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A stroke can turn life upside down in a moment, and the road back rarely feels straightforward. At CN Rehab, our private stroke rehabilitation centre in Stourbridge, we help you find that road again with one-to-one stroke physiotherapy, robotic therapy and intensive rehabilitation packages built around you. Whether your stroke was a few weeks ago or several years ago, we’ll start with what matters most to you, whether that’s walking to the shops, holding a cup of tea or simply feeling like yourself again.
We’re one of the leading providers of private stroke rehabilitation in the West Midlands, working with stroke survivors, their families, case managers and solicitors. Our focus is simple: practical, evidence-led care that helps you do more for yourself, day to day.
If you or someone you love has had a stroke, you’ll know how much the first weeks and months seem to matter. They do. The brain is especially adaptable early on, and the more focused, repeated practice you get during that time, the more movement and function tend to return. Unfortunately, NHS community therapy is often limited in how often it can be offered, and for many people it ends before they feel ready.
Private stroke rehabilitation gives you another option. With us, you can start quickly, train more often and keep going for as long as you’re still making progress. Some clients come to us alongside their NHS care; others find us once their NHS therapy has finished. Either way, you don’t have to sit on a waiting list hoping for more.
Read our guide to NHS vs private stroke rehabilitation.
Put simply, stroke rehabilitation is therapy that helps you relearn movement, rebuild strength and regain your independence after a stroke has damaged part of the brain. It works through practice: doing meaningful tasks again and again. That repetition encourages neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to build new connections and find ways around the areas that were damaged.
Here, your stroke rehab is led by specialist neurological physiotherapists. They’re backed by robotic and electrical stimulation technology that lets you practise far more repetitions in a session than hands-on therapy alone would allow. If you’d like to understand more about stroke, its types and its effects, we’ve put together a separate guide.
We help adults at every stage of recovery after:
People usually come to us because something everyday has become hard. That might be any of these:
We also work alongside case managers, solicitors and insurers who are arranging stroke rehabilitation for their clients. You can read more about our medicolegal and case management services.
Everything starts with a proper conversation and a detailed assessment with one of our specialist neurological physiotherapists. We’ll take the time to understand:
Together, we’ll set clear goals you can actually measure and recommend a programme. That includes roughly how many hours of therapy are likely to help and which of our technology suits you best. As you progress, we’ll review your plan and adjust it, so it always fits where you are now.
Stroke physiotherapy is at the heart of what we do. Our neurological physiotherapists combine skilled hands-on treatment with some of the UK’s most advanced rehabilitation technology. That way, every session gives you plenty of good-quality practice, which is exactly what recovery depends on.
For most people we see, walking again is the goal that matters most. Our Lexo robotic gait trainer guides your legs through a natural walking pattern, so you can take many more steps in a session than you could with hands-on support alone. The AlterG anti-gravity treadmill takes some of your body weight, letting you practise walking with less effort and less worry about falling. If you can’t yet support your own weight, the LiteGait bodyweight support system helps you stand and step safely. Alongside this, balance training on TYMO helps build steadiness and confidence.
Losing the use of an arm or hand can be one of the most frustrating parts of life after a stroke, because it touches almost everything you do. The AMADEO robotic hand therapy device can work with even the smallest finger movements. PABLO turns arm and hand exercises into engaging tasks with progress you can see. Our hand therapy service then helps you carry those gains into real life, from doing up buttons to eating and writing.
Functional electrical stimulation, or FES, uses gentle electrical impulses to wake up weakened muscles. It can help with foot drop, make walking easier and support arm movement. The STELLA-BIO EMG-triggered FES system responds to your own muscle signals. FES cycling means you can exercise actively even when your muscles are very weak.
After a stroke, muscles can become tight and stiff, which makes moving harder and can be uncomfortable. We’ll help you manage this with stretching, positioning advice, strengthening and stimulation-based techniques, all aimed at protecting your movement for the long term. If you’re having medical treatment for spasticity, physiotherapy alongside it helps you get the most out of it.
Fatigue after a stroke is very common, and it’s often underestimated by the people around you. We’ll build your strength and fitness gradually, using equipment such as the Luna robotic EMG and OMEGO Plus. We’ll also show you pacing strategies so you’ve got more energy left for the things you enjoy.
In warm water, your body feels lighter. That makes it easier to move weak limbs, practise standing and walking, and let tight muscles relax. Find out more about our hydrotherapy service.
Early Recovery
In the first weeks and months, we’ll focus on the foundations:
Ongoing Recovery
As you get stronger, the focus moves on to:
Long-Term Recovery: It Is Never Too Late
Recovery doesn’t stop at six months, whatever you may have been told. Many of our clients come to us months or even years after their stroke and still make real progress with their walking, balance and arm function. Ongoing rehabilitation also helps you keep the mobility you’ve worked hard for, manage spasticity and look after your overall health.
If you want to make faster progress, our intensive rehabilitation packages give you 75 hours of therapy. Each package mixes robotic training, anti-gravity training, neuro-rehabilitation gaming, strengthening and hands-on physiotherapy. Refreshments and lunch are included, so you can simply focus on your recovery.
Every package delivers the same 75 hours of therapy, spread over a timescale that suits your energy levels and commitments.
Package 1 is our most intensive option, with 5 hours of therapy a day, 5 days a week, over 3 weeks. It’s ideal if you’re ready to throw yourself into recovery and want to see progress quickly.
Package 2 gives you 5 hours a day, 3 days a week, over 5 weeks. You still get full, focused therapy days, with rest days in between to recover and practise at home.
