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Tag: Occupational Therapy
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…
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…
About Allied Health
Read More: About Allied HealthWhat do Allied Health Professionals Do? Allied Health Professionals generally include the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Speech Pathology Dietetics…
Depression
Read More: DepressionTaking time for mental health during Mental Health Week Depression and looking after our health Queensland Mental Health Week (5-13th…
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…
Understanding stroke could save your life
Read More: Understanding stroke could save your lifeStroke Effects and Recovery What is a stroke caused by? A stroke is a medical condition caused by the disruption…
Autism
Read More: AutismWhat is Autism? Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnosis that refers to a broad range of symptoms…
Managing Cancer
Read More: Managing CancerWhy cancer research is so important The latest statistics from the Australian Cancer Council report over 140,000 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed…
Autoimmune diseases
Read More: Autoimmune diseasesParkinson’s Disease Did you know… Someone in Australia is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease every 47 minutes. Over 70,000 Australians have…
Sleep Awareness
Read More: Sleep AwarenessWhen is sleep awareness week? August 5th – 11th is the Australian Sleep Health Foundation Sleep Awareness Week for 2019. …
Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Read More: Charcot-Marie-ToothWhat is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease? Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) is used to describe a range of various inherited genetic disorders that affect…