Therapy

  • Emotional recovery after brain injury: The role of psychological therapies in neurorehabilitation

    By The London Neurocognitive Clinic Recovery after an acquired brain injury (ABI) is rarely limited to physical or cognitive challenges. For many individuals, the most enduring struggles are emotional, including anxiety, depression, grief, or a disrupted sense of identity. While rehabilitation often focuses on functional gains, it is the emotional resilience that ultimately helps people [...]

  • Podcast supports Parkinson’s patients to stay active

    A new podcast series has been launched to help people with Parkinson's stay active. Get Active Stay Active, delivered by 1FitLife and Parkinson's UK, covers topics such as building up exercise intensity and choosing suitable footwear. The series brings together healthcare professionals, exercise experts and individuals living with Parkinson's to offer advice and guidance. [...]

  • Music in motion: British home’s neurologic music therapy pilot demonstrates transformative impact

    By Chiltern Music Therapy for Neuro Rehab Times A six-month pilot of Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) at British Home has delivered compelling results, highlighting the therapy’s effectiveness in supporting complex neurorehabilitation goals across physical, cognitive, psychological and communicative domains. The full-day NMT™ pilot involved 14 unique patients receiving both 1:1 and group sessions, with referrals [...]

  • Using nature’s benefits for a better quality of life

    The benefits of nature are well documented. The simple act of going outside and experiencing nature can have profound positive effects on physical and mental well-being. Spending time outdoors has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, and enhance overall health. However, these opportunities are often not prioritised for people with complex physical and psychological [...]

  • New national register of Parkinson’s specialist personal trainers

    Until now there has been no reliable mechanism for people with Parkinson’s to find a personal trainer with the relevant skills and knowledge to work effectively with people with the condition. With exercise still the only disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson's, the support offered by a personal trainer can be life changing if you have the [...]

  • New stroke drug reduces brain damage by 60 per cent, study finds

    A new drug has cut brain damage by 60 per cent in mice when blood flow is restored after stroke, offering a potential way to improve recovery outcomes. Researchers at the University of Cambridge tested an experimental treatment, acidified disodium malonate (aDSM), in combination with mechanical thrombectomy – a procedure that removes clots from the [...]

  • Cycling improves Parkinson’s brain function, study finds

    Regular cycling may reshape brain activity in people with Parkinson’s disease, according to a pilot study that tracked neural changes using implanted brain stimulation devices. Researchers monitored participants with Parkinson’s before and after 12 dynamic cycling sessions over four weeks, using deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants to record signals from the subthalamic nucleus – a [...]

  • Things to consider when looking for brain injury care

    By SweetTree Home Care Services When a loved one suffers a brain injury, finding the right care and support becomes a top priority. Brain injuries can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. Finding specialised care tailored to their unique needs is unavoidable in such complex cases. Let’s look at the [...]

  • The role of neurologic music therapy in supporting children with complex conditions

    By Chiltern Music Therapy for Neuro Rehab Times Harnessing the Power of Music for Neurological Development Recent research continues to affirm the impact music can have on supporting neurological development in children with complex needs such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. Music uniquely stimulates neuroplasticity, the brain’s innate ability to [...]

  • The Role of neurorehabilitation in restoring autonomy

    By The London Neurocognitive Clinic In the journey of recovery from neurological conditions, the goal is rarely just survival; it’s rather the restoration of autonomy, dignity, and quality of life. Neurorehabilitation plays a central role in this process, offering individuals the support and strategies they need to reclaim control over their lives following brain injury, [...]