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MOTIONrehab's Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel was invited to speak at the 'Live Well'  conference in Finland on Friday 24th May 2019. Sarah presented to an audience of physiotherapists sharing her experience and expertise following the opening the UK's first Intensive...

On Thursday 12th May some of the MOTIONrehab team put their glad rags on and attended the Second Chance Headway Centre Annual Gala Ball in Leeds. Second Chance Headway is a charity that provides a day resource service for adults with acquired brain injury in Wakefield...

  On Saturday 6th April MOTIONrehab's Neurological Physiotherapist Charlotte Foxton was invited to talk at the MS Society York District Research Talk and Afternoon Tea. Charlotte spoke about the benefits of exercise which included a five minute practical exercise...

  A major new study overturns the medical consensus that three to six months after stroke little can be done to improve a stroke survivors ability to carry out every day tasks such as getting dressed independently. The ground break study found that significant...

  On Wednesday 20th March the MOTIONrehab team was invited to speak about 'Getting the Right Therapy' at the Court of Protection Conference in Manchester. Since its inception in 2007, the Court of Protection has made crucial decisions to try to protect the well-being...

MOTIONrehab was delighted to host Yorkshire ACPIN last night. Yorkshire ACPIN is the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology, a professional group that strives to promote excellence in neurological physiotherapy.  Clincal Director, Sarah Daniel...

Following a stroke many people struggle with reduced hand and arm function which impacts on their ability to do day to day activities.  There are many different treatment approaches available to try and help. This includes the use of 'electromechanical assisted...

Sarah was asked to present following the successful launch of MOTIONrehab’s Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Leeds, the UK’s first ever private intensive neurological rehabilitation centre augmented with robotics and virtual reality. 

Today MOTIONrehab welcomed Different Strokes - West Yorkshire to the Intensive Rehab Centre, Leeds. Members of the local branch of Different Strokes had the opportunity to tour the clinic and find out about how MOTIONrehab are incorporating state of the...

MOTIONrehab working with the latest FES Technology On 31/01/2019 the team at MOTIONrehab updated their training to include the new functions of the Bioness L300 GO FES device. Our clinicians are extremely experienced at the use of Functional...

Federation of Small Businesses Award - Yorkshire and the Humber Area The shortlist for the Federation of Small Business (FSB) ‘Celebrating Small Business Awards 2019’ competition has been announced today. Firms across Yorkshire and the Humber area will be competing...

MOTIONrehab are pleased to announce that we are launching a Speech and Language Therapy Service based at our Leeds Clinic. Suzanne Brear will be joining the team later in the month offering rehabilitation for adults and children to help with: Facial movement and...

On Wednesday 28th November MOTIONrehab welcomed 25 Case Managers and Expert Witnesses from Bush and Company to their Intensive Rehab Centre based in Morley, Leeds, for their Northern Regional Meeting. Bush & Company is the largest and fastest growing provider of...

MOTIONrehab named as one of Europe’s 100 Digital Pioneers MOTIONrehab's Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Leeds has been recognised by the Financial Times, Google and leading European policy makers as one of the Top 100 companies for pioneering Digital...

MOTIONrehab’s Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist was invited to speak at Ramsdens Solicitors Child Abuse Conference.  The Child Abuse Conference: Working Together to Tackle Child Abuse took place on the 15th November from 4:30-6:30pm at The Chambers Park Place, Leeds.

On Wednesday 17th October 2018, MOTIONrehab’s Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel was invited to speak at the Yorkshire Acquired Brain Injury Form: ‘Fast Forward – Technology Showcase’. The event was held at and kindly supported by Stewarts Law in Leeds.

  Rehabilitation often forms an essential part of a compensation claim for clients proceeding with civil litigation for personal injury, clinical negligence or criminal injuries. However, how is rehab funded, where does the money come from and who pays?  This 3-hour...

On Wednesday 8th August 2018, Andrea Jenkyns MP for Morley and Outwood came to visit MOTIONrehab's Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Leeds. Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel had the pleasure of showing Andrea around the new centre. Andrea spent time...

MOTIONrehab is very pleased to announce that it’s abstract has been accepted for presentation at the 13th UK Stroke Forum Conference that takes place at The International Centre, Telford  from the 4th – 6th December 2018.

