Physiotherapy links:

Chartered Society of Physiotherapy – csp.org.uk
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology – acpin.net
Physio First – physiofirst.org.uk

 

Condition specific links:

MS Society – mssociety.org.uk
MS Trust – mstrust.org.uk
Stroke Association – stroke.org.uk

Different Strokes – differentstrokes.co.uk
Parkinson’s UK – parkinsons.org.uk
Headway – headway.org.uk
GBS Support Group – gbs.org.uk

 

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Archives 2022

23 November 2022

I’m not as steady as I used to be and have been having some falls. Can physio help?

Maybe; it depends why you are falling. People can have balance problems, particularly those with a neurological condition, and fall for many reasons.

11 October 2022

So what exactly is a neuro physio?

A Neuro Physio is a physiotherapist who has specialised in treating people with physical problems as a result of a neurological condition.

04 October 2022

I’m back home having recently had a stroke. I’ve been told I need daily physio in order to get better, is that true?

No, it’s not true! But, to improve physically we absolutely recommend doing some daily exercises.

25 September 2022

I had a stroke a while ago but I’m still doing the same exercises. What should I do?

A review with a physio experienced in treating people post stroke would be a good idea, because if your exercises don’t change then you won’t change.

18 September 2022

So which PD exercise group is better, face to face or online?

There is no straight answer to that because there are pros and cons of both types of class, so it really comes down to personal preference.

11 September 2022

I already do a lot of exercise so why should I do a Parkinson’s (PD) exercise class?

The short answer to this question is that other exercises don’t specifically target the physical problems typically faced by people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD).