A neurophysio provider which aims to improve life quality and outlook for people with paralysis has won an award in recognition of its work.
Neurokinex brings together specialist rehab programmes, the latest technology and neuroscience-led thinking; and has built up a reputation for its work with spinal cord injury patients.
The charitable trust and social enterprise builds programmes involving the whole body in exercise – optimising the strength and endurance of functioning muscles, while stimulating the muscles that have been most affected by injury or neurological condition.
It has also built a reputation on an international scale, with affiliation with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Neurorecovery Network.
Now, in recognition of the pioneering work of its centres across the South of England – in Hemel Hempstead, Gatwick and South Gloucestershire – Neurokinex has won the Best Neurological Rehabilitation Programme Award at the Social Care Awards 2021.
Noting its commitment to supporting people in their recovery, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, the judges praised Neurokinex for its continuing groundbreaking work.
Neurokinex was founded in 2013 by Harvey Sihota, who himself lives with spinal cord injury.
“I wanted to create something that was modelled on the best in breed from at home and abroad, that would be with a person as long as they need it,” Harvey tells NR Times.
“The ambition is to make it accessible to every region, every person in the UK, and to create more centres to enable that. We’re now in our ‘teenage years’ in terms of our development, and are looking to grow that further.
“We want to create a culture of innovation, and continue to take inspiration from the best of science and practice.”
The award, says Harvey, is a great endorsement of both the innovative work, and the huge commitment, of the Neurokinex team.
“We are delighted to have been chosen for this award, especially after such a difficult year in 2020,” he says.
“Individuals in the community with neurological conditions are at a greater risk of developing secondary complications, including pressure sores, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, reduced lean muscle mass, weight gain and depression.
“This means our role is as much about social care as it is about physical care and we are very proud that the Social Care Awards has recognised this in our work.”
