Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) refers to brain damage occurring after birth, not from congenital or degenerative conditions. ABIs stem from various causes, including traumatic incidents like falls, car accidents, or strokes, as well as non-traumatic events like brain tumours, infections, or oxygen deprivation. Types of Acquired Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Caused by external […]
READ MOREWhat is PD Warrior and how does it help with Parkinson’s disease
PD Warrior is an intensive exercise program specifically tailored for people living with Parkinson’s disease. It is based on the concept that exercise can promote neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections in response to learning or injury. The program consists of targeted exercises that aim to challenge and […]
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April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, with 11 April officially recognised as World Parkinson’s Day. A Parkinson’s diagnosis is life changing, but being resilient, adapting and arming yourself with knowledge is key to living life to the fullest and most importantly being aware that you are not on this journey alone. Motor – or movement – […]
READ MOREThe 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 MORE5 Ways to Maximize Rehab Post Brain Injury
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 MOREWhat Is Parkinson’s Disease?
What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s Disease is a condition where nerve cells in the brain gradually deteriorate and die. This occurs in a region of the brain which produces dopamine, a chemical that is responsible for the control of muscles and movement. Dopamine levels deplete as we get older but in Parkinson’s Disease this happens at […]
READ MORESimple Ways To Keep Your Brain Sharp As We Get Older
Quite often, as we age, our memory starts to worsen and our brain is not as sharp, this is one of the most common worries of people as we get older. If you are noticing that your recall of simple things has definitely slowed down, then don’t worry, there are a couple of quick things […]
READ MOREWhy Is It Important To Continue To Use Your Muscles After A Stroke?
Are you aware of the issues that arise if you stop using your muscles after a stroke? Two main issues can occur: The size of your muscles decreases and they also get weaker The connection between your brain and muscles is impaired Both of these issues can be prevented, but if you have already started […]
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