Dictus Band. An Orthosis for Foot Drop. ARC has Dictus Bands in the clinic which we trial with our clients. If needed, we can also arrange for a trial at home so you can see if a Dictus Band works for you in your own environment. Our physiotherapists have put together [...]
Using a Tilt Table to Stand at Home What is a tilt table? A tilt table is a special plinth, or padded table, which tilts and can bring you into an almost fully upright position. To stand using a tilt table you: Transfer onto the tilt table using a hoist [...]
Do you have a physical or cognitive disability that makes getting out and about difficult for you? Many individuals with physical or cognitive limitations are aware that accessing the community presents significant challenges. A recent study conducted by Constables Mobility reviewed the capacity of people to travel and see their family [...]
What is cognition? Cognition is a term that refers to our memory and thinking skills. Our bodies are bombarded with sensory information coming from our environment, which we register through our five senses (touch, taste, vision, smell and hearing). Our brains are constantly hard at work making sense of this information [...]
ARC has U-Step Walkers in the clinic, which we trial with our clients. If needed, we can also arrange for a trial at home so you can see if the U-Step Walker works for you in your own environment. Our physiotherapists have put together some information to help those considering a [...]
The 2021 ARC Team Value Awards. ARC's Team Values Awards – We have the winners! The Don Stammer Excellence Award It was Don's generous Christmas donation that kick-started our idea about having an annual award in his name. The idea then escalated to having four awards, based around each of our [...]
Why is cardio-respiratory training in stroke so necessary? By Marlou Tacugue, Exercise Physiologist (EP) The facts One Australian every 19 minutes experienced a stroke for the first time in their lives in 2020. Alarmingly, the Stroke Foundation states that more than 80% of all strokes could have been prevented with lifestyle [...]
Why it pays to look after your sleep if you have a neurological condition Most adults need about 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night. Some require more and some less. Are you getting enough? Sleep plays an important role in maintaining neuronal circuitry, signalling and helps maintain overall health [...]
Making a meal of it – a real-life example of meal preparation and an OT’s intervention There are nutritional, social, financial, and mental benefits to being able to prepare yourself or your family a home-cooked meal. A meal doesn’t have to be perfect, but safety in the kitchen is paramount and after [...]
Why I was falling: Julie's Story ARC has been sharing a series of real stories of the journeys of some of our clients with MS and other conditions and their families. This is Julie’s Story. Julie started having regular falls and suffered daily, unrelenting dizziness. She struggled to shop in busy [...]