  MOTIONrehab is one year old today and what a year it has been! The company has gone from strength to strength. There has been lots of highlights over the last year. Here’s just a few: MOTIONrehab Hull had a completely new refurb and expanded to include four new...

In July 2018, MOTIONrehab Hull not only grew but underwent a complete refurb. The recently refurbished clinic in Hull is based at Warners Health Club

  On Saturday 21st July,  the MOTIONrehab team from Hull attended the PAUL for Brain Recovery's Charity event Party in the Park at The Country Park, Hessle Foreshore.  PAUL for Brain Recovery is a fantastic charity who's mission is to make life easier after brain...

Today the MOTIONrehab team are exhibiting at the Bush and Company Annual Conference  2018 at Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham.

On Thursday 21st June, MOTIONrehab's Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel was invited to attend the Insurance Post Claims Awards 2018, as a guest of Hudgell Solicitors. Senior Personal Injury Solicitor, Samuel McFadyen from Hudgells Solicitors was shortlisted for the...

On Tuesday 19th June MOTIONrehab is hosting an event for Occupational Therapists at the MOTIONrehab’s Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Leeds.

On 13th and 14th June MOTIONrehab will be attending the British Association of Brain Injury Case Managers (BABICM) Annual Conference in Solihull.

MOTIONrehab client, Jason is aiming to set a new Guinness World Record by becoming the first person to travel at more than 90kmph or 55mph in an electric wheelchair designed and built by specialist electrical vehicle firm, Worcestershire-based Indra Jason, a...

On Friday 1st June,  MOTIONrehab was a proud sponsor of the Disability Sports Awards. The charity supports over 200 disabled people with sporting activities each year. MOTIONrehab has long been keen to encourage people with disabilities into sport. The charity works...

Your data privacy and security are important to us. So, we have updated our privacy policy to make it even more transparent. Our privacy policy updates will give you more clarity and control over how we collect and use your personal data when delivering our...

On Thursday 3rd May 2018, MOTIONrehab's Intensive Outpatient and Neurological Rehabilitation Centre was officially opened. The opening followed a series of events that were held for patients, family and friends, a media event followed by the industry launch event...

On Thursday 19th April, MOTIONrehab Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel was invited to speak at Leeds Digital Festival, about  'Immersive Reality: Realising the Benefits in Health'  by the hosts Leeds City Council. Joining Sarah on the panel of speakers was Dr Keith...

A huge congratulations to Sandra who has been working with Julie at MOTIONrehab Hull. Sandra competed at the Wheelpower Inter Spinal Unit Games 2018 and won Best Female Swimmer by taking first place in her three swimming races, 25m breaststroke, 25m backstroke and 50m...

Huge congratulations to our Hull based Physiotherapist, Jo Griscti, who has been published in the Journal of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation. Jo was an Assistant Researcher on the project. She did a lot of the assessments (pre and post intervention.) She then built...

On Tuesday 11th April 2018, the team at MOTIONrehab Leeds had a very exciting delivery all the way from TYROMOTION in Austria.  MOTIONrehab will be the first private neurological rehabilitation company in the UK to house the complete upper limb TYROSOLUTION...

MOTIONrehab's truly inspirational client, Jason Liversidge, was asked by Hornsea Rotary Club to open their annual One Third Marathon on Sunday 8th April 2018. The 42-year-old dad of two not only opened the event, he also decided to take part.  Jason, who lost the...

  This event is for Solicitors, Case Managers and other professionals who have an interest in Neurological and Poly Trauma rehabilitation. Over drinks and canapés come and meet with the MOTIONrehab team and see the latest in neurological upper and lower limb...

The MOTIONrehab offices will be closed over the Easter weekend closing on Thursday 29th March and opening again on Tuesday the 3rd April. The MOTIONrehab team would like to thank everyone for their continued support over the last few months and wish everybody a very...

The latest news from MOTIONrehab Leeds Following the exciting news on Wednesday 14th March, that the planning permission had been approved, the team at MOTIONrehab would like to share an update on how the building work is coming along. The builders started work at...

