When progress after a stroke or neurological injury slows down, it can be difficult to know what that means for your recovery and rehabilitation. This is often described as a recovery plateau, and it can be a useful time to look more closely at how rehabilitation is working. What is a recovery plateau? A recovery … Read more
Balance often changes gradually after a neurological condition. You might notice yourself slowing down on uneven ground, reaching for a handrail more often, or feeling less confident when turning. These small changes can be early signs that your balance deserves closer attention. In This Article Why balance changes Signs of increased falls risk How rehabilitation … Read more
Ataxia: Symptoms, Balance Problems and How Rehabilitation Helps Walking across the lounge room, reaching for a coffee mug or stepping onto an escalator are movements most people perform without much thought. For someone living with ataxia, they can require far more concentration and control. Because ataxia is not a single condition, it’s often misunderstood. Understanding … Read more
Walking is something most people rarely think about until it changes. After a stroke or brain injury, and many other neurological conditions, a short walk to the letterbox, a trip to the shops or even moving around the house can suddenly require far more concentration than before. It’s not always obvious to others too. Someone … Read more
For many people living with Parkinson’s disease, movement changes happen gradually enough that they can be brushed aside at first. Walking may feel slower, turning may become less smooth, and tasks that once felt automatic may start taking more concentration than expected. What surprises many people is that these changes are not always caused by … Read more
After a stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, brain injury, or another neurological condition, many people are referred to physiotherapy. What is not always clear is that neurological rehabilitation is different from general physiotherapy, and that distinction can affect recovery. General physiotherapy is often used for pain, injury, post-surgical recovery, or musculoskeletal conditions. … Read more
For many people living with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury, hospital discharge can leave you feeling uncertain about what ongoing recovery should look like and how to access it. This is often when NDIS enters the picture. Yet for many participants in the Sutherland Shire, funding exists on paper but feels … Read more
Some mornings, Parkinson’s feels louder than others. A simple button on a shirt, a step off the curb, a cup of tea held in one hand, things that once felt automatic can suddenly demand full focus. Movements slow down, balance feels less secure, and the body doesn’t always respond the way the mind expects it … Read more
Starting neurological rehabilitation can feel like a big step, but at Linz Allied Rehab, our goal is to make your first visit smooth, informative, and motivating. Whether you’re recovering from a stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or another neurological condition, our team will guide you through each stage with evidence-based … Read more
Neurological conditions and injuries can significantly impact independence, mobility, and quality of life. Rehabilitation plays a vital role in supporting people to regain function, rebuild confidence, and adapt to new challenges. Choosing the right allied health professionals and rehabilitation service is an important step in achieving the best possible outcomes. Finding the right Allied Health Professional and Neurological … Read more
