Occupational Therapy Week 6th-12th November is the Royal College of Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapy week. To coincide with this we are excited to announce the launch of our new Occupational Therapy service. What does an Occupational Therapist do? An occupational therapist helps people of all ages overcome challenges completing everyday tasks or activities – what we call ‘occupations’. Occupational Therapists are trained in the assessment, treatment and management of both physical, cognitive and perceptual difficulties. Using a functional approach to assessment and rehabilitati ..read more

What is the AlterG? The AlterG is a specialist piece of equipment that allows rehabilitation in a partial weight-bearing environment. It allows patients to work on gait pattern and also range of motion. It allows for neuromuscular and proprioceptive training that can improve balance, gait, stride length and confidence! Who can benefit from using the AlterG? The AlterG can be used for gait, strength, balance, functional and task-specific training with programmes being developed by our specialist neurological physiotherapists in order to suit your goals. It can be used for a range of different ..read more

Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive neurological condition affecting the nerve cells located in the part of the brain called basal ganglia- the area responsible for movement control. Parkinson’s Disease develops as those cells stop working properly and are lost over time- therefore not enough of a chemical called dopamine is produced. Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease are noticed when the brain cannot produce enough dopamine to control the movement. There is currently no cure for the disease, but the right treatment enables management of the ..read more

LiteGait is a revolutionary new product that helps our therapists deliver personalized care to our clients. It allows the worker’s hands and eyes stay focused on what they’re doing while still allowing for postural control, weight-bearing assistance during therapeutic activities such as muscle strengthening or joint mobility exercises – all without having concern about causing harm if someone slips at this stage in treatment How it works? The Body weight is fully or Partially unloaded by a harness. The person can master walking, stepping over a step, walking unaided, kicking a ball and ot ..read more

Driving after Stroke and other Neurological Conditions Many of our clients have concerns about driving after stroke or with other neurological conditions. Some may have given up their licence due to their disability but now would love to drive again if it’s possible and safe to do so. For others who have never driven before, the concern is whether they can/should apply for a provisional licence. For some people this is very important because the ability to drive can have a hug impact in increasing independence. At Leeds Bradford Physiotherapy we are pleased to help you explore and if possibl ..read more

The therapists at Leeds Bradford Neurophysiotherapy are passionate about providing the best possible treatment for every client they see. Treatment guided by science, aimed at what the client wants to achieve. Treatment starts with assessment: gathering information about different aspects of the individual’s condition and general situation. A few elements of that assessment are considered: • The different systems of the central nervous system that are affected by the stroke • The problems that have resulted as a secondary effect of the stroke, for example, reduced range of movement and stiff ..read more

Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Masterclass Earlier this month our specialist Neuro Physiotherapist, Jen attended the Functional Neurological Disorders (FND) Masterclass, hosted by King’s College in London.  It was a chance to learn from the leaders of the latest research into FND and its management. So, what do we now know about this prevalent, commonly misunderstood condition? Frequently marginalised in the late 20th century, the last decade has seen advances in this area of research and FND is now recognised as a brain network disorder, which affects the way signals/messages ..read more

We are excited to be starting a specialised Neuro-Pilates class for people affected by neurological conditions. The class will be for an hour and run for 5 weeks initially. It will be led by physiotherapists who have trained with the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) and attended the specialist neuro-Pilates course. The APPI Pilates method has been developed by physiotherapists specifically for use in the rehabilitation setting from the original Joseph Pilates Exercises. It can be modified and applied to complement neurological physiotherapy. To participate in a class, yo ..read more

To celebrate World Stroke Day we are offering a half price Stroke assessment with a specialist stroke physiotherapist. The offer is for clinic or community visits (standard travel fee applies) and is valid for appointments from Monday 24th October 2022 to Friday 4th November 2022 (inclusive). If you or someone you know has had a stroke and you feel they may benefit from a physiotherapy assessment please call the specialist team now on 0113 250 8833. Please Call us to book an appointment at the practice or your home  0113 2508833  practice@leedsneurophysiotherapy.co.uk Get soci ..read more

On Thursday our Specialist Neuro-Vestibular Physiotherapist, Anna went to London to attend the BABICM conference on management of vestibular problems. The British Association of Brain injury and Complex Case Management (BABICM) is the leading membership organisation for professionals working in brain injury and complex case management. It provided the perfect opportunity for Anna to meet with specialists from other countries and learn about their management strategies and techniques. To learn more about vestibular disorders and how physiotherapy can help with treatment visit our page o ..read more