This weekend MOTIONrehab have been featured in the Yorkshire Evening Post. It is official, Leeds City Council planners have approved our Intensive Rehab Centre's planning application! The builders are in and the countdown is on to the opening of the clinic. We are...

  On the 7th March 2018, Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel was invited to speak at Wrigley’s Solicitors, 'Through the Maze: Finding Solutions for Seriously Injured Clients' event. The event was held at the Radisson Blu in Leeds and was attended by Personal Injury &...

MOTIONrehab is pleased to announce on the 22nd February 2018, MOTIONrehab Director, Sarah Daniel was made Chair of the Medico-Legal Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (MLACP).

The MOTIONrehab team hopes you had a wonderful Christmas. Our offices are open today from 10am-3pm. Our offices will also be open on the 28th & 29th December 2017 from 10am-3pm. The office will be closed on Monday 1st January 2017 but back to normal office hours...

A MOTIONrehab client Beth, explains how RaceRunning has changed her life. This is a sport for everyone, whatever their disability it is something that the majority of people can consider giving a try.  Anyone with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, neurological...

Physiotherapy staff should consider having criminal defence insurance to cover them in the event of serious allegations, which could result in legal costs and loss of income. This was one of the key messages from Sarah Daniel, a Consultant Neurological Physiotherapist...

Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel featured in Therapy Expo newspaper discussing MOTIONrehab’s brand new clinic and unique neurological rehabilitation therapy concept. 

In January 2018 MOTIONrehab® are launching the UK’s first Intensive Outpatient & Residential Neurological Rehabilitation Facility augmented by Robotics and Virtual Reality. The Centre of Excellence, based in Leeds, will include a range of upper and lower limb...

The MOTIONrehab® team had a great night at the Paul for Brain Recovery Charity Ball in Hull on Saturday night. Thank you to our wonderful hosts. We hope you had a successful evening fund raising! PAUL are a charity that was founded by a Brain Injury survivor – Paul...

On 11th September Sasha Long from Ottobock came to provide teaching about the range of orthotics available to help MOTIONrehab® clients who live with Drop Foot. Drop Foot is a condition where the muscles around the ankle do not lift the foot during walking and...

Following on from his epic trip to the top of Mount Snowdon MOTIONrehab® client Jason, who suffers from Motor Neurone Disease, now plans to abseil from the Humber Bridge.  Abseiling off the Humber Bridge is not a feat many would dare to brave, but for Jason...

Clinical Director, Sarah Daniel invited to speak at Therapy Expo, Birmingham NEC.

On Thursday 10th August 2017, Paul Spence from PAUL For Brain Recovery visited MOTIONrehab® and met with the team in Hull to look at the Neurological Physiotherapy Services MOTIONrehab® provide.  It was a really positive meeting and MOTIONrehab® and the team are...

Have you been affected by a stroke?  Different Strokes Charity are a UK charity providing active, self-help and mutual support to working age and younger stroke survivors. Different Strokes are inviting stroke survivors, their family and friends to join their monthly...

This week MOTIONrehab® client Jason Liversidge was featured on BBC Breakfast. Jason has Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and is wheel-chair bound but this does not stop him tackling mountains and other challenges! With the help of his all-terrain 4x4 wheelchair,...

MOTIONrehab® is pleased to announce the PhysioFunction business has been restructured and as of the 1st of August 2017, the Yorkshire Franchise will become an independent company, MOTIONrehab®. Both organisations will continue to deliver excellence in clinic and...

MOTIONrehab®’s Director, Sarah Daniel spent 3 days in June 2017 visiting neurological rehabilitation facilities in Europe. “This was an amazing experience to see how neurological rehabilitation is delivered in Europe and how they are engaging with cutting edge...

MOTIONrehab® client, John is currently cycling 1000+ miles from York to Lucca for Different Strokes (Trustees) Limited in support of other ‘young’ stroke survivors. To sponsor him and raise much-needed funds for such a worthy charity please visit

The progress my son Oliver has made since he started physiotherapy with Charlotte Foxton is unbelievable - literally - and beyond my wildest dreams. We never thought he would walk independently - our goal was holding one hand - and now he can do both! Every week I see...