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Yes, in most cases. Here is how it actually works, in plain terms. Which part of your plan pays for it Physiotherapy is generally funded under Capacity Building, Improved Daily Living. That category covers therapies that build your capacity to do things, which is exactly what neurological physiotherapy does. It is not funded under Core supports, which cover […]
For a lot of people with neurological conditions, getting to a clinic is the hardest part of the appointment. We see people at our Eastwood clinic, in their homes across Adelaide, and by telehealth. Here is how to work out which suits you. When a home visit is better When the goal involves your actual […]
Facial nerve injury is distressing and poorly served. Most people are given steroids, told it will probably resolve, and sent away. For many that is enough. For a significant minority it is not, and the outcome depends heavily on what happens in the months in between. What Bell’s palsy is Sudden weakness or paralysis of […]
Most concussions settle within two to four weeks. When they do not, people are frequently told to keep resting and wait, and that advice is usually wrong. When it is no longer an acute concussion If it has been more than about four weeks and symptoms are still present, particularly dizziness, unsteadiness, visual disturbance, difficulty […]
Parkinson’s is one of the few neurological conditions where exercise appears to do more than manage symptoms. That makes getting it right unusually important. Why exercise matters more here Medication in Parkinson’s manages symptoms effectively for many people. What it does not do is change the underlying course. Exercise appears to. A growing body of […]
If someone in your family has had a stroke, the question you most want answered is how much they will get back. Here is an honest account. What happens in a stroke Blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, either by a clot or a bleed, and brain cells in that area are […]
What to do in the first 48 hours after a concussion Understanding the first 48 hours after a concussion is critical for recovery. Definition A concussion is a type of head injury that can result from a forceful impact to the head, neck, or body, which causes the brain to move within the skull. The […]
Dizziness is one word covering several very different problems, and the treatment for one does nothing for another. That is why people spend months on the wrong approach. Here is how they are told apart. BPPV, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo What it feels like. Short, intense spinning, usually lasting under a minute, triggered by a change […]