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What is LSVT BIG

22/7/2016

 
​LSVT BIG is  an exercise therapy program designed for people with Parkinson's disease.
 
It is an intensive treatment program delivered by specifically trained physiotherapist or occupational therapist over a one month period with a total of 16 one hour sessions.
 
The training specifically focuses on increasing amplitude of movement “bigness” to enhance overall mobility and function.
 
It is based on the principles of LSVT Loud a speech therapy technique for Parkinsons disease.
 
LSVT BIG is designed to be prescribed to patients at initial diagnosis is research is showing lifestyle modification and exercise has a huge impact on quality-of-life but it is never too late to start exercising and should be a priority for all patients.
 
Starting therapy early is viatally important to patients with Parkinson’s disease as this gives the best chance of maintaining function and neuroprotection.
 
If you would like further information or an assessment to see if LSVT BIG is suitable for you contact Sarah on  09 424 3254 or 0221270098. You can also email [email protected]

Further information is also avaliable at LSVT GLobal and
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Tripping over the rug - How our environment can impact our balance

6/10/2014

 
Being aware of environment both inside and out is essential to maintain safety and keep our balance. Anyone that has had a fall over something can appreciate how something can just jump out at you from nowhere.

So how can we make our environment safe. 

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Balance and our Inner ear - How this little organ can cause so much trouble

17/7/2014

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Footwear - Reducing Risk of Falls

2/6/2014

 
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Heading into winter we start to change our footwear, slippers are dragged out of the cupboard and we start to put on socks to keep those feet warm. But how does this affect our balance poor footwear is a big hazard so how can you keep yourself safe? 


SOCKS
Socks are great if they go inside your shoes but worn with out shoes they are a hazard!!
They can cause you to slip on tiled and wooden floors, if they are too loose you can trip over the socks themselves. It is important that you wear either bare feet or well fitting shoes or slippers. Banish wearing only socks in your home and stay safe. 


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Vision - How it affects our balance 

13/3/2014

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Our vision is an integral part of our balance system it helps navigate obstacles and potential hazards. It enables us to orientate to where our body and head are in relationship to the world around us. 

As we age or with neurological disease our vision can change. This can affect our ability to judge steepness of stairs or curbs, avoid obstacles, take longer to adjust to changes in light and glare, all factors that could affect balance and cause falls. 

It is important to take good care of our vision and important that we adapt to these changes, whether it is having cataracts or glaucoma treated, having regular eye tests or exercises to improve gaze stability. 

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Importance of keeping hydrated 

9/1/2014

 

This month my safety tip is to keep well hydrated, it is easy in these hot summer months to forget to drink enough.
Not keeping hydrated can have a dramatic effect on your brain and body. Including
  • Heat stroke 
  • Low Blood pressure
  • Fatigue
  • Increase urinary frequency 
 All which can affect our balance and lead to falls especially when we are already coping with a neurological condition or reduced balance.  
 
Our body is made up of 70 percent water so it makes sense to keep drinking. 

So how does it affect our brain, reduced fluid means a decrease in blood volume ultimately restricting the amount of oxygen and nutrients going to the brain we can become lethargic and this can decrease our alertness. When we already have processes that affect our brain we are increasing the difficulty we have to move and complete our daily activities.

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Cancellation Policy: 

Out of courtesy to your therapist, and other clients who may be waiting for an appointment, please inform us of cancellations as soon as possible.

Cancellations Charges:  Short notice cancellations within 48 hours of your appointment or reschedules will incur a late cancellation fee of 60%.

For block bookings, one session will be deducted for three cancelled appointments. 

Please be aware that ACC does not cover all cancelled appointments.


How to Cancel Your Appointment
 If you need to cancel your appointment, please call us at 09 424 3254 between the hours of 8am – 5pm. If necessary, you may leave a detailed voicemail message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
 Late Cancellations/No-Shows
A cancellation is considered late when the appointment is cancelled less than 48 hours before the appointed time. A no-show is when a patient misses an appointment without cancelling. In either case, we will charge the patient a 60% missed appointment fee. 

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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • Job Opportunities
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