Valley Rehab

19/11/2019

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02/10/2019

Valley Rehab are now running Hydro therapy sessions in Tilehurst,
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If you would like to book an appointment please contact valley-rehab using the details on our page or contact Kaye on 07482 151885.

Kaye will endeavour to contact you back within 24hrs if you leave a message with your details

13/08/2019

I often get asked ‘who would benefit from seeing a neuro physiotherapist and/or neuro occupational therapist’? So, I thought it would be helpful to share the following information with you. I hope it is helpful.

Most people have heard of physiotherapy but did you know there are many different areas of physio ranging from neuromusculoskeletal (i.e. physiotherapists that deal with back pain, sports injuries, arthritic conditions etc), to cardiorespiratory therapists (the ones that help people to rehabilitate after a heart attack, or treat people with conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or cystic fibrosis) to people like me, a neuro physio who specialises in helping people who have damage to their brain or spinal cord because of conditions such as stroke, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury. This list is by no means exhaustive!

The type of physiotherapy treatment somebody with a neurological condition actually receives depends very much on their individual symptoms. For example, they may be experiencing:

- Difficulty walking or have difficulty using an arm.

- Problems with balance and are falling at home and/or in the community.

- Problems with tone (i.e. may have too much or too little muscle tension)

- Problems with pain; either localised to one muscle group or joint, or more diffuse (involving multiple areas of the body).

Very often, it’s a combination of these factors that bring people to physio hence a varied and personalised treatment approach will be used to help improve or at least maintain a person’s movement and functional ability. This might involve hands-on treatments such as massage and joint mobilisations, alongside muscle strength training, stretching exercises, balance and coordination practise and perhaps even hydrotherapy (physio in water). It may also involve asking other health or social care professionals to help (e.g. with orthotics /splints or injection therapy).

By now you may be wondering, "What on earth do occupational therapists do then. Occupational therapists (or OTs for short) are therapist who aim to help people gain or regain skills needed for everyday tasks such as being able to:

- Get washed and dressed.

- Make a hot drink or a simple or complex meal.

- Move in and out of bed, or on and off a chair without help

- Get on and off a bus to get to work or a social occasion.

In short, OTs try to help people to take care of themselves, whether that be physically, mentally, socially or in some other practical way. This might involve practising a skill and/or learning a unique way of doing a previously accomplished task or it could involve using equipment to help make tasks easier. Often, OTs work with people in their own homes but they also work with people in community-based settings. For example, somebody’s workplace, a day centre or a rehabilitation facility.

It is worth noting that the difference between physiotherapy and occupational therapy is sometimes subtle and sometimes very obvious. Frequently both types of therapy are used with the same client during their rehabilitation. This is certainly the case when I work with people being that I am both a physio and an OT.

So, when is the best time to work with a neuro physio and/or occupational therapist? Well quite simply, you may need to work with one or both of these therapists at different periods in your life. For instance, you may notice that a family member’s or perhaps your own mental or physical capabilities are beginning to diminish because of age-related conditions making it more difficult to do everyday tasks. It may be that you or a family member has had an injury possibly following a fall, or you become permanently disabled (e.g. following a stroke or road traffic accident) and need help to continue your rehabilitation following discharge from hospital or your NHS community therapy team.

If you are unsure whether neuro physio or OT is right for you or a family member then please do get in contact and I will be happy to discuss your needs (07482 151885 or kaye@valley-rehab.co.uk).

Thank you for taking the time to read this !

02/08/2019

22/07/2019

Starting to become more active can be daunting, especially if you haven’t done much exercise before and you are managing a health condition. Our physiotherapists have advice on how to get started.

08/07/2019

We are pleased to now offer appointments at the Peak Movement clinic situated in Milton/Didcot (South Oxfordshire, just off the A34). A fantastic clinic with on-site gym and exercise studio.

If you would like to book an appointment please contact Valley-rehab using the details on our FB page or contact Kaye on 07482 151885.
Kaye will endeavour to contact you back within 24hrs if you leave a message.

www.peakmovementclinic.com
Peak Movement Clinic

27/06/2019

Help us brighten up summer by taking part in our fabulous Summer Raffle! ☀️ 😎

£1 per ticket with the draw to take place on Monday 22nd July 2019.

Fabulous prizes to be won include:

🔹 Kettle BBQ

🔹 x2 Free entry tickets to Jungle Kingdom

🔹 A £25 voucher for Laser Quest Swindon

🔹 Men's & women's gift sets

🔹 Alcohol

🔹 Signed STFC shirt

🔹 Afternoon Tea for 2

🔹 Children's prizes

🔹 Adult day ticket to Longleat

🔹 Click system mini gardening set

🔹 12 Piece dinner set

‼️‼️PRIZE JUST ADDED ‼️‼️
🔹 2 Course lunch for 2 at La Campagna Malmesbury

+ More to come!

If you would like to purchase a ticket, please pop into our Centre in Dorcan or email laurel@headwayswindon.org.uk

📍 Headway Swindon, Avocet House, The Dorcan Complex, Faraday Road, Dorcan, Swindon, SN3 5HQ