Neuro Physio Expert

08/02/2018

Really inspirational programme on the progress that is possible after stroke : https://www.facebook.com/karen.yacobi/posts/10160079335915077

The story of Richard Gray and his remarkable recovery from a catastrophic stroke.

28/01/2018

Feeling tired “ fatigue “ after a stroke in not uncommon it’s just quite often forgotten as an unseen symptom. Neuro Physio Expert works along side to help and work with both “ seen” and “ unseen” difficulties after stroke.

Fatigue is one of the invisible aspects of life after stroke. Post-stroke fatigue is not like typical tiredness. Unlike usual tiredness, this fatigue does not subside with rest and many people find that the tiredness does not directly relate to their activity levels on any given day. Living

12/01/2018

Really interesting and important paper on the meanings of Pnysiotherapy and exercises for people w. cerebellar ataxia but could be applied to many chronic conditions. It discusses that meaningful, light physical activity can make a difference.

(2018). The meanings of physiotherapy and exercise for people living with progressive cerebellar ataxia: an interpretative phenomenological analysis. Disability and Rehabilitation: Vol. 40, No. 8, pp. 894-904.

22/12/2017

https://twitter.com/mssocietyuk/status/944263265277788160?s=17

“Hannah, a 9 year old fundraiser, pens a moving letter to Santa asking for a special wish: https://t.co/4Bp2rGkdUP 📝”

20/12/2017

Bells Palsy ( facial paralysis) is more common in the winter and in the end trimester of pregnancy. It can be really scary initially and it is important to see a doctor straight away. There is support out there and therapy can aslo help. This is a useful resource: www. facial palsy.org.uk

ANGELINA Jolie has revealed she suffers with a condition called Bell’s palsy - but what is the condition and what are the symptoms?

14/12/2017

Early intensive physiotherapy and other therapy seems to be very important. A paper by Frazzitta et al. 2014 paper showed early intensive MDT approach reduced need for medication at 2 years:

Background. Although physical exercise improves motor aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is not clear whether it may also have a neuroprotective effect. Ob...

13/12/2017

A look at a revolutionary trial seeking a cure to multiple sclerosis

11/12/2017

Hailed as ‘enormously significant’, results in groundbreaking trial are first time a drug has been shown to suppress effects of Huntington’s genetic mutation

05/12/2017

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