Send us Fan MailMost people assume rehabilitation ends when the hospital says you’re ready to go home. The truth can be harsher: many families walk into a gap where therapy stops, confidence collapses, and a loved one becomes afraid to move in the very place they’re meant to recover. We sit down with Susan Pattison, founder of SP Therapy Services in Greater Manchester, to talk about community rehabilitation, home physiotherapy, and neuro physiotherapy for adults living with stroke, brain injury, spinal injury, MS, and Parkinson’s. Susan explains why practising on a smooth gym floor can miss the point, and how real progress is built around carpets, stairs, doorsteps, toys on the floor, and the daily tasks that define independence. We also dig into falls prevention and balance training, including the uncomfortable idea of being “disabled by love” when carers remove too many chances to move. From neuroplasticity to goal-setting, Susan shares how she measures progress when change is subtle and non-linear, and why patient-centred functional goals often matter more than neat outcome scores. We also talk honestly about referral timing, NHS capacity pressures, the role of group programmes, and the practical challenges of running a specialist community clinic while trying to deliver ideal care. You’ll leave with a clearer view of what good neurorehabilitation looks like and how to support recovery without wrapping someone in cotton wool. If this conversation helps you think differently about rehab after injury or illness, please subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Guest BiographySusan Pattison is a specialist neurophysiotherapist and founder of SP Therapy Services, a community-based rehabilitation practice serving Greater Manchester and surrounding regions. With over 20 years of experience, she supports adults recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and long-term neurological conditions such as MS and Parkinson’s. Susan is passionate about delivering personalised, home-based care that helps patients regain independence and reach their full rehabilitation potential.🔗 Guest DetailsWebsite: https://www.sptherapyservices.co.ukLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-pattison-22080734/About Dr Andrew GreenlandDr Andrew Greenland is a UK-based medical doctor and founder of Greenland Medical, specialising in Integrative and Functional Medicine. With dual training in conventional and root-cause approaches, he helps individuals optimise health, performance, and longevity — with a focus on cognitive resilience and healthy ageing.Voices in Health and Wellness features meaningful conversations at the intersection of medicine, lifestyle, and human potential — with clinicians, scientists, and thinkers shaping the future of care.💌 Join the mailing list for new episodes and exclusive reflections: https://subscribe.voicesinhealthandwellness.com

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