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Category: Occupational Therapy

NDIS capacity building for inclusion, participation and independence
Read More: NDIS capacity building for inclusion, participation and independenceThis week (Monday 25th October to Sunday 31st October) is OT Week 2021, and this year’s theme is participation, inclusion,…

Parkinson’s: Causes, symptoms and management
Read More: Parkinson’s: Causes, symptoms and managementWhat is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition that recent research suggests affects over 100,000 Australians. Parkinson’s presents through…

Back to basics: 5 things you should know about occupational therapy
Read More: Back to basics: 5 things you should know about occupational therapyYou may have heard people talk about occupational therapy (OT), or maybe someone has even recommended you see an occupational…

Assistive Technology, Independence and Inclusion
Read More: Assistive Technology, Independence and InclusionWhat is Assistive Technology? Assistive Technology (AT) can constitute an integral part of the support framework that helps people living…

Home Modifications Increase Independence and Improve Quality of Life
Read More: Home Modifications Increase Independence and Improve Quality of LifeA new perspective on caregiving The importance of home modifications for people living with a disability lies in the potential…

5 keeping active health tips
Read More: 5 keeping active health tips5 tips to keep active for good health QUESTION: What’s the common denominator amongst these typical activities that occur during…

SMART Rehab
Read More: SMART RehabDo you know the SMART approach to rehab? SMART goals is an evidence-based goal setting practice used by many health…

Diabetes Day
Read More: Diabetes DayWorld Diabetes Day – Occupational Therapy What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of…

Amputation
Read More: AmputationAmputation Awareness and Treatment Did you know: Someone will undergo an amputation every 30 minutes in Australia. Losing a limb…

Fragile X Syndrome
Read More: Fragile X SyndromeInherited Conditions with Fragile X Gene Fragile X-associated Disorders are a term given to a range of inherited conditions that…

Spine injuries
Read More: Spine injuriesSpinal Cord Injury and Assistive Technology Living with a spinal cord injury (SCI) can have a significant impact on a…

Spine injuries
Read More: Spine injuriesSpinal cord injury A spinal cord injury (SCI) is caused from damage to the spinal cord which results in a…

Stroke Rehab
Read More: Stroke RehabUpper Limb Rehab After Strokes How can the upper limb be affected by a stroke? Everyone’s experience of stroke is…

Autism
Read More: AutismWhat is Autism? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis that refers to a broad range of symptoms…




