Stroke Rehabilitation
Working with you to rebuild confidence, regain movement and move forward at your own pace
Stroke
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted. This may happen due to a blocked blood vessel (ischaemic stroke) or bleeding from a ruptured vessel (haemorrhagic stroke). When brain cells are deprived of oxygen and nutrients, they can become damaged or die.
The effects of stroke vary widely depending on the area of the brain affected. Some people experience mild difficulties, while others have more complex physical, cognitive, or communication challenges.
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Common symptoms may include:
- Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body
- Changes in balance and coordination
- Difficulty walking
- Reduced sensation
- Muscle stiffness or spasticity
- Fatigue
- Changes in memory, concentration, or processing speed
- Reduced confidence with daily activities
Recovery after stroke is highly individual. Improvements can occur in the early weeks and months but may also continue for years with appropriate rehabilitation.
Our aim is to help you achieve meaningful, functional goals and maximise independence, whether in early recovery or living with longer-term effects of stroke.
How we can help
At Nicole Lavin Neuro Rehab, we provide specialist physiotherapy and occupational therapy following stroke, supporting recovery and long-term adaptation.
- Comprehensive assessment of movement and functional ability
- 1:1 physiotherapy and occupational therapy sessions focused on meaningful, goal-driven recovery
- Rehabilitation using LiteGait body-weight support technology to enable safe, graded practice of walking, dynamic balance training, postural control, and lower limb strengthening.
- Advanced walking rehabilitation using the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill
- Hydrotherapy to encourage early movement and reduce stiffness
- Specialist upper limb rehabilitation using dedicated equipment
- Task-specific retraining of everyday activities such as dressing, cooking, and community mobility
- Cognitive and perceptual strategies delivered through occupational therapy
- Education and support for families
- Vocational Rehabilitation to explore return to work and or education.
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