Latest News & Events

Latest News

New genetic research into Parkinson’s may yield new insights into treatment techniques.

Posted 20 February 2012 by Aimee Barnes

A recent article reports that a team of scientists in the US have replicated human dopamine neurons with the faulty parkin gene of which a small proportion of the Parkinson's disease population host. The Parkinson’s cells showed increased stress caused by a build up of damaging molecules, particularly the neurotransmitter enzyme MAO. The action of dopamine in supporting neural computation was also disrupted by mutations of the parkin gene.

Categories: Media Release, Parkinson's Disease, Physiotherapy

Helping prevent falls over 65 years old

Posted 16 February 2012 by Michelle Phillips

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

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