Frances Story - In December 2022, I had a stroke which caused a catastrophic bleed on my brain then had to spend 5 months in hospital and a further 2 months in a care home while my home was being adapted. The prognosis, I had been given by the specialist at the...

Denise's Story - Denise started therapy with MOTIONrehab at our Leeds clinic in July 2022. She was experiencing weakness on her right side after being treated with radiotherapy for brain tumours in 2018. Denise developed some weakness resulting in a series of falls....

Brian's Story - Brian had a significant bleed on the brain in 2020. Brian's condition was critical, he was put on a life support machine and had to have a tracheostomy. Brian spent more than five months in hospital before being discharged home. Brian started attending...

Neil's Story - Neil had a Stroke in 2018 which left him with left sided weakness. In July 2021, he came to MOTIONrehab Hull to start an Intensive Rehabilitation Programme. Neil's motivation was to improve his walking quality and to regain some function in his left...

Ava’s Story - After investigations following symptoms such as arm and leg weakness, seizure activity and jerking movements Ava was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). Ava began having treatment with MOTIONrehab in September...

Andy’s Story – Andy attended MOTIONrehab Leeds, completing an 80-hour intensive neurorehabilitation package in 6 weeks. Andy has Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Symptoms of Parkinson’s can include a tremor often starting in the arm; stooped posture; shuffling walking...

Aubrey's Story - Aubrey started his rehabilitation at MOTIONrehab in July 2021 after sustaining a Spinal Cord Injury in 2019. Aubrey came to MOTIONrehab with reduced feeling in both of his legs and feet and was unable to move his legs independently. His primary goal...

Christine's Story - I left hospital following a total left knee replacement on March 29th.2022. The hospital advised me, on leaving, to organise Physiotherapist appointments within a few days of my return. I had been advised by a friend to contact the physiotherapist...

Bryan's Story - Bryan recently completed a course of  intensive rehabilitation at MOTIONrehab's Hull clinic, which comprised of 80 hours therapy spread over 6 weeks.   Following a Spinal Cord Injury and problems with long-term back pain, Bryan was looking to...

Let's take a moment to share the success of one of our clients Mrs P has been working with MOTIONrehab for a number of years and continues to surprise and excel. In her most recent session with neurological physiotherapist Tom, she has achieved her goal of being...

Izzy's Story Izzy was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder in April 2020. After a gradual deterioration in her mobility, Izzy joined us at MOTIONrehab in October 2021 for an initial assessment. This led into the start of an Intensive Rehabilitation Package...

Kirsty was a student nurse at university in her final year when she fell very ill in November 2019. Kirsty needed to have a large tumour removed from her brainstem and her cerebellum in an emergency lifesaving operation in February 2020.  Since then, Kirsty...

Dan had a stroke in June 2021. Dans wife Rebecca was told he would never walk again. However, Dan and Rebecca were determined for Dan to recover and after a period of rehabilitation with the NHS they joined us at MOTIONrehab for an Intensive Rehabilitation Package in...

Emily's story. One year on! Emily has Cerebral Palsy and Functional Neurological Disorder. When we first met Emily, she had been housebound for approximately eight years after a period of ill health that resulted in her needing two carers five times per day to...

Audrey's Story. After a period in Hull Royal Infirmary where Audrey had two operations for treatment of a bleed on the brain, my aunty was discharged and entered St Mary's Care Centre, Anlaby on the 24th of June 2021. At that time, she had very little speech and...

Eva's Story. Eva started her journey with MOTIONrehab at our Hull clinic after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). This initially presented as a tremor in her right upper limb. Eva had seen other health professionals including physiotherapists...

This is Rowland's Story.In July 2018, Rowland was out playing golf when he collapsed with a weakness to his right side. He was taken by ambulance to Hull Royal Infirmary where he was diagnosed with a stroke. He remained on the Stroke Unit for a number of weeks. During...

Emily's story so far. Emily was born with Cerebral Palsy, but was able to walk independently, occasionally using elbow crutches for support where needed. Emily was living away from home, studying Geology at University and was fully independent with her daily...

Nicky sustained a stroke as a result of maxillofacial surgery in April 2018. She has previously had a tumour removed 15 years earlier, and was in hospital for her second surgical appointment, for smile restoration. Due to complications in the...

Ron had a hemorrhagic stroke in October 2015. On discharge from hospital he received treatment from the Community Stroke Team  and also had some private physiotherapy. Ron came to MOTIONrehab's Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation Centre at the end of April...

In August 2017, Amy had surgery to remove a brain tumour. After her surgery Amy had ongoing problems with Ataxia. This causes difficulties with coordination and balance. It affects the control of your arms and legs which can make walking difficult and causes problems...

Gary and his wife were visiting the UK on holiday from their home in Perth, Australia. On the 9th June 2018 Gary had a large stroke, affecting the left side of his brain. Gary was admitted to a local hospital with weakness down the right side of his face, difficulties...

