What is MND? Motor neurone disease (MND) is a condition where the nerve cells that control muscles—called motor neurones—gradually stop working and die. These nerves carry messages from the brain to the muscles that help us move, speak, breathe, and swallow. There are two types of motor neurons: upper motor neurones, which carry signals from […]

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 […]

Gait re-education at home following a total 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]