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Axon Rehab: Pioneering Intensive Neurological Rehabilitation in Ireland

At Axon Rehab, we employ an evidence-based, high-intensity approach to neurological rehabilitation, leveraging advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes. The cornerstone of our methodology is the application of high-intensity, high-repetition therapy.

This approach significantly differs from conventional rehabilitation protocols:

Session Duration:

Our patients engage in therapy for 2-5 hours per day, multiple days per week, in contrast to traditional once-weekly, hour-long sessions.

Repetition Volume:

Utilising robotic and computer-assisted devices, we achieve thousands of task-specific repetitions per session, far exceeding what's possible in conventional therapy.

Neural Plasticity:

This intensity aims to maximally stimulate neuroplasticity, facilitating more efficient neural reorganisation and functional recovery.

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Clinical Evidence Supporting our Approach to Rehabilitation

Our approach is grounded in robust clinical evidence demonstrating the efficacy of intensive, high-repetition therapy in neurological rehabilitation:

Lang et al. (2015) demonstrated a clear dose-response relationship between therapy intensity and functional outcomes in stroke rehabilitation. Higher doses of task-specific training resulted in significantly greater improvements in upper limb function.

Reference: Lang, C. E., Strube, M. J., Bland, M. D., et al. (2015). Dose response of task-specific upper limb training in people at least 6 months poststroke: A phase II, single-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Annals of Neurology, 78(5), 712-723.

Hornby et al. (2016) showed that high-intensity gait training led to superior outcomes in walking speed and distance compared to conventional low-intensity training in individuals with chronic stroke.

Reference: Hornby, T. G., Holleran, C. L., Hennessy, P. W., et al. (2016). Variable Intensive Early Walking Poststroke (VIEWS): A Randomized Controlled Trial. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 30(5), 440-450.

Mehrholz et al. (2018) conducted a Cochrane review showing that robotic-assisted arm training, allowing for high repetitions, improved arm function and muscle strength in stroke patients.

Reference: Mehrholz, J., Pohl, M., Platz, T., Kugler, J., & Elsner, B. (2018). Electromechanical and robot-assisted arm training for improving activities of daily living, arm function, and arm muscle strength after stroke. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9(9), CD006876.

https://www.strokeguideline.org/

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Our Multidisciplinary Approach

Our Team Comprises:

Neurological Physiotherapists
Occupational Therapists
Strength and Conditioning Coaches

This interdisciplinary model ensures comprehensive management of complex neurological conditions.

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Technology-Enhanced Rehabilitation:

We integrate state-of-the-art rehabilitation technology, including:

Robotic gait training systems
Upper limb robotic devices
Computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation platforms
Virtual reality systems for balance and coordination training

These technologies enable precise, high-repetition therapy while providing objective data for treatment planning and progress monitoring.

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Conditions Treated:

We specialise in the rehabilitation of various neurological conditions, including but not limited to:

Stroke (ischemic and haemorrhagic)
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease
Motor Neuron Disease (MND)
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Other acquired or congenital neurological disorders

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Referral Process

We accept referrals from neurologists, rehabilitation medicine physicians, general practitioners, and other healthcare professionals. To refer a patient, please contact us directly.

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