The Phoenix Therapy Suite at Montagu Hospital

The Phoenix Therapy Suite is a first-of-its-kind NHS stroke rehabilitation facility, offering cutting-edge therapy for Stroke patients.

Equipped with the latest in stroke therapy technology, the gymnasium hosts seven different ‘robotic’ devices, which serve as ‘therapy multipliers,’ enabling patients to engage in highly focused, intensive therapy sessions under the guidance of expert clinicians.

Among the equipment is a state-of-the-art robotic gait trainer, as well as devices focused on improving upper and lower limb mobility and balance. Many of these systems incorporate gaming elements, helping to motivate and engage patients throughout their journey of recovery.

This facility represents a significant step forward in the care available to local stroke patients recovering from a recent stroke, and ambitions look to extend the service in the future, to offer support for those receiving longer-term treatment. For the first time within the NHS, this level of specialist, technology-supported rehabilitation is available to patients, having previously only been available in private healthcare settings.

The purchase of new gym equipment was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Fred and Ann Green Legacy, along with support from Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) Charity.

Where is the Phoenix Therapy Suite?

The Phoenix Therapy Suite is located within the Fred and Ann Green Rehabilitation Centre at Montagu Hospital.

Maps of the Montagu Hospital site can be found here.

What types of therapy are there in the Phoenix Therapy Suite?

The facility has the following devices, each offering a different exercise for upper or lower limbs or to improve cognitive function.

  • Lexo, a gait trainer that aids a patient in walking.
  • Omego, a leg trainer that can also sense pressure as well as movement.
  • Tyrostation, includes Pablo – a handheld device and Tymo – a standing or sitting device.
  • Diego, an upper limb support system, along with a VR headset.
  • Amadeo, a hand trainer that guides the fingers to simulate and restore movement.
  • Myro, an interactive table that can sense movement and pressure to improve cognitive scanning and pattern recognition.
  • Proken, a standing and sitting platform that promotes balance and movement.

Watch physiotherapists explain each device and how it will benefit a patients recovery in this video.

More about the Phoenix Therapy Suite

The Phoenix Therapy Suite complements the existing Stroke Rehabilitation service, and sets it apart as a centre of excellence within the region, offering patients a wider range of therapeutic options to enhance physical and cognitive recovery.

The name for the therapy suite was inspired by a metaphor of a brain recovering from a stroke – a phoenix ‘rising from the ashes’.

The logo features a Phoenix formed from a neuron, its tail feathers symbolizing dendrites -structures that connect neurons via synapses. With 86 billion neurons and up to 100 trillion synapses, the brain is a complex yet fragile organ.

Is the Phoenix Therapy Suite available to patients?

The service officially opened to patients on 16 September 2025. Currently, the facility is available to inpatients only, but ambitions are to extend the service to our stroke communities in the future.

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