Testimonials 4
Major stroke
Tony Richards Wirral
9th December 2016
TherapyMatters and principal Physiotherapist Clare Fraser were recommended to me when the Wirral Community Physiotherapy Team had to withdraw treatment in January 2012, saying I had ‘plateaued’.
I had a major stroke in June 2011 which left me with no functionality in my left arm and leg, loss of peripheral vision in my left eye and a degree of inattention on the left. My main objective is to walk again but at her first assessment at the end of January 2012 Clare made it clear this was to be a long term aim; before that we had to do a lot more work on strengthening my core, improving my stamina and developing my balance ability. Over the past year she has concentrated on these goals and I am now able to stand more confidently and remain balanced for longer.
As is the nature of strokes these improvements take time but Clare has an encouraging way of making me work hard and stay focused. I appreciate NeuroPhysiotherapy is a very specialised area and TherapyMatters is an expert in this field. Their expertise, friendship, support and good humour in this past year have played a great part in helping both my wife and I remain positive and hopeful for the future.
Multiple fractures
Adrian Lumb
9th December 2016
I was knocked down by a hit and run driver in April 1995 and suffered multiple fractures and intra-cerebral bleeding. This led to reduced mobility and reduced control of my right leg.
Treatment as an in-patient and then as an out-patient on the NHS succeeded in getting me mobile and walking with a stick. In October 2012 I felt my walking had gradually deteriorated and I looked for more physiotherapy to help me. I received a ‘word of mouth’ recommendation about TherapyMatters because they are specialist in Neurological Physiotherapy.
TherapyMatters helped me to understand the mechanics of walking and how to use the relevant muscles and joints to enable me to walk more efficiently and with greater confidence. I would have no hesitation in returning if my walking should deteriorate again and would certainly recommend them to others. All the staff are very friendly, listen to your concerns and provide an excellent bespoke service.
Left arm paralysis
John Ashworth
9th December 2016
I suffered a brain haemorrhage in December 2011 which left me with left arm paralysis and generalised weakness down my left hand side. My NHS treatment was excellent and enabled me to return home, but NHS physiotherapy is limited in terms of time and intensity and it soon became apparent that I would need the intensive physiotherapy offered by TherapyMatters if I was going to achieve a recovery that would enable me to resume my pre-stroke life.
My sessions with Clare have focused on different areas of my body and the intensive work on different muscles has enabled me to regain much of the lost movement. My walking is almost back to normal, and there has been a massive improvement in both my left arm and left hand. I am now at a level where I am able to walk to work, I can stand up for eight hours a day in the pharmacy in which I work and do my job.
Rehab is not easy and the results are sometimes frustratingly slow but when Clare puts in the most part of a session in order to move a finger and you can move your finger independently (no matter how small a movement) at the end of the session – I realise how lucky I have been in becoming one of TherapyMatters clients.
I sincerely believe that without Clare’s expertise I would not have recovered from my stroke to the extent that I have. I have achieved all my goals so far – enjoying life with my family, back to the gym, back to driving and back in work.
Stroke
David Knight Cheshire
5th January 2016
After the first session with Cleo and Dawn just before Xmas 2015, it was clear to me that I would definitely walk again. No doubt about it.
Functional walking
Dave Wirral
8th September 2014
There has never been a more apt name for a business as we have found therapy at Therapy Matters has certainly made a difference to our lives. From just functional walking, Dave’s walking has massively improved. To manage this the physic has worked to lengthen key tendons in Dave’s leg, foot and manipulated his hip. From no movement in his arm the therapy has begun function, with Dave being able to move his arm from his elbow. Although progress is slow, it is happening thanks to the sessions of physio each week. Can’t thank them all enough.
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