WHAT WE TREAT
Stroke
How it's caused
Strokes occur either as a result of a blockage (ischaemia) to the blood vessels supplying the brain, or as a result of a bleed (haemorrhage). The resulting loss of blood supply to certain areas of the brain causes a lack of oxygen to the brain tissue, which then becomes damaged. Depending on where the damage occurs, a number of symptoms can occur including:
How it's treated
Damage to the brain cells following stroke is irreparable; however, the brain is adaptable and other areas can be trained to take over some of the lost function. The brain is also able to learn and adapt. We can help to optimise this adaptation recovery and minimise secondary complications. This includes specific physiotherapy interventions to:
Meet Nikos: Your Expert Neuro-Physiotherapist
Nikos is a Senior Neuro-Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ experience of working with patients with brain injury.
By working in some of the most recognised brain injury specialists facilities across the UK and Europe he has gained a wide experience of different approaches and techniques.
If you are concerned about a family member or friend who is suffering from symptoms caused by a stroke and you don't know where to turn, please call us for a free initial consultation to see how we can help.
Why choose Nikos?
My passion is empowering professionals, carers, family and above all the individual on how to retrain the brain and improving patient independence.
I have worked as Head of NeuroPhysiotherapy Department in various Neurorehabilitation centres in Greece and since 2016 I'm the Lead Neurological Physiotherapist in a Brain Injury hospital in Leicestershire.
