At Dorset Neuro Physio, we complete an in depth assessment to identify problems and how this is affecting your everyday life.

We listen to your expectations, needs and what is important to you.

It is sometimes useful to gather information from your family, carers or other agencies involved in your care to increase our understanding.

This information will be used to formulate an individualised treatment programme to help you progress, optimise your function and achieve your goals.

This includes hands-on treatment, strength training, core stability and posture work, balance training and gait re-education.

It is important that you feel confident in managing your condition. The therapist will listen, motivate, reassure and empower you so you can do this.

We use the following principles to ensure we meet your needs and maximise your recovery:  

  • A patient-centred and goal-orientated approach
  • Functional and task-specific practice
  • Intensive, repetitive practice
  • 24-hour approach to consider posture & activity throughout the day
  • A problem-solving approach which is reflective and adaptable
  • Education, exercise and self-management

What else does Dorset Neuro Physio offer?   

  • Advice and information about latest research
  • Training for family and carers
  • Recommendation of aids, orthotics and equipment
  • Referral to other services
  • Liaison with your GP or consultant

Team working

Dorset Neuro Physio pride ourselves in having close relationships with other therapists in the NHS and private sector, community therapy teams and medical professionals.  This helps to make sure everyone involved is working towards the same goals for the person.

We use expert clinical reasoning and a holistic approach, liaising and referring to other services and agencies to ensure the person’s needs are met.

We work closely with and refer to other services to ensure person-centred care:

  • GP
  • Consultant
  • Community Therapy Team
  • Orthotics Department
  • Dorset Wheelchair Services
  • Social services
  • Health and fitness instructors
  • Musculoskeletal physiotherapists

Working with Case Managers and a Multi-disciplinary Team

Dorset Neuro Physio are experienced in working with case managers to provide specialist physiotherapy, individually or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

We will participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, joint goal-setting and joint-sessions and can provide assessment, progress and discharge reports as required.   We ensure we keep in regular contact with the case manager.