Specialist neurological physiotherapy after a stroke, delivered in your own home across Hampshire.
After a stroke, physiotherapy is central to regaining movement, function and independence. Our stroke rehabilitation is delivered at home, where the goals that matter (the stairs, the walk to the shop) are right in front of us.
The brain's ability to adapt and relearn (neuroplasticity) is greatest with frequent, meaningful practice. Structured physiotherapy after discharge helps you regain strength on the affected side, retrain walking and balance, and reduce the risk of falls, stiffness and secondary problems.
No two strokes are the same, and progress depends on the stroke itself, your health and how much practice happens. But most home rehabilitation journeys move through these broad phases.
Making the movement you left hospital with safe and repeatable at home: transfers, short walks indoors, and the routines (bathroom and stairs) that independence is built on.
The brain is at its most responsive in the early months. Frequent, task-specific practice counts double here, so this is when we work hardest on walking, balance and the affected arm and hand.
Longer walks, outdoor surfaces, kerbs and slopes, and building the endurance that turns exercises into real life: the shop and family visits.
Improvement continues for as long as practice does. We keep progressing goals, protect what you have gained and reduce the risk of falls and setbacks.
Most people leave hospital with a period of NHS community rehabilitation, and then, after a number of weeks, it tapers off. That moment often arrives long before recovery is finished, and it can feel like being handed back a life that doesn't fit yet.
The evidence is clear that the brain keeps adapting for as long as it is given meaningful, repeated practice: months and years after a stroke, long past the early weeks. Private stroke rehabilitation at home fills exactly that gap. We keep the practice going, structured and progressive, from wherever the NHS pathway leaves off.
Task-specific practice is the engine of stroke recovery: the task you practise is the task that improves. Practising stairs on your own staircase and walking your own hallway means every repetition transfers directly to daily life.
One session a week does not rebuild a life on its own; the practice between visits does. We involve family and carers at every session, showing them exactly what to help with and what to leave you to fight for yourself.
Walking, balance and falls prevention usually lead the plan, alongside work for the affected arm and hand, which too often gets written off early. We also address the quieter problems that hold recovery back: fatigue, muscle tone and stiffness, shoulder pain and lost confidence.
Goals stay personal and concrete: walking to the paper shop, getting into the shower unaided, driving again, holding a grandchild. Progress is measured against the life you want back.
As soon as possible, ideally within the first week or two, so nothing learned in hospital is lost and the early, most responsive months are used well. We can also run alongside NHS community rehab with your team's knowledge, adding practice rather than duplicating it.
No. The strongest gains come early, but the brain responds to meaningful practice at any stage. We regularly help people make real, measurable progress years after their stroke, often because something was never fully rehabilitated the first time.
Yes. The arm is frequently under-treated once walking returns, yet it responds to the same principle: frequent, task-specific practice at the right difficulty. We build a daily arm programme and progress it visit by visit.
Most people start with one or two visits a week plus a daily practice plan for between sessions. Frequency flexes with your goals, your energy and your budget, and we are honest about when less input would do the same job.
Yes. With your permission we share assessments and progress with your stroke team, GP or consultant, and we pick up formally where NHS rehabilitation ends so there is no gap.
Residential neuro-rehab centres suit a small group with very complex needs, and they come with residential fees and a stay away from home. For most people, intensive practice in the place recovery has to work (your own stairs and street) transfers better to daily life, keeps family involved every day, and costs a fraction of a residential placement.
Sessions are £90 for a full hour, everything included, with no packages or minimum commitment, so the cost follows the plan we agree rather than a fixed programme. After the first assessment we give you an honest view of how many sessions your goals are likely to take.
A relaxed but thorough conversation about how things started and what you want to get back to, followed by a physical assessment. You will leave with a clear explanation, a plan and your first exercises, and we will agree how often we should visit.
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Charlie has been fantastic after my hip replacement, just can't recommend him enough. He was very patient with me while encouraging me with new exercises, and has really helped my confidence to move forward. I've made progress much quicker than I thought I would and that's all thanks to Charlie.
Emily is a lovely, engaging, patient and knowledgeable physiotherapist. Her time with my husband during his acute stroke recovery phase has been invaluable. Emily researched and adapted her sessions and exercises to my husband's specific requests and needs. Thank you Emily :-)
I had my first appointment with Charlie last month after coming out of hospital with 5 vertebral fractures. Barely able to walk or do anything for myself. Now 7 weeks later I'm able to walk unaided and do everything to look after myself.
This year my long term orthopaedic conditions and my vestibular migraine have been particularly troublesome. But thanks to Charlie's professional guidance my mobility is greatly improved and I am feeling much more confident when out and about.
After being let down by the NHS I was delighted to find South Coast Home Physiotherapy and it was a real bonus that they come to the home. Emily is skilled, helpful, friendly and solutions focused, providing the 1-1 support my daughter needs.
Professional, reliable and caring. The support from Charlie, our physio, has been invaluable.
Cannot praise them enough! Comprehensive and professional treatment plans that inspire you.
Enormously helpful advice and encouragement. I couldn't recommend more highly.
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