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 2010

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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:	Aug 2010

Title:	Rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on rehabilitation after prostate cancer treatment, and treating complications such as urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction.
Date:	Feb 2010

Title:	Media release. $5.4 million to manage asthma in schools
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:	The beginning of the 2010 school year provides a timely reminder for parents and school communities to be prepared and informed about asthma. The reminder comes as a new $5.4 million initiative is set to begin - ensuring schools and pre-school communities are better equipped in the management of asthma and other respiratory conditions.
Date:	Feb 2010

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 2010

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:	Dec 2009

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:	Oct 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

Title:	Fatigue
Publisher:	Novita Children's Services
Description:	This page describes what causes fatigue and tiredness for children with a physical disability and the effect on their lives. Some practical ideas are provided for how to reduce this problem.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	Community nurses
Publisher:	Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:	Information for Department of Veterans Affairs community nursing providers.
Date:	Jul 2009

Title:	Quadriplegics - hand surgery
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Tendon transfer surgery can restore movement to a quadriplegic person's hands. 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. An electronic (bionics) implant may also be used to restore some hand function.
Date:	May 2009

Title:	Arthritis and surgery: knee replacement - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Find out when a knee replacement may be necessary and what the procedure involves.
Date:	Apr 2009

Title:	COPD: treatment and management - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	Although COPD cannot be cured, there are measures that can be taken that should relieve symptoms, slow the disorder's progression and prevent complications.
Date:	Apr 2009

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. This factsheet gives you info on how long recovery might take, reasons to choose recovery, dealing with relapse and health issues and what might help you along the way.
Date:	Feb 2009

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:	Dec 2008

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:	Nov 2008

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:	Oct 2008

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:	Oct 2008

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. Long term exposure to certain industrial pollutants or dust may also cause emphysema. Complications of emphysema can include pneumonia, collapsed lung and heart problems.
Date:	Sep 2008

Title:	Disability - day programs
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Day programs provide support and activities for adults with a disability. They can prepare people with a disability for work or help them to live independently. They can also help them to make new friends and develop new skills.
Date:	Sep 2008

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