Thorpes Neuro Rehab

14/05/2026

🧠 How Does Repetition Change the Brain?

One of the most important concepts in neurological rehabilitation is neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt, reorganise, and form new neural connections.

After a stroke or brain injury, certain pathways in the brain may become damaged. Rehabilitation helps the brain create and strengthen new pathways through repetition and practice.

Every movement, exercise, and task repetition sends signals through the nervous system. Over time, these repeated signals help the brain become more efficient at performing that movement or activity again.

This is why rehabilitation often includes practising the same movements consistently:
• Reaching and grasping
• Standing and walking
• Balance exercises
• Speech and communication tasks
• Everyday functional activities

Recovery is not usually about doing something perfectly straight away, it’s about consistent practice over time.

Small repetitions can lead to meaningful changes. 💜💚

11/05/2026

May is Stroke Awareness Month 🧠

At Thorpes Neuro Rehab, we are proud to be supporting Stroke Awareness Month by sharing education, raising awareness, and highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and recovery after stroke. 💜💚

MYTH vs FACT 👇

❌ MYTH: Stroke recovery stops after 6 months.

✅ FACT: Recovery can continue months and even years after a stroke.

The brain has an incredible ability to adapt and reorganise itself through something called neuroplasticity. With the right rehabilitation, repetition, and support, people can continue making meaningful progress long after the early stages of recovery.

Recovery may include improvements in:
• Walking and balance
• Arm and hand function
• Speech and communication
• Fatigue management
• Confidence and independence

Every stroke recovery journey is different, and progress is rarely linear. But change is possible.

At Thorpes Neuro Rehab, we believe in supporting long-term rehabilitation goals and celebrating every step forward.

14/01/2026

🎉 10 years of the Parkinson’s UK Exercise Hub 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate this fantastic milestone and to recognise our physio Beccy Oliver for her involvement in the Exercise Hub since its early days.

Over the last decade, the Hub has grown into a national network supporting exercise professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based movement for people living with Parkinson’s. Beccy’s passion, expertise and dedication have played a key role in shaping its development and impact.

A huge congratulations to everyone involved and a special thank you to Beccy for continuing to champion the power of exercise in neurological rehabilitation 💜

👉 Read more about the 10-year anniversary here:
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/professionals/news/2025/10-years-exercise-hub

This year, our Exercise Hub celebrated its 10 year anniversary. 2025 also marks a new chapter as specialist physiotherapists Beccy Oliver and Julie Jones step down as joint leads of the Exercise Hub and we welcome new leadership in 2026.

24/12/2025

As Christmas approaches, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to all of our clients, families, and partners for being part of the Thorpes Neuro Rehab journey this year.

From all of us (pictured enjoying a well-earned Christmas celebration 🎄), we wish you a very Merry Christmas filled with warmth, rest, and joy. Thank you for allowing us to support you — it truly means a lot to our whole team.

Merry Christmas from everyone at Thorpes Neuro Rehab ✨

07/12/2025

🌀 Ready to take your vestibular physio skills to the next level?

Join our Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation – 2-Day Workshop by the CSP. Ideal for physiotherapists and rehab professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of dizziness, balance disorders, and vestibular conditions.

What you’ll gain:

In-depth understanding of the vestibular system & balance mechanisms

Expertise in vestibular assessment, differential diagnosis & rehabilitation techniques

Evidence-based management strategies for conditions like vertigo, BPPV, vestibular hypofunction & more

Practical skills + confidence to support patients with dizziness, imbalance & falls risk

Why it matters:
Vestibular rehab helps reduce dizziness and vertigo, improves balance and mobility, lowers fall risk, and supports independence and quality of life for those suffering from inner-ear and balance disorders.

📅 Save the date. Sign up now!
Spaces are limited, don’t miss this chance to enhance your clinical toolkit and make a real difference.



Vestibular Rehab Physio

01/12/2025

👩‍🦽✨ We’re Hiring! Join the Thorpes Neuro Rehab Team ✨👩‍⚕️

We’re excited to announce that we’re recruiting for a Band 6 Neurological Physiotherapist to join our growing team in Eversley, Hampshire (right on the Hampshire, Berkshire & Surrey border!).

