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Gait Analysis

Need help with your walking? Book a gait analysis session followed by:

- Instruction in an intensive exercise home program, including supply of necessary weights, and resistance bands

- Weekly assisted sessions for 6 weeks

- Repeat gait analysis to prove your progress!

Functional Electrical Stimulation

Pre and post gait analysis through video and motion sensitive insoles with expert clinician interpretation.

Fitting and trial of single or double channel FES machine (on loan).

Purchase of machine available, or assistance with application for provision from local health services.

Upper limb recovery

Do you have some use of your arm but would like to improve on this?

Constraint Induced Movement Therapy has been shown to improve functional use of the arm over a short period with long term maintenance of these improvements.

This program includes:

- a constraint mitt

- tailored intensive exercise program and equipment

-follow up at 1 and 2 weeks

Contract

Treatment sessions

All therapy plans begin with an initial assessment session, which will last between 45-90 minutes. This provides the opportunity to discuss goals and treatment options and to arrange any appropriate ongoing sessions. I offer sessions Monday to Friday. Follow-up sessions will last 60 minutes if tolerated and frequency will be decided at initial assessment. If I cannot be available for one of our sessions, I will give you as much notice as possible. If I can, I will offer you an alternative time. Should you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please give as much notice as possible.

There is no obligation to attend all the sessions arranged and either of us are free to terminate therapy at any time, with 24 hours’ notice. A review session will take place at the end of the agreed number of sessions and this is where we jointly assess progress and what further action, if any, may be needed. If we decide at the assessment interview not to work together I am usually able to provide, wherever possible, details of alternative therapists and agencies to contact.

Contact

I am frequently unable to answer the phone, but please leave a message on the confidential voicemail or by e-mail and I will respond as soon as possible. I will agree best forms of contact with you on initial assessment.

Jacinta Sharp

"I am a neurophysiotherapist with over 15 years experience working in neurology. Most of this experience has been in the local area, working both privately and with local NHS trusts. I am registered with the national registration body for health professionals (HCPC) and with the association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology (ACPIN). After completing an initial Physiotherapy Degree at the University of Sydney, the leading University in neurological physiotherapy in Australia, I completed my basic rotations in Sydney hospitals before moving to the UK.

I consider ongoing training and development to be key in keeping up with the ever changing field of neurological rehabilitation. I have continued further post graduate training in Stroke and Neurorehabilitation at UCLan and Keele Universities, as well as working with specialist adjunct companies.

Because of this background, I have a strong evidence based approach to therapy in neurological rehabilitation including aspects of Movement Science approach, Bobath, Functional Electrical Stimulation, Saebo, Dynamic Movement Orthoses, PD Warrior approaches and other adjuncts.

I believe that a thorough initial assessment and discussion of your needs and goals is the foundation of a successful, tailored therapy program. Treatment choices should be selected from those with good clinical evidence behind them, balanced by personal ability and preference. "

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Four weeks of Fatigue Management

Is fatigue affecting your life? Have you heard the advice but are struggling to make changes that improve your fatigue?

This four week pod cast program is designed to help you evaluate your own fatigue, understand how it is affecting you and utilise the most common fatigue management tips.

Give it a try for free and please add your comments below, or get in touch for further advice.

Confidentiality and GDPR

Client confidentiality is held in highest regard. Records are kept both on paper and in electronic formats. They are kept securely and confidentially in accordance with statutory regulations.

Supervision and Continuing Professional Development

I receive regular peer support, and maintain continued professional development as per HCPC regulations and as a way of ensuring good practice.