Anne Shumway-Cook and Marjorie Woollacott come to Manchester!

Anna Ziemer, one of our neurological Physiotherapists, along with her colleagues from the Manchester Association of Chartered Physiotherapists Interested in Neurology (ACPIN) Committee, have been busy over the summer organising for the internationally renowned speakers Anne Shumway-Cook and Marjorie Woollacott to present to physiotherapists interested in balance problems. The day finally arrived, and on a sunny weekend in September, both Anna and Susan (Practice Principal) attended the 2-day course “Balance Rehabilitation: From Research to Clinical Practice”. The course contained an extremely systematic lecture programme on the motor, sensory and cognitive components of balance, based on the very mixed recently published evidence. In addition, there were very useful practical workshops on the assessment and treatment of balance problems in elderly and neurological patients.

The course allowed Anna and Susan to build their our own conceptual framework for clinical practice with some of our elderly and neurological patients who experience balance difficulties. Furthermore, Susan represented the practice, along with other business representatives, to introduce delegates to professionals working in the field of neurological physiotherapy. A good day was had by all!

Reviews

Marie Oxtoby

I am the Chair/Co-ordinator of Bolton Neuro Voices, a small local charity. I first contacted SP Therapy Services in 2012 when I was looking for a neuro physiotherapist to help us pilot a new Hydrotheraoy Course for people with long-term neurological conditions. Since then Susan Pattison and her staff have helped us to deliver ten courses to a total of more than 200 people and to facilitate the progress of many on to ongoing Continuation Programmes. Her expertise and willingness to listen and respond to our needs and those of our very varied participants is hugely appreciated and our partnership has gone from strength to strength. I unreservedly recommend this practice.

Amanda Knight

Andy provided a very thorough and considered physiotherapy assessment of a client with complex needs. His report was to a very high standard and underpinned all immediate and long term therapy needs. Thank you!

Elaine O'Flaherty

Very professional service and high quality of reports and communication to ensure best practice and outcomes for my clients.

Suzanne

SP Therapy Services has supported Greater Manchester Spinal Injury Group for many years. Susan and Rebecca have demonstrated knowledge and skill and been adaptable to working in community settings. I would have no hesitation in recommending SP Therapy Services

Janet Penny

I am delighted to endorse the team at SP Therapy Services. They consistently provide exceptional therapy and support their practice with sound, detailed documentation, which always arrives in a timely manner. The friendly clinicians are a credit to this fabulous company and it is evident that they always keep their patients at the centre of everything they do.