Fatigue & Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS) My muscles feel very tired and heavy, particularly after physical activity. I feel an overwhelming sense of physical exhaustion. I wake up tired and feel very tired after doing my normal daily activities. I find it increasingly difficult to concentrate and keep up [...]
The Late Effects of Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome – a Neuro Physio’s Advice. Polio is an infectious viral disease that invades the nervous system; it can cause total paralysis in only a matter of hours. Symptoms associated with the virus include fever, vomiting and muscles stiffness, with 1-2% of cases [...]
Cerebral Palsy and Ageing. By Katharina Brassington What is Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a non-progressive disorder of the Central Nervous System (CNS), acquired in early childhood or even before birth. It is caused by damage to the fetal or infant brain, for example, due to a stroke [...]
For stroke victims in Sydney new breakthrough program hands up is turning rehab into a game. What is Hands Up? Our breakthrough stroke therapy program, HANDS UP INTENSIVE, has launched in St, Leonards, Sydney. This is the first program of its kind in Australia to employ such a high-tech boot [...]
Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain After Stroke Good shoulder stability is a prerequisite for practical hand function and performing multiple tasks involving reaching, ambulation, and activities of daily living. A common sequela of stroke is hemiplegic shoulder pain, with some studies reporting an incidence of 84%. The usual onset is 2-3 months [...]
Vertebral Artery Dissection The vertebral arteries. The vertebral arteries and internal carotids are the two main pairs of arteries that supply blood to the brain, which in conjunction with the communicating arteries, form the circulation network known as the ‘Circle of Willis’. The arrangement of the brain’s arteries into the [...]
How Occupational Therapists (OT’s) play a role in the planning of NDIS application and funding allocation What is the NDIS? The NDIS provides an opportunity for people living with a disability/chronic condition and their families to receive support to reach goals that will enable greater participation, build capacity and enable [...]
Sitting Comfortably? The importance of getting the right wheelchair’. By Julie McRann, ARC OT Seating Clinic Lead. There are so many different wheelchairs on the market; it can be overwhelming. However, there is a reason for this - every person who needs a wheelchair has unique needs. Your wheelchair and [...]
Cervical dystonia: The do’s and the don’ts with managing this challenging condition. Cervical dystonia can also be known as spasmodic torticollis and is a neurological disorder that originates in the brain. It’s a fairly rare condition and many clinicians may not have experience in the treatment of the condition. It [...]
The importance of therapy after intra-muscular injections. Neurological conditions and spasticity. Spasticity symptoms include continuous muscle stiffness, spasms and involuntary contractions, which can be painful. In addition, spasticity can impact a person's walking, use of their arm – mainly opening the hand - and many other activities. Neurological conditions such [...]