During a family holiday in Spain in 2016, Tina was involved in a road traffic accident. The vehicle she was travelling in was hit and Tina sustained life changing injuries. When Tina was brought back to the UK she spent time in Pinderfields Spinal Injury Unit in...

Steve sustained a traumatic brain injury when he was hit by a car when out walking his dog.  Steve explained that his head injuries were so extensive that his wife was told to start making arrangements for his funeral.  He was taken to hospital and placed in...

Rueben, 5, was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy shortly after birth, he attends mainstream school full time and receives NHS therapist input into school.  Rueben’s family contacted us for independent speech and language therapy as they felt they could be doing more...

Craig, 34, was diagnosed with a brain tumour and after having it removed and receiving care and some rehabilitation in the NHS was in a position where he had to get back to work.  He had a high pressure job and due to where his tumour was he had a number of...

Emily, 71, had a stroke which altered her speech and her ability to make herself understood to both people who were familiar with her and strangers. She was upset about the way people spoke to her, as she had no difficulties with understanding or knowing what she...

Miles, 68, had a stroke which severely reduced his ability to communicate. He had received some rehabilitation prior to his family seeking an independent speech and language therapist but felt they still had goals to work towards.

                  MOTIONrehab York client Julie, had a subarachnoid haemorrhage in 2016. Following a long period of intensive care in hospital Julie was transferred to a number of rehabilitation wards/facilities before...

Read John’s story to see how high repetition training with MOTIONrehab has helped with his arm and hand function.

Andrew was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 15 years ago and has weakness in the left side of his body and is unable to lift up his left foot when he is walking.   He used a foot splint to assist his walking but found he required a great deal of effort to walk...

Avais was born with Cerebral Palsy. When he was younger Avais could walk, but at the age of 9 he lost his ability to walk and became dependant on a wheelchair. When Avais came to MOTIONrehab

Ms Rey is a 29 year old female. In October 2017, she was working full time as a head chef when in she developed symptoms of numbness across her face and around her mouth. Ms Rey experienced visual disturbance and left side weakness and was admitted to hospital unable to walk and use her left hand and arm

In April 2017, I suddenly developed lower back pain after lifting heavy suitcase.  I continued to struggle to lift and bend over the following week due to aching and stiffness. Approximately one week later I woke during the night with terrible pains in my legs...

In April 2017, Sandra was paralysed below the neck and was diagnosed with Longitudinally Extensive Transverse Myelitis. Sandra spent five months in Inpatient Rehabilitation at Castle Hill Hospital as well as spending some time at Pinderfields Hospital. Sandra's...

Barbara suffered a Stroke 10 years ago leaving her with right sided weakness or hemiparesis. Following her initial period of rehabilitation Barbara had made a good recovery. She was able to return to driving and walking unaided. Barbara contacted MOTIONrehab® in...

Sue came to MOTIONrehab 6 weeks after her stroke to look at ongoing rehabilitation for her right hand. She was a keen pianist and was unable to play the piano after her stroke. Sue engaged well with hands on physiotherapy which included stretches, weight-bearing...

This is an update about Janet's rehabilitation with MOTIONrehab® following her suspected stroke 15 years ago.  Vicky our Therapeutic Exercise Instructor started to work with Janet following a chance meeting at the supermarket in 2015. When Vicky met Janet she was...

>   Prior to my Spinal Cord Injury I was a very active person. After retiring from playing semi-professional football I took up running and cycling and would do both 4 times a week, running for an hour or so each time and cycling for 2-3 hours. However during...

My son Craig suffered a horrific brain injury; everyone barring his family had given up on him. The only input he had was from myself and his siblings which was a physical and emotional struggle but worth it. Then along came Sarah and her colleague Jessica from...

When I was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis in 2012, I was paralysed from the neck down. Doctors were unable to say how well I would recover, and couldn't promise that I would be able to walk again. We knew of the expertise of Sarah Daniel so we...

Theresa was in a car accident in 2007 and sustained a Traumatic Brain Injury and multiple injuries. She was in a coma for nearly 4 months. Theresa had ongoing rehabilitation until Feb 2015 when she moved to Leeds. Theresa started having physiotherapy with Jess Noble...

Sam was a fit and healthy young Physiotherapist working for the NHS when, in 2013, he was diagnosed with a benign brain tumour. Complications during surgery to remove the tumour left him with nerve damage and tragically, Sam was left without the use of his arm. Since...

Janet had a suspected stroke fifteen years ago leaving her paralysed down the left side from the shoulder. Following this she had some physiotherapy and learned to walk hitching her hip with the aid of an extremely heavy calliper.  Janet then experienced...

In May 2015, Gary, a 42 year old professional golfer, had a fall from his bike. He had no obvious injuries except for some shoulder pain the following day. A few days later, whilst in the pub with friends, Gary collapsed. He suffered a severe stroke, paralysing his...