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Interesting study day focusing on the complex issue of soft tissue management in altered Neurology. We are excited to feedback that Clare was invited to present at the ACPIN (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology) study day. The day itself raised many interesting thoughts and discussions around the challenge in practice of managing altered soft […]

Mirror Box Therapy Mirror box therapy was initially used for the relief of phantom limb pain for amputees, but is now used in other conditions such as within the treatment of Stroke and Brain Injury upper limb rehabilitation. Recent evidence suggests that by visualizing and practicing symmetrical bilateral movements can influence the neuroplasticity changes in […]

What is constraint induced therapy? Following a Stroke or Brain injury the presence of weakness in the upper limb is highly prevalent and can lead to a significant reduction in a persons’ independence.  Constraint induced therapy is an evidence based approach, widely used by Neurological Occupational Therapists as part of an upper limb rehabilitation programme. […]

The NHS is experiencing great financial pressure, impacting on staff morale, quality of care, ease of access and efficiency of services. The demand on Health and Social Care is unlikely to reduce but to continue to increase due to our aging population, advances in health science and medical technology. In an environment where patients are […]