The centre provides services the NHS does not. The provide: Physiotherapy, training and development courses, young person support, specialist advice, and the Connect Up social programme.
Their physiotherapy service includes standing treatments, acupuncture, soft tissue therapies, mobility maintenance, and hydrotherapy. They also provide exercise programmes both in their neuromuscular gym and online.
NMC assesses each person referred to the physiotherapy service. They then focus on their main issues and concerns. They give helpful advice and information and a treatment programme suited to their own needs.
How to access the service
You can be referred to the NeuroMuscular Centre by your consultant or GP. Their services are free of charge.
The team
The Physiotherapy Team
The Physiotherapy department at NeuroMuscular Centre offers a unique specialised physiotherapy service that provides ongoing treatment for adults in the UK with this group of progressive muscle wasting conditions.
Many travel significant distances for physiotherapy at NMC, and the team aims to maintain muscle strength, mobility and independence by providing treatment programmes targeted to meet individual needs.
NMC Design+Print
NeuroMuscular Centre is also home to NMC Design+Print. This bustling social enterprise offers graphic design and a range of professional printing. It is run and staffed by people with neuromuscular conditions.
Their profits support the centres services.
Other key people in the team include:
- Matthew Lanham, Chief Executive
- Ben Dale, Head of Operations
- Paul Orme, Head of Physiotherapy
- Jonny Slimming, Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
- Denise Boyall, Support Manager
- Claire James, Marketing Manager & Welcome Day Coordinator
Clinics
Adult
Clinics are held at the NeuroMuscular Centre in Winsford
- Personalised Exercise Programmes
- Muscle Strengthening Techniques
- Hydrotherapy
- Assisted Standing using Specialist Standing Frames
- Acupuncture
- Respiratory Treatment and Preventative Care
- Access to Specialist Advice/Assisted Exercise Equipment
- Home Exercise Planning
- Treatment of Associated Musculoskeletal Disorders