by Jo Mak | 30 August, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation
Dementia is not a specific condition but rather an umbrella term that describes particular illnesses that affect the brain. Dementia is defined as a progressive decline in cognitive function. Areas of cognitive decline may include: Everyday activities such as...
by Jo Mak | 16 March, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy
After injury or surgery you may have a scar, which can be thick, red and raised and on occasion can stick to the tissues underneath the skin, which can limit movement. Scars can also impact upon the sensation experienced in the area affected, causing it to be overly...
by Jo Mak | 9 March, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy
Lymphoedema presents as a swelling of a limb or other body parts when the lymphatic system is not functioning normally. Your Occupational Therapist (OT) has an important role in managing Lymphoedema. Firstly, your OT will conduct an assessment of your...
by Jo Mak | 23 February, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have joined forces with a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation team to build a new device to assist motor skills in people who have had a stroke. The device involves combining functional electrical stimulation (FES) and...
by Jo Mak | 22 January, 2014 | Neurological Rehabilitation
No doubt if you’ve suffered from a stroke you will have made the hospital your second home. But there comes a time when you feel the need to be more proactive with your rehab. This blog will introduce Self Management and how it can work for you. Self Management...
by Jo Mak | 15 December, 2013 | Neurological Rehabilitation
Epileptic seizures, commonly known as fits, can be quite scary, especially if you’ve never had any before. It can also functionally limiting. On my way to Perth this year, I met a young lady in her late teens who developed epilepsy 2 years ago. She attributes this...
