Neurological Conditions
How Pilates & physiotherapy can help aid recovery
All neurological conditions involve some sort of damage to the nerve cells of the brain and or spinal cord. This can be a sudden onset, e.g. trauma to the brain (acquired brain injury) or an interruption to the blood flow to the brain (stroke). Other conditions are more progressive in nature e.g. Parkinson's disease or MS.
The brain is very adaptable and is able to compensate for any loss of function by making new connections and learning new skills, this is called neuroplasticity.
We provide treatment and rehabilitation in the form of physiotherapy and Pilates for a wide range of neurological conditions including stroke, MS, Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury and spinal cord injury.
Experienced physiotherapist
Our physiotherapist also has experience of treating motor neurone disease, functional neurological disorder, Huntington’s disease, Guillaine-Barré syndrome, hereditary spastic paraplegia, transverse myelitis, brain tumour, multiple system atrophy (MSA) and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).
What does the evidence say?
Latest gold standard evidence points to high intensity task specific exercises to achieve those changes in the brain.
We aim to help you achieve that with your own personalised exercise videos and motivational support to achieve your goals.
Our cheery and positive approach means that we will both be on hand to help you with all aspects of your rehabilitation journey.
Our specialist services include:
Initial assessment and identification of goals using a health coaching approach.
Joint session with Pilates instructor and physiotherapist.
Specific exercise videos tailored to your needs.
Series of 6, 8 or 10-week sessions with physiotherapist depending on your goals.
Group or individual sessions with the Pilates instructor.
Condition specific group sessions to continue your exercises and meet people with similar conditions.
Optional extras:
Fatigue management
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for upper and lower limb assessment for FES for the lower limb.
“I've been having individual Pilates lessons with Katie for several months now, since suffering a minor stroke last year. I've found these to be extremely beneficial to my recovery and have found Katie to be an excellent teacher with an impressive knowledge of both the neurological as well as the physical aspects of the exercises. Her friendly and upbeat personality makes the lessons a pleasure rather than a chore..”
— Patricia Oakes
It is important to work with qualified professionals, such as a Pilates instructor and a physiotherapist experienced in neurological rehabilitation, to ensure that the exercises and interventions are tailored to the specific needs and capabilities of the individual.