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vimhealthcare.bsky.social
@vimhealthcare.bsky.social
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VIM Health is a specialist neurological rehabilitation centre supported by a team of therapists, with a fully accessible gym on-site.
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Insights that matter:

Subscribe to our newsletter for Case Managers to stay informed with practical insights, case studies, and exclusive resources to support your clients’ recovery journeys.

Launching this September.
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March 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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We’re Hiring: Full Time Band 5 Physiotherapist
Location: Vim Health, Mid Sussex. Please send CV and covering letter to: info@vimhealth.co.uk before 21st April 2025 #PhysioJob
collage of images containing gym equipment and rehab technology such as the lyra and sophie M using the rex exoskeleton. beneath it text that reads: We’re Hiring: Full Time Band 5 Physiotherapist Location: Vim Health, Mid Sussex Please send CV and covering letter to: info@vimhealth.co.uk Application deadline: 21st April 2025 Vim Health robot-assisted therapies
March 21, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Check out recent published article from our Senior Physio, @bexwalters.bsky.social, on evaluating the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) for walking in adults with cerebral palsy: jneuroengrehab.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
#CerebralPalsy #Neurorehabilitation #FES
Functional electrical stimulation for walking in adults with cerebral palsy: a service evaluation - Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neuromotor disorder which can lead to walking difficulties. Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is approved by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Subscribe to our newsletter for Case Managers to stay informed with practical insights & useful resources to support your clients’ recovery journeys. Click here to sign up: mailchi.mp/bc154c44c7e9... @kccm.bsky.social @markhollowayhf.bsky.social @vickigilman.bsky.social @alimcn.bsky.social
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January 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is
A rare condition that can cause paralysis & affect everyday life. Rehab plays a vital role in recovery, from regaining strength to improving independence.

Discover more about GBS in our latest article here: vimhealthcare.co.uk/guillain-bar... #GullianBarreSyndrome
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January 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Clinicians at Vim are passionate about learning and imparting knowledge they have gained through clinical practice. @bexwalters.bsky.social just completed a webinar on walking difficulties on maintenance of mobility in adults with CP.
Available for Physios that subscribe to neurologyacademy.org
January 9, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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Get your HIIT! 💪🏾

Join our Physio-Led HIIT Class starting Mon 6th Jan at 4pm.

Build strength & boost fitness with seated/standing options for all abilities.

Limited spots! Call 01273 037400 to book.

#InclusiveHIIT #AccessibleFitness #VimHealth
December 18, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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We offer SLT via Telerehabilitation (TR), making essential care accessible to clients wherever they are.

Check out this study on utilising Telerehabilitation for conditions such as Stroke, MS & Parkinson’s: www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13...

@parkinsons.org.uk

#Neurorehabilitation #Telerehabilitation
Telerehabilitation for Neurological Motor Impairment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Quality of Life, Satisfaction, and Acceptance in Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease
Telerehabilitation (TR) seems to be a viable and feasible solution to face the rehabilitative challenges posed by neurological impairments and to improve patients’ quality of life (QoL). This review a...
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December 16, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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Every rehabilitation journey is different.

This is Macy’s progress 💥💥💥 we’re so grateful to be part of her journey.

#NeuroRehabilitation
December 9, 2024 at 4:00 PM
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Best of luck to our clinical lead @bexwalters.bsky.social on the delivery of the Spasticity Management course today.

We are incredibly proud of your commiment to advancing clinical knowledge and improving outcomes for patients of with spasticity.

#SpasticityManagement #AdvancingNeuroRehab
December 5, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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Did you know each fingertip has over 3,000 touch receptors? Sensory retraining requires consistent practice:

To improve temperature awareness, safely test warm and cold objects using your unaffected limb first. Practice regularly and stay safe!

#SensoryRetraining #Neuroplasticity
December 4, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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A recent study highlights that very early rehabilitation (VER) for acute ischemic stroke can significantly improve activities of daily living (ADLs) & reduce long-term complications.

Read more: www.frontiersin.org/journals/neu...
#StrokeRecovery #Neurorehabilitation #StrokeCare
Frontiers | Efficacy and safety of very early rehabilitation for acute ischemic stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundEarly rehabilitation after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) contributes to functional recovery. However, the optimal time for starting rehabilitation re...
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December 2, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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Friday Fun:
Here a snippet of Sid working on loading his right leg in stance phase.

#PhysioForSpinalCordInjury #NeuroRehabTech #LowerLimbRehab #IntensiveRehabilitation #FunPhysiotherapy #NeutoPhysio
November 29, 2024 at 12:16 PM
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Throw back to Sophie presenting her poster on ‘Achieving self-feeding in chronic cervical spinal cord injury: A case study’ at MASCIP last week.

@claireeguy.bsky.social

#Mascip #CollaborationForQuality
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November 27, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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CSP members have until 9 December to share views on physiotherapy degree apprenticeships. This initiative aims to shape the future of hands-on BSc training, by gathering insights from members, employers and apprentices. Have your say: www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/resources/ph...

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Physiotherapy apprenticeships | Skills for Health
An apprenticeship can offer structured career development to individuals looking to upskill in their current job or enter a new profession.
www.skillsforhealth.org.uk
November 26, 2024 at 7:17 AM
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@bexwalters.bsky.social and Charlotte went to a fantastic talk at ACPIN London by Sally Davenport. Both are keen to explore ways Vim Health can help support our community further. Watch this space.

#NeuroRehab #NeuroPhysio #VimHealth #ACPIN
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November 23, 2024 at 2:25 PM
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Interesting piece exploring AI in Neurorehabilitation. Advancements in machine learning and AI-driven care, show huge potential for personalised treatment plans & improving rehabilitation outcomes.

👉 Read the full publication here on MDPI: www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12...
Towards Transforming Neurorehabilitation: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Disorders
Background and Objectives: Neurological disorders like stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), and Parkinson’s disease (PD) significantly affect global health, requiring accurate diagnosis and long-term neu...
www.mdpi.com
November 22, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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Thank you MASCIP for providing a platform and space to connect with leading professionals, exchange insights, and champion innovations that improve care pathways. 💡

#Mascip #CollabortationForQuality #NeuroRehabilitation #InnovationInHealthcare
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November 21, 2024 at 5:58 PM