Northumberland County is about to get a new much-needed rehabilitation service for residents with neurological impairments, such as stroke, acquired brain injuries, Multiple Sclerosis, or Parkinson’s.  Alison Crawford, a physiotherapist with 25 years of experience in rehabilitating neurological conditions, has joined the team at We-Fix-U Physiotherapy and Foot Health Centres.

Typically, when a traumatic event causing damage to the nervous system occurs, acute rehabilitation is provided through our local hospital physiotherapy department.  Following discharge from the hospital, the patient is able to receive a limited number of visits for rehabilitation in their own home, with funding through local agencies.  Unfortunately, this is not enough to achieve the maximum recovery possible.  As an example, research states that a stroke victim can benefit from physiotherapy up to one year post -stroke.  Conditions like this need daily intense physiotherapy for at least the first 3-6 months..  We-Fix-U co-owner and Physiotherapist, David Evans, was concerned about the lack of intensive rehabilitation available once the patient leaves the hospital, and so he decided to take action, leading to Mrs. Crawford’s recruitment.

Alison will be heading the new Neurological Rehabilitation program offered at We-Fix-U clinics in Cobourg and Port Hope. Primarily using the very specialized and most advanced neuro-rehabilitation method called the “Bobath Concept”, Alison will be able to work hands-on with Northumberland residents who have suffered strokes, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and other brain and spinal cord problems.  Through rehabilitation, Alison will teach patients how to manage their condition to maintain or gain as much functional independence as possible; she will work with patients to reach their goals, and can work with care givers to reduce the physical burden of care giving.  This program is available in the clinic setting, or in-home.

For more information about the program, or to book an appointment for a free consultation with Alison, please call 905-373-7045.