News : Polio Clinic
Polio Australia Newsletter out now
The Polio Australia Autumn 2012 newsletter is out now. Find out about the Polio Retreat for 2012 and sign up to the Polio register. For more information visit http://www.polioaustralia.org.au/
Categories: Media Release, Polio Clinic, Physiotherapy
The Latest Technology- Can It Assist or Does It Just Make Life a Little More Difficult?
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
Dictus Orthotic support for foot drop
The Dictus Band is a simple orthopedic aid, used to assist people with foot clearance and mainly intended for foot drop. The active part is an elastic band, which lifts the front of the foot in an upward position.
Categories: Product Review, Stroke recovery, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Home based rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Orthotics, Polio Clinic, Spinal Cord Injury
National Disability Insurance Scheme
Every Australian Counts is the campaign for the introduction of a National Disability Insurance Scheme. The NDIS will revolutionise the way people with a disability, their families and carers are supported in this country. Make your vote count now!
Categories: Media Release, Stroke recovery, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Home based rehabilitation, Occupational therapy, Polio Clinic, Spinal Cord Injury
Season's Greetings and 2010 in review
Thank you all for your business and support during 2010 and we look forward to working with you all in 2011!!!
Categories: Feature Article, Stroke recovery, Parkinson's Disease, Hydrotherapy, Multiple Sclerosis, Home based rehabilitation, Neuromuscular Orthotics, Polio Clinic, Spinal Cord Injury
Neuroplasticity- the new black or just another fad?
Dr Lorimer Moseley (NHMRC Senior Research Fellow, Neuroscience Research Australia) speaks with Sydney Morning Herald columnist, author and commentator Lisa Pryor on ‘Neuroplasticity and the Mind-Body Link’
Categories: Events and workshops, Stroke recovery, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Home based rehabilitation, Polio Clinic
Gold Star Award goes to Peter Coleman
Peter Coleman joined us with a history of polio with very poor balance and mobility on assessment. Peter was not keen on exercise and a reluctant participant. After the first two sessions of hydrotherapy however Peter was hooked and we could hardly get him out of the pool! Following an eight week course of hydrotherapy and progressing to gym training, all of Peter’s initial balance and mobility measures have improved significantly as well as his confidence- enough for him to stride around indoors again on a single crutch. Despite your hungry appetite for ‘a rest’ you have outdone yourself Peter!!
Categories: Gold Star Award, Polio Clinic
Polio Health and Wellness Retreat video just in!
For more information about the Polio and Wellness retreat go to this link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUxKhfTim-A
Categories: Feature Article, Events and workshops, Polio Clinic, Falls prevention program
Yoga for people with Post Polio Syndrome
The practice of yoga is thousands of years old, however the real health benefits of yoga are only now being uncovered with recent research studies supporting the regular practice of yoga for the improvement of several medical conditions including post polio syndrome, multiple sclerosis & stroke. Regular yoga practice has been found to reduce the release of stress hormones in the body. Stress hormones have very significant physiological affects on the body often impacting on sleeping patterns, energy levels and healing time.
Categories: Feature Article, Polio Clinic
Neurological Services in Melbourne
Inspired to see what is available in the private neurological sector down in Melbourne, I headed down for a sticky beak of three fantastic neurological facilities. First stop was to vist Darren & Shehan Pereira's practice, Neuromuscular Orthotics located in Mt Waverley, then on to visit Sue Vincent at Neuro Rehab just up the road and finally over to Elsternwick Private Hospital to chat with Beth Kirkwood about the Movement Disorder's clinic.
Overall, it was a very insightful trip and wonderful opportunity to meet other practitioners who are also passionate about providing quality neurological services and to see what they are doing and also to re-affirm what we are doing in Sydney!
Categories: Feature Article, Product Review, Stroke recovery, Neuromuscular Orthotics, Neuromuscular Orthotics, Polio Clinic, Spinal Cord Injury