Stroke Rehabilitation
- retraining of the upper limb (arm/hand) including learning functional tasks again like eating/drinking/writing
- retraining of the lower limb (leg/foot) including sitting, standing and walking (indoor and outdoors), climbing stairs
- education about repetition and how this drives neuroplastic change in the brain after a stroke
- balance training
- advice on spasticity management and use of splints
- advice on positioning for comfort including wheelchairs, seating and bed positioning
- sensory training
- advice and treatment to reduce neglect (inattention)
- advice on other professionals and services (NHS) that may benefit you and how to access
- access to treatments such as electrical stimulation, mirror therapy
- access to a number of different walking aids, transfer aids and a large amount of portable exercise equipment
- Carla has completed training with Saebo and has access to Saebo products
Parkinson's Disease
- PD Warrior
- Carla is a certified LSVT Big Practitioner
- advice about walking aids and mobility
- advice about environmental alterations
- advice and treatment about balance and falls
Post Illness / Post Surgery Rehabilitation
- advice and treatment to improve strength, mobility and function after illness
- advice and treatment to improve function after a joint replacement (hip / knee)
Ageing Well / Frailty
- anyone can get stronger and more mobile at any age but it does take a bit of effort - don't let your age be the thing that holds you back!
- bespoke treatment for older adults no matter what the goal
- strengthening, mobility (indoors and outdoors), stairs, balance and falls or even training for your next 5K, if that's what you fancy!
- advice on managing long term conditions like osteoarthritis
Maximise Rehab does not specialise in:
- musculoskeletal conditions such as sprain, strains, bad backs and necks
- paediatrics (children under 18)