Neurological Physiotherapy Perth
Expert Mobile Neuro Rehab
At Cortex Neuro Rehab, we deliver expert neurological physiotherapy across Perth’s northern suburbs, helping people with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
As an APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist, I provide evidence-based, goal-focused rehabilitation tailored to your needs.
What's Neurological Physiotherapy?
Neurological physiotherapy assesses how impairments from a neurological condition affect movement, balance, and independence - then builds a personalised plan to help you achieve your goals.
We work with people of all ages and stages of recovery.
Conditions we treat include:
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Stroke and acquired brain injury
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion
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Brain tumours
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Spinal cord injuries
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Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
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Multiple sclerosis (MS)
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Parkinson’s disease
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Guillain-Barré Syndrome and other demyelinating conditions
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Vestibular disorders and dizziness
Learn more about our Vestibular & Dizziness service and FND care.
Common Rehabilitation Goals
Examples include:
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Learning to walk independently
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Regaining arm and hand use for daily activities (see Upper Limb Rehabilitation)
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Transferring with less assistance
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Preventing falls and improving balance
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Reducing dizziness and vertigo
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Returning to running or sport
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Training family and carers for safe support
We use the latest research-backed methods to ensure your program is effective, safe, and aligned with your goals.
Why choose an APA Titled Neurological Physiotherapist?
Not all physiotherapists have advanced neurological training.
The APA Title signifies extensive clinical experience, advanced knowledge and hands-on skills, and a commitment to ongoing professional education. I also contribute to the profession through teaching and mentoring (see Professional Development & Mentoring).
Treating people with neurological conditions can be tricky, and it's important that your physiotherapist has the knowledge, skills and experience to provide the best care to meet your needs.
Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) Titled Neurological Physiotherapists have been awarded this distinction through the demonstration of skills and knowledge at an advanced level of practice. In my case this was achieved by demonstrating substantial clinical experience (over 12 years at the time) and then completing a series of exams with a final interview.
As an APA Neurological Physiotherapist and member of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, I have made a commitment to lifelong continuing education to maintain my practice at an advanced level, and to give back to the profession by educating and mentoring the next generation of neurological physiotherapists.
Because of these principles, at Cortex Neuro Rehab you can be assured that you'll receive the highest standard of care.
My Qualifications
2019- 2025
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Edith Cowan University
My PhD has focused on improving a large rehabilitation service's ability to provide evidence-based upper limb rehabilitation after stroke. This has involved educating, training and supporting over 100 physiotherapists and occupational therapist to become skilled at delivering constraint-induced movement therapy to stroke survivors- a very effective therapy to improve arm function. this research program has yielded 5 peer-reviewed publications in high ranking journals, and I have presented my research findings at international and national conferences.
2012-2013
Graduate Diploma in Neurological Rehabilitation
University of Western Australia
This highly acclaimed post-graduate neurological rehabilitation course provided contemporary knowledge and skills in managing all neurological conditions. We covered the latest evidence for providing rehabilitation, emerging technologies and the impact of living with a neurological condition across the lifespan. The practical components of this course taught the hands-on skills required to become an advanced neurological physiotherapist.
2005-2008
Bachelor of Physiotherapy
La Trobe University (Melbourne)
This undergraduate degree provided the foundations from which my neurological journey began.
My Research
Research publications
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Weerakkody, A., Godecke, E., & Singer, B. (2024). "Translating acceptability to sustained delivery: Clinician and manager perspectives on implementing modified constraint-induced movement therapy in an early-supported discharge rehabilitation service." Australian Occupational Therapy Journal 72(1). doi: 10.1111/1440-1630.12993
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Weerakkody, A., Godecke, E., & Singer, B. (2024). Investigating the acceptability of modified constraint-induced movement therapy among stroke survivors and carers: A qualitative study. Disability and Rehabilitation, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2024.2361808
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Weerakkody, A., White, J., Hill, C., Godecke, E., & Singer, B. (2023). Delivering constraint-induced movement therapy in stroke rehabilitation requires informed stakeholders, sufficient resources and organisational buy-in: A mixed-methods systematic review. Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(4), 249-259. doi:10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.007
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Weerakkody, A., Emmanuel, R., White, J., Godecke, E., & Singer, B. (2023). Unlocking the restraint-Development of a behaviour change intervention to increase the provision of modified constraint-induced movement therapy in stroke rehabilitation. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal. doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12896
Conference Presentations
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Smart Strokes- Gold Coast (August 2024)
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Session chair and invited presenter of "Real-World Tips and Tricks" workshop for on the ground clinicians to drive service improvement.
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Investigating the acceptability of modified constraint-induced movement therapy among stroke survivors and carers.
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World Congress of NeuroRehabilitation- Vancouver, Canada (May 2024)
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Unlocking the restraint- development of a behaviour change intervention to increase provision of modified constraint-induced movement therapy in stroke rehabilitation.
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Investigating the acceptability of modified constraint-induced movement therapy among stroke survivors and carers: A qualitative study (Poster)
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IGNITE: Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference- Brisbane (Oct 2023)
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Implementation of constraint-induced movement therapy is about playing the long game: a qualitative systematic review (Winner Best Clinician Researcher Award- Neurology Stream)
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Stroke Society of Australasia/SmartStrokes Joint Conference (Perth 2021)
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Therapist and manager perspectives of modified constraint-induced movement therapy: a qualitative study mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework
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