Package 3 offers 2.5 hours a day, 5 days a week, over 6 weeks. Shorter daily sessions make it a good fit if fatigue is a concern, but you’d like regular, consistent therapy.
Package 4 provides 2.5 hours a day, 3 days a week, over 10 weeks. This gentler pace suits people who need more time to rest between sessions or want to fit therapy around other commitments.
Package 5 is a single intensive day with 5 hours of therapy. It’s a great way to experience our technology and approach before committing to a longer programme.
Not sure which package is right for you? We’ll talk it through at your assessment and recommend the option that best fits your goals.
You’ll find our clinic at Cranham House, Amblecote, Stourbridge DY8 4BU. It’s easy to reach from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Worcester, Coventry and across the West Midlands. Some clients travel from further afield to take part in our intensive packages.
If getting to us is difficult, we can come to you. Our community rehabilitation team provides stroke rehabilitation at home, which also means we can work on the real tasks and spaces you deal with every day.
Hear from people who’ve been where you are in our case studies, and get to know our specialist team.
When you’re ready, we’re here. Call us on 01384 476 028, email hello@cnrehab.co.uk or get in touch with our team to arrange a stroke rehabilitation assessment. We’ll listen to your story, answer your questions honestly and recommend the programme that’s right for you or your client.
CN Rehab is based in Stourbridge, West Midlands (Cranham House, Amblecote, DY8 4BU), making us accessible to patients across the West Midlands and surrounding regions, including Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Worcester, and Coventry. We also offer community rehabilitation services, allowing members of our specialist team to work with patients in their own homes. This is particularly beneficial for those who find it difficult to travel or who are at an earlier stage of recovery.
Yes, every patient at CN Rehab receives an individually tailored rehabilitation plan. No two strokes are the same, and no two recoveries should follow an identical path. Following an initial consultation, our specialists assess your current abilities, understand your personal goals, and design a programme specifically for you. Your plan is reviewed regularly throughout your programme, and we adapt it as you progress. Our goal is to challenge you appropriately at every stage, pushing recovery forward without overwhelming you, so that you leave each session with a sense of achievement and confidence in your progress.
Yes. Improving gait, the ability to walk safely and efficiently, is one of the most common goals for stroke survivors. At CN Rehab, we have a range of specialist technologies specifically designed to retrain walking patterns. The Lexo Gait Trainer is a revolutionary robotic gait device that supports patients through each phase of the walking cycle, increasing activity levels and accelerating rehabilitation. The AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill allows patients to walk with reduced body weight, making practice safer and less physically demanding. The LiteGait Bodyweight Support System enables people who cannot yet bear their own weight to start standing and stepping. Together, these tools give our team the means to help patients progress from assisted standing through to independent, confident walking.
Yes. Upper limb weakness or paralysis is one of the most common effects of stroke, and it is a core focus of our rehabilitation programme at CN Rehab. We use a combination of specialist robotic therapy, electrical stimulation, and hands-on physiotherapy to help patients regain function in their affected arm and hand. Our AMADEO robotic finger-hand therapy device — the most clinically tested of its kind in the world — works even with minimal muscle activity, making it suitable for patients with significant weakness. The STELLA-BIO EMG-triggered FES system and the Luna Robotic EMG device also support upper limb recovery by detecting the patient's own muscle signals and using them to drive movement.
Stroke rehabilitation should begin as soon as medically possible, often within days of the stroke occurring. Early rehabilitation helps prevent complications such as muscle stiffness, joint contractures, and secondary deconditioning. It also takes advantage of the brain's natural period of heightened neuroplasticity, during which new neural connections are most readily formed. If you feel you have not received adequate rehabilitation through the NHS, or your therapy has ended but you still have goals to achieve, it is never too late to restart. Many of our patients at CN Rehab come to us weeks, months, or even years after their stroke and still make meaningful progress.
The length of stroke rehabilitation varies from person to person and depends on several factors, including the severity of the stroke, the areas of the brain affected, and the individual's overall health and goals. Some people may see significant improvement within weeks, while others may require months or even ongoing support to achieve their fullest potential. At CN Rehab, we create personalised rehabilitation plans tailored to each individual’s progress, and we regularly review goals to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Full recovery from a stroke depends on factors like severity, health, and rehabilitation. While not everyone achieves 100% recovery, personalised, intensive rehab can greatly enhance outcomes. Each recovery journey is unique, but our approach maximises the potential for significant improvement.
Stroke rehabilitation restores function and independence through a tailored, multidisciplinary approach. Our services include neurological physiotherapy, robotic gait training, and sensor-assisted therapy to rebuild strength, mobility, and balance. Occupational and speech therapy support daily skills, while hydrotherapy aids gentle movement.
The rehab stay for stroke patients varies based on recovery needs and stroke severity. Our patients often undergo a few weeks of intensive therapy, using advanced tools like robotic gait trainers. For severe cases, rehab may extend over several months to achieve safe, effective results. Each programme is personalised to support optimal recovery. Contact us to explore a plan tailored to your needs.
Stroke rehab is a personalised recovery programme focused on restoring movement, strength, and independence after a stroke. At CN Rehab we use advanced neurological physiotherapy combined with state-of-the-art equipment- like robotic gait trainers and FES cycling- to enhance recovery. This intensive, tailored approach aids in rebuilding balance, coordination, and mobility, helping patients regain function and improve their quality of life.
Lexo Gait trainer is a revolutionary robotic device enhancing gait therapy by increasing patient activity and ensuring faster, more effective rehabilitation.
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