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Getting home from hospital
Because of the complex legal and professional situation it creates, we’re unable to treat you whilst in an NHS hospital, but you can call us for advice anytime. We can start to prepare and help you organise your return home.
Leaving hospital may be a relief; it also comes with new stresses. Family and friends may need to step into care-giving roles, and you may need to adjust your lifestyle and living space. Once you’re home, we can work alongside NHS colleagues or fill in gaps where services are missing. It may be that at the end of your NHS community rehabilitation you still feel you have more to gain. We can step in to help you re-group and plan next steps.
Arm and hand function often get less attention whilst in hospital because the focus is on getting you fit to go home. We can provide renewed focus and attention on this aspect of your recovery, and be ready with early treatment to help maximise progress towards function and independence.
Including families & caregivers
You’ll make the quickest and fullest recovery when you have lots of support. We depend on your family too, to encourage and assist you in regular exercise and activity between our sessions with you. We’ll provide training so caregivers offer the right support. We leave lots of notes, videos, web links and resources so you can continue to move, practice and exercise safely and consistently between appointments.
Getting the most out of life
Everyone wants to see you make progress, gain independence and enjoy life to the fullest. You’re bound to feel fear, reluctance, and hesitation around doing some of the things you used to do without a second thought. We’ll work towards the goals that matter most to you, break them down into realistic and achievable steps, then help you plan to get there.
This may include looking at workplace adaptations or it might be thinking a bit differently about what rehabilitation really means and planning a supported day’s hiking in the hills, snowboarding or triathlon training! (We’ve done all those things!)
Coordinating with other health professionals
Our goal is always to help our clients achieve optimal levels of physical function. Sometimes this means coordinating our efforts with other specialists, like Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Massage Therapists and Speech Therapists. We’re happy to refer and facilitate appointments, and with your consent, communicate with your referring professional or GP.
We recognise all clients as more than their diagnoses, symptoms and limitations. With the respect, care and attention you deserve, we’ll help you set and get to your goals.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW MORE?
Get in touch – if we’re not the best people to help, we’ll recommend another service.
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.
