Neuro Physiotherapy in Liverpool and Merseyside

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Neuro Physiotherapy Built Around You

If you or someone you care for is living with a neurological condition, the right physiotherapy can make a real difference to movement, independence and confidence. At Merseyside Health, our neuro physiotherapy service supports people affected by conditions of the brain, spinal cord and nervous system, helping you work towards your physical goals at every stage of recovery.

Our team has a wide range of experience across both hospital and community based neurological rehabilitation. Whether you are in the early weeks after a stroke or managing a long term progressive condition, we build a programme around you and your goals rather than around the calendar.

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What is Neuro Physiotherapy?

Neuro physiotherapy, also known as neurological physiotherapy, is a specialist area of physiotherapy focused on people affected by conditions of the nervous system. This includes the central nervous system, made up of the brain and spinal cord, and the peripheral nervous system, made up of the nerves that extend from the spine to the limbs.

Damage or disease affecting the nervous system can change the way the brain and body communicate. This may affect movement, balance, coordination, muscle strength and everyday function. Neuro physiotherapy uses targeted exercise and functional rehabilitation to help retrain movement, manage symptoms and support independence.

While physiotherapy focuses on the delivery of exercise and functional rehabilitation programmes to support your physical goals, we also recognise the wider benefits of social and psychological support in managing neurological conditions. For this reason, we offer rehabilitation psychology support and home visit rehabilitation services alongside our physiotherapy.

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Neurological Conditions We Treat

Our neuro physiotherapists support people living with a wide range of neurological conditions, including:
  • Stroke
  • Multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson's disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Peripheral nerve injury
If your condition is not listed here, please get in touch. We are happy to talk through whether our service is right for you.
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How Neuro Physiotherapy Can Help

Every neurological condition is different, and so is every person living with one. After an initial assessment, your physiotherapist will work with you to set goals that matter to you, whether that is walking more confidently, improving balance, regaining strength or staying as active and independent as possible.

Depending on your needs, your rehabilitation may include:

  • Exercise and movement programmes to improve strength, balance and coordination
  • Functional rehabilitation focused on everyday activities and mobility
  • Gait and walking retraining
  • Supported gym based rehabilitation
  • Falls prevention and balance work
  • Advice and education for you and those who support you
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Your rehabilitation potential

All too often, exercise rehabilitation is too short and focused only on the early phases of recovery. For some neurological conditions such as stroke, progress may be possible many months, or even years, after the event. For this reason, we do not assess your rehabilitation potential based on time alone.

We also recognise that for progressive conditions, the focus may be on maintaining your physical and mental health outcomes by supporting ongoing exercise and movement. Whatever stage you are at, we will be honest with you about what rehabilitation can realistically achieve and work with you to make the most of it.

Learning disability physiotherapy is often lumped in with neurological physiotherapy and while there are overlapping features of these specialties they are distinct. Often people who access these services have overlapping neurological and learning disability aspects to their therapy needs. Here at Merseyside Health we think it makes sense to co-locate these services to combine expertise. For more information on learning disability physio see our service page.
Hydrotherapy can be very useful for people with neurological conditions. Exercising in warm water supports the body, reduces the effort needed to move and can make certain exercises more comfortable and achievable. Hydrotherapy can be included as part of your wider neuro rehabilitation programme where appropriate. Ask your physiotherapist whether it could be right for you.
We are delighted to have a dedicated physiotherapy clinic for Neuro and learning disabilities rehab based in the heart of the Greenbank Sports Academy. Greenbank holds a special place in the hearts of the community and for many years has been a champion for accessibility in sport. We hope our partnership will bring new opportunities to both existing members and bring new people into the world of physical activity.
For patients who would prefer to be seen in their own home, or in a care or nursing home environment, we offer a home visit service. This can be particularly helpful for people with reduced mobility or those who find travelling to a clinic difficult. Our home visit service page has more details on how to arrange this.
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Meet Our Neuro Physios

Neurological rehabilitation works best when it is led by clinicians who understand the nervous system and how to support recovery over time. Our neuro physiotherapy is delivered by experienced physiotherapists, with specialist input as part of the team.

Sarah Harvey

Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist (BSc Hons MCSP HCPC)

Sarah is a specialist Neurological Physiotherapist with extensive experience in supporting people through goal orientated approaches to their rehab. In addition to her role at Merseyside Health Sarah also works in neuro service in the NHS at The Walton Centre.
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Tooba Bukhari

Neuro, Learning Disabilities and MSK Physiotherapist (BSc Hons MSc MCSP HCPC)
Tooba has many strings to her physiotherapy bow. In addition to neurological physiotherapy Tooba also has a special interest in learning disability and supporting individuals to access the physiotherapy and exercise they need. Just for good measure Tooba also holds a masters degree in the management of musculoskeletal conditions so she really does have you covered.
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Jude Blackman

Physiotherapist (BSc Hons, MSc, MCSP, HCPC)
Jude completed a degree in Sport and Exercise Science before going on to qualify as a physiotherapist with a pre reg Masters in Physiotherapy. He has gained experience across both NHS and private healthcare settings, including orthopaedic trauma, critical care and hydrotherapy. This broad clinical background means he is able to support patients through different stages of recovery and can contribute to the wider neuro rehabilitation team alongside our specialists.
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Why Choose Merseyside Health for Neuro Physiotherapy

  • Experienced team with backgrounds in both hospital and community neurological rehabilitation
  • A personalised approach that sets goals around you, not the calendar
  • Access to supported gym rehabilitation, hydrotherapy and home visits
  • Rehabilitation psychology support for the wider impact of neurological conditions
  • HCPC registered and Chartered Society of Physiotherapy members
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What conditions does neuro physiotherapy help with?
Neuro physiotherapy supports people with conditions affecting the nervous system, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and peripheral nerve injuries. If you are unsure whether our service is right for your condition, please contact us and we will be happy to advise.
You do not need a referral to book with us privately. You can book an appointment directly online or by contacting the clinic. If you have been referred by a case manager or another healthcare professional, we are happy to work alongside them.
This varies from person to person. We do not judge your potential on time alone, and for some conditions progress is possible months or even years after the original event. For progressive conditions, rehabilitation may focus on maintaining your strength, movement and wellbeing over the longer term. Your physiotherapist will discuss realistic goals and timescales with you.
Yes. We offer a home visit service for patients who would prefer to be seen at home or in a care or nursing home setting. This can be arranged through our home visit service.
Hydrotherapy can be very beneficial for many people with neurological conditions, as exercising in warm water supports the body and can make movement easier. Your physiotherapist will advise whether it is suitable as part of your programme.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you are ready to take the next step, our team is here to help. Book an appointment online, call us on 0151 433 2459, or email info@merseysidehealth.com to talk through how we can support you.
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