Clinicians & therapists

A music conductor in the US has returned to the podium after receiving innovative brain technology that controls his Parkinson's tremors, allowing him to lead his symphony with renewed confidence. Rand Laycock*, 70, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease shortly before turning 60 after seeking medical advice for thumb twitching. The retired music teacher has guided [...]

A research project has received a grant to investigate whether electrical brain stimulation with temporal interference can improve the restorative nature of napping. The project will explore new methods to combat fatigue and improve the restorative nature of napping, through targeting specific brain areas with a novel brain stimulation technique. Corundum Convergence Institute (CCI), a [...]

A new NHS initiative to prevent brain injuries during childbirth will be implemented nationwide following successful pilot testing at selected maternity units. The Avoiding Brain Injury in Childbirth (ABC) programme, scheduled to begin this September, aims to help maternity staff better identify signs of foetal distress during labour and respond more effectively to obstetric emergencies. [...]

This blog was written thanks to the expertise of the Brian Barr Solicitors team, including Alex Cohen, Philip Cohen and Steven Akerman, leading experts in compensation claims for chronic pain and serious injury. In our hyper-connected world, where sharing the minutiae of our lives has become second nature for most people, social media has woven itself into the [...]

For the first time, Spanish and Indian English speakers recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), aphasia, apraxia, dementia, or other neurological conditions can access a comprehensive library of culturally and linguistically tailored cognitive rehabilitation exercises from their homes. Spanish is the most common non-English language spoken in the United States, with millions of speakers [...]

Resilience Neuro Specialists is aiming to transform neuro-rehab in the Midlands with a pioneering approach to outcome-focused, technology-driven care. Launched in January, the organisation has already established itself as a leader in specialist rehabilitation, delivering expert therapy for individuals with severe neurological injuries in homes, communities, and private settings. Now, Resilience is expanding with the [...]

Patients suffering from depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders experienced significant relief from their symptoms after a new treatment that uses sound waves to modulate deep brain activity, according to new research. from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. The study, published this month in Molecular Psychiatry, demonstrates that low-intensity focused ultrasound [...]

A new trial has revealed the potential of a programme designed to connect patients who have breast cancer to needed exercise and rehabilitation services starting at diagnosis and throughout care. Exercise services for individuals with breast cancer can improve functional deficits, fitness, and strength. Rehabilitation services treat neurological and musculoskeletal deficits, such as impaired shoulder [...]

By Patrick Litani, Chief Operating Officer, The London Neurocognitive Clinic When a person has suffered a brain injury or been given a diagnosis of a life changing neurological condition it is understandable to feel strong and often devastating emotions. These emotions may be extremely hard for the person themselves and their families and friends to [...]

By Mike Frankling, RMR Rehabilitation At RMR, we are dedicated to supporting individuals with Cerebral Palsy (CP) (movement order) and those recovering from Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) (muscle tightness), helping them to achieve more than just physical improvement. Our mission is to empower our clients to lead fuller and more independent lives. Recognising that every [...]