Entries by Martin Hall

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Kitty’s Rehabilitation Journey with Move Healthcare

In December 2022, Kitty commenced her rehabilitation journey with Move Healthcare. This journey began after a significant spine surgery in August 2022, where she had tumours removed, resulting in severe leg weakness. Our goal at Move Healthcare was to support Kitty in regaining her mobility and independence. Initial Condition and Goals  Upon joining us, Kitty […]

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Rehab at Home Following Hip and Knee Replacement

Joint replacement surgeries, particularly knee and hip replacements, are common procedures performed to alleviate pain. In Australia, around three in every thousand people undergo these surgeries each year. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many of these scheduled surgeries to be cancelled, leading to longer wait times and a backlog of surgeries. Recent research has […]

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Annie’s Rehabilitation Journey

Introduction Annie faced significant challenges following multiple surgeries on her right hip. After spending four months in hospital, she was discharged to a Residential Aged Care facility. During her recovery, Annie couldn’t put weight on her right leg for three months and experienced high levels of anxiety and cognitive challenges due to her long-standing mental […]

Rehab at Home Following Hip and Knee Replacement

Joint replacement surgeries, particularly knee and hip replacements, are common procedures performed to alleviate pain. In Australia, around three in every thousand people undergo these surgeries. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many of these scheduled surgeries being cancelled, leading to patients having to wait longer for their surgeries than clinically recommended and causing […]

Fall-Related Injuries in the Elderly: Treatment Options and Recovery Strategies

Falls are a common concern for our elderly people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are the second leading cause of accidental or unintentional injury deaths worldwide. In the elderly, fall-related injuries can cause severe consequences, including disability and loss of independence. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the treatment options and recovery […]

Overcoming Fear of Falling: Tips and Techniques to Boost Confidence

As we age, the fear of falling becomes a common concern due to increased vulnerability to injuries and complications. Fear of falling is not only detrimental to physical health but also takes a toll on an individual’s emotional and mental wellbeing. As physiotherapists, we see many patients who avoid doing simple daily tasks due to […]

What to expect from a session with a Move Healthcare Physiotherapist

If you’re concerned about falls and want to take proactive steps to prevent them, seeing a physiotherapist can be a great place to start. At Move Healthcare, our physiotherapists specialise in working with older adults and have extensive experience in falls prevention. Here’s what you can expect from a session with one of our physiotherapists: […]

Welcome Chloe!

We are excited to formally welcome Chloe to the team – even though she’s already been working with us the last couple of months! Chloe has completed a degree in Sport Rehab and Athletic Therapy as well as a masters in Physiotherapy from the University of Essex in the UK. Chloe has gained experience across a […]