ReWalk Training Course Following on from Robert’s trial of the ReWalk exoskeleton technology we had a training week at MNC with Stephen Ruffle, Sales Manager UK and Ireland and Marcel Mielke a physiotherapist who is Clinical Trainer of Europe. At the end of a busy few days MNC has staff certified as trainers to use [...]
Fifteen years following a spinal cord injury, one of MNC’s clients Robert Shelton has walked over 500 steps using the Rewalk, aswell as walking outside for the first time. The Rewalk is a wearable, robotic exoskeleton. This achievement is amazing considering the level of his lesion and being diagnosed as a complete spinal cord injury [...]
Each year MNC work with the Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to offer a Prize Placement to a final year Master's student who has a keen interest in neurological physiotherapy. At MNC we value the education of future physiotherapist's, giving an individual the opportunity to work in a dedicated centre, that is passion about improving a [...]
Improving Workplace Opportunity for Those with Disabilities by Linzi Meadows MNC Director and Clinical Specialist in Neurological Physiotherapy. I was honoured to attend the launch of MidlandsAbility at the KPMG building in Birmingham. I was invited by Richard Day, who has been one of the key driving forces in bringing this group together. Richard attends [...]
MNC would like to congratulate Alex on yet another recovery milestone in his rehabilitation from a spinal cord injury! Here at MNC we have worked alongside Alex for many years supporting his recovery and overcoming hurdles on the way but he continue to impress, even us, with his determination and commitment to doing everything possible [...]
Fifteen years following a spinal cord injury, one of MNC’s clients is not letting it get in his way. Using specialist hands on neuro-rehabilitation allows him to keep his body in good condition so he can enjoy holidays, such as skiing in Canada. I found MNC in 2004, two years after breaking my neck at [...]
**Job Opportunities - Manchester Neurotherapy Centre** In order to strengthen our team, MNC are always interested in hearing from experienced neurophysiotherapists. MNC has an international reputation as a centre of excellence, where we can offer an exciting chance for someone to join our dynamic practice. We give unique opportunities in supporting and mentoring from three Bobath [...]
As MNC physiotherapists our love for our jobs comes from our passion to help people reach their personal goals and beyond. The following was written by a patient's wife on behalf of them both, reading this gives us all extreme pride that what we do can be a small part in helping a family 'get [...]
In this blog we are going to look at hydration and the facts around ‘water’…I am using water in inverted comma’s as again this can be misleading. In the scientific community, they talk about ‘water’ they are often talking about nutrient water, which we can be sourced from both the food we eat and the [...]
A weekend PD study day was held at MNC on Saturday 18th March. The course was taught by Dr Bhanu Ramaswamy OBE and Fiona Lindop Specialist Parkinson's Physiotherapist. They both have a wealth of experience in Parkinson's and were directly involved in producing the European Physiotherapy Guidelines for Parkinson's Disease. The course, 'Parkinson's: Application of [...]
