Care Home Physio

Neurological Physiotherapy

Neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and brain injury can have a profound impact on movement, function and independence. Our specialist Physiotherapists provide expert neurological rehabilitation directly within your care home, helping individuals improve function and regain confidence and independence in everyday movement.

HCPC & CSP Registered

Appointments within 24–48 hours

Enhanced DBS Checked

Highly experienced physiotherapists

Dementia Trained

What is Neurological Physiotherapy?

Neurological physiotherapy is a specialist rehabilitation service for people with conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. These conditions can impact movement, coordination, balance, strength, and muscle tone, often leading to changes in mobility and independence.
Our specialist neurological Physiotherapists carry out detailed assessments to understand how an individual’s condition affects their movement and daily function. They then develop an individualised rehabilitation plan tailored to their needs. Treatment aims to maximise recovery where possible, manage ongoing symptoms, prevent secondary complications such as contractures and pressure sores, and help residents maintain their independence and comfort in the care home.

Neurological Conditions We Support

Our physiotherapists have extensive experience working with care home residents living with a wide range of neurological conditions, including the following.

Stroke

Supporting recovery of movement, strength, and function following a stroke, while helping manage ongoing weakness, spasticity, balance problems, and mobility challenges to maximise independence.

Parkinson's Disease

Helping manage symptoms such as rigidity, shuffling gait, resting tremor, and balance difficulties, while supporting mobility, coordination, flexibility, dynamic balance, and quality of life.

Multiple Sclerosis

Supporting individuals with multiple sclerosis to manage fatigue, muscle weakness, spasticity, and changes in mobility through an individualised rehabilitation programme tailored to fluctuating symptoms and changing needs.

Stroke

Supporting recovery of movement, strength, and function following a stroke, while helping manage ongoing weakness, spasticity, balance problems, and mobility challenges to maximise independence.

Parkinson's Disease

Helping manage symptoms such as rigidity, shuffling gait, resting tremor, and balance difficulties, while supporting mobility, coordination, flexibility, dynamic balance, and quality of life.

Multiple Sclerosis

Supporting individuals with multiple sclerosis to manage fatigue, muscle weakness, spasticity, and changes in mobility through an individualised rehabilitation programme tailored to fluctuating symptoms and changing needs.

Brain Injury

Providing rehabilitation following traumatic or acquired brain injury, with a focus on supporting movement, improving coordination and postural control, and using task-specific repetition to help maintain functional ability.

Brain Injury

Providing rehabilitation following traumatic or acquired brain injury, with a focus on supporting movement, improving coordination and postural control, and using task-specific repetition to help maintain functional ability.

Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation focuses on maintaining mobility, managing muscle tone, and reducing the risk of secondary complications such as contractures, while promoting comfort and overall wellbeing.

Motor Neurone Disease

Providing supportive physiotherapy to manage symptoms, maintain comfort and adapt equipment and positioning as the condition progresses.

Spinal Cord Injury

Rehabilitation focuses on maintaining mobility, managing muscle tone, and reducing the risk of secondary complications such as contractures, while promoting comfort and overall wellbeing.

Motor Neurone Disease

Providing supportive physiotherapy to manage symptoms, maintain comfort and adapt equipment and positioning as the condition progresses.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Addressing changes in sensation, balance, and walking patterns caused by nerve damage, often related to diabetes or other underlying conditions, to support safe and stable mobility.

Dementia-Related Mobility Decline

Supporting older adults with mobility, balance, or movement changes associated with dementia, using a tailored approach to improve safety, steadiness, and ease of movement.

Other Neurological Conditions

We also provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation for a range of other less common neurological conditions. Please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.

Peripheral Neuropathy

Addressing changes in sensation, balance, and walking patterns caused by nerve damage, often related to diabetes or other underlying conditions, to support safe and stable mobility.

Dementia-Related Mobility Decline

Supporting older adults with mobility, balance, or movement changes associated with dementia, using a tailored approach to improve safety, steadiness, and ease of movement.

Other Neurological Conditions

We also provide physiotherapy and rehabilitation for a range of other less common neurological conditions. Please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.

