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Making goals meaningful for people with traumatic brain injury

NDIS, Support Coordinators / Brain Injury, Neuro Physio, Setting Goals

– MARCH 2021 –

Making goals meaningful for people with traumatic brain injury

Creating meaningful goals for people who are experiencing unpredictability, uncertainty and frustration, as the result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can be challenging for all involved.

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Spotting hidden traumatic brain injury disabilities and how you can help

NDIS, Support Coordinators / Brain Injury, Hidden Disabilities, Neuro Physio

– MARCH 2021 –

Spotting hidden traumatic brain injury disabilities and how you can help

Those who have experienced a traumatic brain injury (TBI), depending on the level of their executive dysfunction, will sometimes try to hide their resulting disabilities.

There are several reasons why this happens, including:

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Why we come to you

NDIS, Neuro Physio, Support Coordinators / Home physio, home rehabilitation, mobile physio, task specific practice

– FEBRUARY 2021 –

Why we come to you

Ever been to a fitness class or a group lesson or activity of some description, where it all makes sense following the instructor during the session. Then you get home, fully intending to practice independently, and suddenly it becomes a lot harder to apply what you learnt?

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Common Barriers to Goal Setting and How to Overcome Them

NDIS, Neuro Physio, Support Coordinators / Goal Setting

– FEBRUARY 2021 –

Common Barriers to Goal Setting and How to Overcome Them

As we embrace another new year, this is typically the time for us to set new goals with people, to ensure the year ahead is a success.

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Setting up for success

NDIS, Neuro Physio, Support Coordinators, Uncategorized / Discharging home, equipment, Home physio, mobile physio

– JANUARY 2021 –

Setting up for success

The transition from being an inpatient to moving into a community setting can be a challenging one. As you move from a highly structured hospital environment, to your more relaxed home environment, your abilities, goals and rehabilitation will change.

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Talking about Traumatic Brain Injuries

Brain Injury, NDIS, Neuro Physio, News / assessment, Goal Setting, Home physio, home rehabilitation, mobile physio, treatment, What to expect

– JANUARY 2021 –

TALKING ABOUT TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an often unexpected, yet devastating event for a person and their family. Known as an injury to the brain by an external force, common causes include motor accidents, falls, being struck by an object or assault. Alongside being a major cause of lifelong disability, TBI’s are a complex injury with a huge spectrum of symptoms and outcomes – physically, mentally, socially and cognitively.

They can quite literally turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes.

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Helping yourself over Christmas

NDIS, Neuro Physio, News / empowerment, home exercise program, Home physio, home rehabilitation, maintaining your independence, mobile physio, NDIS, Preventing deconditioning

– DECEMBER 2020 –

Helping yourself over Christmas

As Christmas draws closer, many of our patients and carers heave a sigh of relief. It’s a time to relax, eat, drink and be merry. A period for spending time with loved ones. A time to take a break from the rigours of day to day life.

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Singing the praise of carers

NDIS, Neuro Physio, News / Carers, Home physio, home rehabilitation, mobile physio

– DECEMBER 2020 –

Singing the praise of carers

A carer of someone with complex medical needs is often thrust into the role unexpectedly. Sometimes carers are the loved ones who notice a loved one’s gradual decline, some enter the world of caring after a critical accident, others decide to become a carer as their career.

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Creating a physiotherapy plan with a complex disability

NDIS, Neuro Physio, News / assessment, Goal Setting, Home physio, home rehabilitation, mobile physio, treatment

– NOVEMBER 2020 –

Creating a physiotherapy plan with a complex disability

As neurological physiotherapists and specialists in treating clients with brain or spinal cord injuries or diseases, we understand how challenging the journey to recovery or robust maintenance of your condition can be. You want to feel like your condition is under control and you’re doing everything you can to alleviate the symptoms or reach those big goals. Some days, feeling great again may seem impossible, others you may celebrate small wins or gains with those you love.

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