Why we come to you
Ever been to a fitness class or a group lesson or activity of some description, where it all makes sense following the instructor during the session. Then you get home, fully intending to practice independently, and suddenly it becomes a lot harder to apply what you learnt?
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Setting up for success
The transition from being an inpatient to moving into a community setting can be a challenging one. As you move from a highly structured hospital environment, to your more relaxed home environment, your abilities, goals and rehabilitation will change.
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TALKING ABOUT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an often unexpected, yet devastating event for a person and their family. Known as an injury to the brain by an external force, common causes include motor accidents, falls, being struck by an object or assault. Alongside being a major cause of lifelong disability, TBI’s are a complex injury with a huge spectrum of symptoms and outcomes – physically, mentally, socially and cognitively.
They can quite literally turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes.
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Helping yourself over Christmas
As Christmas draws closer, many of our patients and carers heave a sigh of relief. It’s a time to relax, eat, drink and be merry. A period for spending time with loved ones. A time to take a break from the rigours of day to day life.
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Singing the praise of carers
A carer of someone with complex medical needs is often thrust into the role unexpectedly. Sometimes carers are the loved ones who notice a loved one’s gradual decline, some enter the world of caring after a critical accident, others decide to become a carer as their career.
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Creating a physiotherapy plan with a complex disability
As neurological physiotherapists and specialists in treating clients with brain or spinal cord injuries or diseases, we understand how challenging the journey to recovery or robust maintenance of your condition can be. You want to feel like your condition is under control and you’re doing everything you can to alleviate the symptoms or reach those big goals. Some days, feeling great again may seem impossible, others you may celebrate small wins or gains with those you love.
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