Therapies on Thames- Rehabilitation matters for elderly

24/10/2025

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation service is designed to support patients who are medically stable but not yet ready to return home - providing that essential bridge between hospital discharge and full independence.

We deliver specialist intermediate, post-operative, and slow-stream rehabilitation for individuals recovering from:

🟦Orthopaedic surgery and fractures
🟦Stroke or neurological conditions
🟦Complex medical conditions and deconditioning
🟦Dementia and cognitive decline

Our purpose-built facilities throughout the south offer a safe, equipment-rich environment where therapy intensity and nursing care are personalised to each stage of recovery. Patients benefit from one-to-one sessions, adaptive equipment, and daily goal-setting to promote steady progress.

Each programme is designed and delivered by our multidisciplinary team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech & language therapists, and experienced nurses all working collaboratively to maximise independence, function, and confidence.

If you or a loved one are ready for the next step after hospital care, discover how our tailored rehabilitation can help you regain strength, purpose, and quality of life.

👉 therapiesonthames.co.uk/inpatient-rehabilitation

22/10/2025

🧠 The Role of Physiotherapy in Elderly Inpatient Rehabilitation

Physiotherapy is at the heart of our Elderly Inpatient Rehabilitation programme, helping older adults in our dedicated rehabilitation facilities regain strength, mobility, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery.

Our physiotherapists assess each patient’s movement, balance, and endurance, then create individualised treatment plans focused on restoring independence and quality of life.

Here’s how physiotherapy supports recovery:
🟦 Functional Improvement – Enhancing mobility and daily living activities.
🟦 Pain Management – Reducing discomfort through exercise and manual therapy.
🟦 Fall Prevention – Improving balance and coordination to reduce fall risk.
🟦 Strength & Endurance – Rebuilding stamina to maintain independence.
🟦 Gait Training – Restoring safe and confident walking.
🟦 Adaptive Support – Teaching effective use of mobility aids.
🟦 Home Exercise Guidance – Supporting continued progress after discharge.

Physiotherapy empowers elderly patients in our inpatient settings to move safely, live independently, and enjoy a better quality of life.

Learn more: 👉 therapiesonthames.co.uk/elderly-inpatient-rehabilitation

21/10/2025

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20/10/2025

We’re excited to announce our first networking breakfast on Tuesday 4th November 8am- 9:30am at WADE day centre. This new quarterly event will be a relaxed friendly space to connect with local businesses, charities and organisations that support the older community. Please let me know if you can join us - bdm@therapiesonthames.co.uk

17/10/2025

We recognise that a cancer journey doesn’t end with medical treatment — recovery extends well beyond. Our Cancer Inpatient Rehabilitation programme provides specialist, evidence-based support to help patients regain strength, mobility, and confidence in our dedicated rehabilitation facilities throughout the south.

Through every stage from building physical resilience before surgery to post-treatment recovery our multidisciplinary team works together to restore function and independence.

Our goal is to help each person recover not just physically, but holistically — regaining energy, independence, and quality of life.

Learn more 👉 therapiesonthames.co.uk/cancer-inpatient-rehabilitation

15/10/2025

Neurological conditions demand careful, expert rehabilitation — where every step matters. Our Neurological Inpatient Rehabilitation service supports recovery from stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, MS, Parkinson’s and more.

Through intensive, tailored therapy programmes (physio, occupational therapy, speech & language, cognitive rehab), we aim to rebuild motor control, communication, balance, functional independence and the confidence to reclaim meaningful life.

Rehabilitation is not a one-size-fits-all journey; we continuously assess and adapt, always aligning our goals with what matters most to the individual. If neurological recovery is your path forward, we’re by your side.

10/10/2025

Being discharged from hospital is often a milestone moment but it can also be daunting. Many people and families quickly realise that recovery doesn’t end at the hospital doors. The challenge becomes how to manage safely at home, build confidence, and reduce the risk of falls or readmission.

At Therapies on Thames, our physiotherapists and occupational therapists specialise in this transition. By working with you in your own environment, we guide safe mobility practice, introduce exercises to build strength, and suggest adaptations that make everyday tasks easier. The result is a smoother, safer, and more confident recovery at home.

💡 Early intervention at home can prevent setbacks and set the tone for long-term independence.

09/10/2025

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08/10/2025

Caring for a loved one is one of the most important roles anyone can take on but it can also feel overwhelming. Families often struggle with constant worry about safety, the physical demands of helping someone move, and the emotional toll of balancing care with their own wellbeing.

Therapies on Thames supports not only the person needing therapy, but their carers too. We provide practical strategies from safer ways to help with transfers, to exercises that reduce fall risk, to equipment advice that makes daily life easier.

When carers feel more confident and supported, stress reduces for the whole household. Because caring shouldn’t mean carrying the weight alone.

03/10/2025

Falls are one of the biggest risks as we age — but many can be prevented. Some simple yet powerful changes include:
✔ Removing loose rugs or clutter
✔ Improving lighting in hallways and staircases
✔ Installing grab rails in bathrooms
✔ Building balance and strength through tailored exercises
✔ Using adaptive equipment where needed

We provide fall risk assessments and personalised advice. Prevention is always better than cure, and small changes now can protect independence in the long term.

01/10/2025

Research shows that people often recover faster and more effectively in familiar surroundings. That’s because home isn’t just comfortable it’s where you use your mobility skills every day.

Home-based therapy means practising on your own stairs, using your own kitchen, or learning safe ways to move around your furniture. We believe this real-life context is what makes progress sustainable. Therapy isn’t just about exercises; it’s about embedding independence into daily routines.

Home really is where recovery happens best.

26/09/2025

Rehabilitation, right where you need it, at home.

Imagine receiving specialist physiotherapy and occupational therapy without the stress of travel or the frustration of waiting lists.

At Therapies on Thames, we bring expert, personalised rehabilitation directly to your home - designing care plans that adapt to your unique recovery goals.

Whether it’s post-surgery support, balance and strength training, or rehabilitation after illness or injury, our team is here 7 days a week to help you take confident steps toward independence.

Recovery should feel comfortable, convenient, and empowering and that’s exactly what we deliver.