Balance is a critical aspect of our daily lives, and as you age, maintaining it becomes even more vital. For seniors living with the challenges of a post-stroke or Parkinson’s diagnosis, concerns about balance are often top of mind. Fraser Simpson, an expert in Neurophysiotherapy in Glasgow, is well aware of these concerns. Clients frequently … Read more
Imagine waking up one day and not being able to move your hand or arm. You try to wiggle your fingers or lift your arm, but no matter how hard you try, nothing works. You feel desperately helpless and frustrated, one day everything is fine and the next you feel like a fraction of your … Read more
Have you learned to accept your Parkinson’s disease but CANNOT accept it ruining your experience on the golf course? Many may see this as an overreaction, however, at Simpsons Physiotherapy we understand how frustrating it can be when PD gets in the way, no matter how big or small. Especially when it comes to the … Read more
If you or a loved one have survived a stroke, you know just how life changing this can be. With anything from mild ongoing weaknesses to complete paralysis and lack of sensation. You don’t know how much recovery your going to make or how long it will take. The physical effects of a stroke very … Read more
If you have had a stroke that has affected your hand and/or arm, you are not alone. Hand and arm problems are common after stroke. They typically occur when the stroke affects the part of the brain responsible for relaying messages to and from the arm and hand. Arm and hand problems can be related … Read more
What is Mobility? Whether you have already started rehabilitation or waiting to see us, starting a new activity places new demands on your body, especially if your activity levels have been reduced. Regardless of what your goals increasing the amount and quality of movement your body is capable of is one of the most important … Read more
Although this may sound like a groovy 80’s dance move, in this blog post we’re going to be discussing how we pace ourselves in day to day life (however suggestions for dance moves are always welcome). We all have good days where we feel we have more energy and are able to do more, and … Read more
