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Therapies on Thames proudly announces its latest NHS contract, providing specialist inpatient reablement and rehabilitation therapies for elderly NHS patients at two inpatient rehabilitation facilities in Gloucester and Cheltenham. Building upon the success of Therapies on Thames’ existing NHS contracts with NHS Gloucestershire and the NHS Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, these new contracts…

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, Therapies on Thames has forged a successful partnership with the NHS Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, providing crucial community rehabilitation services for patients recently discharged from hospitals. This collaborative effort aims to facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home, ensuring patients receive prompt and specialised care in…

Therapies on Thames and NHS Gloucestershire have forged a dynamic partnership that reflects innovation and a patient-focused reablement approach. This collaborative alliance addresses the critical phase when patients no longer require acute hospital care following illness or falls but are not yet ready to return home. Reablement care focuses on assisting individuals in relearn and…

Loss of strength and loss of independence is seen by many, including some health practitioners, as inevitable as we get older. With over-65s accounting for 70% of bed days in hospitals in the UK, the strain on the NHS continues to grow. Prescribing activity and specialist movement to older people could not only result in a healthier aging population in the UK, but could also significantly ease pressure on the NHS by reducing the number of falls, people in care, and hospital re-admissions.

Walking and maintaining balance can come as a challenge for people suffering with Parkinson’s Disease. Prospective studies show that between 45% and 68% of people with Parkinson’s will fall each year, with a large proportion (50-86%) falling recurrently. By practicing gait training and balance exercises, individuals can improve posture and walking ability, decreasing the likelihood of falls or injury.

Cost of Falls to NHS and Social Care – How Specialist Physiotherapy for Fall Prevention Can Help Falls and fractures present a prevalent and grave health concern among the elderly population in England. Individuals aged 65 and above bear the greatest risk of experiencing falls, with approximately one-third of this age group and about half…

How Therapies on Thames Supports the NHS Through Inpatient Rehabilitation Centres If you or an elderly relative/friend has recently been admitted to hospital or suffered an illness or fall, you may require temporary after care to help you recover and stay independent at home. This is where inpatient rehabilitation centers, and specially commissioned NHS inpatient…

Inpatient Rehabilitation – What is Inpatient Rehabilitation and What are The Benefits of Inpatient Rehabilitation for Elderly Patients? Unfortunately, many elderly people experience stability and mobility issues following illness, injury or surgery. The ability to complete tasks such as standing, walking, and getting in/out of bed unaided is essential for quality of life and for…

Discover How Physiotherapy Helps Elderly Patients Recover After a Hospital Stay As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to injury and illness. Unfortunately, this reality often results in hospital stays for elderly individuals. However, the road to recovery doesn’t end once they are discharged from the hospital. Physiotherapy can play a crucial role in…