by Claire Connolly | 24 May, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
For those diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), daily activities can become a challenge, and the need for support may rapidly increase. These sudden changes can come as a shock. Anxiety, uncertainty and stress are identified as common emotional responses from the...
by MRT Team | 23 February, 2021 | Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Everyone has the right to access their community no matter what mobility device they use. When people with disabilities have a wheelchair that can be easily taken into a vehicle and used in a public space, their world expands and they have more opportunities to...
by MRT Team | 5 January, 2021 | Physiotherapy
A third edition of the General Assistive Technology assessment template was released over a month ago. I felt rather nervous when I first heard about it. NDIS has been a whirlwind of constant changes to say the least. This form has been revised 3 times in 2.5...
by admin | 18 May, 2020 | Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy
Using High-Tech to help with Parkinson’s Disease We are living in a world of high technology where we use High-Tech almost every day to make our daily lives easier. From a recent webinar on Insight 2020, the president of with World Federation of Occupational...
by MRT Team | 11 May, 2020 | Physiotherapy
Freezing in Parkinson’s – Beyond motor impairment? Freezing is a common motor symptom of people with Parkinson’s Disease, where one is suddenly unable to move, or initiate a step. It usually happens when walking through a doorway, walking in a narrow confined...
by MRT Team | 27 April, 2020 | Physiotherapy
Aerobic Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease Exercise is found to be very beneficial for Parkinson’s Disease. It improves the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s and their daily life functions. It also prevents the death of neurons and enhances the formation of...
