Online stroke rehab group
Build your confidence, fitness and function after stroke, in the comfort of your own home
Please read on for full info, and get in touch if you have further questions
So much more than an exercise class
Stroke rehab (for those able to stand and communicate) often involves skilled discussion, movement, exercise, advice, and planning. All these aspects can be achieved to a high standard via video call appointments. I tailor every session to the needs of the group and fully answer any questions along the way.
Many people appreciate the convenience of being able to have sessions from anywhere with an internet connection with no travel time or cost. After completing an initial assessment, you could receive 8 hours of my expertise, over a 3 month period, for the same price as a typical 1 hour home visit physio appointment!
Discounts for pre-assessments may be available for charities and clubs, so please get in touch. For my undivided attention please book an online physio appointment.
History
From 2013 to 2020 I had been delivering face to face group stroke rehab classes for an Ipswich community stroke group affiliated to the Stroke Association.
This online group was initially set up for that group due to the COVID 19 pandemic, however it presented an opportunity for me to help even more stroke survivors.
If you want to get to know me better before deciding whether to join us, please take a look at my about me page or health and fitness blog . Also please see my reviews toward the bottom of this page, some are from those attending the group.
Online Stroke Rehab Group Requirements
Had a stroke?
Able to follow conversations and verbal instructions?
Able to stand, and have some movement in all four limbs?
Would like affordable physio support without any travelling time/cost?
Able to (or have help to) access emails, use weblinks, and have a smart device with webcam?
If the answers were all YES, my online stroke rehab group may be a great option for you, so please book your one to one “Online Stroke Rehab Group Pre-Assessment” to get started!
The pre-assessment must be completed prior to your first group booking, or if returning after a change in health, so I can consider if you are safe and suitable to join the group.
What and when?
IMPORTANT: To ensure you are safe and suitable for the group, you must complete a one to one “Online Stroke Rehab Group Pre-Assessment” prior to your first booking, or if returning after a change to your health (use the link above of continue below to book)
After completing your pre-assessment, you are likely to then gain approval to join the group sessions, which involve weekly 40 minute video calls where we discuss and address your needs and difficulties as a group in relation to the themes below.
Session 1. Stroke rehabilitation education, whole body warm up/mobility exercises
Session 2. Fitness Test (made especially for stroke survivors in this group to monitor progress)
Session 3. Upper limb and hand function advice, education and exercises
Session 4. Lower body and balance advice, education and exercises
Session 5. Fitness Test or an “ask me anything” session (in months with 5 weeks)
Upon booking each months group sessions, you will receive all necessary information and resources. You will be invited to join our optional private Facebook support group, where you can keep in touch and share ideas with other stroke survivors.
If you would prefer my undivided attention, instead of group sessions, please book an online physio appointment.
Resources Needed?
Ideally you will have a sturdy chair, table/kitchen worktop, and empty wall space/strong closed door, available to use during appointments.
You will also need a laptop or PC with webcam, microphone, speaker and reliable internet connection.
Group pre-assessments and weekly sessions are delivered through Zoom video conferencing software. You will need basic computer skills.
Here’s a video I found for an example of how to join a Zoom meeting.
Prices?
£40 pre-assessment (one to one 40 minute appointment)
£6 per weekly group session (40 minutes each, booked and paid for in monthly blocks)
FREE Private Facebook Online Stroke Rehab Group
This means that after completing your initial pre-assessment, you could receive…
8 hours of my expertise over 3 months, with additional group support, for less than a typical 1 hour home visit physio appointment!
Discounts for pre-assessments may be available for charities and clubs with multiple people interested in my services, so please get in touch.
For my undivided attention please book an online physio appointment.
What to do next?
Join our free Private Facebook Group
Whether you intend to book onto the main group session, or still haven’t decided, you are welcome to join our private Facebook group. This will give you an opportunity to engage with people within the main Online Stroke Rehab Group and see relevant content we all post.
We are a friendly bunch, so please feel free to get involved, ask questions, share ideas and resources. It is all about helping yourself and other stroke survivors to stay motivated and make positive changes.
Click the image to request to join our Private Facebook Group
ONLINE STROKE REHAB GROUP BOOKINGS
PRE-ASSESSMENTS
If you HAVE NOT recently attended a pre-assessment or the group, OR there has been A CHANGE to your health…
Please book your one to one pre-assessment
£40
ONLINE STROKE REHAB GROUP
PRE-ASSESSMENT
- UP TO 40 MINUTE LIVE VIDEO CALL
- TAILORED TO YOUR ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT NEEDS
MONTHLY GROUP SESSIONS
If you HAVE recently attended a pre-assessment or the group, AND there has been NO CHANGE to your health…
Please click on the month you’d like to attend (a new webpage will load), select a day/time listed and follow the onscreen instructions to book and pay (currently only £6 per group session)
⭐ Reviews ⭐
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Carl is an excellent physio and has a great knowledge base from strength and conditioning to manual therapy. I would definitely recommend Carl for physio treatment.
