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Prosthetic Limbs for Freedom
Gone are the days of “basic” prosthetic devices Prosthetic Limbs for Freedom - The human body is an amazing tool that allows instant adaptation between dramatically different tasks. Limb differences can compromise this capacity to [...]
Foot Orthoses for Diabetes
Diabetes and foot disease Foot Orthoses for Diabetes- Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body cannot maintain healthy levels of glucose in the blood. This may be caused by either an inability of [...]
Dizziness, balance, and vertigo – should you see a physio?
When to see a physio for dizziness? Dizziness, balance, and vertigo - should you see a physio? - Dizziness is a common symptom of many conditions that can occur in the body. It can come [...]
Have you tried the Saeboglove?
Are you able to close your hand, but have difficulty trying opening your hand back out? Can you reach for a cup, but have problems trying to open your fingers to grab it? Or [...]
Marcus’ rehabilitation journey
Marcus' rehabilitation journey - We all know injuries happen and are a part of being human. And although the injury can be painful and debilitating it's important to recover well, to be smart, to do [...]
Idiopathic toe walking
What is idiopathic toe walking? Idiopathic toe walking is used to describe a gait pattern of walking on the toes beyond two years of age. This diagnosis is given when all other possibilities of toe [...]
Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 3 – Injury prevention Pyramid
Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 3 - Injury Prevention Pyramid - The above diagrams are slight variations on proposed injury prevention models which aim to prioritise the strategies to minimise injuries and be successful. [...]
Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 2
What factors contribute to injury risk and injury occurrence Can sports injuries be prevented- Part 2 - What factors contribute to injury risk and injury occurrence - There are many factors that have been shown [...]
What is a neuro physio? When should you see one?
What is Neurological Physiotherapy? What is a neuro physio? When should you see one? - Neurological Physiotherapy (neuro physio) is the area within physiotherapy that specialises in Neurological Conditions. These conditions can include, but are not [...]
Hand recovery after a stroke: Why won’t my hand move?
Hand recovery after a stroke: The hand can be a tricky guy to help recover Hand recovery after a stroke. Why won’t my hand move? It is a heartbreaking time for the stroke survivor and [...]
Can sports injuries be prevented? Part 1
Injury Prevention: The Holy Grail of Sports Medicine. Can sports injuries be prevented - The adage that prevention is better than cure is certainly relevant to sports and sporting teams. High-level sporting teams aim to [...]
Everything you need to know about Meniscal knee injury
Everything you need to know about Meniscal knee injury Everything you need to know about Meniscal knee injury - Meniscal knee injuries are a common knee injury especially amongst sportspeople and can happen innocuously. Just [...]
Multiple Sclerosis- Orthosis Use for Supporting Gait
Multiple Sclerosis- Orthosis Use for Supporting Gait What is MS? Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic, inflammatory neurological condition of the central nervous system (CNS) that affects more than 25000 Australians. Nerve impulses from the brain, [...]
Scott’s Story: From Amputation to Independence
Prosthetics Technologies and Momentum Sports and Rehabilitation Team's Techniques Making a Decision: The First Step to Moving Forward Scott Layne was faced with a tough decision 6 years ago, as many amputees are. He has had his [...]
You May Experience a Stroke in Your Lifetime, So Here Are Some Things You Should Know.
1 in 4 people may experience a stroke in their lifetime but with medical treatment and stroke rehabilitation a full recovery may be possible. If you were one of those four, what kind of questions [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Treating an Ankle Injury
Ankle sprains are some of the most common sporting injuries. When a ligament is torn, this is referred to as a sprain, which weakens the joint. While sports can be a major catalyst in causing [...]
Achilles Tendon Injuries
A chronic condition found commonly among sports people and recreational athletes is Achilles Tendinopathy. Past treatment options are often limited due to a poor understanding of its cause. In recent years research has provided [...]
International Yoga Day 2020
International Day of Yoga 21 June 2020 The United Nations International Day of Yoga celebrates the many benefits of practising yoga. Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice originating in India and [...]
Keeping the shoulder healthy
Friday 1st May 2020 Rotator cuff injury is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain and dysfunction. In fact, up to 85 per cent of shoulder problems relate to the [...]
Top 5 Yoga Poses for Parkinson’s Disease
Saturday 11th April 2020 Parkinson’s greatly impacts the way a person moves because of dysfunction within the basal ganglia, the area within the brain affecting motor control and movement. How you move [...]