Rehabilitation

Follow the links below to find information on rehabilitation, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech therapy. For information on specific rehabilitation therapies and contact details of specific Rehabilitation Services, follow the links to the specific sub-topic pages below.

Reviewed August 2011

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Exercise Therapy

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Links to information about exercise therapy for a range of conditions and diseases.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Services

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Links to information about rehabilitation services for people with mental health conditions.

Occupational Therapy

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Links to information about occupational therapy.

Pelvic Floor Muscles

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Links to information about pelvic floor muscles.

Physiotherapy

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Links to information on physiotherapy and its use for particular conditions, including a link to the Physiotherapy Evidence Database.

Rehabilitation for Brain Injuries

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Links to information about rehabilitation for brain injuries.

Rehabilitation for Heart Disease

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Links to information covering rehabilitation for heart disease patients.

Rehabilitation Services

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Links to information on rehabilitation services, including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and vocational rehabilitation services.

Speech Therapy and Speech Problems

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Links to information about speech therapy for speech and language impairments or problems.

Stroke Rehabilitation

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Links to information about rehabilitation practices and services available for victims of stroke.

Systematic Reviews of Rehabilitation

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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of types of rehabilitation.

Trauma Care and Rehabilitation

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Links to information about trauma care and rehabilitation following injuries and other trauma.

Treatments and Rehabilitation for Vision Impairment

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Links to information on treatment and rehabilitation services vision impairments and eye diseases and injuries.

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Title:   Quadriplegics - hand surgery
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Tendon transfer surgery can restore functional movement to hands paralysed by quadriplegia. Muscle function from the shoulder can be transferred to the elbow. Forearm muscles can be re-routed to act on the wrist and on the fingers.
Date:   Sep 2011
Title:   Polio - symptoms in later years
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Symptoms of new weakness, joint and muscle pain and fatigue can occur years after an initial bout of poliomyelitis. These symptoms are known as 'late effects of polio' or 'post-polio syndrome'. There is no cure for the late effects of polio, but symptoms can be controlled or managed.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Day therapy centres overview
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Day Therapy Centres offer physiotherapy, occupational and speech therapy, podiatry and other therapy services to older people in a community setting.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Convalescence
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Convalescence is the period in which the body recovers from a serious illness, injury or surgery. Changes to your lifestyle may be needed to make sure the body has enough time and rest to allow a complete recovery.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Services - in schools
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   An outline is provided of the way that Novita services are provided in schools to children with physical disability in South Australia. Particular attention is given to physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology services.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Treat the numbers or treat the patient?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Current practice guidelines, regardless of healthcare system and country of origin, increasingly carry a similar message: treat to target. These targets are often expressed in terms of laboratory parameters which are presumed to reflect the control of a patient's condition, and by extension their health and prognosis.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Disability - day services
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Day services support people with a disability to participate in their local community and undertake a range of activities depending on their choice and interest. These may include areas such as daily living, pre-vocational skills, recreation, arts and other community activities.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Down syndrome
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21 inside each of the body's cells. It causes certain physical characteristics and affects thinking skills.
Date:   Nov 2011
Title:   Medical services
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The range of services and clinics provided by the Novita paediatrician service for children with physical disabilities in South Australia are described.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   10 tips to plan your exercise
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Physical activity won't just happen. Most worthwhile activities require planning – starting and maintaining a physical activity program does too.
Date:   May 2011
Title:   Information for DVA community nursing providers
Publisher:   Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) provides entitled veterans and war widow/widowers (entitled persons) with access to a range of quality health care and related services, including community nursing services, at DVAs expense.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Services - in preschools and child care centres
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The services provided by Novita to support children with physical disability in preschools and child care centres are described.
Date:   Jan 2012
Title:   Emphysema explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Emphysema is a type of lung disease characterised by shortness of breath. Many people with emphysema also have chronic bronchitis. Most cases of emphysema are caused by cigarette smoking or long-term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dust. Complications of emphysema can include pneumonia, collapsed lung and heart problems.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Recovery from an eating disorder
Publisher:   inspire foundation
Description:   Recovery from an eating disorder can come with a strong sense of peace and contentment.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Services
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   The services provided by Novita to assist children with physical disability and their families are introduced.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Patient support
Publisher:   The Australian Lung Foundation
Description:   Lung Disease can be a stressful life event. Apart from the physical symptoms, you may feel depressed, anxious, worried, irritable, isolated and confused. Patient support is all about helping you to manage and control your symptoms, overcome these feelings and feel confident and happy again.
Date:   Sep 2010
Title:   Rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   During the recovery period after prostate cancer treatment, patients are offered a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, including appropriate emotional and psychological support. The preferred approach is multi-disciplinary, involving a urologist, a physiotherapist experienced in the management of male urinary incontinence, and a psychologist adept at couples, cancer and sexual dysfunction counselling.
Date:   Jul 2010
Title:   Foot care - podiatrists
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Podiatrists treat foot conditions. Healthy feet are important for babies, children, adults and the elderly. Foot care is especially important for people with specific conditions like diabetes. Common foot problems include skin problems, calluses and corns, nail disorders like ingrown toenails, foot injuries and infections. Treatment includes prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Podiatrists sometimes prescribe orthoses, which are custom-made shoe inserts.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Treatments for Drug Addiction
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about treatments for drug addiction and for withdrawal symptoms.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Carers matter - recovery
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   For a long time it was thought that people diagnosed with a mental illness never recovered that they would need to be cared for and would never live a meaningful life. However there has emerged a much more positive outlook for many people.
Date:   Sep 2009

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