Mr Eric Degyaw

Eric Degyaw is a highly experienced Specialist Neurophysiotherapist with a particular focus on brain injury and complex neurological rehabilitation. Based in Hertfordshire, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise gained through more than eight years of dedicated clinical practice in both hospital and community settings.

Eric graduated with a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Ghana in 2012 and went on to complete his MSc in Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health at the prestigious University College London in 2020. His academic achievements are matched by a deep commitment to evidence-based practice, ensuring that every patient benefits from the latest advancements in neurological rehabilitation.

Throughout his career, Eric has worked extensively across the full spectrum of neurorehabilitation. His experience spans inpatient acute care, private hospital environments such as St John & St Elizabeth Hospital and Cleveland Clinic London, as well as community-based services where he delivers therapy in patients’ homes. This diverse background allows him to seamlessly adapt treatment plans to suit different stages of recovery and levels of functional ability.

Eric’s clinical expertise covers a wide range of neurological conditions, including (but not limited to):

• Traumatic and acquired brain injury
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury
• Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease
• Functional neurological disorders

His approach is patient-centred, holistic, and highly collaborative. Eric believes rehabilitation works best when patients are active partners in their own recovery. He takes the time to understand each individual’s goals, challenges, and lifestyle, creating tailored treatment plans that focus not only on restoring movement and function but also on building confidence, independence, and quality of life.

Known for his warm, empathetic nature, Eric works closely with patients, their families, and wider multidisciplinary teams to ensure that therapy is both clinically effective and personally meaningful. Whether guiding someone through the early stages of recovery following a severe injury or helping a patient maintain function and mobility in a long-term neurological condition, Eric ensures that progress is always aligned with the patient’s priorities.

Outside of his clinical work, Eric remains committed to ongoing professional development, regularly engaging with training, research, and professional networks to advance his skills in the rapidly evolving field of neurorehabilitation.

Patients and colleagues alike value Eric not only for his specialist knowledge and technical skill, but also for his unwavering dedication, encouragement, and genuine compassion — qualities that make a real difference in the recovery journey.