What is a Brain Injury? Over the years, different definitions have been used in brain injury. Recently Australia has published its ‘preferred definition of brain injury’. Brain Injury is the “multiple disabilities arising from damage to the brain acquired after birth. It results in deterioration of cognitive function, physical, emotional, or independent functioning. It can […]
READ MOREWhy use a physiotherapy clinic?
Attending a physiotherapy clinic for rehabilitation is a reliable way to work with your body rather than against it. With the right physiotherapy treatment, you can recover from an injury, reduce chronic pain, maintain your independence, and reach your fitness goals. At Concentric Rehab, our talented team of physios dedicate each day to helping patients […]
READ MORECan Physiotherapy Help Me?
A physiotherapist works with you to remove your pain, restore your movement and redefine your potential. How? Physiotherapists have undergone years of education in the structure and function of the human body. At Concentric Rehab, our physiotherapists work to empower you so you can take control and live the life you desire. If you’re experiencing […]
READ MOREStroke week!
This week is stroke week. To me this is a time to step back and consider the impact of stroke on the lives of individuals and the community. It is also a great time to consider stroke prevention. So, read on for my 3 top tips to prevent a stroke! What is a stroke? […]
READ MOREWhat Is Parkinson’s Disease?
At Concentric we work with many people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) so in this week’s blog, I thought I would take some time to explain PD for you and how it affects those that suffer from it. What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s Disease is a condition where nerve cells in the brain gradually deteriorate […]
READ MORERecovery of the arm after stroke: 3 things you can do to promote recovery
Many people who I meet after stroke are frustrated by the recovery of their arm. They often tell me that they feel it was ignored when they were in a hospital. It can be difficult to regain movement and then function in your arm. Here are my top 3 things that you can do to […]
READ MOREWorried about your stroke recovery prognosis? Here’s what you should know about post-stroke walking outcomes.
Determining stroke recovery can be challenging. Two areas I am commonly asked about by people after stroke are the recovery of walking and arm function. In this week’s blog, I would like to focus on the recovery of walking. There is a lot of research to guide health professionals in their recommendations about post-stroke walking […]
READ MOREHad A Stroke? Here Is The Ultimate Guide To Stroke Rehabilitation
Having a stroke is a major life event. After stroke, most people spend time in hospital, either in an acute stroke unit, stroke rehabilitation unit or both. Your rehabilitation should start early, in the first few days after stroke. Your rehabilitation should then be ongoing. Depending on your progress it may last for weeks or […]
READ MOREThe Top 5 Types Of Stroke Rehabilitation Exercises
The majority of stroke rehabilitation exercises are made up of a number of different types of things. This is because to drive improvements after stroke you need to change your brain via neuroplasticity, this takes active practice and lots of it. There are a number of different types of exercise that may form part of […]
READ MOREThe Top 8 Ways To Maximise Your Stroke Rehabilitation
Top 8 ways to maximise your stroke rehab Rehab after stroke can be challenging. Sometimes things don’t progress as fast as you might like. However, it is important to maintain a positive attitude if you want to maximise your stroke rehabiliation, remember:  improvements are always possible after a stroke. So, put the effort in and dive […]
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