If you’re passionate about neurological rehab and love helping people get back to doing what they enjoy most, we’d love to hear from you. 💜

What we offer:
✅ Supportive, specialist neuro team
✅ Split community & clinic caseload
✅ Full-time or part-time hours – totally flexible
✅ Competitive salary based on experience
✅ A rewarding role where patients truly come first

If you’re looking for your next opportunity in a friendly, forward-thinking service, check out the full details here 👇
🔗 https://www.thorpesneurorehab.com/jobs

Have questions or want to apply?
📧 [email protected]

📞 0118 391 5055

Come and be part of something meaningful. We’d love to hear from you! 💚

We are a team of specialist neurological physiotherapists with a combined 80 years of clinical experience - focused on empowering individuals.

20/11/2025

✨ Advanced Vestibular Rehabilitation – 2-Day Course
👩‍⚕️ With Amanda Male, Expert Vestibular Physiotherapist

Are you a physiotherapist experienced in working with dizziness patients and ready to elevate your practice?
This in-depth, practical two-day course is designed to strengthen your clinical reasoning, refine your assessment skills, and expand your confidence in managing complex vestibular presentations.

Over the weekend, Amanda will guide you through:
🔹 Revision of common vestibular pathologies
🔹 Advanced oculomotor assessment techniques
🔹 Differential diagnosis with real case discussions
🔹 Practical treatment principles and progression strategies
🔹 An in-depth exploration of BPPV, central dysfunction & PPPD

Expect an inspiring, interactive learning experience packed with evidence-based teaching and hands-on practice.

📅 Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th January 2026
⏰ 9am – 5pm each day
📍 Thorpes Neuro Rehab, Church Farm Business Centre, Eversley, Hook, Hampshire
💷 £250

📩 Book your place:
[email protected]

📞 0118 391 5055

Spaces are limited — secure your spot and take your vestibular rehab skills to the next level! 🙌

05/11/2025

💥 Thorpes Neuro Rehab – Optimising Movement For Life! 💥

Do you or someone you know live with a neurological condition such as Stroke, Parkinson’s, MS, Brain Injury, or balance problems like dizziness or vertigo? 🧠💙

Our specialist Neurological Physiotherapists in Eversley help people:
✅ Improve movement and balance
✅ Regain independence and confidence
✅ Enhance quality of life through personalised rehabilitation

We offer:
🌿 1-to-1 Neuro Physio | 🏊‍♂️ Aquatic Physio | 💪 Neuro Exercise Classes | 🥗 Nutritional Therapy | 🏡 Care Home Visits

💙 Helping you move well, live well, and thrive! 💙

📍 Based in Eversley
📞 0118 391 5055 | 📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.thorpesneurorehab.com

29/10/2025

🧠💜 World Stroke Day – October 29, 2025 💜🧠

Today, we’re joining the global effort to raise awareness for World Stroke Day and to celebrate the incredible progress stroke survivors make through rehabilitation.

At Thorpes Neuro Rehab, our specialist neuro physiotherapists support people every step of the way. Helping to restore movement, balance, and independence through tailored rehabilitation grounded in neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to adapt and heal).

💪 Our Focus:
✨ Personalised rehab plans
✨ Strength and mobility retraining
✨ Confidence and independence building

Recovery doesn’t stop after hospital care, it continues with the right support, encouragement, and expertise. 💜

📞 Call us on 0118 391 5055, email [email protected] or visit www.thorpesneurorehab.com to find out how we can help.

29/10/2025

Every day, 240 people will wake up to the life-changing impact of a stroke. But with the right support, stroke recovery is possible.

is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Mums, dads, grandparents, young people, and even children can be left unable to move, see, speak, or even swallow. It’s a traumatic, life-changing event that robs survivors and their families of the life they knew.

This , join us in raising awareness of stroke and help the Stroke Association to support more stroke survivors at every step of their recovery. https://stroke.org.uk/