
Physio for Stroke at MoveWell

Consultations take place in our new and vibrant exercise and rehabilitation suite where student physiotherapists work closely with patients under the supervision and direction of qualified physiotherapists who specialise in stroke rehabilitation.
To begin your journey with Physio for Stroke, please review our full acceptance criteria. If you qualify for rehabilitation services based on these criteria, please complete the referral process.
Consultations
Stroke consultations take place every weekday except Wednesday. The Centre is not open at the weekend.
We offer a number of out-patient based specialist services aimed at stroke survivors:
Intensive Rehabilitation Programme
- This is a 5-week intensive neuro-rehab programme for stroke patients. Patients attend twice a week for 3 hours at a time (with an optional drop-in session to the neuro class or neuro gym; see below).
- The first week starts with individualised assessment and goal setting, followed by treatment sessions tailored to each patient and delivered by our physiotherapy students under close supervision of a qualified physiotherapist.
- For those stroke survivors able to engage with more intensive rehabilitation, evidence suggests this approach is more effective.

The professional person centred approach and the progress made in a few weeks were both excellent and have helped improve my confidence levels.
Out-patient Clinic
- Our physiotherapy students will aim to help stroke survivors achieve improved function and greater independence, understand their condition better and learn how to self-manage it.
- We will conduct assessments of mobility (e.g. walking), upper limb function, coordination, sensation and balance and will aim to help you move closer towards your goals.
Open gym drop-in session
- Patients are welcome to attend a drop-in session and exercise in our state-of-the-art gym equipped with specialist equipment that is designed for senior exercise and rehabilitation. Sessions are supervised by physiotherapy students, under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist.
- Patients will be booked in for an initial assessment and given a tailored gym exercise plan to carry out during the drop-in sessions.
- 45-minute gym sessions run from 9am to 12pm every Friday.


Our Students
Consultations will be undertaken by pre-reg physiotherapy students under the supervision and direction of qualified physiotherapists who specialise in stroke rehabilitation.
Students are required to undertake hours of practical work placement experience as part of their degree which provides the opportunity for them to put their learning into practice in preparation for the working world. Many of our graduates enter healthcare careers which may include working for the NHS, private practice or academia.
I liked that my care was centred around me. The staff understood my needs and worked very well with me.

Our Facilities
All physiotherapy for stroke consultations will take place in the vibrant and welcoming MoveWell Centre that offers state-of-the-art facilities, including treatment bays, a cardiorespiratory suite, an exercise movement space and a strength and rehabilitation gym.
You will be greeted on arrival to the centre by a member of the team and are welcome to use our changing and shower facilities should you need to, before and/or after your appointment or session.