Why Neurological Physiotherapy Matters in Care Homes

Neurological conditions often progress or fluctuate over time, meaning rehabilitation needs can change significantly. Without regular physiotherapy input, residents are at greater risk of reduced movement, increased muscle stiffness, spasticity, compensatory movement patterns, falls, and a decline in everyday activities. Ongoing neurological physiotherapy helps maintain current abilities, adapt to changes in condition, and support comfort, dignity, and independence within care home living.

How Can Neurological Physiotherapy Help Individuals Living in Care Homes?

Our physiotherapists use a combination of specialist assessment and evidence-based treatment techniques tailored to each resident’s specific neurological condition and goals.

Mobility Rehabilitation

Using evidence-based techniques to retrain walking pattern and pace affected by neurological conditions, aimed at improving balance, safety and confidence during mobility.

Spasticity and Muscle Tone Management

Hands-on treatment and positioning advice to manage muscle stiffness and spasticity, maintain comfort and help prevent complications.

Balance Retraining

Specialist rehabilitation to improve balance, coordination and postural stability in individuals with long-term neurological conditions, supporting safer standing, walking and transfers.

Functional Rehabilitation

Task-specific strategies and techniques focused on activities such as bed and chair transfers, sit-to-stand and mobility within the care home environment, promoting independence and safe movement.

Equipment Prescription and Advice

Assessment and advice on positioning equipment, splints, and mobility and transfer aids to optimise comfort, safety and posture, and help prevent secondary complications.

Fatigue and Symptom Management

Physiotherapist-led management of fatigue and fluctuating symptoms in conditions such as MS or Parkinson's, using pacing, energy conservation techniques and individualised strategies.

Postural Management

Assessment and management of sitting and lying posture in individuals with limited mobility, to reduce the risk of pressure damage, support comfort and maintain safety and function.

Liaison with the Care Home Team

We work closely with care home staff, sharing recommendations on safe handling, positioning and supporting individuals with neurological conditions in everyday activities

Who May Benefit from Neurological Physiotherapy in Care Homes?

What Does Our Neurological Physiotherapy Process Involve in Care Homes?

Referral & Background Information

Relevant medical history, diagnosis details and current reports are used to provide context and guide the physiotherapy assessment.

Specialist Neurological Assessment

Our neuro-specialist physiotherapist carries out a comprehensive physical assessment of mobility, muscle tone, strength, balance, transfers and coordination to establish current abilities and baseline presentation.

Personalised Rehabilitation Plan

A tailored treatment plan is developed with realistic goals based on condition, abilities and personal wishes.

Delivery of Rehabilitation Programme

Our physiotherapist delivers hands-on treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation, including mobility, transfers and exercise-based training, working towards agreed goals and adapting the approach as needs change.

Liaison with Care Home Staff

We provide advice to care home staff on safe handling, positioning and the use of relevant equipment for transfers and mobility, in line with changing abilities.

Ongoing Review & Progress Monitoring

We reassess regularly, adjusting the rehabilitation plan in line with changes and maintaining communication with the care team and family where appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions About Care Home Physiotherapy

Can neurological physiotherapy help if the condition is progressive?

Yes. While we cannot reverse a progressive neurological condition, physiotherapy plays an important role in managing symptoms, maintaining mobility and advising the care team as needs change.

Do you work with individuals who have dementia alongside a neurological condition?

Yes. Our physiotherapists are experienced in adapting their approach and communication for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairment, working closely with the care team.

How often will a physiotherapist visit?

Visit frequency depends on the individual's condition and goals. This is agreed following the initial assessment and reviewed regularly as needs change.

Can you support positioning and equipment needs?

Yes. We assess positioning and equipment needs as part of our neurological physiotherapy service, working with the care team to implement recommendations.

Do you offer discounts on block bookings?

Yes, we offer discounts for block bookings. Please contact us for details.

Make an Enquiry

Tell us a little about what you need and our team will be in touch to discuss the right support for your resident or care home.

    Specialist Neurological Physiotherapy in Your Care Home

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