Meet Ruth Cansfield

Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist
Ruth Cansfield

Biography

Ruth Cansfield is a Specialist Neuro Physiotherapist with 24 years of experience. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy from Manchester University in 2002 and currently works in acute stroke care within the NHS. Her career spans the full neurological rehabilitation pathway, from intensive care and high dependency units to inpatient, outpatient and specialist community services.

Ruth’s clinical background includes neurosurgery, acute stroke and rehabilitation for people living with a broad range of neurological conditions. She has experience supporting people with acquired brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and spinal cord injury, alongside other neurological rehabilitation needs. Working across hospital and community settings has given her experience of supporting people at different stages, from acute care through to rehabilitation after returning home. She also has a particular interest in vestibular rehabilitation for people experiencing balance difficulties.

Qualifications & Training

  • BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy – Manchester University (2002)
  • Advanced Bobath training
  • ATACP Foundation Programme in Aquatic Physiotherapy – Part 1
  • APPI Matwork and Neuro Pilates training

Areas of Expertise

Stroke rehabilitation, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, traumatic and other acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, peripheral neuropathy, functional neurological disorder (FND), motor neurone disease (MND), vestibular rehabilitation and balance difficulties, spasticity and spasms, and rehabilitation following neurological surgery. Experience across acute care, inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation, and specialist community neurological rehabilitation.

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