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THERAPY OPTIONS
Therapy appointments
INITIAL CONSULTATION
The initial assessment will allow you to discuss what your goals of therapy are and what you want to achieve. It will also allow for a physiotherapy assessment to establish what you will need to work on to achieve your goals, to have a baseline and to set out a clear plan.
Depending on your presentation and needs, education and advice may form a large part of this and the first few sessions. Education will have the aim of giving you as many tools as possible to allow you to manage your condition, your program and your recovery as best you can.
Travel costs may apply if travel is required. Contact us to discuss your individual needs further.
FOLLOW UP
The follow up sessions may occur at your home, your gym, a swimming pool, etc based on your specific goals and needs. These sessions will allow to continue with education and advice, therapeutic input or review your assessments and goals. When applicable, the aim eventually will be for you to be as independent as possible with your program and no longer require regular physiotherapy input.
Neurological Nutrition
Your nutrition is vital for your overall health and wellbeing but is as especially important for symptom management and cognitive function. We have a qualified nutritionist to help you reach your goals and improve your health.
Presentations & workshops
Walky Talky
Nordic Walking can greatly assist with rehabilitation through multiple factors such as decreased pressure on back, hips and knees, improved arms swing, trunk rotation, posture, symmetry and length of steps whilst assisting with balance and much more. It is also a great workout, allowing you to activate 90% of your muscles without increasing your perceived exertion.
Presentations and workshops
Our therapists have experience in giving group presentations and running workshops and are often involved in community events. Contact the clinic to discuss your needs further.
Group Therapy
Spark strength and balance
In this class, we use a combination of activities and equipment to work on improving balance and strength. One of our favourite pieces of equipment is the Tidal Tank, a small tank with water inside it: the instability and movement of the water assist with encouraging postural adjustments and increases core activation, both essential components when wanting to improve and maintain balance.
The activities are kept low impact and can be tailored to individual needs. Family and carers are welcome to attend to assist and support.
Fee is $30/session.
Sparky Parky
An evidence based form of exercise designed to change your brain and slow down your symptoms.
How does Spark Brain Power help?
Spark Brain Power is a group session that delivers evidenced based exercise designed to:
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Protect the healthy cells in the area of your brain affected by PD;
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Significantly improve many of your PD motor symptoms;
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It's the only tool currently known that can slow down the progression of PD symptoms;
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Give you some control over PD;
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Rebuild confidence, strength, fitness, balance, movement.
Fee is $30/session. For private clients, $15/session is generously subsidised by the Darnley Montgomery Foundation.
Spark Yoga
A lower intensity class specifically based on neurological and reconditioning principles. The class will promote balance, strength and movement control.
Fee is $50/session.
Spark Hydrotherapy
Custom programs tailored for the hydrotherapy pool can be designed to align with your specific physical objectives and requirements, drawing upon evidence-based therapeutic approaches.