How can we help you?
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Retraining functional movement
This means re-educating the way you move to make it easier, more efficient and maximise your independence. The aim is to encourage high quality movement patterns and minimise compensatory ones where possible.
This applies to everyday movements such as moving in bed, standing up, walking, stairs and using your arms. We can also assist you in work related tasks, sporting interests and hobbies.
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Increase mobility at home or in your community
This can include moving around within your home or community. You may wish to explore whether a walking aid is suitable for you. Your goals may also include mobilising faster, longer or improving your walking pattern. We can even explore return to running and return to sport.
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Providing an exercise program
Regular activity and exercise is a vital tool to help manage your well-being. We will establish what format suits you and your lifestyle best and tailor a program that addresses your needs.
Your exercise program may be home-based, outdoors, at your local gym or in a pool.
If required, carer training can be provided regarding how to safely and effectively assist you to carry out your program.
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Equipment prescription
Receive support to trial equipment such as a gait aid, wheelchair or other assistive devices and have it prescribed for you. We will look at what is the right fit to support you and enhance your quality of life.
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Family and carer training
A critical part of your rehabilitation is teaching your family or carer how they can support you with daily tasks, community access or with your exercise program. This is important to prevent injury to their bodies as well as yours. We will work closely with you and your family so that you can get the most out of your life and perform to the best of your abilities.
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Education
Part of your rehabilitation is understanding your condition and how you manage it. Your therapy will include education on your condition, allowing for realistic expectations and to assist managing your condition into the future.