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Flexy foot improves walking sticks and crutches

Posted 5 January 2012 by Melissa McConaghy

Flexyfoot is an innovative and award-winning new product that revolutionises the humble walking stick and takes crutches to a whole new level. Using patented air sprung technology, flexyfoot is great for all terrain, gentle on the joints and really popular in the centre.

Categories: Product Review

Parkinson's disease is on the rise

Posted 2 December 2011 by Melissa McConaghy

There has been much interest in the clinic this week regarding the article printed in Body and Soul on Nov 27th about the rise of Parkinson's disease in Australia. I think it is great that awareness of the condition is being promoted in the broader print media because it is such a common neurological condition, and one that we see regularly in the clinic. It is however quite disheartening to read the article and see no reference to the significant benefits of exercise in managing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. If we are going to raise awareness of the condition, surely we should also be raising awareness about effective management stategies that are not just limited to medications.

Categories: Feature Article, Parkinson's Disease, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy

Walking after stroke- How to get the best results

Posted 1 December 2011 by Melissa McConaghy

Have you had a stroke and found that you are still struggling with your walking? Do you feel like you are unable to get out of the house enough because you can't walk after a stroke. Are you worried about having a fall when you walk? You are probably like most people who have achieved some level of mobility following stroke but are still extremely limited. Walking can be limited for many reasons but new studies are showing us some promising results to rehabilitate walking after stroke.

Categories: Feature Article, Stroke recovery, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia- you are not alone

Posted 24 November 2011 by Melissa McConaghy

Although HSP, also known as Familial Spastic Paraplegia (FSP), is very rare it presents with common symptoms of spasticity, loss of sensation and weakness, especially in the lower legs. This can lead to difficulties with walking and balancing. At the cellular level there is a breakdown in the transportation channels in the nerves which can be especially evident in the longer nerves of the legs. It can also effect some of the smaller nerves in the brain that affect thinking, hearing, vision and can occasionally cause epilepsy.

Categories: Feature Article, Hydrotherapy, Occupational therapy, Neuromuscular Orthotics, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy

The Latest Technology- Can It Assist or Does It Just Make Life a Little More Difficult?

Posted 19 October 2011 by Melissa McConaghy 2 comments

Computers, Digital Cameras, Mobile Phones, Smart Photos, iPads – these are just some of latest technologies we use every day. Making phone calls, checking emails and using the internet are everyday activities which happen at our fingers tips. But what happens if you have an injury or illness which affects your ability to use technology?

Categories: Feature Article, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Home based rehabilitation, Occupational therapy, Polio Clinic, Spinal Cord Injury, Physiotherapy

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Flexy foot improves walking sticks and crutches

Parkinson's disease is on the rise

Walking after stroke- How to get the best results

Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia- you are not alone

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