiotherapist visit me during weekends and evenings when my family are around?

YES. We are flexible with visiting times and we do not charge extra for visiting during
weekends or evening.

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FREE CONSULTATIONS

We offer a free of charge, no obligation consultation over the telephone to support you in making decision about your rehabilitation needs.

If you require any information or treatment outside of our expertise, we will be happy to signpost you to other relevant agencies..

HOW TO BOOK:

We accept self referrals, referrals from family/carers, health and social care professionals, case managers/solicitors and nursing homes. To discuss the referral or book an appointment,
please email contact@aspirerehab.co.uk or call : 020 3983 5146, 07723332426