Neurophysiotherapy

Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord has been shown to gradually reawaken functionally silent motor neurons in the spinal cord and improve leg muscle strength and walking in adults with the genetic neurodegenerative disease, spinal muscle atrophy (SMA). The drug-free, minimally invasive intervention was able to improve motoneuron function, reduce fatigue and improve strength and [...]

Gene therapy can effectively treat various diseases, but for some debilitating conditions like muscular dystrophies there is a big problem: size. The genes that are dysfunctional in muscular dystrophies are often extremely large, and current delivery methods can’t courier such substantial genetic loads into the body. A new technology, dubbed “StitchR,” surmounts this obstacle by [...]

A small study shows that adaptive deep brain stimulation is better than the standard version at controlling movement symptoms day and night for people with Parkinson’s. Researchers explored whether adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) could improve movement symptoms for four people living with Parkinson’s when compared to standard DBS. Results show that adaptive DBS can [...]

By Sarah Lake, Psychology Intern, Clinical Neuropsychology Services; Charlotte Giblin, Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Neuropsychology Services and Dr Penny Trayner, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Clinical Neuropsychology Services

The International Organisation of Aquatic Physiotherapists (IOAPT) are today (Friday 22 March) celebrating World Aquatic Physiotherapy Day 2024. There is strong clinical evidence that expertly applied aquatic therapy improves recovery times and patient outcomes in ABI rehabilitation. This is certainly the case at neuro-rehabilitation centre, Calvert Reconnections. Reconnections’ aquatic therapy programme is led by highly [...]

We spoke to Lusio Rehab to learn more about their innovative rehab technology Please describe the impact and importance of your work in the lives of neuro-rehab clients Our work at Lusio Rehab, particularly through our flagship technology LusioMATE, profoundly impacts the lives of neuro-rehab clients by transforming the rehabilitation process into a more engaging, [...]

This week, we hear from Neuro Massage founder and head therapist, Gemma Eves. The London-based organisation supports clients with any form of neuro-disability, helping them to regain optimal health, fitness and happiness. How would you describe the impact and importance of your work in the lives of neuro-rehab clients? At Neuro Massage, we recognise the [...]

In the first article for our new Meet the PT Series, we hear from Rowan Morgan-Ruffley, adaptive personal trainer and owner of RMR Rehabilitation. Hi Rowan. How would you describe the impact and importance of your work in the lives of neuro-rehab clients? Exercise and fitness is very much an important role in the rehabilitation [...]

Founder Tom Taverner reflects on the success of the venture since being created last November

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