James Leathers
02/01/2021 -
I certainly recommend Carl's online Stroke rehab class. It's convenient connecting to Zoom weekly and Carl is reassuring and knowledgeable in this work. I've been with the class for 1 year plus.
optimistic gal
14/08/2021 -
I am a part of a stroke group and Carl help us every week. He is very professional and never boring. He has a calm manner, and varies our program every time and he always create different ways to make exercise fun.
Brian Sheppard
14/02/2020 -
I saw Carl when I was suffering from plantar fasciitis. He sorted out a rehabilitation programme, demonstrated excellent understanding of my needs to get back onto the netball court as quickly as possible and explained clearly what exercises would help. He is knowledgeable about many sports and injuries, as well as being available for advice around training and strength and conditioning. I will certainly seek out his advice in the future.
Annabel Bennett
05/03/2020 -
I saw Carl when I had Sciatica and was in a lot of pain. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and helped when the pain was at its worst. He gave me some great after care advice as well which I still use now and am pleased to say I am still pain free. Would highly recommend and would use again myself.
Martin Cumberland
17/02/2020 -
Carl is the physiotherapist at our Stroke Club. He is cheerful, warm and approachable. He is always thinking of new and fun ways to help us maximise our potential after stroke. His patience, humour and expertise makes him a valuble, well loved member of the team. He is highly recommended!
Nick Trett
07/02/2020 -
I am a part of a stroke group and Carl is giving us training and therapy on zoom. He has a real understaning of what it is like to have a stroke and give us the appropriate exerecsie for our needs. He is a patient and very calm person and always ready to help. Thanks Carl
Brian Sheppard
11/09/2020 -
Loving Carl's Zoom stroke exercise class. There are always options available to make the exercises suitable for everyone. Highly recommend his weekly class. Thank you Carl.
Pamela irving
13/05/2021 -
Loving Carl's Zoom stroke exercise class. There are always options available to make the exercises suitable for everyone. Highly recommend his weekly class. Thank you Carl.
Pamela irving
17/06/2021 -
Carl provided a fantastic sports massage service, saw him twice during a recent visit to Felixstowe, he was flexible around my arrival time, was super organised, punctual and massage was spot on. Would not hesitate to recommend Carl for anyone needing Physio / Sports Massage in the Ipswich / Felixstowe area.
Simon Morris
30/07/2021
- I became a client of Carl's earlier this year after suffering a calf injury playing rugby. After the extremely professional assessment; medical history, previous injuries, level of physical activity, current physical stats etc. I was given a detailed but easy to follow plan of rehabilitation. No pressure was put upon me to have any follow up appointments; literally my choice if I felt the need for further treatment. I took the opportunity to book a further treatment straight away. Through the careful management of my injury by Carl, sports massage, specific area exercise and monitoring by him, I was able to resume playing rugby again within an incredibly short time frame that I didn't think would've been possible. I can thoroughly recommend Carl for anything from a small niggle to major injury as you'll be seen by the best. Stephen Barrett
28/12/2019 - Carl did my assessment before referring me to a neurologist when he discovered that physical therapy was not the appropriate course of action. Although unable to assist me with an exercise program, he took the time to go through all of my history, did a thorough physical assessment before making any assumptions and compiled a great referral report which sped things up for me afterwards. Professional attitude, knows his stuff and a friendly guy, highly recommend! Chris Stennett
13/11/2019 - I am a part of a stroke group and Carl is giving us training and therapy on zoom. He has a real understaning of what it is like to have a stroke and give us the appropriate exerecsie for our needs. He is a patient and very calm person and always ready to help. Thanks Carl Brian Sheppard
10/12/2020 - Carl has helped me and other Stroke survivors to keep active and gives us the exercises we need to keep us moving. Carl is very good and I would recommend him without hesitation. Adi Stannard-Smith
14/11/2020 - Carl was my supervisor for a time whilst working in MSK physiotherapy in Suffolk.
He's always put alot of time and effort into teaching and helping me to understand all things physio related and how best to manage tricky patients. Working with Carl has helped to develop my clinical reasoning skills, handling, and confidence and he is a physio that even with my own six years experience, I would still seek out and value his opinion and advice Lee Platt
08/01/2020 - I saw Carl when I was suffering from plantar fasciitis. He sorted out a rehabilitation programme, demonstrated excellent understanding of my needs to get back onto the netball court as quickly as possible and explained clearly what exercises would help. He is knowledgeable about many sports and injuries, as well as being available for advice around training and strength and conditioning. I will certainly seek out his advice in the future. Annabel Bennett
03/03/2020 - I saw Carl when I had Sciatica and was in a lot of pain. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and helped when the pain was at its worst. He gave me some great after care advice as well which I still use now and am pleased to say I am still pain free. Would highly recommend and would use again myself. Martin Cumberland
17/02/2020
