Laura Spicer MSc BSc (Hons) MCSP
Special interest in the treatment of:
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Dementia including Alzheimers
Specialist treatment modalities used:
- Exercise prescription
- Gait training
- Manual therapy
- Education and advice
Neurological Physiotherapist
Laura’s passion as a Neuro Physiotherapist lies in supporting her patients to achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life. Laura specialised in Neuro Physiotherapy soon after qualifying, working in both NHS and private settings. Her experience spans Neurology, Neuro Outpatients, Neuro Rehabilitation, Cardiology (with a focus on hypoxic brain injuries), Neurosurgery, Neuro intensive care (ICU) and high dependency (HDU) work as well as Stroke Rehabilitation.
Laura qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2016 after completing an MSc at York St John University. Before this, she earned a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiology from Leeds Metropolitan University.
Prior to becoming a Physiotherapist, Laura worked in Sports Science at Leeds Metropolitan University. She also supported the Great Britain Freestyle Kayaking Team from 2008 to 2015, providing video analysis and sports massage during team training and major competitions. During this period, she led video analysis for 10-time World Champion Claire O'Hara.
All our neurological physiotherapists are trained in the treatment and rehabilitation of:
- Stroke/ Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Parkinson's disease
- Traumatic brain injury
- Spinal cord injuries
- Cerebral palsy
- Ataxia
- Aneurysm
- Transverse myelitis
- Functional neurological disorder
- Peripheral neuropathies such as Guillain-Barré Syndrome
All our neurological physiotherapists use the following treatment modalities:
- Exercise prescription
- Gait training
- Manual therapy
- Education and advice
What people have said about Laura...
Laura consistently goes the extra mile to deliver the best possible care
- Colleague Testimonial
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