Stephen’s Story
Stephen suffered a stroke in early 2020, which significantly impacted the function of his left arm and leg. He spent two months in Redburn Rehab Unit in Irvine and continued his rehabilitation with NHS physiotherapy for a few months after discharge. However, after some time, his therapy was discontinued as he was told he had reached his full potential.
But Stephen wasn’t ready to accept that.
Determined to push further, Stephen took charge of his recovery, working with a personal trainer to help with weight loss and fitness. In his search for further physiotherapy support, he came across Cortex Physiotherapy.
"Iain contacted me through Facebook after a post I had made looking for a physiotherapy team that would work with someone who has had a stroke."
From the outset, Stephen’s main goals were to regain more movement in his left arm and leg, as well as improve his walking, endurance, and ability to use his left hand for daily tasks—especially gaming.
Physiotherapy at Cortex Physiotherapy
Since beginning therapy with us, Stephen has been pushing his limits in every session. His physiotherapist, Dionne, challenges him beyond what he thought was possible, and the progress he has made proves the power of persistence and the right support.
"Dionne pushes me to our limits and beyond, and I feel like I’m seeing progress after each session."
His walking has improved, his fatigue has reduced, and most importantly, he’s seeing real changes in his left arm and hand function—proving that progress never stops, even years after a stroke.
Stephen’s Advice to Others
"Call Cortex or message them on Facebook."
Stephen knows first-hand that recovery doesn’t have to stop when traditional services end. His journey is proof that pushing past limits can lead to incredible progress.