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Can You Regain Hand Movement After a Stroke? The answer is yes—many people can regain hand and finger movement after a stroke with specialist neurological rehabilitation. Every recovery journey is unique, but targeted physiotherapy can help the brain relearn movement, improve strength, coordination and function, and support people to regain independence long after their stroke. This week, our Senior Physiotherapist, Shariqa, celebrated a remarkable milestone with one of our stroke...

A Brain Injury Rehabilitation Success Story Showcasing Hope, Resilience and Person-Centred Neurological Physiotherapy There are moments in rehabilitation that stay with you forever. As physiotherapists, we are privileged to witness incredible milestones every day, but every so often there is a moment that reminds us why we chose this profession. This was one of those moments. While singing “Golden” at the top of her voice, one of our patients achieved something that many believed would never...

One of the most rewarding patients I am currently supporting is an 86-year-old lady who began her rehabilitation with a high level of dependency. She required a hoist for all bed and chair transfers and received care four times each day. Eighteen months before starting rehabilitation, she had sustained a fall that resulted in a fractured right shoulder. Although the fracture had healed, ongoing pain, fear of movement and reduced confidence meant she had very limited functional use of her...