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At Intense Therapies, we specialise in providing expert neurological physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for individuals with neurological conditions and complex disabilities.

05/06/2026

☀️ Making the Most of Good Weather for Balance Rehabilitation

Using good weather to take stroke rehabilitation into real-world environments.

This session focused on dynamic balance, weight shifting, postural control, balance reactions, dual-task training and affected arm use — all aimed at improving mobility, confidence, independence and falls prevention.

Functional rehab. Real-world goals. Meaningful progress.

02/06/2026

Pushing the boundaries of neurorehabilitation.

After a pontine haemorrhage stroke, he was completely bedbound.

Now, with the support of the Thera Trainer Balo frame, he is standing in every session — working on postural alignment, postural control and rebuilding the foundations for consistent return transfers.

Small steps. Big intent. Meaningful progress.

28/05/2026

3 inspiring days at ACPIN 2026 with the incredible neurorehab community.

From attending workshops on the first day, presenting our posters, networking with passionate clinicians and researchers, exploring the latest rehabilitation technology, and learning from some of the world’s leading international speakers and academics — every moment reinforced why innovation, collaboration and intensity matter so much in neurological rehabilitation.

Grateful for the conversations, ideas, challenges and motivation we are bringing back to continue evolving at INTENSE Therapies.

18/05/2026

Stroke Awareness Month: Progress Is Still Possible Years After Stroke

Five years after a severe haemorrhagic stroke, 4 years in long-term neurorehabilitation, and after 8 months of intensive therapy with our INTENSE therapies MDT team, she completed her first Sara Steady stand with two of our therapists.

This was not one single moment.

It was built through consistent, focused rehabilitation targeting:

✔️ lower limb strength
✔️ postural control
✔️ trunk alignment
✔️ midline orientation
✔️ weight-bearing tolerance
✔️ transfer sequencing

The long-term goal is to progress from wheelchair and hoist-based care towards safe Sara Steady standing transfers with her carers at the care home.

This first stand is a huge clinical milestone — but not the finish line.

For Stroke Awareness Month, this is an important reminder that stroke recovery is not always quick, linear, or predictable.

But with the right input, the right intensity, and the right goals, meaningful progress can still happen.

A huge credit to her determination, resilience, and trust in the rehab process.

Rehab works when it is specific, structured, consistent, and ambitious.

12/05/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another five-star Google review — thank you for taking the time to share such kind feedback on your experience with INTENSE Therapies.

This review reflects exactly what specialist neurological rehabilitation should feel like: personalised, structured, goal-focused and delivered by clinicians who understand the complexity of stroke recovery.

Since September 2025, our team has been supporting this patient through post-stroke home visit rehabilitation, including both physiotherapy and occupational therapy.

A huge well done to Chand, Carly and Dan for their continued professional, supportive and patient-centred input.

At INTENSE Therapies, we focus on more than exercises. We focus on confidence, function, independence and helping each person move towards meaningful recovery goals — one session at a time.

If you or a family member are looking for specialist stroke rehabilitation at home or in clinic, please get in touch via our profile.

06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Tessa and Aideen to INTENSE Therapies.

Tessa is a Specialist Neurological Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of experience across acute hospitals, neurorehabilitation and community services. She supports people living with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.

Aideen is a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist with extensive experience in adult neurological rehabilitation. Her work includes supporting communication, cognition, swallowing, voice and functional rehabilitation for people living with acquired brain injury, stroke, progressive neurological conditions and complex rehabilitation needs.

Together, they further strengthen our multidisciplinary team, helping us provide joined-up, specialist neurorehabilitation focused on independence, confidence and meaningful everyday function.

For enquiries or to book an initial assessment, please message us or visit
www.intensetherapies.co.uk

30/04/2026

Shoulder Taping After Stroke:

Limited shoulder flexion after stroke is rarely just “tightness”.

In this case, the restriction was linked to:
* Upper trapezius overactivity
* Reduced glenohumeral rhythm
* Weakness-related muscle imbalance
* Spasticity-related shoulder impingement

Targeted taping was used to help inhibit excessive upper trapezius activity, reduce shoulder elevation, and improve the mechanics of shoulder flexion.

The result:
Better alignment → improved movement pattern → increased shoulder flexion range.

Because in neurorehab, the quality of movement drives the opportunity for better recovery.

28/04/2026

Parkinson’s doesn’t just need medication — it needs movement.

Parkinson’s: Myths vs Facts

It’s not just about tremor.
Parkinson’s affects both:
➡️ Motor symptoms – movement, walking, balance
➡️ Non-motor symptoms – sleep, fatigue, mood, cognition
And these are often under-recognised and under-treated.

At INTENSE Therapies, we focus on:
✔️ gait and balance retraining
✔️ cueing strategies for freezing
✔️ postural correction
✔️ fatigue and functional management

Because outcomes improve when both motor AND non-motor symptoms are addressed.

Awareness leads to better management.
Better management leads to better function and delay progression



25/04/2026

We are proud to support the campaign this MS Awareness Week, led by uk alongside leading UK MS organisations including Multiple Sclerosis Trust , Multiple Sclerosis UK and

Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong neurological condition affecting the brain and spinal cord, with symptoms that vary widely from person to person. The right treatment, support, and rehabilitation can make a meaningful difference in maintaining independence and quality of life.

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