Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW

A specialist multidisciplinary team providing community based rehabilitation for adults in Plymouth with a range of neurological conditions and stroke🧠

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Welcome to the CNRT page🙌🏽

We are a specialist multidisciplinary team providing community based rehabilitation for adults in Plymouth with a range of neurological conditions and stroke🧠

Follow us for our team updates, patient stories and weekly tips🔔

@livewellsw

[Different Strokes - Stroke Support UK @diffstrokes]

Improve leg strength and flexibility with this kicking/leg raise exercise! Need a simpler option? You can adapt it to help with controlled movements. Perfect for lower body endurance. #LegStrength #StrokeRecovery #MobilityExercises #RehabReset

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Massive well done to our patient, Dave, who attended the @BritishCycling limitless accessible cycling session this morning at @TheHubFoulston 🚲

@livewellsw
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[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Our Rehab Assistants (Monica, Kevin and Dani) had a great time attending the Empowering AHP Support Workers: Celebrating Achievement event @theboxplymouth today! A brilliant day of inspiration, empowerment & connection🏆

Thanks to: @NHSDevon @darrellwoodman @UCSD_HealthPro

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

@livewellsw @UHP_NHS @NHSDevon @NHSSW 🤩🤩🤩

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Click the link below to see how CNRT supported Steve to reach his goals 🤩

[Livewell Southwest @livewellsw]

Stroke survivor Steve shares his uplifting story on getting back on his feet again 🥹

https://t.co/1yoBIN6dUR

#stroke #rehab #physiotherapy

[Parkinson's UK @ParkinsonsUK]

Today is #WorldParkinsonDay and we’re raising awareness of the condition and our support services. If you or a loved one needs support, we're here. Call our helpline, 0808 800 0303, or visit https://t.co/5E6JLf4Ns0. Because, until we find a cure, there’s Parkinson’s UK. #WPD2025

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

To find your nearest exercise or Parkinson’s support group, check out their website at: https://t.co/1mDVO2iLVp

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Physio Ellie and Assistant Dani headed to one of the local @ParkinsonsUK exercise groups in Plymouth this afternoon!

It was great to meet such a wonderful group of people - it was also nice to catch up with some of our current and previous patients👏

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Our team is growing🪴

We are super excited to share that two of the Livewell new starters this week will be joining our team👏👏

Welcome to Sam (Physiotherapist) and Sam (Rehab Assistant) - we are super excited for you to be joining us!!

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Massive thank you to Early Bird Plymouth for fuelling our team meeting last week🐣

Although the food was yummy, it means it was time to say goodbye to our Occupational Therapist, Lucy😢

We will miss you and we wish you all the best for your next rotation at CCRT🙌🏽

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Swapping walking sticks for hockey sticks at todays strength and balance group🏑

Each member tackled the slalom before taking a shot on goal🥅

Well done to all the members of our group who tested their balance today by taking part in the hockey activity👏

@livewellsw

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

@diffstrokes This sounds great! Are they regular meetings? We would love to circulate to our patients!

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

EXERCISE OF THE WEEK:

Step ups are a perfect exercise to complete at home & are a good way to build strength in your legs whilst building confidence on the stairs!

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Demonstration video:

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

PSP can also affect a person’s mood, behaviour and thinking. People with PSP may also have stiffness and slow movement…

More information about PSP can be found here: https://t.co/XQ7SMW8hFX

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy is a rare neurological disorder that affects body movements, walking, balance, and eye movements. PSP is caused by damage to nerve cells in areas of the brain that control thinking and body movements🧠

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

The best way to understand your blood pressure is to check it regularly. 

Our online blood pressure tool will help you understand what your numbers mean and give you tips on how to manage your blood pressure.

➡️ https://t.co/efGasM5KIr

[NHS @NHSuk]

John’s wife noticed one side of his face was drooping. He’d had a stroke. She called 999. After treatment John has been able to return to work.

Any sign of a stroke is always an emergency. Face or Arm or Speech, at the first sign, it’s Time to call 999.

https://t.co/FrYud44amW

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

Today is #worldstrokeday ‼️

High blood pressure significantly increases your risk of having a stroke. Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it!

Find out how to get checked and manage your risk at: https://t.co/DOv3nUO273

@livewellsw

[Livewell Southwest @livewellsw]

Staff and Patients talk about new Plymouth Neuro Rehab Unit

https://t.co/2NFO5JTafw via @PlymChronicle

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

The risk of suffering a stroke within the first month after a TIA is around 12%, with about half of all strokes occurring within the first 24 hours following a TIA!

If a person presents with the symptoms of a stroke (shown in picture below) Think FAST - call 999 immediately☎️

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

What is a TIA?

A Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) is often referred to as a “mini stroke”. The symptoms are very similar to those of a stroke but the difference is that they resolve completely🧠

A TIA can last for minutes to hours, but not longer than 24 hours!

[Community Neuro Rehab Team - LWSW @CNRT_livewell]

If the symptoms last longer than 24 hours, then the event is called a stroke!

TIAs are caused by the blood supply to the brain being interrupted for a short period of time only. They act as a warning sign that all is not well with the blood supply to the brain🧠