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Recovery after stroke- media release

Posted 16 May 2012 by Aimee Barnes

Scientists have identified a matched set of molecules in the brain that when eliminated aided recovery from stroke, even days after the event. These molecules typically help to regulate the brain’s capacity for forming, strengthening, weakening and eliminating connections between nerve cells. To learn new skills and maintain neural pathways the brain needs these connections to be constantly strengthened, or in the case of those that produce less desirable outcomes, weakened.

Categories: Media Release

Custom equipment for people with disabilities

Posted 7 May 2012 by Melissa McConaghy

TAD Disability Services is the only charity in NSW which designs and builds personalised custom equipment to enable people with disabilities to lead more independent lives.

Categories: Product Review

The Paralympics, London 2012, is fast approaching

Posted 4 May 2012 by Lyndsay Hendry 2 comments

The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics in London are fast approaching. This year the Australian Paralympic Committee is preparing to deliver an Australian Team to the 2012 London Paralympic Games of approximately 165 athletes and 140 officials (total Team size of 305). This will be the largest Team Australia has ever sent to an away Paralympic Games. As of 2010, the Summer Paralympics include 20 sports and disciplines and about 420 events.

Categories: Feature Article

Spinal Cord Injury- Why hydrotherapy is worth getting wet!

Posted 1 May 2012 by Robert Wynn

After having spinal surgery in 2008 and starting a journey into the unknown world of paraplegia, the one sport that I enjoyed, swimming became a distant memory. Even the thought of getting into the pool was scary but after a little convincing I thought I would give it a go.

Categories: Feature Article, Spinal Cord Injury

Different Strokes. Support for young people following a stroke

Posted 18 April 2012 by Melissa McConaghy

Different Strokes-Young Acquired Brain Injury is a club for stroke survivors from 15 to 35 and their carers that provides mentoring, support and information. The age range isn’t so so strict. This may be the group for you.

Categories: Stroke recovery, Physiotherapy