Peter is a 68-year-old man who suffered a right-sided stroke in March this year and then spent 3 weeks in inpatient rehabilitation until he was able to return home with his wife, Wendy. At his...
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The best exercises for stroke patients
Stroke is among the leading causes of death in Australia. Suffering from a stroke can be an emotionally draining experience as patients may feel like they are a burden to their loved ones. In...
What are the signs of speech delay?
Speech delay is a common communication disorder among many children. While children develop on their own timeline, language delay that causes speech, hearing, and cognitive impairments may be a...
What chronic diseases can Occupational Therapy help?
Occupational Therapy is a health care field that promotes well-being and health by enabling patients to conduct daily activities effectively. These activities include showering, preparing food,...
Living with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
How is TBI caused? Traumatic brain injury is commonly caused when there is a hard hit to the head during a fall, sporting incident or car accident. The tissue of the brain could be affected in...
Speech Therapy for Stroke Patients
In Australia, stroke is the third leading cause of death and the most common cause of disability. This condition affects nearly 50,000 Australians each year, and globally, the figures are hitting...
Understanding Diabetes and the Glycaemic Index (GI)
Normally, when we eat carbohydrate foods like bread, rice and pasta they will be broken down in the digestive tract to glucose. When blood glucose levels rise, the pancreas releases a hormone called...
Does Physio Help Arthritis in Hands?
Your hands go through a lot of work every day. Most people don’t even realise how much strain their daily activities put on their hands until something goes wrong, and pain ensues. This is the case...
Can Physical Therapy help a torn MCL?
The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is the most common type of ligament damage in the knee. MCL injuries can reduce the stability and support of the knee, and even lead to pain and swelling. A...
Can Physiotherapy Help Frozen Shoulders?
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that can reduce a person’s quality of life significantly. It often causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder and will require physiotherapy treatment to speed...
Tips to avoid injuries during exercise
Whether you're an exercise enthusiast or starting your journey to a more active lifestyle, the last thing you want to happen is an unexpected injury. Common sports and exercise injuries include...
Reducing fall risk for people living with Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rare, but severe form of neurodegenerative disease that causes nerves in the spine and brain to lose function and eventually become inactive. Unfortunately, the...