Stroke Rehabilitation
Stroke Rehabilitation involves relearning essential skills that may have become more challenging following a stroke. Our specialist Neurological Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team utilises current evidence-based treatment approaches to help you regain independence.
Treatments Overview
Our Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy may include:-
- Gait (mobility) Training
- Balance Retraining
- Strength and Conditioning
- Fatigue Management
- Spasticity Management and Upper Limb Rehabilitation (Including Splinting, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Saebo, Constraint Therapy, Task Orientated Practice)
- Cognitive rehabilitation – looking at building upon your brain function
- Speech therapy – working on your swallow and speech needs
Personalised Goals and Aspirations
Our team works closely with you to meet your specific goals and aspirations, guiding your next steps towards reclaiming your independence through our Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy.
Support for All Stages of Stroke Recovery
Whether you have recently experienced a stroke or it occurred some time ago, our team is ready to support you. We provide a specialist assessment to understand your needs fully. Based on this, we tailor a rehabilitation package suited to your requirements. This could range from a single session for guidance and exercise prescription to an intensive package focusing on everyday living skills, upper limb function, mobility, memory, and cognitive skills.
Community Integration and Lifestyle Rehabilitation
Our approach includes assisting you in accessing the community and preparing for a return to work, driving, or hobbies. The Comprehensive Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy is designed to support all aspects of your life, ensuring a holistic recovery journey.
Support for All Stages of Stroke Recovery
Whether you have recently experienced a stroke or it occurred some time ago, our team is ready to support you. We provide a specialist assessment to understand your needs fully. Based on this, we tailor a rehabilitation package suited to your requirements. This could range from a single session for guidance and exercise prescription to an intensive package focusing on everyday living skills, upper limb function, mobility, memory, and cognitive skills.
Current Intensity Advice for Post Stroke Rehab
Recent evidence and national guidance advise that where appropriate, people with Stroke benefit from up to 3 hours of the required therapy a day. Our therapists will work with you to support your rehab journey and aim to increase your rehabilitation intensity to the recommending intensity.
Speech and Language Therapy
After a Stroke your speech may be affected. You may also experienced difficulties with your swallowing and have to alter your drinking and eating habits. Our Speech and Language Therapist specialises in post Stroke care and can support speech and language rehabilitation and swallow ability to manage more difficult textures and fluids.
Extending Our Services
To further enhance your rehabilitation experience, we offer additional support and resources. Our dedicated team is committed to providing ongoing care and advice, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to continue your journey towards recovery and independence.