Neurokinex Kids has already supported 270 children nationwide and helped more than 20 at Bristol. In 2025, the Bristol team delivered 334 hours of paediatric rehab, nearly three times as many as the 121 hours they delivered in 2024.
The rising demand for its services comes from young clients living with a wide range of conditions including cerebral palsy, spinal stroke, spinal cord injury, transverse myelitis, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and arteriovenous malformation (AVM). The new space allows Neurokinex to expand its specialist services and meet the increasing need for scientifically proven, community-based rehab for children living with paralysis and neurological conditions.
Activity-based rehabilitation (ABR) is at the core of the Neurokinex approach. Unlike traditional therapy, ABR aims to activate the entire neuromuscular system below the level of injury, focusing on restoring movement patterns, building strength and promoting neuroplasticity. For children, beginning this type of work early can be life-changing, supporting their development as they grow, which would otherwise be significantly affected by their impairment.
Power of play linked to rehab
The new Bristol Neurokinex Kids space has been designed specifically to harness the power of playful activity during rehabilitation (see details below). Bright, safe and adaptive, it encourages children to engage wholeheartedly in their rehab, often without realising how hard they’re working! Providing a fun, soft play feel for their rehab sessions builds a positive relationship with therapy. Meanwhile, it creates a safe space for kids to explore their function and independence through movement after injury.
“Through play using this specialist equipment, children can explore their boundaries, build strength and confidence and take ownership of their rehab journey,” says Harvey Sihota, CEO of Neurokinex. “Our new kids space represents a major step forward for families in the South West. It reflects the rising demand for activity-based rehab for children living with paralysis and our commit