Stroke / Brain Attack
Stroke / Brain Attack
A variety of symptoms can result from interruption of blood flow to the brain. We’ve seen wonderful progress for our clients who are diligent with their neurophysio treatment.
What is a stroke or brain attack?
A stroke occurs when there’s an interruption of blood flow to the brain. This can result from a burst blood vessel or a clot causing a blockage. The severity of symptoms depends on the size of the area of the brain affected, and how long the interruption lasts. Signs and symptoms typically correspond to the functions controlled by the area of the brain affected.
Stroke may also be called: brain attack, cerebro-vascular accident, CVA, brain haemorrhage.
Common challenges after a stroke include:
- Reduced mobility (walking, transfers, managing stairs)
- Lack of grip and reduced arm movement
- Reduced balance and falls
- Muscle stiffness or spasm
- Reduced confidence
How we can help
We want to help you re-gain as much function as possible. From our clinical experience, we know that after the first six months of recovery, clients need to keep challenging themselves to improve.
Recovery potential is always an educated guess. We’ll discuss this with you when we’ve had a chance to get to know you. We may encourage you to complete a period of intensive rehabilitation so we can measure progress over a set period of time and get a clearer indication of your full potential to improve.
“I have been the fortunate recipient of expert and professional physiotherapy from Ali and Katy following a stroke. They are professional, compassionate and moreover great fun, so that their appointments and have been both necessary and a delight.”
Kenneth Walker, Stroke Survivor.
Rehabilitation technology
Lots of rehabilitation technology has been designed with stroke survivors in mind, to help them maximise the speed and extent of their recovery. We can integrate use of these devices into your routine. Click below to read more about the different technologies available for mobility and for hand and arm recovery.
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Testimonials
What They Say
I have been the fortunate recipient of expert and professional physiotherapy from Ali and Katy following a stroke. They are professional and compassionate, very expert and great fun; their expertise and appointments have been both necessary and a delight. I would recommend this firm very highly and without reserve, and their staff are deserving of the highest praise.
Kenneth Walker
I’ve been working with Kenny for around five years, initially for surgical rehabilitation and then for ongoing mild cerebral palsy. He has been so encouraging and supportive throughout. He regularly changes my programme to keep me motivated and always pushes me to be my physical and functional best. I’ve seen huge changes since we started working together!
Kathleen McNish
Bob was in a very poor condition when Catriona came to see us, and he is making very good progress. Catriona is always positive and in just a few weeks has made a big difference in Bob’s life, and we can’t thank her enough for all her help.
Christine Chrystal
This company has helped me regain much more of my balance and core strength lost in the first lockdown. Through weekly visits, with plenty of exercises to do daily in between, I have come a long way to regaining core strength and balance. Thank you to a wonderful specialist physiotherapist that makes each visit to give me more confidence.
Bernadette Hendry
Tracey is always pleasant, considerate, and obviously a dedicated first-class therapist. She has done a great deal for my wife’s condition (disability and tremor following a stroke), not least for her morale. She gives great encouragement. Her visits have become friendly occasions for my wife, who frequently asks when Tracey is coming back.
Tom Brown
NeuroPhysio has been absolutely fantastic with the help and support provided to my mum. Her confidence has grown, she is stronger and making amazing progress. Thank you to Emma for always making time available to talk things through, the patience and also the persistence to get the best outcome.
