Neurocare Staff Profile - Anna Russell

Anna graduated from Northumbia University with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy.

She completed her junior rotations at Darlington Memorial Hospital and was here promoted to a Senior physiotherapist in inpatient rehab and developed a special interest in Neurology.

To then progress in this field she moved to Royal Preston Hospital, a regional specialist centre for Neurology, in 2006, to gain a wider experience and specialist knowledge in many clinical areas including rehabilitation, neurology inpatients and outpatients, neurosurgery, day hospital and medicals.

She has undergone formal Bobath training and has gained much experience with many neurological conditions including Strokes, Parkinson’s Disease, MS, Head Injuries and Spinal Injuries. She also has experience in care of the elderly rehabilitation, including falls management.

She is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and is registered with the Health Professions Council.