Devon Stroke and Neuro Physio

Experts in Neurological Rehabilitation.

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Welcome to Devon Stroke and Neuro Physio.Specialist Stroke and Neurological Physiotherapy service for adults throughout South and West Devon.With 15 years experience in neuro physio we provide expert assessment and treatment to help clients regain independence and optimise quality of life.

Neuro rehabilitation can be provided in a location convenient to you, this includes home visits, accessible clinic space in Ivybridge, your local gym or hydrotherapy pool.Covering Ivybridge, Totnes, throughout the South Hams, Plympton, Plymstock, Plymouth, Yelverton, Tavistock, Newton Abbot, and everywhere in between.

Experienced in treating;
> Stroke
> Acquired Brain Injury
> Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
> Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
> Parkinson's Disease
> Vestibular problems
> Balance problems
> Reduced mobility
> Falls
> Orthopaedic conditions.Working alongside families, carers and NHS teams to provide meaningful, goal focused rehabilitation to maximise independence, progress mobility, manage pain, educate and help get clients back to the things they enjoy.

Proud to provide the people of South and West Devon the choice to gain fast access to Neurological Physiotherapy and rehabilitation.Highly professional, friendly service with competitive prices and no mileage charge for home visits.We welcome any questions you might have about how we can help you. Contact us on 07766025287 or email [email protected].

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Services

We provide fast access to high quality Neuro Physiotherapy, helping you to achieve your goals. Offering convenient flexible appointment times to fit around your schedule.> Home visits within South and West Devon.Home visits enable one-to-one physiotherapy without travel or waiting rooms, ideal for people with fatigue or reduced mobility. Family and carers involved from day one, supporting consistent practice between sessions.> Sessions in clinic space at Ivybridge Leisure Centre.Clinic sessions provide a large space with access to a plinth, gym bar and a range of gym equipment.> Hydrotherapy at Newton Abbots Hydro hub.Hydrotherapy provides physical and mental benefits by using warm water to ease movement and pain, relax muscles, and improve strength. Its buoyancy reduces weight-bearing stress, making it ideal for rehabilitation. The pool and changing facilities have accessible hoist facilities.

Conditions

Specialising in the management of a range of conditions:> Stroke
> Acquired brain injury
> Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
> Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
> Parkinson's Disease
> Vestibular problems (dizziness, vertigo)
> General balance problems, reduced mobility and falls
> Orthopaedic conditions

Treatments

We offer a range of treatments to help you achieve your goals.

Physio led exercises

We assess, then target areas of weakness to reduce pain, improve muscle strength and mobility to meet your needs.

Person lying on a bed performing a leg exercise using a red resistance band, stretching one leg while keeping the other flat

Sitting balance & core stability rehab

Improving core stability, awareness of alignment and sitting balance reactions can improve your ability to sit independently.

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Sit to stand and standing balance rehab

Working on leg strength, core stability and balance reactions can help you regain your ability to stand safely.

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Walking (gait) re-education

Regaining an efficient walking pattern is a common goal. We use repetitive movements, stepping and standing practice, to help re-build pathways to the brain.
We assess for mobility aids, orthotics and work on falls prevention.

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Arm (upper limb) therapy

This can include facilitated functional task practice, assessment for orthotics/splints, care plans, positioning advice, pain management and taping.

Spasticity management

Spasticity (high tone) can be managed with specific exercises, stretches and postural management techniques. Where appropriate, we can refer you to NHS neuro consultants for consideration of Botulinum toxin injections, if this would be beneficial to you.

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Pain management

Pain is common with many neurological conditions. Physiotherapy can help to reduce pain with postural advice, positioning care plans, exercises, stretches or orthotics. The aim being to restore normal movement patterns.

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) unit electrodes positioned on the shoulder with gel pads and connecting leads for therapeutic pain management

NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)

NMES uses small electrical impulses to make muscles contract and relax, helping to strengthen weakened muscles (for example after a stroke). This device can be used on the arm or leg to increase muscle power and function.

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Hydrotherapy

The warm water and buoyancy of the hydro pool provide an opportunity for freedom of movement. Many clients find this to be a more enjoyable way to rehabilitate. Hydrotherapy can help increase strength and muscle length, reduce pain, improve core stability and balance, improve cardiovascular fitness and allow relaxation.

Indoor therapeutic swimming pool with lane markings in a modern hydrotherapy facility, featuring natural lighting and professional coaching areas

Tailored independent exercise programmes

We provide a written exercises programme, with easy-to-follow photos tailored to your goals. These are updated regularly as you progress. Programmes can be adapted for a clients cognitive or communication needs.

Indoor therapeutic swimming pool with lane markings in a modern hydrotherapy facility, featuring natural lighting and professional coaching areas

About Us

Experts in Neuro Rehab

At Devon Stroke and Neuro Physio we have a passion for rehabilitation, enabling people to regain independence and return to the things they enjoy.

15 years + experience

With 17 years NHS experience, 15 of those in Neurological Rehabilitation, Devon Stroke and Neuro Physio have a wealth of experience to help you achieve your goals.

Fast access to therapy

Flexible appointment times when you need them.

Frequently Asked Questions

£78 for a 60-minute home visit or clinic session.
Hydrotherapy is £15 in addition payable to the Hydrohub charity.

Home visits in Ivybridge, Totnes, across the South Hams, Plymouth, Plympton, Plymstock, Newton Abbot, Yelverton, Tavistock - and everywhere in between.

We believe people should have access to rehabilitation at the right time for them, we are therefore flexible with our working pattern and do not have a waiting list.

Yes, if you are receiving NHS therapy input or are on a waiting list it is no problem to have private Physiotherapy at the same time. We are very familiar with NHS services in the area and find that a clear plan between the two teams leads to the best outcomes for you.

Your Physiotherapist would visit you at your home, at clinic space in Ivybridge Leisure Centre or at the Newton Abbot Hydrohub if you choose to have Hydrotherapy).
We bring the rehab equipment required. This may include balance pads, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, TheraBand, Thera putty. We can assess for any walking aids, equipment or orthotics which may be beneficial to you.

Stroke
Acquired brain injury
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
Parkinson's Disease
Vestibular problems– (dizziness, vertigo)
General balance problems, reduced mobility, falls and orthopaedic conditions

Clients or their family members can call us on 07766025287 or email [email protected] to discuss any queries or book an initial appointment.

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Contact Us

We are happy to answer any questions, if you want to find out more about us or book an assessment please email using the form below or call/text 07766025287.