Neurological Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

BuryPhysio are here to help you to improve function.

Physiotherapists Pippa Harley and Gertrud Swanevelder and Issie Chapman provide Neurological Physiotherapy rehabilitation at Bury Physio.

Pippa runs a Neuro Pilates class which is suitable for for clients living with a neurological condition such as MS, Parkinson’s, stroke and brain injuries.  Click here to find out when the class runs in the gym.

Neurological physiotherapy is ideal for individuals who have had a stroke or who have been diagnosed with a neurological condition that results in weakness or balance issues amongst some of the presenting symptoms.

Gertrud, Pippa and Issie are able to assess and treat individuals with a variety of neurological conditions including:

• Stroke
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Functional Neurological Disorder
• Long term neurodegenerative conditions – including Multiple Sclerosis
• Vestibular rehabilitation
• Spinal injuries

We are dedicated in staying up-to-date with the latest evidence for neurological physiotherapy, and committed to providing compassionate care, to enable individuals with neurological conditions to maximise there potential.

A comprehensive and holistic assessment will be carried out which will lead to the delivery of personalised treatment plans tailored to each individual.

Treatment will aim to improve function, balance, mobility and independence, achieve goals, and improve quality of life.

• Treatment and management approaches may include:
  • Strength, conditioning and mobility exercises
  • Task specific practice
  • Gait (walking) re-education
  • Balance training and falls prevention
  • Pilates
  • Advising appropriate walking aids, orthotics and splints
  • Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) for walking
  • Pain management
  • Education and self-management

These video clips show Physiotherapist Gertrud Swanevelder guiding Julie through exercises post Stroke as part of long-term recovery.