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Speech Pathology: Making Communication Effective
Communication is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, yet many individuals face challenges that hinder their ability to communicate effectively. At Smart Solutions Rehab Group, our dedicated team of Speech Pathologists plays a crucial role in addressing these communication needs, helping clients overcome various impairments and enhancing their quality of life. Understanding Communication Impairments Communication…
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Autism and the Importance of Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice
Understanding Neurodiversity In recent years, the neurodiversity movement has gained prominence. Coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in the 1990s, neurodiversity acknowledges and embraces neurological differences. These variations include how individuals interpret, process, and learn information. We can categorise people into two groups: Neurotypical: Individuals who think and process information in ways typical for their…
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Exercise Physiology AND Physiotherapy
“Alone we can do so little but together we can achieve so much” Exercise physiology and physiotherapy within disability and age care rehabilitation complement each other effectively and prove to show significant benefits on expected outcomes for participants. The ICF framework emphasises a holistic view of health, considering not just the medical condition but also…
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5 Myths about Exercise Physiologists
Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEP’s) are university-qualified allied health professionals who design, deliver and evaluate safe and effective physical interventions for people with acute, sub-acute or chronic medical conditions, injuries or disabilities. AEP’s work across a vast spectrum of conditions in both public and private sectors, including neurological and disability sectors. AEPs can help people living…
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The importance of maintaining physiotherapy services during COVID-19
Physiotherapy has long played an important role in maximising independence and optimising mobility. At the beginning of the pandemic, leading physiotherapists expressed concern that stay-at-home orders would lead to a significant decrease in physical activity and that this might result in higher instances of falls and decreased physical function in older Australians. These concerns reflect…
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Planning an inclusive Christmas event – 4 important considerations
Hosting an inclusive Christmas means recognising that everyone experiences Christmas differently. Every year the festive season can bring feelings of anticipation, excitement, and joy as we look forward to catching up with family and friends, taking a break from work, or heading off on holidays. However, it is important to remember that everyone’s experience of…
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Disability and social inclusion
This Friday December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPwD). IDPwD is observed annually by the United Nations and aims to promote the rights and wellbeing of people with disabilities and raise awareness of their experiences across every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life. What disability means Disability is a very…
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NDIS capacity building for inclusion, participation and independence
This week (Monday 25th October to Sunday 31st October) is OT Week 2021, and this year’s theme is participation, inclusion, independence. We have written before about the many ways in which Occupational Therapists help people with disability increase their participation in the community, experience greater inclusion, and live more independently. A big reason OTs are…
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Is telehealth right for me?
The COVID-19 pandemic has propelled telehealth into public awareness as health professionals try to navigate travel restrictions and lockdowns while maintaining services. But telehealth has been around for some time and offers many benefits beyond continuity of care in uncertain times. In this month’s blog we answer all your telehealth questions so that you can…
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Managing chronic pain
Most, if not all, of us will experience periods of physical pain throughout our lives. Nerves carry signals from our body to our brain communicating there is a problem, and we experience these signals as pain. Pain serves an important purpose, as it is often a symptom of illness or injury. This means it usually…
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