News : Falls prevention program
Botox for Multiple Sclerosis
Spasiticity is very common in MS and is the result of an imbalance in the central nervous system caused by the disease affecting the brain and/or spinal. These involuntary muscle contractions cause muscle spasms and stiffness, which, over time may lead to decreased range of motion of the arms or legs. This limitation of range of motion can affect the ability to take care of ones daily needs (e.g. maintain hand and axilla hygiene and ability to dress) and affect the ability to weight bear and walk.
Categories: Feature Article, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Orthotics, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy
National April Falls Day- April 2nd
Falls represent the single greatest cost to the health system, greater than road trauma. Join us for National April Falls day on April 2nd.
Categories: Stroke recovery, Home based rehabilitation, Occupational therapy, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy
Remote Training for People with Parkinson’s Disease – where there is a will there is a way!
Do you have Parkinson's disease and live regionally? We support many people who do not live in Sydney through independent assessments, program development and teleconference/video conference feedback.
Categories: Feature Article, Parkinson's Disease, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy
Strength training in Stroke
High intensity activity, including strength training is an important part of rehabilitation after stroke. Research over the past 20 years has shown that muscle weakness may be directly responsible for compromised muscle function and that strength training not only improves strength and function, in most cases it can reduce spasticity.
Categories: Feature Article, Stroke recovery, Home based rehabilitation, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy
Helping prevent falls over 65 years old
Did you know that about one third of the population over the age of 65 falls each year, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age? At 80 years, over half the population fall annually.
Categories: Feature Article, Falls prevention program, Physiotherapy
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Parkinson's disease is on the rise
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
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
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
Osteoporosis stuns experts
The Geelong Osteoporosis Study which was released today has stunned experts by showing that nearly a third of all Australian adults have brittle bones which puts them at risk of fractures, frailty and declining health. It is estimated that there are now over 1.2 million Australians aged over 18 years old with the condition, this is much more than first thought.
Categories: Media Release, Occupational therapy, Falls prevention program
Gold Star Award goes to Bob Clark
Well done to BOB CLARK who proudly marched the whole way in the ANZAC parade around the centre of Sydney! Bob has been attending regular hydrotherapy and gym circuit classes over the past few months after being referred for multiple falls.
Categories: Gold Star Award, Falls prevention program