Neurological physiotherapy focuses on rehabilitating individuals by enhancing their quality of life within their home, community, workplace, or social environment. This process involves a tailored approach to uncovering barriers, setting goals, and empowering individuals through effective interventions.
A key part of this work includes exposing patterns of behaviour and activity which are impacting upon performance: trends and red flags as outlined below.
- Establish what someone can or can’t do, and what they wish to change
A thorough assessment is essential to understanding a person’s current abilities and limitations. This process involves exploring their goals and identifying what they want to change. By focusing on their priorities, we ensure the rehabilitation plan is meaningful and tailored to their individual needs. - Identify when someone is ready for activity: explore impact of repetition and load to prescribe personalised exercise dose
Determining the right time to introduce or progress activities is a key part of rehabilitation. This includes understanding how factors such as repetition, intensity, and overall workload affect recovery. Optimising the “dosage” of activity ensures individuals can build strength and endurance while avoiding overexertion. - Devising task-specific exercises and building activity habits into daily life
Rehabilitation activities are most effective when they mimic real-world tasks. By creating exercises that align with everyday activities, we help individuals incorporate them into their routines. This encourages sustainable progress and builds habits that promote independence and long-term success. - Signposting to other services and resources
Effective recovery often requires support beyond physiotherapy. We guide individuals to additional services and resources that can complement their rehabilitation, such as occupational therapy, mental health support, or community groups, ensuring a well-rounded approach to their recovery journey.